Evening star., 1897-01-30

ported by the northwestern states. He has
already served two terms and his labors
have been of so fruitful q nature that he
will probably be continued in office. His
election heretofore has been unanimous, a
tribute 10 his ability.
Conway w. Sans, one of the brightest
members of the Baltimore bar has been
induced to offer his name as vice presi-
Dental candidate, and it is probable that
he will run on the Potter ticket with Mr..
Morrison. Mr.. Sans has accomplished
much of benefit to the south as chief consul
of Maryland.
Another who is spoken of In connection
W win n ahe vice presidency is w. J. Connolly
OF Danviile. ILL.,, known as the silver
tensued orator of the league" from his
magnificent oratorical efforts in past as
semblies. He has not as yet consented to
brought to bear which will induce him to
become candidate. 1t was Mr.. Connelly's
eloquence that won for Asbury Park the
honor of the national meet of 1895.
lc- 5. Hartwell the present treasurer ard
the fourth candidate on the Potter ticket
is perhaps the best known wheelman in
the west. In his home city, Denver, lie
mas been repea tedly honored by his asso-
clateS. He holds important financial
position with one Of the largest railroad
systems in the country. His official duties
during the past year have been so per
formed as to win the admiration of his
entire constituency, and he will probably be
reelected without opposition.
After the election of officers the assem-
bly, Will have many matters of the utmost
Importance to consider. Amendments to
the constitution and bylaws will be Of
fered which, if adopted, will materially
change the aspect of cycling matters. Most
CT these amendments have to do with the
government OF racing. The most important
of all is one placing direct control within
the jurisdiction of the racing board of each
division. Under the present system the
controlling body is the national racing
board, appointed by the president and con-
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to punish violators of the rules, control
the granting Of sanctions, foster the sport
and keep it free from all Objectionable Gle
ments. With the rapid increase in the
members of racing men and promoters, the
work of this board has been great that
it is an impossibility for them to give it
proper supervision, and the plan proposed
in the amendment Is to have the state
racing boards grant nctions, make in
ves.iga.ions into infractions of the rules,
and generally to assume the detail work
In cases where riders have been guilty of
violating the amateur rules, the local body
will report to the national board, which
will be retained, and the latter will take
action. The national board will also act
court OF appeals on decisions rendered
by the division representatives, and Will
exercise a general supervision over the dis
tricts allotted to respective members.
Among those who have favored this prop
osition are Chief Cobsuls Potter. Sans,
Rotier. kostomlatsky. Dawson, Gentle;
Jaauish: Members of tie National Racing
Board Cronnger Robinson and Wait; Vice
Presidents Morrison and Cossum, Ireasur-
e. Hartwell and host OF others. Students
of the subject OF racing are unanimous IN
their approval
For some months past the western and
southern divisions have been requesting
permission to conduct race meetings on
Sunday and with this end in view the Cal
ifornia and Missouri divisions have intro
duced amendments. In these sections OF
the country the subject is regarded more
literally than in the east, and there is
unanimous sentiment there In MS iaVor,
but the eastern divisions are inclined to
take an opposite view. 1t is probable that
the assembly will permit Sunday racing In
some states. subject to the approval OF the
board of officers Of each division.
Another important amendment Is one
permitting the admittance Of professionals
to membership. This class has been de-
MED the privilege, owing to popular pref
udice, but the objections heretofore ex-
listing are no longer apparent, and many
delegates have expressed a willingness to
permit the passage of the amendment.
From the time of the competition be-
tween Denver and Asbury Park to secure
the national meet Of 1894. the campaign be-
tween the different cities each year has
been one of the features Of the assembly.
but last year 1t was thought advisable to
make the selection by a mail vote. This
has not been entirely satisfactory. and the
chief consul Of Illinois proposes to return
to the previous system. This will not af-
feet the meet of '97, for the ballots are
now out, and the annual fight will be con-
spicuous by its absence. The same officer
also proposes a return to the proxy sys-
tenn which was abolished last year, many
of the western and southern divisions not
being represented. owing to the distance
between their homes and the place of hold
ing the assembly.
Chairman Gideon introduces an amend
ment, giving control of closed college
meets to the Intercollegiate Athletic AS
sociation. The demand for this has come
from the colleges which desire to pay the
expenses Of their athletes, which the rules
Of the league would not permit in cycle
racing.
Chief Consul Brock of Montana will
move that suspensions and transfers by
the racing board shall only be made with
the consent Of the chief consul of the state
in which the rider resides.
The chief consul Of Iowa would have the
racing board composed Of a chairman, to
be appointed by the president, and the
chairman Of each of the division racing
boards.
One Of the greatest features Of the as.
sembly will be Good Roads day." which
will be devoted entirely to the discussion
Of the improvement of highways. The
most prominent men In the country who
are interested in the cause will be present.
including Cows. Black Of New York, VOL
colt of Massachusetts,, Hastings Of Penn
sylvania, Cooke Of Connecticut, Gen. Nell
son A. Miles, Gen. Roy Stone commits
sioner Of highway Improvement In the De-
partment Of Agriculture; Lieut. Gov Wood
rum Of New York. and the several leaders
Of the L. A. w. A banquet win be given
In the evening. at which the most pronii-
nent good roads advocates will address the
delesates. The session win last four DAYS.
and the assembly will be composed of del
egates from every state In the Union.