New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-06
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
THE FUTURE OF THE NATIONAL BOARD
OF TRADE.

THE PRESENT ATTITUDE OF TIE NAM rNNiN "
Frs TOWARD CYCLE sHows-A BETTER FEEL
ING ALL ALONG THE LiNE-THE !" a. W.
sIATEMAKERs-N AND COMMENTS.
There is stn a great diversity OF opinion
among the solid men OF the trade regarding the
future Of National bicycle shows and the Ma
tional Board Of Trade Of Cycle Manufacturers'
It WAS thought by many that at the meetings
of the Executive Committee and the directors
last week the makers would come to some
definite understanding. but such was not 'he
case. After a two days session 1t was decided
TO refer the troublesome points TO the stoch-
holders. and special meeting was called FOR
November IL In speaking OF the conditions as
they exist one Of the officials OF the Board said
yesterday:
I'VE are all looking forward 10 pa~icu-
larry good season next year and the activity
djsplayed by the large makers would indicate
that they are not at all dsmayed at the results
OF the season now coming 20 close The nasty
weather Of the early spring. followed by the
war hurt the trade. but there Is no reason why
we should anticipate any such conditions next
year Regarding National cycle shows am
honestly Of the opinion that the majority or
the manufacturers are not in favor OF such eX-
hibitions Regarding local shows conducted ny
dealers no such opposition is felt The makers
seem 10 think That If the dealers desire SHOWS
they should go ahead and have them
tb,nt that the ouestion Will be settled for good
and ali at the coming meeting OF the STOCK
holders AT that meeting it may be decided to
allow the makers who desire to exhibit at poth
local and National shows to do so. and those
who are still opposed TO such exhibitions can
keen out of them. If the Board of Trtde wished
oh could
and do so and clear, possibly S3ooO on the
exhibition Many Of the manufacturers seem
determined TO work for the reorganization OF
the Board Of Trade on slightly different INES
but the statement that there will be no or
eanizat!on of bicycle manufacturers Is, am
convinced far from the truth. An organization
Of some sort will be effected, even though the
present Board should decide TO disbanu Inc
Board at present is an Incorporated orgarilHd-
tion and the stockholders vote as many times
as they hold shares II 1t IS DECIDED Una. mn
reorganize as an association. then each concern
would have one vote. That cycle snow IN HhI-
cago in 1897 indicated TO me that an orsaiiIN"
tion OF some kim was imperative. The talK Oh
a change is not brought about by any hnancla i
reasons for the present organization Is we"
supplied with cash.
The politicians OF the League Of American
Wheelmen are still at work arranging states
and from present indications the coming cam
nsign PROMISES to be a lively one. The annual
howl has been started in the West with the idea
that that section Of the country should have
representative on the head Of the ticket win
three fourths Of the membership Of the l.. A w.
IN the East the majority Of the members DO nor
look at the matter in that light The most
prominent candidates mentioned for the presl-
dencv AT present are F. Frank Kireker' OF Ne"
Jersey and T J. Keenan, OF Plttspure- heI'elt
Foultz OF Indiana. is mentioned as HKeiN can
dldate for the vice presidency. AS Tor the can
didacv of Isaac p. Potter. Of this state TOT re-
election nobody IS authorized to speak about the
matter Mr.. Potter has been as DUMP as the
nroverhial clam regarding his intentions ana
even his most intimate friends have been uh-
able to get him TO say q word about his inteh-
,,ons Massachusetts, is also quiet regarding
her preferences for the presidency. Stli!' shouu
Massachusetts, and NewYork come out strong
for Potter possibly New-Jersey might 40 me
same thing for 1t is not believed that hHeKer
would stand in the way OF the New YORK man
Pe-rsylvania's record in the past would lhdlca'e
:hat she mas rot been loyal even 10 her own
sons ard ii is pretty generally DeIeVeu thd'
the vote # that STATE couIo pc spil' loi
most any candidate The fact that the leadihS
uohfs az New-YCrk and Massachusetts unuer-
stand each other better to-day thdn mas peeil 'ne
case for several years past Woulo appear SIX ~.
act;,al condition Of affairs. Then the aWaruIhs
OF the National meet for next year may Gu, soine
zee with the politicians and then again IL may
not AT the National assembly al lhuiahapollS
every indication pointed to Buffalo as inc Guy
10 be selected for the meet certain thihsS,
bouevor have occurred since then which tend
IN chow that the BsOns are not as strong as
they were and that Boston has made materla
gains What will transpire between now ana
New Years may determine Mr.. Potters posl'loh
In the premises
An English inventor has made a ospeed
chainless bicycle. The gear Is two-speed gear,
and can be changed from high 10 low and low
70 high In the twinkling Of an eye, 10 suit the
renuirenents of the road over which the cycHst
&c travelling: all the gears are always in con-
function thus obviating the possibility or the
cogs being broken. The gear is said TO be simple
I'm construction and cannot only De appheu 10
existing chainless bicycles, but also TO motor
cars.
The Manhattan Bicycle Club will have stag
entertainment at its clubrooms on saturday
This stag Is given as a Peace Jubilee in recog
milton Of the return Of the four members VINO
volunteered for service against Spain In the
late war. They are c. =. Staubach. OF the 9th
Regiment; F. b. Clarke and II. F. Rickermann
OF the 9th Regiment, and G.. H. Vessel. Of the
list Regiment. New-York Volunteers.
The committee has spared no pains 10 make
this q memorable occasion. Some good talent
has been engaged and everything possible Will
be done TO make IT enjoyable 10 all. There will
be refreshments in abundance.
Says a prominent official OF the Cycle Board
of Trade: 80 far as Glasgow. Scotland. is con-
cerned, there has been q marked increase in the
number of American wheels in USE notwith-
standing determined effort. amounting almost
to a boycott. on the part Of a majority Of deal
ers to keep out the American make. The in
creased sale Of the American cycle is attribut-
able not so much to its superiority as to the
fact OF its cheapness All things being equal
so far as price and general appearance are