The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-12
PUGILISTIC PLANS A PUZZLE.
THE SITE CHOSEN FOR THE FIGHTS
STILL KEPT A SECRET.

A Delegation of Ministers From Ell
PasO Go TO Plead With the Cow
ernor of ChIhuahua-UnIted states
Marshal Hall Declares That There
Is No Possibility OF the Fights Oc-
curing in New Mexico.
El Paso. Tex, Feb. 11.-some excite-
ment was created shortly before noon by
a delegation from the ministers union
taking passage on a street car across tha
Rio Grande 1t was learned that they
expected an audience with Gov. Ahu-
mada of the state OF Chihuahua, at Cui-
dad Juraez. and their object was to petit
tion the governor to ask President Diaz
to reinforce the gendarmarie by a detach-
ment Of troops from the City of Mexico.
Capt James Lawler, the final stakehold-
er is seriously III with pneumonia, and
another stakeholder will be selected. Ths
opinion prevails that Referee George Sfer
VIII be chosen final stakeholder
John l.. Sullivan and Paddy Ryan are
expected here Tomorrow morning. and
preparations are being made to give them
rousing reception. Stuart says despite
all statements TO the contrary that the
nghts wlil take place according to pro-
gramme, II 1t leaves him without a doialr
fltzsimmons, Collins. Wolcott and Dix
on took a ten mile spin down the road this
morning and on their return TO their
training headquarters were found to be
IN perfect condition. Maher sent word
from Las Cruces to-day that he had uuit
training and was ready to come here at
very slow and Is even up. Maher and Fitz-
SIMMONS having an equal number OF
wealthy admirers.
United States Marshal Hall of Santa Fe.
Is mere and declares that there is no possi-
bility OF the fights taking place in the ter
riltory OF New Mexico, and that he has the
deputies TO back him II necessary.
The committee from the ministers asso-
ciation had an audience with Gov. Anus
mazda this morning; The ministers seem-
ances but would say nothing for publica-
ton. A committee of prominent citizens
from Juarez and El Paso was waiting to
tired
There has been no change in
the sentiment of 90 per cent. of
the FL Paso people during the past IL
hours. Ten per cent. OF the population that
has emphatcally declared no prize fight-
ing VIII take place, either on United States
OF Mexican soil, IS wavering in It's faith.
The apparently sincere assurances OF the
managers of the carnival that the fights
would take place according to programme
mas ALMOST convinced doubters that the
No intimation Is given regarding ths
battle ground. Several cars loaded with
canyss. stakes and seats. are standing on
the Texas and Pacific railroad yards and
IL Is believed these are TO be used in fitting
up an improvised ring on the line of some
railroad within 20 miles OF El Paso
Word was sent TO Maher this morning
TO cease training and be ready to leave
Las Cruces on a moments notice. Eitz-
simmons was up at daylight and took q
five minute spin before breakfast. He IS IN
perfect condition. The other pugilsts are
in splendid shape and barring interven-
tion of the authorities one Of the hottest
and gamest contests IN the ring In recent
years Is expected to begin here next FRI
day.
Washington, Feb. 11.-Attorney General
Harmon has instructed United States dis
trict attorneys and United States mar
shals in New Mexico. Arizona and Indian
Territory 70 keep a sharp lookout for the
proposed Maher-F Fitzsimmons prize fight
and to use all the means in their power to
prevent the law recently approved by the
President prohibiting prize lighting In the
territories from being violated Responses
have been received stating that the Unit
ed States authorities will be on the alert
to prevent violation of the law.