New-York tribune., 1899-07-17
INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS.
FAST RIDERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD WILL
COMPETE AT MONTREAL.

COMPETE AT MONTREAL.
Montreal, July 16-Everythlng is now in first
| class working order for the worlds championship
meet here and the outlook at present is that It
will be the greatest IN the history Of cycling so
| far. The various committees have been hard at
work for six months and the arrangements
already completed such to leave nothing TO
desire. The track at Queens Park one-thrd OF a
mile. Is built in the most modern fashion, and is al
fast as, If not faster than. any the continent
Two worlds records and a Canadian record were
broken here last month by the Butler brothers. and
that racing by electric light too which under ordi-
nary circumstances would have been couple of
seconds better In daylight. The Buffers say It is
the fastest track they ever rode over and TON"
Eek says he better one, or one where
the arrangements for the reception of visiting
wheemen In the way of dressing rooms ETC.. were
so complete.
Some misleading reports have found their way
into the press. These probably emanated from the
friends OF the National Cycling Association. On
the contrary. everything has been done to cement
the good feeling between the League OF American
Wheelmen and the Canadian Wheelmen's Associa-
ton. Some OF the reports referred TO gave the
public to understand that there would be few II
any foreigners here. How misleading such n state
ment WAS may be gathered from some letters re-
ceived by Mr.. Donly. secretary of the Canadian
Wheemens Association, and representative of the
international Cycling Associations In America
These letters contained many important entries
F. w ]. Britain honorary treasurer Of the National
Union of England, writes that A. J. Cherry the
middle distance amateur champion OF the world
will be here The amateur cracks Payne
Hoton and Summersgill; will also be here. Mr..
Britain also in his letter that a large party
OF wheelmen is being made up to come Montreal
the largest that was ever got together for such
distance. The English professionals Will be spen-
didly represented. the National Cycling Union hav-
Ing nominated Chase, Chinn Belts Green Gas
coyne. Jenkins Linton, Palmer and Walters Presi-
dent William Inglis Of the Scottish Cyclist Tnion
will represent Scotland and with him will be Cal
dow, the Scotch champion. Secretary Sturmey OF
the International Cycling Associations writes that
Albert, the German holder OF the one mile worlds
championship, will be among the competitors. and
Australian champion will be here. A. E. George, OF
Capetown. South Africa. is already here. and Is
several other places 10 be heard from. from which
correspondence has already been received 1t will be
Queens Park will be a thoroughly representative
one.
Advces received from various points In the
United States are principally requests for accom-
podation as large parties are being made up I'm all
every day from all over the country and President
Rubensteln Is one OF the busiest men earth.
ho he says c,, the cy city won't be big enough The
In special trains Here are few OF the entries
HSs In Sle9 eS hy a0 oe N
SMsGath OF saneI s kopls Sbs np16S BGake
PROPORTION 1t funy believed here that the value
OF the prizes will bring In some OF the outlaws"
when they have made their peace with the League
OF American Wheelmen.
The citizens OF Montreal have recognized the I'M
portance Of the worlds meet. and have contributed
literally for the entertainment OF visitors. The
Mayer has @ b the cray Aasps
promised 10 close, so that their employees may
have an opportunity Of witnessing some Of the
races Although the racing only begins August
g. the whole Of the week will be turned over TO the