New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-16
THE WAR PRACTICALLY OVER
PEACE NOT YET OFFICIALLY DECLARED.

PEACE NOT YET OFFICIALLY DECLARED.
so MANY BASEBALL TEAMS NOW CONSOLIDATED
THAT THE REMAINDER MUST FOLLOW SUIT.
The baseball war IL not yet setsied oeiay. but II y
over in reality with New.York Brooklyn, Piteburs
Chicago already consodated the other cities VIII soon
fall in limo. IL for no other reason than mat ey
possibly 90 on without the cities mentioned. Some Oh
the Players League men who have not yet been pro-
vided for persist In making extrsvasant statements aoo1
what they DO but their vspornes cause no un'
easness and attract little serious attention inc ay'
ers League may not be dead but u Is 10 near that the
nall hearers would do well to get Everything ready in Or
der to attend the funeral services whenever called upon
Yesterdays Of the National League 81 me F'h
Avenue Hotel short, but was enufe'y s"as0.oly'
and many Of the delegates started iof nome ' nsn~
Some of the League will remain over In she Guy ior
time TO arrange few details not yet perfected. Dew
era changes were suggested In the constltuuon uu'
after lively debate It was decided 70 post
pone any change until the spring meeting IN hsfcn'
This postponement made In respect 70 inc snJ nv
directors Of the League who Will come ~ .ne 0'u"''
chamber as soon as the war ofhcally declared on
The suggestion Of further conferences with the
League men was discussed In all It's detas' eomc ="
the old club were opposed TO any iursner
with lost cause as they called their former enemy
Others were more conservative and suggested that
bring baseball back to It's old standing they could not anoro
to leave any old which might De reopenea .. any
time. They argued that whether they hsd whppea a'e
enemy or not it would not be poitc TO crow over ths
remains They argued that the Players League nAa h.u
large following that following would have 70
be satisfied. .
The League naturally had no sympathy TOT Inc
people who furnished the sinews OF wsr 70 the ryc'
League camp but diplomatic reasons they prosece0
their enemies to win over their enemies friends. Inc
League declare that they do not wish 70 : Nnnc .
anybody their sole desire being to seste al
differences upon honorable and equi@oie Dssl'
They readily that the general public VIII nave " DC
looked for well the interests OF tho players ano
moneyed men OF the leagues The League has conse
quenty adjourned the call Of the chair leaving all fu
Their details the hands OF the conference commitec-
Messrs spading, Byne and Day. These men are author
lied to scatter the debris as they think best.
The sensational feature Of yesterdays meeting was e
sudden ALL Johnson, Of the Cleveland Players
League Mr.. Johnson's appearance was surprise anc
his stay O short He merely Represented hmscn
and did not ambassador from the fayerS
League Mr. made two propositions to inc
Leakue which were stentvely listened to by the dele
rates When he through his propositions were 10
spectfuly but firmly declined. The National League men
while acknowledging that Johnson had been present. re
fused to dvulge what he had said Johnson said that N
had been present, but declined to say for wha
reason. Allen w. Thurman sent . communities
ton to the League, thanking the club owners
for their courteous treatment Of him. He saft
that he was at command in case his services were
desired at any time.
Ilatn a.
c. A. Prince Of the Players League met and held Iona
sultaton Other consultations be held which VIII
result in an amcable settlement OF the Srouoi,
In Boston. In case no settlement Is reacneo
the Boston Players club will have TO go in.e
the American Association or get out Of baseball
The National League decided that all players must 10
turn to tho clubs they left last year providing the cD'
desire the services OF such players This also houoe'
American Association players who left their CLUBS 70 81
to the Players League.
at fhe
lasted until after O'Clock THIS morning After TIT
session the delegates said that they were not dead pu
showed that they ailng. The Cleveland bos''n
Philadelphia Brooklyn, Cincinnati and Chicago ciuos were
represented They to stand by each other rousf
thick and thin, and all consolidate or go down 1oseef'
This silly manifesto was issued
ITO the Players OF the Players League.
your representatives deem it their duty TO puohc
proclaim that you have no fear for the success oi I'LL
organization notwithstanding the way many or the SO
called capitalists have shown weakness
1.-The trouble has been greatly exaggerated TheSe
fore we can assure you that the organization as Who'll
will remain steadfast and that 1t will be preserved
| such for the coming season.
"Tbere remains a sufficient number Of men Of stnrd
honesty and financial ability to maintain the position
| vantage which organization has gained
"Reying tho loyal players to I'LL their part we nav
confidence In the generous support Of the public as IN IN
| ro.t &c. A. PRINCE
| Some Of the delegates have sought legal advice on
i
and Pittsburg Players clubs for deserving them whe
! their craft became q sinking ship. J. Earle Wagner
of the Philadelphia Players Club, said last nignt that
had sos 600 invested in baseball and that no wanted
save it. He said that he would 60 with the majority an
ntimated that the Athletic Club franchise would abou
| suit him.
The presence Of c. A. Prince, Of Boston, helped TO pu
. little more backbone into the Players League men
the CITY, Mr.. Prince is bright young club man OF NOW
England and he q willingness to shoulder oil
burd
ept the presidency he said that he would assume con
oI Of the lost cause the fight was formally settled
| "How long viii it be before the fight is ended"
81 don't know, tell. We are at present d
ntact and there Is why we can't 80 on rs De
| fore"
"You don't really mean that. do youp' the reportd
asked NewYork Pittsburg and Chicago con
| solidated, and Brooklyn about settled
.sYes do for they can't legally withdrew feel sur
y, that That is what VIC discussed last night most Of tn
time and we came to that conclusion. We will, however
be sure before take any decisive steps, This morning
we consulted Judge Bacon and we will DO guided by him.
"what is the matter with A. L. Johnston that he ha
so suddenly dropped from the Players League leader 70
| Disciple Of the compromised p
Mr. Prince shrugged his shoulders and said he did no
know ~ can't for the life Of me see why he shoul
| desert US at this time" he added
c. II. Byrnc president of the Brooklyn League team
said he thought that AL Johnston trying to sa OF
two stools at once glad he had arrived ct tn
stage OF compromise.
1t learned last night that johnson made the propc
son the League to sell his Cleveland club and his In
terests in the Cincinnati club for 100000 The magnatc
thought the price ridiculous and did not consider IT.
A. G. Spalding had long talk with Prince Of Boston
and j. Earle Wagner, Of Philadelphia Johnson heard
t and he started out to find Of the Leagu
conference committee and try TO make settlement, as
was satisfied Boston and Philadelphia people were try
| ing 10 throw him overheard.
1t seems the Boston and Philadelphia men dcsir
to get an American Observation-Disclosures. With the Phil
adephla people, 1t is likely that they will, but with tn
| Boston people 1t Is doubtful.
A STRONG LACROSSE TEAM.
| Tho Brooklyn lacrosse team is dead In one sense
but as the phoenix Of yore it win rise up more formd
able than ever. 1t has amalgamated with the New
York Athletic Club, who next year intend to make