The Portland daily press., 1883-05-30
THE GREAT RACE.
INTERVIEW BETWEEN HANLAN AND
KENNEDY.
The Gossipat the Point of Pines.

Speculation increases as the day set for the
great boat race between Hanlan and Kennedy
draws near, and, although the current of pub.
lie opinion sets in strongly toward Hanlan as
the winner Of the race, there in considerable
doubt and uncertainty caused by people won
dering why the hackers of the ''littie man from
Washington" should post $500 If they did not
have the utmost confidence in his ability to
win the race. The outlook at present is this:
Hanlan is confident. He knows what he has
done IN the past, and he feels that he has
never been fully extended in races for which
ne prepared Systematically and drew to the
starting line in good condition He does not
underrate Kennedy in the least, but gives him
credit for every good performance done by
him while engaged in boat racing, and no al
lows him margin for Improvement in the
last year. On the other hand Kennedy con
cedes that Hanlan is the great oarsman that
people think he is; and, Furthermore he is of
opinion that Hanlan may be able to extend
himself better this year than he ever has te-
fore. He also knows how fast he il capable
OF rowing boat rugged as Hanlan's is, and,
from practical tests, knows how much faster
he can propel she'll rugged as no rows one
He fully realizes that Hanlan is a larger and
stronger man than he is. yet no thinks the ad-
vantage Hanlan has over him In this regard is
neutralzsd, to say the least, by the better
utilization of the strength which he possesses.
The race is to DO one in which head work will
be
A GREAT FACTOR,
not only in preparation for the event, but also
from the time the signal for starting is given
until the leading boat has crossed the finishing
line. Kennedy will not attempt to row on
schedule, and Hanlan certainly win not, as it
is not his custom to do SO. Should the men
start at hot pace and keep it up as long as pos
sihle,the race will cease to DO one of judgment,
and may become an effort to row ono anoth-
er down. Both men agree that in quarter of
a mile sculler can row himself TO standstill.
Ii both men can last while under full head
of steam for quarter of mile, it VIII A in
teresting to observe which of them weakens
first and which OF them recupsrates during the
distress OF his opponent. Much viii depend
on the conditions that arise while the race is in
progress whether the contest viii be close
one from start to finish, ending with squirt,
or will terminate early in hollow defeat for
che or the other. The parties TO the race con-
tinue in good health and active training at
Point OF Pines. Hanian took a long pull yes
terday morning, directing the PROV of his boat
toward mid-ocesn, and rowing as hard as pos
sible for half or three-quarters OF mile, then
returning with q spnrf, and following these
dashes with good row along the beach. As is
his custom, Kennedy did not dc much work
yesterday, having rowed hard on Sunday, and
feeling that relaxation was in order. He took
long walk, however, and in the afternoon re-
NAMED in or around the Hotel Gooawood
Early in the afternoon Hanlan requested
FEW WORDS WITH KENNEDY,
and the rivals met under the spreading
branches Of the trees which form the grows
between the large hotels and the oceaa. Al.
ter ssbaking hands, the suhieet OF selecting
referee was preached. Why there should
be any difficulty about choice OF this official
is strange, to say the least. Hanlar saws he
IS in favor Of any square man who has good
standing and cannot afford to make a wrong
decision. Kennedy say the position OF referee
IN the coming race will be perfunctcry. PUB
lie opinion" ne says, will referee the race
1 think we are both honorable oarsmen, and I
don't think either Of us will be guilty OF vio-
latlon OF boating rules sach as viii disaualify
US. The race is to be rowed where every one
can plainly see it from the starting point TO
the end ands really, the public is good
enough referees bnt the custom and .the rale
TO have one" During tue Conversation be-
tween Hanlan and Kennedy the name Of Mr.
II. Z. w atSon, coach of the Harvard varsity
crew, was mentioned for the place. Kennedy
was IN favor OF the gentleman, and Hanlan
was not opposed TO him, bat asked TIL morn
ing TO consider the matter. Pending consider
ations however, a message by telephoBe was
received from Mr.. Watson BY Kennedy's
packer saying: II really must decline 70
serve as referee. After dropping the subject
ma nfFsrR q
other topics and Kennedy suggested that, al
though they were about to row a raca to decide
which OF them was the better carsman, he was
glad TO see thar they conld also DO gentleman
ly and friendly. He deplored the fact shat
some severe things had been said OF himself
and others lately, and thought it should be the
aim OF scnlleTs who bear good name TO help
boating, and encourage these who succeed
them in the sculing world by
SHOWING AN EXAMPLE
Hanlan agreed with Kennedy in his argu-
ment, and said that il was the rule that an
oarsman who abused another would never Eat
up money to row race against the man be
eried down. After a very pleasant chat Of
half an hour or more they separated Hanlan
taking walk OF thrse miles along the beach
and Kennedy going back to the Goodwood
Hotel. Early IN the forenoon Messrs. Davis
aud ODonnell, who are in charge OF Kenne-
dy's boats, started for Boston to get the new
Kennedy. Arrived at the boat shop in Charles
street, Davis suggested certain alterations 10
the shell, just forward Of the cockpit which
would give the new slide which Kennedy IL to
use chance for fall play. These changes oc-
cupied some time, and it was late in the alter
noon befors the boat reached Point Of Pines.
The model Of the craft is one which at oBca
takes the eye. The cedar OF which the boat Is
built is lighter than that in ordinary use The
side In the paper boat was removed last even
and sr~Il hrc s4Ur tsr1 81.
that Kenneday can take his first row in tire
new boat this forenoon. The water was ia
excellent condition for rowing until about
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, when the wind
fresheDed from the west, whissled and moaned
mournfully through the branches of the silver
popiars which shade the hotels, and worked
the sea into lively connection. Hanlan just
before sunset, took row in sheltered water
near the shore, but Kennedy did not 90 out, as
his boat rigging was being altered. To-day
viii be his alternate day of hard work, how
ever, and he Will take his last severe exertioG
prior to the race forenoon and afternoon.
Pending the selection Of Q referee, the fol-
loving judges have been appointed: On the
referees boat-For HanlaD, Mr. John Davis
OF Windsor, Ont; for Kennedy, Mr.. NJ. +.
For Hanlap, Mr.. John Fraser OF Boston: for
Kennedy, Mr.. J. M. O'Donnell Of Portland.
Mr.. John Davis has long been warm friend
OF Hanlan, having been ono of the first mem
beTs Oh the HanIan club. He is the general in
spector OF distilleries fer Ontario, ia the
Dominion revenue service, and has served as
judge for Hanlan in the memorable race at
Lachine and also In other races.
NJ. H. Davis is one of the best known men In
the boating fraternity. He has good record
as an oarsman and designer OF boating appli-
ances, and holds the best record at four mile
rowing. John Fraser is one of the Oldest and
best known Of boating men Ia this section Of
the country. His connection with boating iu-
terests dates back nearly 30 years, or to the
time when the Maid of Erin crew OF Boston
and the Superior ard Neptune crews Of ST.
John contested on Charles river. For the past
Is years Mr.. Fraser has been connected with
the Boston city regatta, either as d Judge or
member Of the regatta committee. lie has Of
fciated as judge at the upper stake on Charles
river more frequently than any other man. In
mittee on the part OF the Common Council.
He was one OF the founders ef the old Boston
Boat Club, and was intimately associated the
popular oarsman, Patrick Reagan. The gelec-
ton is . good one and deserved compliment
to'an old North end boating man.
Mr.. O'Donnell, who will represent Kennedy
at the upper stake, Is not only builder Of
boats, but Is practical oarsman, and was the
first professional whom Kennedy met and de-
feated. lie is also stannch friend Of the
Washington gcnller, and will make strong
advocate for him IL any question arises. The
upper course judges will be stationed Ia boats
moored at the turning point, HaDlan's judge
10 KenDedy's boat and Kennedy's judge In
Hanlan's boat