Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-27

There does not appear to be so much
anxlety among the cities to secure the ma
uonal meet for next year. 1t seems to be
generally conceded that Indianapolis will
secure the honor. There was some talk of
hustle further out west to secure the
meet and also rumor that Saratoga N.
T., would be placed in the field. In the
case OF the far western city the bottom of
the boom must have dropped out The
clalms or Saratoga were urged by few
New workers., though far as known no
actlVe work has been commenced to secure
votes for the place. In the meantime the
wheelmen of Indianapolis have been work
ing hard for the meet, and 1t is thought
that they have enough votes to carry ont
thelr argument The belief that the
fioosler capital Is winner Is so great that
league rustlers regard the location as set
tled ana are devoting their energies to cor
railing the officers. In this connection the
west appears TO nave a grievance over the
national offices, and q western exchange
mas this to say on the subject:
ne west appears to be of little conse-
quence in the distribution of the national
spoils. Yet the west ipours considerable
cash into the national, Golfers. And this
suggests the query. What substantial re-
turn does the west receive for the cash? ?
Out OF every dollar paid by member of
the league 20 cents goes into the national
treasury. 1t is claimed that the money is
used In promoting good roads, in protecting
the rights Of wheelmen and in support of
the bulletin. All of which is beneficial as
the national officers take in the promotion
of good roads. say in iowa and Nebraska?
Don't all speak at once. What work has
been done was through local effort and To-
cal subscriptions. In view of this fact, it is
in order for western members to demand
some practical return for their investment
in the league
In the matter of the election of officers
it seems certain that the present incum-
bent, Isaac B. Potter of New York. will be
reelected. This appears to be conceded by
all. So far he is the only candidate in the
field, and though the election will not be
held for several months he seems to have
a good lead In time of peace prepare for
war is evidently his motto. He is not the
nan to permit an opportunity to escape
him, and he is pulling wires with all his
adroitness. There Is no telling when for
midable candidate may appear in the field,
and If enough votes can be secured to elect
him he will be secure. The total number
of votes which will be cast at the assem-
bly, meeting will be something like 361. If
Potter can secure a majority of these he
may feel sure Of his election. He is quite
apt to have the entire New York vote, rep
resenting seventy ballots. This is good
basis to work upon. If he can carry Penn
sylvania with its sixty-three votes and
Massachusetts with its thirty-three votes,
he will have total of 1853 ballots in all
from the three states. Should he be able
to carry Connecticut with eight votes,
Rhode Island with seven votes, New Hamp-
shire with five votes, Maine with four
votes, and Vermont with two votes. he
will have total of 1872 representatives at
the national assembly, more than enough
to elect him. This practically represents
the New England vote Potter however,
is not SO sure of this vote. He has a num-
Der of enemies In that section of the coun-
try, especially in Pennsylvania, and in the
latter state he will get few, If any, votes.
He will have large territory in which to
secure additional votes. though it is posi-
BILE that the west may unite solidly against
him.
So far the only table forecasting the vot-
Ing of tho national assembly has been
compiled by Charles w. Mears, the editor
of the Cycling Gazette. He figures that
the national assembly, which meets in St.
Louis next February, will include, figuring
on the present membership, 361 votes, not
considering the inconsequential number to
be cast by the ex-presidents and ex-vice
pre- a.i, According to his figures Pot
though this is thought to be too large q
majority by good many other authorities.
Iho table compiled by Mr.. Mears is as fol-
lows: 80 AoA