The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-13

President Keenan, Talks on Touring. Rae
Ing and Other Matters.


President Keenan, Talks on Touring, Rac-
Ing and Other Matters.
Ut. Keenan,, President OF the L. A. W. was
in town yesterday and had long conference
with Secretary Treasurer Bull ofthe New York
State division. A reporter asked him as to how
League matters we're generally His replyw was:
They arc now In excellent shape. l think
The umblinR membership has about reached
the bottom. A few years ago we would have
thought that 10000 members was great
many Most OF those who have dropped out
belonged to what was known as the boom
membership. The boom Inns settled now and
we are on a solid basis. | see no reason why
we shall not hold our $4,000 and build up the
organization to greater size. 1t cannot DO
done without building up the touring depart
ment, however"
President Keenan, then launched into dis
cussion Of methods In the conduct OF national
touring department in which he showed him
self deeply interested. He admlres the system
in vogue In England with the Cyclists Touring
Club and It's publication. He spoke In favor OF
relieving the divisions Of the details Of touring
work and establishing central department
for the entire organization. He furthermore
made the significant statement that new
organ was needed and that the Office OF pub
Usher would be open at the next assembly
u February. When asked about racing
q character. Indicating, that he, recognizes
the fact that the l.. A. W. has lost
S r to the Of AZ 1egF
toned. he, smilingly, assentcd. and added "aad
they can't be made to obey. Nine has been
called a racing administration. II has been
continue racing control, and /. as an executive
officer, had to abide by It's decision. Tho
assembly voted to make fight on racing
And the assembly is ant to do It again. in
terrupted listener.
n atone OF surprise that conveyed the idea that
no did not think so. but rather that the Assem-.
field. Then he added II give YOU my word
! shall not try to influence the Assembly. one
way or the other: II icxpreSsed ny oninions.
Assembly. and | do not think that would be
right 80 shall not take any side"
When asked point blank II no would accept
q denomination. President Keenan, answered
artfuy: That have not considered at all"
AZ the December meeting OF the associated
Cycling Clubs OF New York the matter OF III.
withdrawal Of the. Firemen's Cycle Club came
up In the form OF the following amendment to
Article NJ of the constitutions
The Iiembership OF any club in the association
shall be forfeited by voluntary withdrawal IN
writing. provided no complaint charge he
pending aranst such club. or any club may be
or ~ sSn ~f. sn
laws or resolution OF the association, or for any
two.thirds vote OF the clubs present at a regular
meeting. orat special meeting called for that pur.
pose, at which such club shall receive an opportu-
nifty to no heard In its defence notice gvsnto
the secretary of such club at least ten days before
such meeting.
| allotted to the Royal Arcanums in September
and when about to be censured 10y the associa-
ton rendered verbal resignation. No written
one has been received and under the provis-
| ions OF the amendment committee was an
order t9 ba Sey mnS :" oImny
The Race Committee Of the 4. C. C. OF y. Y.
toric midnight race "a Tsrrytown on Jan. l.
The Gcrbereaux trophy vii go the man who
| there will be Individual rriZes for the men who
| complete the race. Before the start there will
be meeting OF the asssocistion and an IN
eighth street and Eighth avenue. Most Of the
! clubs in the organization have signiiied their
| intention OF entering riders.
Some time ago II was mentioned In THE SuN
that q local dealer had HIT upon a rare lubri-
| time in the gears and made them run with re-
markable smoothness and silence. Atthe time
| without a violation Of confidence and It was left
! to riders to- experiment. The mention. how
eye. eyer caused the writing Of 80 many inGpiTes
the heavy axle grease" that is employed Tor
| trucks that carry several tons OF burden. This
should be well smrared into the teeth Of the
| gears In front and behind. The mixture Of n
| little powdered graphite with tho grease prob
| ably improves H. but Il has wonderful efficacy
! when used alone.
The Greater New York Whcclmen elected the
| following officers on Monday night
| President. Oscar NJ. Reed First Vice President.
len. Third Vice President, william n, stewart;
Treasurer Frank X. Smith: Recording Secretary.
| A. VI. HsnAn Financial Secretary, Charles Town:
| Corresponding Secretary. Benjamin Fowler. Ser.
| geAnt.at-Arms, william Ioshe: Delegates TO the
| l.. l. A., GEORGE H. Smith, william A. Collins and
Peter Holler Trustees. Barney Smith. Peter Heller,
| Henry Bullwinkel Chris Huer and Louis Steinb-rg
Major. Isaac Roberts Senior Captain, +, A. FRANKIE;
| Junior Captain, william T.. Doorick; senior First
! Lieutenant, J. II. Brown Junior First Lieutenant.
George Schneider. senior second Lieutenant, George
| Watson; Junior Second Lieutenant, Robert Walker;
Color Bearer senior. ". \. Thompson: Color Bearer
| Junior.F. iRershemrr Buglers, W. Y. Jobson and
I HI. Clark