New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-30
RACING TROUBLES FEARED
THE ENEMIES Or THE TURF ACTIVE.
r BALDWIN THREATENS TO RACE IN ENGLAND
IMPROVEMENTS AT MORRIS PARK
TURF CHAT AND COMMENT

-, BALDWIN THREATENS TO RACE IN ENGLAND
IMPROVEMENTS AT NORRIS PARK
TURF CHAT AND COMMENT.
There have not been any deciding circumstances
,eveoped since the racing season began to mould
rho Motley OF the Jockey Club the opinions Of the
advocates OF racing At the beginning OF the racing
..sson a colusive test made by gamblers
who were aided in their designs by harpies of the
,ou and a decision obtained which has placed
,he leaders OF racing the defensive. The legal
,,,,les IN behalf OF the turf should be fought by
men who aggressive and tenacious OF purpose.
xho are not enmeshed in the political net. There
xl be trouble for everybody associated with racing
before the racing season closes. The Tribune
nrinied the programme OF the enemies OF racing be-
fore the racing began. 1t told that the plans
~ the enemies Of racing were complete. and that
q half-mile track would be secured under the name
and charter OF a county fair association where a
few cows. some turnips and cabbages would be ex-
hitited for alleged premiums and that the principal
nrizes would be offered for races between outawed
horses owned by the Pariahs OF the turf The
leaders Of racing knew that the alleged test case
vss 70 be made at Flushing AS they have always
waited until after the mischief is accomplished by
the enemies OF racing before taking action II is not
A, al surprising that not the slightest attention
WAS paid TO the collusve test made under the able
supervision of notorious gamblers and their coun-
sci What does II matter now II the Napoleon OF
racing affairs la0ored and expostulated with the
judiciary The aims of the gamblers were accom-
pshed. they received a favorable decision. and the
mischief was done. Prompt. vigorous action would
have placed certain parties in jail and forever
crushed the promoters
KEPT ON THE DEFENSIVE
The Jockey Club and the racing men have been
or the defensive for years account OF a mere
handful Of disreputable persons who kept pool
rooms or used racing and racetrscks as they might
roulette tables other gambling devices. There
is rf; in the cloud Of gloom that hovers over rae
irg The rascas who have repeatedly caused an out
cry from press and the public have escaped pun
ish-rent An individual case like Doc Streets Is
pointed 70 with pride by .he lackeys who sneeze
when ther masters take snuff Jockeys who have
acted in 2 VIGOROUSLY suspicious manner once,
but dozen times, escape being ruled off by having
their efforts maraud confined TO the horses Of
their employers. Nobody outside OF asylum for
inbeces believes that dishonest Jockeys pun
ished DOC" Street,. who wrecked sweet
tempers and caused more profanity than any other
nan " Cringer DAILY not excepted. escaped IN
harmed when he confined his methods 10 the lead
Ing racetracks. He met his doom al ST Asaph.
Patrick McDermott the victim OF the vigilance
Of the stewards Brighton Beach last year. He
is kept outside the fold The result of the procla
ration OF amnesty ali outlaws did not include
McDermott The evils OF the proclamation are be-
coming more plainly evident every day
Negotiations are under way for the lease OF the
Maspeth abornaton, now that the Brighton
Beach meeting is ended or course, the leading
racing officials know nothing about the men who
managed Maspeth last year. A license 10 race is
easy % secure when mon are weakened and
slow 70 act and men of unsavory reputation apply
,or a license. The latest license granted should be
carefully considered by its possessors. as the
Jockey Club is said TO be sternly opposed 70 for
egn books OF course, the Jockey Club will have
representative at all tracks that race under
its auspices. consequently there will be no for
egn books permitted OF course the little meeting
held at 81 Asaph last spring did not count FOR
much until the opening day Of racing In THIS
neighborhood close al hand. The representa-
tlves OF the Jockey Club made some startling dis
coveres in the last few hours OF their sojourn in
Virginia Foreign books. fraud OF every descrip-
ton and the fact that Doc" Street, did not run
MS horses honestly startled the racegoing public.
j. II takes Jockey Club representative thirty
three days 10 discover fraud and crookedness in
the spring how long will it take a representative
70 discover foreign books and crooked racing in
the fall with a long dreary winter close at hand
Answers 10 the FOREGOING conundrum should be
sent to Or. J. Nelson Kirk. 81. Asaph. Va
WHAT THE TURF REQUIRES.
What the turf requires is men who do not fear 70
act Men who are combative and fearless when the
turf is threatened Rule the rascals off who race
or ride horses in suspicious manner, and Keep
them off The turf requires men who will not hesl-
tate TO ask the prominent turfmen who plead for
Infamous Jockeys and owners who receive their
lust deserts: What has that fellow got on YOU tna'
YOU want the turf disgraced by his presence Inc
ilrf and its management require constant proddine
bv the press to secure even semblance OF fair
neither should horses be permitted to be Withdrawn
unless they lame or H. when their names nave
appeared in the newspapers as starters
CROKER NOT AT THE RACES
Richard Croker has not degned to attend the
races sine MS return from England II IS likely
mar the man who Is out OF politics viii return &c
Lon.on and 1--we there when he completes his bus-
ness transactions in this city In London MI Croker
enjoys social distinction that he could never enjoy
n this city In London talent OF every description
M riJ ars uonized 70 greater or less ex-
tent. Il Ia natural 10 suppose that LondTn snoulu
really. Mr. Croker should visit the racetrack lor oIe
associations sake Not that ainHaHY iie o.,
present in large numbers Tor that Is no. 50 ~ ~"
Nrl-knoWn Tammany men who nave goi IL ar
s1me whose promises were Ike their political
pledges consequently ne racetiacks knD" a
count OF the remarkable similarity OF ths turi &c
nave been -eorganized and reformed times without
runber but the same old crowd and the same ole
49, ooiiec'ed or pulling a favorite was unknown
!. aill never do for Richard Croker TO ,C
y capaccns Days sunny smile and the geograph
teal recollection that the top OF me harIotu "a. "a.
Besides Mr. Croker might possibly reconcile Nj
cnael F Dwyer to the fact tha ms iosses on Tiarr
Reed can be regained by betting against the Demo
cratic candidates in the next Presidential election
Every racegoer f. anxious 10 see him. The layers
% odds yearn 10 embrace his COMMISSIONS ana u
honor the American who boldly announces ms IN
,en,ior 81 winning the English Derby Richard
the turf implores you TO break away from Peter
the pIissant keeper Of the keys 70 the inner cham
Der DEFY II only for a day. Peter. the persisten
prorugator OF your desires SEM refer tne Prov
ing protector and professor against reporters Il
Harlem or give him a pass TO ride over the Huckle
berry road. DO anything you Ike TO the reouner
reporters who seek but do not md. OBTAIN per
mission % Peter F Meyer and visit Gravesend' /
only for day. ,.
England The fates are against him In this neigh
bo-hood Even "Plenty Bets avoids the Lorar