The sun., 1896-12-19
FITZ WILL SIGN ARTICLES.
SAYS CoRBETT NEED NOT WORRY
AMOUR THE SIDE WAGER.

Ex.Chnmpiou to Begin TrnininE on Feb.
He VIII De His Work Under the su-
pervision OF Charley White ana jim
McVey-"Privilegs" Clause Annoys dim.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1s.--In reference to the
articles of agreement signed at New York yes
terday by James j. Corbett Bob Fltgsimmons
says:
81 am glad Corbett has slCacd for finish
tight. held out for tusse of that kind, and
am pretty we'll satisfied from the look OF things
that did not hold out in vain. don't believe
would consent to meet Coroet in any other
kind of n match. I'm well satisfied with George
Siler as referee and with Al smith as holder OF
tine stakes. As to the date, March IL, that suits
mo as well as any other day. In fact. whatever
arrangements stuart imposes as TO uete ana
location will be agreeable to me.
II hear that Corbett insists that there shall
be a SIC. 900 sde bet. Well, he needn't worry
about that. Ho can mako it S25, 900 side II he
likes and will find my end of the stake. We
were to fight for $4,000 n side originally, and
1t was simply at Corbetts request that the ag-
ures were reduced to $4,000 side."
Manager Julian has wired Dan Stuart that
F.tzsimmons and himself will leave for New
York within few days and will sign the articles
OF agreement.
In n statement to tho public, FitasinVnors
thanks his friends for the aid they have ex-
$4,000 purse which, he says, he honestly won
in his fistic battle with Sharkey. He declares
that his opponents. finding that the justice of
the case was with him, had it dismissed on tho
ground that the contest was n prize fight and
had no standing before the court. This move.
he says, fully reflected tho utter hopclossness of
the defence.
Hc asserts that he still has faith in tho belief
that thero are honest referees in San Francisco,
and says he is willing to meet any one whom no
has not defeated. He further says that he will
meet Sharkey again at the lstter's pleasure.
Ftzsimmons closed by saving that he has al,
ways been. and always will be, opposed to foul
methods.
Jim Corbctt said yesterday that he would be-
about Feb i. BILLY Delaney. my OH trainer.
will not handle me This time" -atd Cnroett
for he has gone into business In Caltfnrnta
and cannot spare the time 10 be with ne. will
be in good hands. though, for my work will be
Charley White. The latter used TO train Fitz
pointers about the Australians style. ! know
about Fitzsinm0ns myself. maze no mistake.
as the fight is scheduled for March II,
will have plenty Of time to get right. II | BEGIN
the latter part Of January how long shall heye
to train. "A feel now. could get into splendid
more have done light work, so that there is
very little flesh for mo to take Off. People who
believe that have gone back viii be surprised
DO you feel positive that Fitzslmmons will
sign articles z"
II have nv doubts" replied Corbett. for
Julian and no are great on raising objections.
1t viii be hard for me to believe that Fitz wants
to ight until see him In the rtrg. But there Is
one of two things left for him to do. He must
fight or back down. and the publ G Will then see
whether he is on tho level or not"
Corhett is atil worrying over tho privileges"
reserved by Dan Stuart. Somebody told Jim
Yesterday that certain firm of photographers
had given 100000 in cash 10 stuart. out OF
which the $4,000 purse would come. BH this
arrangement Stuart would be able to pocket
the entire gate receipts. which would reach
large amount Corbett realizes his mistake in
not discussing the privilege" clause before
signing the articles. but he intends TO have
talk with Stuart later on regarding the matter.
Stuart. by the way. says he is not worrying at
all. " II these men want to iGht." he declared
yesterday. ~ will provide battle ground
where they will be unmoleStsd. There is
purse OF $4,000 In cash awaiting the winner of
the contest, which | consider liberal COM
pensation for their efforts"