Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-27

| had the good fortune to become
| champion of the world, and the per-
feet flood of inquiry from kind friends all
over the Union as to what my intentions in
the premises are.
1 have been urged by well meaning but
unrehecting. admirers to pitch histrionic
ambition te the winds, break forthwith
theatrical contracts, faithfully entered into,
aud accept at once the defances of Mitchell,
jackson, Goddard or any other ambitious
fstic aspirant, whether they hail from
England, Australia or from any other
corner Of the universe. 1 am told to up
hold the glory of the Stars and Stripes, at
all times and under all circumstances,
against all eomers, whatever their condition
or color, else will be untrue to my country.
Some of the Advice Given.
Many conservative gentlemen of An emf
nently practical turn of mind on the other
hand advise me to make hay while the sun
shines and to ignore all challengers, be they
Americans, Englishmen or Australians.
They sagely add that youth, health and
strength will not always abide with me, and
that 1 may be whipped jackson and
Mitchell, am told, are especially danger
Gus antagonists for anyone to face, and in
the event of disaster am reminded that
nv ''drawing" powers as an actor will at
once fate away, and that myself will have
killed the goose which laid the golden eggs.
1t would be a physical as we'll as literary
impossibility to personally answer the
myriad we'll meaning inquiries of friends.
To do this, however, and at the same time
reply to nv challengers, I will devlate from
a rule l had adopted. l had resolved never
again to write an article for the newspapers
on 6stlc subjects, as deemed it the part OF
modesty to forbear. 1t is far better, in my
iudgmept, to let the fellows who are striv-
ing to gain the goal of success enjoy that
luxury, and for those who have succeeded
to refrain from literary labor. They get
enough OF gold and glory without it
1 Twill, then, in this instance and for the
last time, assume the role OF scribe and state
clearly and suecinetly what my future rule
of action will be. If live I will carry out
the theatrical contracts have entered into.
These will run up to year almost from the
present date.
When He Will Be Ready.
Then I will cheerfully meet Charles
Mitchell, of, England; Peter Jackson, of
Australia, or any other man VINO is anxious
to WIN fistic fame and wealth. draw no
color line, but will give Mitchell the first
chance, for good and substantial reasons.
First, because he has never been defeated
and has had the honor of having fought
draw with John L. Sullivan, when the re-
nowned Bostonian was the acknowledged
champion of the world Jackson, on the
other hand, was once defeated by Bill Farm
ham in Australia in the early part OF his
career, and in addition fought draws With
Joe Goddard, of Australia, and myself
As Goddard and Jackson both claim to be
champions of Australia, think it would
be eminently proper for them to settle the
vexed question OF superiority before seek
ing q battle with me. In addition to
Mitchell's having a clearer title in the book
of pugilistic deeds-if 1 may De allowed |
the expression-than jackson / make no |
concealment of the fact that itawould afford |
me, in the words of distinguished states |
man, much personal comfort and satisiac-
ton" to meet the Englishman IN the roped |
arena Why, people interested in sporting !
matters who remember little incident at
Miners Bowery Theater year ago can
readily understand.
1t matters not particle to me where the |
contest may occur l will battle with |
Mitchell, or Jackson, it he avoids an issue, |
at the time stated before the club offering |
the largest purse, be it at the North, South, |
East or West ALI that stipulate il that |