New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-05
JAMES r. KEENE RETURNS.
HIS OBSERVATIONS IN THE WEST AND
SOUTH
EVERY INDICATION. HE SAYS. POINTS TO AN ERA
OF PROSPERITY-THE SILVER QUESTION
DEAD LETTER IN THE NORTHWEST
A TALK ABOUT HIS HORSES.


DEAD LETTER IN THE NORTHWEST
TALK ABOUT HIS HORSES
James r. Keene arrived in this city yesterday
from journey in the Yves, and in the South. Mr..
Keenes health has vlsbly improved. and he is now
in fine condition to begin the racing season.
In talking about his trip Mr.. keene remarked: Il
have not given horses a thought since my departure
on my vacation. neither have given thought to
business far my affairs in this neighborhood
are concerned. l many OF affairs on my
journey. and have had good opportunity to study
the business situation in the west Every indica-
ton points TO an era of prosperity. The silver
question is practically dead letter so far as the
Northwest is concerned There are few men
here and there who talk in warke manner. ana
who believe that a little fighting would increase
the demand for breadstuNs. and thereby increase
the prosperity Of this country but such men are
in the minority
THE prevailing opinion in the West" added Mr..
Keene 80 far my observations go, is a firm de-
sire that Congress should adjourn at once. and re-
main adjourned for several years. In regard TO
the political situation. 1t is generally conceded in
the West that the Republican nominee for President
will sweep the country. l was agreeably sur
prised TO find that the Western men are in favor
OF protection and advocates OF sound financial
policy. The outlook for the future appears to be
extremely bright and promising, both in the South
west and In the principal States west Of the Mis-
sissippi.
Il intended to remain away from business cares
for at least three weeks longer" Mr. keene went
on, but my wife has been ailng. and consequently
my outing curtailed In regard to my racing az
fairs intend to arrange matters. If possible so as
take active interest in racing this year In re-
gard TO my horses ! am gratifed TO hear from
various sources that the two-yearolds in my stable
are greatly admired. Although the youngsters APP
pear promising at the present time, II is the true
test Of thoroughbred calibre or class to PIT him
against the chosen champions of other stables in
races The fittest survive the test and II my two
year-olds prove that they not wanting in speed
and stamina by winning victories from worthy
opponents. | shall enjoy the pleasure of breeding:
training and winning races with the progeny OF
imported sires and dams. that were selected espe-
cally to improve the thoroughbred in this coun-
try.
THE Conference.-The Of haywood colt is heav-
lily entered in races abroad" said Mr.. keene. ana
should he prove be of high class in his ii is
likely that he will be abroad TO try for the So
called classic events in England and France be
lieve that racing will steadily improve in character
and quality under the new methods. The oihcials
appointed by the Jockey Club are extremely salts,
factory to me- and are likely to please the public.
intend to visit my stable as soon as possible as
anxious to II there is any perceptiDie
change In the horses since last inspected them.