New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-20
THE BASEBALL WRANGLE.
JOHNSON MAKES ANOTHER OFFER.
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FORMER oNE-THE SIGNING OF PLAYERS.

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FORMER oNE-THE SIGNING OF PLAYERS.
The rumor yesterday that o conference would be
held here to settle the baseball troubles In Cleveland
served to attract the Players League In the city
10 the neghborhood of tho Holman House and the ST.
James Hotel. The conference to be held between
A. L. Johnson and A. G. spading and when 1t was
learned that Spaldng started for Philadelphia early
in the day much relief expressed by the followers
Of the Players League, especially those nom BOSTON
and Philadelphia While Messrs. Linton, Wagner ana
Irwin were giving their opinions about p M at the
st. James Hotel, A. l.. Johnson appeared at the door
and then hastily withdrew. evidently embarrassed NO
body spoke
Johnson was flushed and seemed Determined 10
evade queries but finally acknowledged that ne hao
had a conference with several National League ciuo
owners. He further admitted that he had maze 'io
League proposition to sell out, and said tna' nc "u
stipulated that he was to get an answer oy
He refused to say what monetary consideration ie u
demanded for his retirement from baseball 1t thus ap
pears that the stories that the remaining fEVere
League clubs would stand fall together are heio
fallacies Everybody getting under cover as QUICKLY
as possible with the exception OF the Boston ris'0
Club which far has seen no cover 10 30. u'ioei'
The conference was held about noon yesterday az
"A q sn.ld,ngs office No $40 Broadway, and the
following delegates were present: F. de IL. hoD-
ison OF the Cleveland League Club; A. L. Johnson
of the Cleveland Players League Clup' r. B. "ooh
son. Of the New-York Players Cub u H. b!rne' VI
the BROOKLYN League Club, and J. w. spalaihg' Oh
the Chicago Club. A. G.. Spading hao been mis-
informed AZ IN the meeting and had started for Phila
delphia earlier in the day. He telegraphed back TO
the Leacne men, however, to hear Johnsons propo-
son and then turn 1t to the League conference
committee.
Johnson's proposition in writing and the matter
covered ono sheet of foolscap paper In 1t he agreed
to abandon baseball in Cleveland and to relnquish his
stock and holdings in the Cincinnati Club for a stipu
lated sum- The delegates refused reveal the exact
amount. but 1t was learned from authentic source
that the figures were 800 JOhnson's interests In
the Cincinnati Club are $500 paid In cash, and his
note for 81 900 more This would give Johnson
sos 900 for his evacuation Of Cleveland. Johnsons
first Offer made several days ago, was 100000
The League refused to accept that figure. and offered
johnson 500 900. which was in turn refused
Johnson claims to have invested moro money In the
PLAYERS League last season than any other one man.
the amount being $4,000 All OF that sum came
ont of the ex carconductor's own pocket ana ne Is
naturally anxious TO retrieve as largely as possible
From interviews held with several Natlonai League
men last night, it highly improbable that the
League will accept this last offer Of JohnsOns. The
League men say that they are tired OF the ally
dallyings' which have cropped up regularly to stop
negotiations for peace. They declare that the League
has by far the best Of the situation and that those
who have refused to compromise on equitable terms
will have to look out for themselves. They say that
they made Johnson fair proposition, which he re-
fused and that they are not nearly as socitous
pyer the welfare Of the grandmother" OF the Players
League as they were before.
Johnson's boast that the players OF the country
look upon him their friend causes little uneasness
in the League camp. Nobody need worry about the
players, said League club-owner last night lhey
will be well cared for and they know it, They may
hold of for a time with the hope Of getting larger
salaries but that is all. The League will not make
any general effort TO sign players for the present. III
any PLAYERS are signed between now and the mddle
of February il will be done at the players own
solicitation"
President Byrne who is Of the League COM
u,ttee submitted Jchnson's proposition 10 John b.
Dav and IL was then mailed TO A. &. Spalding. Mr..
spalding will either see Mr. Johnson in Cleveland or
In Chicago in few days. Messrs. Byrne ana Day
refused TO express any opinion upon Johnsohs proPo-
siio, saying that it would have to come oeioie inc
committee as a whole before any answer could be
given Johnson however, will probably have to make
another proposition
Arthur A. Irwin left the city for Boston last night
and he will a sad tale Of woe for his beaneatlng
brethren Irwin said that the players had not lost
faith in the Brotherhood and that If necessary the
men would sign contracts for next year calling for
one.bau the salary they received last season. lie
rdiculed the idea that any clubs had been consoh-
dated except in York City. lie said that he was
positive that not paper had been signed In either
Httsburg Chicago or Brooklyn. lrwin's destination
for next season is decidedly vague
Efforts are being made by the Pttsburg Club to
secure the services of Ward Pfcer for next season.
The deal will go through unless the players them
selves object j. Palmer O'Nein has had several con
ferences with John B. Day and A. c. Spaldng lately
and they will offer objection TO the transfer OF
those players. The National League VIII not aenamo
the return of all its old players, but the American
Association will - ,,,, c,,, =,
director Hinton. Of the Brooklyn Players Cub is
said 10 be the only one opposed TO the consolidation
Of the two clubs in Brookyn When asked YESTERDAY Sn
said "Chaoss Each faction wishes to buy out lts
rival and either club is willing to SELL providing the
price is large enough.