Evening journal., 1890-10-04

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ident Day, of the National league. In
answer to the question about a confer
ence Mr. Day said that there would prob
ably be one, and that he was in favor
OF such an arrangement. When the
conference would take place he could not
state. He thought that IL a settlement
was effected there would be two governing
bodies in baseball-the National league
agld American association. Mr.. Day said
thak he had had a talk with A. g. Thur
man, JE, regarding the matter, and that
she letter was very rTuch in earnest about
producing harmony. Mr.. Day said that he
did not care snap about the Cincinnati
deal. He would not hare given sloo to have
kept the club in the league He said;
"At present | think that three major
leagues earnot exist The American asso-
ciation and the Players league have an ex-
cellens chance to consolidate. The Nation
al league, Of course, would remain as it is.
The question: about the allotment OF play
ers would have to be decided by all the in
terested parties It is too early to speak
definitely OF the proposed truce 7 have not
signed Buck Ewing for next season. In
fact, have it on excellent authority that
Mr.. Ewing wants to play in Cincinnati
next season. The city is his home. have
succeeded in signing all my players, how
ever, tor next season, and have my eve on
number more to fill up the weak spots. y
Talk of Compromise.
There is undoubtedly a strong feeling
existing among The leaders in the National
and Players leagues and American asso-
citation that the present disastrous conflict
should cease, and the indications are that
a conference will be held soon between rep
resentatives Of the National and Players'
leagues, and probably Of the American
association, to devise some means where
by settlement can be perfected. The
question Of an actual conference only
leaked out yesterday, and there are
various reasons to believe that such
an event will take place. What part the
American association will take in the
settlement, If there is any, is simply a
matter Of conjecture; but one thing is GER
tain, Allen w. Thurman, Jr., a member Of
the board of arbitration, and one of the
largest stockholders of the Columbus club.
has been in the city for some time and has
had conference with President Day, of
the New York (N. L. club; Vice President
Talcott, OF the New York Up. L. club. and
other luminaries Of baseball.
J. w. Spalding said that while he did
not know anything definitely about q con-
ference, he would be in favor of one. but
he would not like to see the National
league concede anything that would re.
feet discredit upon the organization.
What Tim Keefe Thinks.
Tim Keefe was under the impression
that there might be a conference, but he
could not see when a settlement could be
perfected Some one will get the worst
OF the bargain, said he, "and / am sure
that the Players league will not be that
one. Still, believe now that there viii |
be some kind Of a talk to try and come To |
some terms. If anybody can show me
what kind OF an arrangement can be made |
why then l will say there is show for a
settlement Of the dispute"
Judge Bacon, counsel OF the PLAYERS
said he knew nothing about a conference.
but he thought that one should be held /
Immediately for the good Of the game. AS
far as he knew the Players had had all the |
best Of the fight SO far.
The Cincinnati Deal.
Secretary Wirth, Of the Brooklyn PLAY
ers' club, said that President Wendell Good /
win was in Chicago, but would return on
Wednesday. Mr. Wirth said the Cincin-
natl deal would 60 through without a
hitch. All the clubs had sent their certi-
fed checks to Mr.. Talcott, who was to do
the purchasing in Cincinnati The price
of the club is $4,000.
He was confident that conference would
be acceptable to the local capitalists The
Brooklyn Players League club had lost a
little money this season, but Its owners
were perfectly contented with the seasons
receipts. II any conference were held he
thought it would be at the solicitation of
the National league. In speaking of the
Brooklyn club Secretary Wirth said that
there would be at least four players re-
leased this fall. He was asked whether
any Of Byrne's men had signed with the
club, and he replied that that came under
Wards direction. He claimed, however,
that she club could get any OF President
Byrne's men 1t wished.