The times., 1899-01-15
CURRENT CYCLING CHAT
Peace Prevails in the Ranks
OF the [. \. W.
ALL ANTAGONISTS BURlEiI
Disposition of the ChairmunsIips of
Iommittecs--'Tbc Ayoyy.d tnutli-
dntes-PopuIarity Of the Twenty
Four-Hour Rnce-Thc Good Roads
Movement booming.

movement hODmiuE.
New York, January l4.-From end to end
of the line in the League of American
Wheelmen there is but one sentiment
peace The antagonists of old have for
gotten their differences. agreed TO sheath
their warlike weapons and return 10 the
old-fashioned system OF selecting officials
according TO their ability as men and not
as politicians. There has been but one lit
tie cloud on the political horizon during
the entire period usually devoted to a
spirited campaign, and that was when Con-
way Sans was suggested as an opponent
OF Thomas ]. Keenan,. While that one fig
ure on the situation gave portent of devel-
oping into large and stormy factor il
quickly withdrew, and now is no more in
sight. Sans is one of the best men in
the League of American Wheelmen today
and if elected president would have made 4
most acceptable official, but he. too. agrees
that the coming election must be harmo-
nious one. and, leaving aside the question
OF his chance of election if he was a candi-
date, he has no desire to be the cause OF
the only opposition to the harmony that
has prevailed. He has shown himself to be
a loyal official by assisting in the present
conditions. 1t is now Keenan, from ono
end of the country 10 the other, and all in
terested in the organization are pleased
with the unanimity. For the first vice
presidency no opposition to Foltz has de-
veloped, and there is no prospect of any.
The choice of a second vice president has
not been fully determined, though Kings
bury has the best chance of being selected.
Should it prove advisable 10 put an East
ern man in the first vice presidency it may
be necessary TO give Foltz the second posi-
lion. but this is not likely to occur. 1t is the
only chance for a change in the slate, but
il is a very remote one. For the treasurer
ship there are still two candidates. but ii
is believed that O'Brien will withdraw in
favor OF the present incumbent, James c.
TatterSall of New Jersey. The Omaha man
is as much interested in the League as any
of his Eastern colleagues and will not be
a disturbing factor. If the leaders decide
that TattersaH should have another term
O'Brien will withdraw with the honors of
war. and in doing so will command the re-
spect of the slate makers. In return he
will probably be given the craftsmanship of
one of the committees. and in this way the
far West will be recognized. His action,
too, will place him in commanding posi-
tion for next year. Thus the entire slate
will be arranged amicabiy and the election
at Providence will be as peaceable as a
meeting Of the New York consulate.
Chnirmcn of Committecs.
With the elective officers cut CT the way
The next positions of Importance are the
chairmanships of the various committees.
OF these the racing board is considered
FIRST, &nd in selecting a man to fill its
highest position Mr.. Keenan, will have a
difficult task. So far he is not committef
10 a single appointment and will be able
to select his committeeman strictly ac-
cording to merit For the racing board
several racing authorities have been
named. Among them are C. W. Mears OF
Ohio Henry Robinson of Massachusetts,,
John Barnett and G. l.. Mccarthy of New
York, and Fred Gerlach of Illinois. From
present appearances Mears still has tie
best OF the situation He is thoroughly
capable aud has a strong influence in that
he was the FIRST man to start Keenan, 5
campaign That fact. however, viii not
decide the question, as Mr.. Keenal Will
probably take many ether things into
consideration. Still, other things beir.
equal, Mears has the call The next
strongest candidate is Henry W. Robin
son. whose chief claim is that he is back
ed by the Massachusetts division and la:
already served two terms on the racing
board. both during the administration o
George d. Gideon. Robinson is i careful
conscientious man, but has never demon.
strated any remarkable ability. The fact
that Boston will probably get the national
meet this year will also operate against
his chances, as it is not probable two o
The big plums will fall in the same State
particularly when there are many Others
as capable as he is. Gerlach will be :
strong candidate, but next to the others
as Illinois is not very strong factor il
the League and Gerlach made many enc
mics among riders and promoters by his
autocratic administration of a member.
ship on the racing board, also under Gid.
con Barnett is now the Representative.
of the national racing board in New Yo |
and his work during the year has show
him possessed Of ability. but as his ex.
perience in racing government has OK
tended but one year he is not a stron,
candidate. Mccarthy is the present han
dicaPper of New York. II would appaa
then that the candidates are, in order
Mears. Robinson, Geracb. Mott has an
nounced that he would not be a candidat
Tor another term. Whoever is seiecte
viii have his hands fun for the entir
year but with harmony all along tae lin
he should have plenty of assistance.
Though there are no avowed candidate
Ger the chairmanships Of the various othe
committees fairly accurate idea may b
obtained as to who will probably secur
them. One Of the most important of III
committees is that having in charge tn
subject of highway Improvement Tn