New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-07
KILRIIN ARRIVES IN NEW-ORLEANS
THOUGHT BY THE CRESCENT CITY CRITICS TO
BE IN GOOD CONDITION.

THOUGHT BY THE CRESCENT CITY CRITICS TO
BE IN GOOD CONDITION.
New Orleans, July 6.-Kilran and his party arrived
here at IL rs O'Clock by the Queen and Crescent
route and were received at the depot by an immense
crowd Of people They went TO the rooms Of the
Southern Gymnastc Club. Kilrain was received with
open arms at the club rOoms and was presented with
a magnificent floral piece. L. E. Noise, young
lawyer, made the presentation address, Kilrain re-
Piled declaring his inability TO find words TO express
his appreciation OF the kindness shown him. He said
he had always heard of the hospitality Of the Southern
people, and their chivalry and love OF fair play and
felt confident that he would receive fair treatment
at their hands and fair play in and about the ring
Among the first callers hilran were Chief Of Police
Hennessy and Detective Boytan.
Kilraln is without doubt In splendid condition.
He appears to be confident OF winning. He expressed
himself this effect, saying that he never felt better
In his life. He did not underrate Sullivans shll ana
strength.
He tapers toward the waist, which gives HIS chest
a narrow appearance. From the waist up he does
NOT appear TO be Is good sullivan. From
the waist down he is sullivans SUPERIOR his thighs
hips and legs are splendldy developed and indicate
great staying powers. Hs weighs 200 pounds and
will take no work before the fight
Colonel A. Andrews and son arc registered al the
St. Charles Hotel. Colonel Andrews came all the way
from san Francisco TO see the fight. When tho
Colonel was asked who would win the fight he replied
KilraIn, believe but want to see a good light
and tho better man the victor"
Young Andrews does most OF the talking for mo
party and he has pinned his faith and good deal OF
his money to sullivan. The two men brought With
them magniicently carved gold headed cane which
Is to be presented 10 the loser OF the light.
1t was reported this morning that the programme
for the tight will be changed the last moment Az
that IL will take place In Alabama, and that laHgs
cotton steamer will be used to carry the crowd 10 hs
battle ground. On the other hand 1t was asserted
that the opinion of the Attorney OF the stde
OF Louisiana, which he publicly expires sed ina ther
was no law of the State prohibiting prize hgnis hal
eased the minds of the officials OF surrounding parishes
and that the fight would be within three hours run Dy
rail from New-OHeans. ,,
The time when the will leave may DC changeh
az The last moment IA order To avoid too mucn pup,
lefty end If matters rushed, as IL is expected
they will be- the articles of agreement VIII be muu-
ally waived in so far the time Of fighting con-
cerned. and the will go into the ring when the
first faint rays OF dawn appear in the SKY. I Mess
the opinion of able ngfoowers Is wrong, me hgh'
viii hardly last over an hour and II TIL. De the cas'
the entire party principals, witnesses, telegraph o
orators and all, get back to the city before the
Governor gets of bed, unless on this occasion Le
stays up all night. ,, 3. 4,
stated to-day that sullivan Will leave tho CRY ar the
conclusion of the battle. and as he can DIR IS
himself again in street clothes. IL Is fair 10 presume
that Kirain will follow the same line.