The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-04

Corbett- Fitzsimmons fight take place in
San Mateo county under the auspices of
the Colma Athletic club.
Months ago some prominent San Fran
cisco sporting men got the officials in
San Mateo county to allow prize lighting.
A strong undereurrent of influence was
brought to bear on those officials. and
the several hgh,s which have been held
at Colma would not justify the amount
OF pressure which was put In motion to
get the flanchise.
1t is openly stated that the prize fight
ing permit at Colma was obtained with
view OF getting some big night, the
Corbett Fitzsimmons contest preferred.
Dan Stuart. the manager OF the fight,
said today that he had three places in
view. two of which he named as Mexico
and the Indian territory. The third place
he omitted to mention. 1t is believed
that he had California in mind.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-The treaties
and laws OF the United States with the
Indians of the five civilized tribes are be-
irg examined on the announcement that
the Corbett- Fitzsmmons fight will take
place in the Indian territory. Under the
provisions it is held that the govern
ment can keep out the prize lighters un'
less the Indians agree to their entrance.
Whether the federal government can,
even il the Indians consent. prevent the
fight is not quite so clear, and some per-
sons who have examined the law claim
That the fight can be brought about with
out the violation of law by the Florida
Athletic club leasing part of the Indian
lands.
. 81 ATOKA. l. T., Oct. 3.-The Choctaws
here are sangulne that the council which
meets at ruskahoma on next Monday
will mass a bill similar to the one passed
by the Texas Legislature yesterday.
Governor Gardner is full-blood Choc-
taw Indian and his opposition to the
fight will rival that OF even Governor
Culoerson. The statutes OF Arkansas of
1884 are IN force IN this country and they
are silent SO far as they pertain to prize
fighting and there is nothing in the Fed
era statute books which would warrant
the marshal to take hand to prevent
the fight coming off. The attorneys gem
eraI has signifed his willingness to call
out the militia to the assistance of the
Choctaw tribe if requested to do so. 1t is
not believed that the council has the
authority to call upon the United States
government to prevent the fight in the
absence of a law prohibiting it on the
statute books of the Choctaw nation.
Unless the bill is passed there is nothing
here to prevent the mill being pulled Oft.
If ii were possible for the Florida Ath
letic club to get permission OF the coun-
Gil then the Federal authorities would
not interfere, even if requested to do so
by Governor Gardner. A represen tative
of Dan Stuart was here today and the
general timp preston is that an attempt
will be made to secure place two miles
below here on Doggy creek tor the scene
OF the contest. Ii is about three hours
run from Dallas to this place. Sufficient
ium her can be had to build an Enclosure.
DALLAS. Tex, Oct "a large num-
beI of propositions were received over the
wires by Dan Stuart today by parties who
desire to have the championship contest
pulled off in their respective cities or
states. 1t is understood that Joseph Nep-
dig of New York and other interested
parties have conferred and agreed on "a
place of meeting for the big fellows and
the line of action to be pursued.
CORPUS CHRISTI. Tex, Oct. s.
When the Associated Press correspondent
announced the legislatures action of yes
terday to Fitzsi m mons he did not show
much surprise.
at is only part of the game of Corbett
and his gang" he said. ''He selected
Texas for the battle ground because he
thou ght the fight could not come off
here. He will have to fight me sooner or
later or get out of the ring"
The training quarters are finished and
EitzsImmons is working Just as hard as if
be was going to fight Corbett tomorrow.
CITY OF MEXICO. Oct. 3.-President
Diaz has gwen perempto-y orders that
the Corbett- Fltzsimmon fight shall not
occur on Mexican soil.
hlOA1O, OCI reSluenb IAN
Stuart wired the Associated Pres from
Dallas tonight as follows:
Everything looks favorable for ar
engagements being completed within
twenty-four hours. At present no one
knows which way my face is turned. but
when give the location l am certain
that have it clinnhed."
ARDMORE, |. t.. Oct. 3.-Active
efforts are being made by the people of
this place to have the Corbett. Fitzsi z, =
mons Fight take place. The best legal
talent in the city concur in the opinion
that there is no legal impeachment in the
way of the physical culture contest talk.
ing place here. as the Arkansas state
rules in vogue here make prize fighting
misiemeanor, or assault and battery,
made punishable by 5000 fine. The
Gulf. Colorado and Santa Fe railroad has
offered to transport the lumbe. for the
large amphitheater from Dallas to Ard
more free of charge.
Unitad Safes Marshal Stowe says. Il
am personally opposed to the fight com
ing off on Indian soil, and can only obey
orders as | shall receive them from the
department. at Washington to prevent
Judee Gjlgore said: II have not made
an extended investigation of the ques-
ton, but feel safe in stating that the
criminal laws in force here afford the
officials full authority to prevent the
fight in the tcrriotry. My determi nation
is to preent it in this district, and if VT
have the proper backing we will prevent
it,.
United States Attorney Cruce said 60
fully inveseigated tue question of prizt
fights and pngilistic encounters, and find
it a violation of the law. There is ample
authority to prevent the mill taking plac,
in the Chiekasaw nation"
Little Fellows May Fight
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