The times., 1899-01-01
WALK0VER FOR KEENAN,
Unanimous Choice of the L. A.
W. for President.
HARMONY THE SLOGAN
KinRsbury. of New Hampshire. for
Vice Prcsidcnt-ProbE-,Ie Fight
over TreRsurership-Sche for
Formation of Local Consulate May
Cause Change in Government.

New York, Dec. 31.-while there is still
some talk of candidates TO oppose the cleo
tion of T. ]. Keenan,, jr.. TO the presidency
OF the League Of American Wheelmen, it is
of such a nature as to warrant the state
ment that there will be but one ticket in
the field, though there may be independent
candidates for the other positions. 1t is
now a fact that keenan, has more than
working majority for the first place and
opposition would be almost useless. His
strongest opponent would have been Con-
way W. Sans, of Baltimore, but as that
gentleman has been prominently suggested
he will be in a good position for next year.
The Keenan, supporters have only the kind
est word for Sans, and if he wishes the Of
fee next year will probably give him their
support No other candidate will appear
should the friends of Sans retain their
opinion that he should not run this year
and Keenan, will be elected unanimously.
The principle reason for this condition is
that all of the leaders of the League OF
American Wheelmen realize that II the lost
ground of the organization is TO be made up
it can only be by harmonizing all factions
and all working together for the interests
OF the whole This is sensible, in view of
the damage done in the past because OF in
ternal troubles. and it is not too late TO
again put the league on a perfectly solid
basis.
Changes Suggested.
During The week there has been some
talk 5of placing Charles F.. Cossum, of
Poughkeepsie y. Y. on the ticket for first
= Vice president, leaving to Henry w.
Foltz of indianapolis, the second vice
presidency Cossum has served in the
same capacity before. and is known as the
best presiding officer in the league. But
there is little chance that he will be placed
on the ticket as he has not been active in
league work for two years and could not
command the support OF his own division.
All parties concerned are satisfied with
Foitz, and he viii probably be elected
unanimously.
For the second vice presidency Kings
bury. OF New Hampshire is the only can
didate now in sight. George Locke. Of llli-
nois. is now out of the race, as the man
ayers of the campaign have decided that it
would be neither good politics nor for the
good OF league work in a national sense TO
put him on the ticket though there is no
opposition TO him personally.
For the treasurership there bids fair TO
be a fight. The place was first offered 10
D. J. Brien OF Omaha. and the tender ac-
cepted. but it now appears that the pres
ent incumbent, James c. Tattersall, of
New Jersey, is anxious for reelection,
and has made overtures to the commission
for a place on the ticket. Without regard
to this o Brien has announced himself a
candidate and will run independently If
necessary. He stands on the platform
that the district lying west of the sis
sissig,,. River is entitled 10 recognition
and the Office of treasurer is the least that
should be given it. lie is extremely pop
uIsr both in the East and West and in
fight would probably defeat Tattersall,
who is but little known outside of his own
state.
While great deal regarding the candi-
dates for president has been published but
little has been said OF the men who are
10 fill the positions of vice presidents and
treasurer The man who is slated for first
vice president. Herbert W. FoltZ. of In
dianapoiis, has been for two years mem
Der of the national racing board, in which
capacity he has been in charge of the rae
ing Interests in Ohio. Michigan, Indiana,
Kentucky. Tennessee, West Virginia, Mis-
sissippi. Alabama. Georgia. and Florida
Before that time ne was chairman of the
Indiana State racing board. In his work
on the national board he has shown re-
msrLable ability of executive nature.
His district is one OF the largest assigned
to single member. but he has so govern
ed Il that there has been no friction dur
ing his term of Office He is rated as the
best man on the board excepting Chair
man Mott.
r. II. Kingsbury, OF Keene N H., can
didate for second vice president, is tile
CHIEF consul OF his State division and for
Ssysrsl years has served it in the capacity
=" secretary treasurer. He is known as
one of the strongest workers in the cause
OF good roads and was the author OF the
plan for organizing local consHlates in
the League, which is now perfected aud
k,1
Foltz, is comparatively young man. but
has shown all the ability required for an
executive position.
The candidate for treasurer, D. J.
O'Brien, OF Omaha, is one of the leading
business men OF his city. enthusiastic
~heeiman, and has been chief consul Of
The Nebraska division for two years He
is the most prominent member OF The
League in the section of the country ~
ing west OF the Mississippi and being
conservative, trusted business man AID
League worker, has all the qualifications
of q treasurer.
Consulate Organization.
II the scheme for the formation OF local
consulates of the League OF American
wheelmen is carried out It will change
the government of the organization almost
entirely II is proposed that these con-
sulates be formed on club lines in every
village and city in the country. Then the
work of sgitating for good roads and IA
yorsble legislation will be placed in. the
hands OF these local Representatives. A.
matters now stand the State officials ar,
endeayoring TO assist In local work il
places entirely remote from headquarters
and it is next 10 impossible to do IT. I'm
der the new scheme the State and national
bodies viii gain, because OF the numerical
strength OF these consulates, but the worl
of the organization will be done directly
in each city and village. They will make