New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09
+. A. W. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
A MEETING OF GREAT INTEREST TO
WHEELMEN BEGINS TOMORROW.

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wHEELMEN BEGINS TOMORROW.
IT PROMISES TO RE THE MOST IMPORTANT SEES
SION EVER HELD BY THE LEAGUE-MANY
KNOT~TY PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED
CANDIDATES FOR THE PREsI-
DENcY-rRorosED AMEND
MENTs TO THE CON
sTITUTIoN
Baltimore Feb Sony ten states in the country
will be unreproscnted at the National Assembly Of
the League of American Wheelmcn. which opens Its
sessions here on Monday. The convention promises
to go down in cycling history as the most mo-
mentous ever held. More knotty problems re-
curing immediate solution Will come up than have
heretofore fallen to the province CT a National as
sembly of wheelmen. Seventy-four amendments to
the constitution are down for consideration. This
remarkable condition is due to the fact that the
League has grown so immensely In membership that
the present system of government has become cum
bersome All kinds of schemes are advocated TO
simplify the conditions
With the arrival of the vanguard OF the delegates
ast night and to-day. League politics began to
boom, and will continue to grow in importance until
officers are elected next Wednesday. President
Wilson is on hand, and expresses unlimited cOnli-
dence in his reelection. He undeniably wants the
honor, he regards 1t as chance to vindcate MS
record as president. His strongest antagonist is
Sterling Elliott, Of Massachusetts,. The fact that
the other names are being talked of in connection
with the presidency has given rise to the suspicion
that Eliotts followers fear that his connection
with the official bulletin of the l. \. W. has re-
suited in bringing forth strong opposition 20 his
candidacy.
The two outsiders in the race are Cossum. Of
Poughkeepsis. n. Y. and Morrison. OF Illinois Inc
racing question cannot enter into the contest be-
tween Wilson and Elliott. both candidates sup
port racing under the jurisdiction OF the League.
President Wilson's friends say that he has l9i
votes pledged and vii certainly be elected, as
rirety-six votes are the maximum number needed.
One hundred and ninety-two persons are eligible
TO cast ballots but II is not expected that more
than $50 will be deposited
The Assembly viii practically be started by a
meeting of the Racing Board tomorrow afternoon.
This Board has autocratic power over ali who race
on bicycles. The chief business to be considered at
Tomorrow meeting Will be in regard TO reopen.ng
the Titus Murphy -Cabanne case. The suspended
riders will be represented by attorneys. There ap-
pears to be a sentiment among the members of the
Board In favor Of renstating at least two OF the
Monday will be given up to talks on good roads
and at night a banquet Will be given to 20 persons
Chief Consul Sans went to Washington today TO
secure the acceptance Of invitations by Speaker
Reed, Senators German, Hill Gibson and Others
Short addresses will be made on the highway I'M
provement question. The real business OF the As
sembly will begin on Tuesday
CONSUL POTrER'S PROPOSITION.
one of the mos, widely discussed amendments TO
the constitution which viii be considered Is the
anti-racng proposition Of chief Consul Potter OF
New-York, IN which il is proposed that the League
shall relinqush control Of cycle racing and turn IL
over to an organization composed of the chief con
suis Of all State divisions having memberships OF
1000 and over, this body 10 select It's own Chairman
The defeat Of Mr.. Potters idea is anticipated Fan
ing TO convince the assembly that his views on the
racing question should prevail Mr.. Potter undouhi-
odly will make an eHecuVe ngnt against me con-
t.nuaion OF Class Il, for II is 10 lnc existence ol
this class that he attributes much OF Inc haFIl
which has come 10 the Ledsus ~ - o.
racing. That the numerous transferrals from Ciass
A 10 Class b have greatly hampered the recruiting
OF League members In many cities ana towns ~
New-York state is not to be doubted On account
Board under the present conduct OF racing. no ma
now much rldcr may deserve punishment me
those who are the inside. The transferred
amateur invariably raises an outcry. denounccs me
League and its racing officials, and in ihs way
creates decided sentiment against that body.
Chairman Gideon, of the Facing Board VIII move
rider viii longer be called an amateur, but sim
81 IS also sass cut DOWN from $50 10 $50 ana that Of
Glass A from so to $35. The chairman also suS-
receive medals, redeemabe after thirty days at
discount, OF 10 per cent from face value All this
sional, who cannot be trusted to race for an i'm
mediately div!sible prize, although TO all intents
and purposes he is a professional.
Should the recommendation Of Chief Consul
Jacquish OF Illinois prevail. the anti-negro clause
will be effaced 1t provides that amy cycst OF
good character. eighteen years Of age or over.
shall, with the Endorsement Of two League members
or three other reputable citizens. be eligible TO
membership in this League upon payment of the
initiation fee and dues as provided in this consti-
tuition" This amend Inent undoubtedly WI result IN
Il discussion, for opposed to II VIII be those
who do not believe that colOrcd whecmcn should
be admitted to membership, and also those who
League. OF course. the Southern members Will
fight the proposition as Enormously as they fought
at Louisville a couple Of years when 1t was
adopted, and created such widespread comment
throughout the country.
An amendment which apparently VIII meet with
favor IS one suggested by c. +. Cossum. OF New
York, which provides that any State division can
adopt bylaw which will permit 1t to retain It's
secretary-treasure as long as II sees fit, thus
doing away with annual election Of this officer.
PLACE FOR THE ANNUAL MEET.
The place for holding the annual meet of the
l.. A W. will also be decided by the assembly. and
the fight has narrowed down TO Toledo and Louis
Vile. Both cities will be represented at Baltimore.
and there is knowing which will come out
ahead. The delegations will arrive Tomorrow
Each city has sent mysterious boxes and bar
rels-literature mainly, it is said-but there are
These persuasive arguments will be factors in tho
fight. but the boomers" from both cites have
ments which they will spring the delegates be-
fore and after the question of selecting the meet
city comes before the assembly.
Besides Louisville and Toledo. other cities with
an eye well toward the future, will have represent
Toledo and Louisville will have the fight for 1896
Brooklyn Will get complimentary vote, and so,
possibly Will Milwaukee. These two cities are
likely 10 be the factors in the selection for 1891
A DISPUTE OVER NOTE
dispute over a note for 81 900 drawn bv Edward