The morning call., 1893-06-13
jim, THE CHAMPION
COrbett and Jackson Nav
Meet After All.
George HartiDg Bauters Cha III pion
Jim and Receives a Letter =
of Explanation.

When Jim Corbett was in this city a
few weeks ago he met George Harting, a
strong supporter OF Peter Jackson.
The latter informed Corbett that he did
not think he (Corbet) intended ever meet
ing jackson. The champion grew angry
al this remark and informed Harting that
if he would guarantee him a match with
the cOlored fighter he would give him
$1,000 bonus. provided the contest would
be for $4,000 side. Harting, IN the pres
ence of number of people. accepted the
proposition and insisted on Corbett put
ting his opinion In print. Corbet acqui-
esced, and few days after he sent a let
ter, the following being a copy of it, TO
Hartlng from Sacramento, which speaks
for itself:
SACRAMENTO, June 0, 1893.
Mr.. George HGYting san Francisco, Cali
Jo1nld-DEAR SIR: During my recent stay in
SAP Francisco / learned that several OF MIR
Peter Jackson's local friends, Yourself among
the number, had been canvassng the prob
aDllltles OF match between himself and nv
sell and that the opinion that l was disinclned
10 engage In contest with him had been
ifeely expressed among them.
NAen this state OF affairs was first repre-
sented TO me l concluded 10 adhere TO a gene
raj course which L have marked out for my
immediate future and pay no attention TO what
MI jackson might have to say about another
SOuNtot DrlHttH us. lDlS conclusion rested
largely upon the fact that l failed when l en-
deaVored TO locate the deposit money which
MI Dawes, Mr.. Jackson's clever advei tIsiug
manager, had loudly aud ingen0usly pro-
claimed was waiting TO be covered by me,
and the additional fact that there is n
contest now pending between Mr.. Mitchell ana
mysef which Will not take place for some little
litDe. but on more extended reflection /
nave concluded that what might appear as
SOUND sense when applied TO a business mau-
ager who is more distinguished for his matches
N ak o mr. hts ASta rb5f han for
those he does would not be applicable 10 lie
sincere friends aud admirers of MIR. jackson,
ana VINO believe in him and Will stick by him
lie may be. Now L know you admire Mr..
jackson, because he Is really great boxer and
square pngilist, and therefore make you The
IolIoWlng proposition as an earnest of my de-
sire ana Willingness TO again meet him.
VIII pay TO you personally The sum OF
$1,000 II yon Will arrange finish contest be-
tween refer jackson and myself for $4,000 a
slue, Inc contest 10 take place within reason
abe Time after the Mtchel-Corbett meeting
ana before the organization Offering the best I'M.
ducements. The only condition that Impose
upon you beyond arranging the match IS to
nave Mr.. Jackson on hand ready 10 meet me at
the time and place named in the articles OF
agreement
Ineater. Chicago, on the 18Th inst, where you
VIII be good enough to send your reply to this
oHer. might have made this proposition 10
you verbally during my engagement In San
me IN the advisabity of conducting the uego.
tatiohs In writing and in not relying on The
press, with the uncertainties attending inter-
views ana That medium of expression generally
should regard this proposition as a serious
oIuhuet on my part IL IL caused you offense in
any way. but as none Is Intended | am sure my
action VIII not be Inexperienced. Yours e.
spectfuily, JAMES j. CoRBETT.