The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-05
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN.
TICE-PREsIDENT MoRRIsoN OF THE
l.. a. W. DECLARES HIMSELF.

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l.. a. W. DECLARES HIMSELF.
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No Discusses the Various Amendments 90 Couse
Before the National As~sernbly-Omcini RE-
BORT from California on the Conditien oF
RscipE There-Cut In Value or Ola Mounts.
First vice.Presiden A. Greasy Morrison of
the L. A. W., who was elected to office from the
West last year, is now located permanently in
this city. Mr.. Morrison will attend the National
Assembly ut st. Louis next week and will sup
port ]. b. Potter for reelection to tho
Presidency. As q member OF tho pres
emit Executive Committee, he has stud
led closely tho leading amendments that
will come up at tho annual meeting.
In talking with THE Sun reporter yesterday
Morrison declared that he does not favor the
election of national officers by popular vote. He
said:
There is an enormous expense involved.
The idea lie theoretically good. but practically I
fear 1t would be difficult of execution"
Regarding tho other leading amendments he
said:
II believe that tho Sunday racing movement
will be defeated again IL brought up. You must
understand that the fact should not be lost
sight of that tho l. A. W. il not a racing organi-
cation. Its work Is directed TO improved high
ways, rights and privileges of individual men,
bers and the collective good of all wheelmen.
Racing is an amusement feature. Tho League
respects the general sentiment, and Sunday
racing has proved unpopular when undertaken"
What Is your opinion OF the suggestion that
division officers should not hold office In the ma
tional organization p inquired the reporter.
81 do not think such q proposition Is calcu-
lated to be of any benefit and I am opposed to
the idea. The national body should not compel
n division to lose a good State officer because he
desires national recognition"
do you think tho national assembly will
vote e, admit professionals to membership r.
Personally l am opposed to their admission.
a anhss I ;b a; W.: Is q purely am n organizationn.
The claim that the League governs professionals
is not, in my belief. an Injustice: On the con:
the L. 4. ". is a direct bbeneat to tho riders.
They are protected from imposition by track
sion and counter organizelionl Il the L. A. W.
not fully comprehend the difficulties OF the un-
"Theaftily .indorse the idea. of making tho
office of Chairman Of the Racing board q sal
the recipient of a gratuity. inasmuch as the bal:
anco in tho Racing Board treasury is now turned
GEsr to 70 make shi ef tha ofieo e siecyi!y. s@ Would Th not sa ssEife
me as being beneficial unless the heads OF all
convinced that the [. A. ". is the only proper
q prTss iar IN to SoS sontrol racing TSg, and naof formulate ~ t.
preme in its Jurisdiction over ali cy.
cling department.. and In its management
plane. II some good ,association Controlled SEy
reliable persons could be formed, I would not OPP
But can such an Organization be formed on
amateur At, lines without a peS;pniary basisI
divisions l think is an exceiiont idea and one
ments in n its ' present form is ss somewhat restrictive
regarding the rights and privileges of cadet
membership. and I think it can BIO made
broader"
Chief Consul G:H; Strong Of the North Cali
fornia diyision of tho L. A. W., in a report
which will be presented at the League meeting.
deals fully with the cycling conditions on the
Some extracts from his report. which will in
teEest League members and racing men, are as
Q present membership is only one-third Of
find the work of recruiting very difficult The
success Of the secession movement was due to
With two or three exceptions money has been
lost at every Sunday race meet and some of our
e Sent clubs of have aDatS Ssen 1 ShEGlSsh' is 70 in a
marked contrast to their former activity.
50 undivided as you have been led to believe.
Track raging, seems to have been pretty effec-
II there We Would be little done lone this season. aU" II II
your body decides to, favorably consider a
would largely destroy secession arguments and
reasons for the existence Of an organization in
opposition to the League"
The members Of The L. A. W. in this section
are anxious to hold the annual State meet of
question has been discussed by the officers OF
the division. who think well of the suggestion.
II Is likely that the Associated Cycling Clubs of
Now York will take up the question at the an.
nual meeting on Feb. IA, and arrange TO submit
an application to tho division officers for the
award of the meet.
| piov,1o 5oolo,, - ,ot lt..o,oa Nu L..
discounts on secondhand wheels in exchange
for new mounts this year. 1t has been custom
Year. t to i get silowS sS,sss'o OF $40 or $3.50 sso on sVe oa
wheels. The general reduction in the price of
boards OF trade in the large cities have consid.
cred the subject of what is a proper allowance
new models. and the limit has been placed at
$50. This is a big reduction. and may effect the
sale OF new bicycles to old riders.
NOTES.
Tho annual election of officers OF the Atlantic
w fss Boston WIN Is Be h as,a On S,s ss'g w : .e n9ri as :; to
A meeting Of the board OF Governors of the Logan
The Orient wneelmen OF Brooklyn elected the fol.
iss,ns vi S1nfss Se th1 Gea1S. = f%r1 H.Isr: s MS,sin a.
David 4. saIton; Treasurer. r; @. Hutchinson; Jr;'
Mullins. Jr.. q F.whitlns' S. H. Xnerews. ". S. Colt.
Charles Weeks Jr, p. l. Powell, A. L. BrouEharn. and
Z 2; seymSre Of the Century whselmen will at
The PSris'RouSsi Hop poaa ' rase. ons 'o OF y ySo mos. i'm.
portant contests in France. will be held on April 10.
| Risnr. the Swiss rider who Is now In this country,
Is using q l0O'inch gear in nll his practice work.
A new cement bicycle track will be built al tho
International Athletic Park, Washington, this year.
The Rhode Island division OF the Century Road
Club OF America has decided TO oner a special prize
this year.
The y. c.. U. of England has under advisement the
idea OF prohibiting pacenaking in any amateur
events OF less than nj y miles.
The Rambler Wheelmen have elected tho following
officers: President. W. S. Fowler; Vice, President, q.
E. Nick: Secretary. r. L. Fowler; Treasurer, ]. n.
Judd; Captain, I. W. Dollar.