The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-03-06
GOSSIP OF THE TURF.
Coney Island Not on the Outs
with the Jockey Club.
No Demand for Privilege to Have
lis Own officials.
Walbaum Says Guttcnburg VIII Not
Open March 10.

1t was reported around town to-day
that the Coney Island Jockey Club had
dropped bomb into the camp of the
new Jockey Club by dema nding that II
be allowed to appoint its own racing
officials. This. At a time when thingx
were gliding along very smoothly for tho
new Jockey Club, created consterna-
ton among the turf reformers.
NO such demand has been made"
said one of the G. |. j. C.'s Executive
Committee to an Evening World" re-
porter this afternoon. II can tell you,
however, where that report originated.
At the last meeting OF the stewards of
the new Jockey club, A. J. Cassstt IA
vcted a certain revision of the rules.
In England there are certain racing
associations that appoint their own rae
ing officials and forward the list Of
names to the English Jockey Club for
apnorvnl
Mr.. Cassatt proposed that that claus,
OF the English racing rules be added ia
our rules. because he thought that rae
Ing associations ought to have some say
in the selection Of their officials
This suggestion probably leaked out
and has been misconstruei. The Coney
Island Jockey Club is still in harmony
with the new Jockey Club"
The stewards of the new Jockey Club
met the representatives, OF the Turf Con-
gress late this afternoon. A long con-
sultation followed. 1t was said on good
authority that there will be the friend
lest kind OF relations between the East
ern and Western tracks. In the matter
or forfeits and ruling there will be reci-
procity.
II has been said that the visit OF Messra
Kirkman. Tarleton and Perkins to this
city meant the establishment Of a Nae
tional Jockey Club. ......
xx,N 49, a.
PASS, said prominent turfman to-day.
There may be reciprocal feelings. but
for federation OF the racing associa-
lions that is Impossible for the simple
reason that the West. possessing the
Target number Of racetracEs. would out
vote the East on. every important Ques-
ton. This would not suit the Eastern
most powerful In the world"
All kinds of racing rumors are cir
culattd. One was started which filled
Gutenberg would reopen on March 10,
prominent horseman Ia authority
for this information, He states that
upon announcing his intention Of taking
SON County Jockey Club officials adj
vised him to remain at Guttenburg. az
matters were shaping themselves very
track people, and, in all probability. the
sprine meeting OF the Hudson County
Jockey Club would be inaugurated In
ahout u fortnight ana continued WITHOUT
fear of legal interruption.
Although the person VINO gave out this
information was no doubt sincere. Presi-
dent Walbaum and Secretary Sam
Whitehead both deny that there Is any
intention to reopen at Gutenberg at
present Although racing with betting 10
lawful In this State. the New Jersey
racing associations, because Of threat
ened adverse legislation. have refrained
from reopening their tracks. waiting. ap-
parently, for the legislative bodies to adj
journ without interfering with the pres
ent law, which only prohibits racing and
betting during the months of December,
January and February. ~