Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-23
FIGHT OFF FINALLY.
CORBETT SAYS HE WASHES HIS
HANDS OF 1T.
He DrnOunces FitzsimmOns as ~ Cur
and the Greatest Coward In His
the Champion.
the Champion.

HOT SPRINGS. ARK. October 22.-
There may two or three more fights pulled
off I'm this resort within the next two
or three weeks. provided that the de-
cision OF the Supreme Court is favor
able ana that. as is expected, the Gov
ernor will not further interfere. But
there is lass prospect Of Corbett and
Fltzsimmons's meeting in the ring than
there was twenty-four hours ago.
Corbett came To town from his train
ing quarters this evening. for the eN-
press purpose of meeting Martin Julian,
the representative OF FtZsimmons, and,
as the result of stormy interview in
which Julian rejected every proposition
made by the champion. the latter washed
his hands OF the whole business, TO
use his final expression. and left the con-
ference-room with the announcement that
he would go out of training at once.
President Dan. y. Stuart. OF the Florida
Athletic club, who goes 10 Dallas in
the morning. TO return on Saturday
next, says that the club still has under
consideration a matching Of Corbctt with
another man. and of pulling off the two
remaining fights Julian also leaves In
the morning for Corpus Christi. His final
announcement in the embroglio is this:
II will have FitZsimmons on the 3lst
ready to fight as provided by the articles
of agreement. If the Florida Athletic
Club is no longer connected with the
affair and there is no purse in sight
then We will be willing to light in pri-
vate in 4 place 10 be selected by a Chi
caeO man now here for the side bet Of
$1,000 each. If Corbett will not consent
10 this. then We will demand the forfeit
of S2.5co and As the people identihed with
the Florida Athletic club are supposed TO
be all honorable men. We assume they
will pay over promptly
COrtett's hurried visit to town was pre-
cIptated by the information conveyed 70
his training quarters at Spring Lake this
afternoon by Manager Brady that Julian
proposed to go away in the morning.
leaving Corbett without any idea where
he was at.
THE INTERVIEW.
The champion was engaged in a boxing
bout with Professor John Donaldson.
having earlier i'm the day badly hattenod
Steve O'Donnelrs nose by chance blow.
putting that worthy hors dc combat for
the time being
on arriving at the Arlington, Corbett
sent word to Julian that he desired to
see him at once. and in about zen min
utcs Julian appeared i'm the managers
Office. which was placed at the disposal
OF the party. which comprised Corbett.
Julian, Brady. Dan Stuart. Nondig. and
representatives Of the press. Corbett in
ssting that the latter be admitted.
Corbett and Julian faced each other
about three feet apart, and for several
moments neither said a word.
Corbett was the frs, to break the ST.
lence The following IS stenographic
report Of the war Of words:
Did you send word to me that if
was not in Hot Springs by the 3lst OF
October Fitzslmm0ns would come ont
TO Spring Lake and fight me?''
no. | did not send out word 10 that
effect. Fitzsimmons would be glad 10
get such an opportunity"
In the first place, is FitZsimmons
as anXiOus To- light me now as ne
claimed to be when he made this match
with me in The New York Herald Office
more than a year ago.
Yes. / think his actions indicate that
he is willing and anxious to do So
"Wdl. If ne wants to fight mo. why
does he not agree to fight me on No
vembor llth. Instead of October 3lst?"
"Because he has made rs his mind to
fight October 3lst."
Has Fitzsimmons got his $4,000 stake
money up in New York;
NO: that has been attached. bh W.
have $1,000 more To put up.
Where is that money
II don't care 10 state but ! can g-t
it if necessary within wo hours. and
post it with any responsible person YOU
may name in Hot Springs. or any other
p.ace barring New York city
THE POSTPONEMENT
DO YOU expect me TO believe Mr.
Julian. that Fitzsmmons insists on fight
ins for S9cvo on october 3lSt. when he
gets $lo@D for waiting Two weeks later
Il don't care what you believe. You
can DO rs you please. ] am speaking for
In order 10 have the fight
We would rather fight for $1,000 on the
3lst."
THAT is absolutely impossible. and You
know the reason as Well as | do"
II don't see any reason for pOstponing
the fight Fitzsimmons is in proper con-
iition. ana | DO not know what he will
be- by the llth OF November"
Then h. Is in good condition now?'
Never better"
Did you make statement to the ef-
feet that the club had postponed this
tight because | was not in condition to
light on October 3lst?'
Il don't know what / said. / might
have sald it, / do not know the clubs
secrets. and | might do some thinking.
but | don't think IT best to commit my
self"
"Will You kindly tell me IL you think |
get that | am not in condition."
Yes. | think 50 yet"
"Well. now. TO relieve your mind. I'll !
ell YOU what I'll do. You know IL We /
light on the 3lst OF October We don't get |
cent; ~ tight for nothing. Now. If !
he club postponed the fight to allow me /
line in which 10 get into condition. 20 !
and get titzsmmons as quick as you 1
an. and | will fight him FOR nothins. Can /
'ou get him before the Governor can |
10 anything To prevent the fight
II have heard nothing about the Gov ,
'rnor going 10 stop it,"
Corbett wound up by denouncing F'ltz-
simmons as a cur and the biggest coward
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