The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-05
Is THE A. A. q. DILATORYp
No Arrangements Yet for American Ath-
letes at Paris in 1900.

No Arrangements Yet for American Ath-
letes at Paris in 1900.
The various authorities apparently respon-
sible for the proper representation OF America
in sports at the Paris Exposition next year
have evidently been work ing at cross purposes.
Little has been accomplished toward the or
ganization OF teams. and sportsmen generally
look for the utter failure OF the movement to
have America adequately represented unless
immediate steps are taken. Inquiries made
yesterday show the feeling is general that the
Amateur Athletic Union is responsible in
great measure for the condition OF affairs.
About year ago the committee OF that or
ganization in charge of the proceedings be-
came mbucd with the idea that II was de-
srable to have the American sport end Of the
exposition placed In the hands OF an expert to
be appointed by the Government. Consider
able wrcpuling on the part OF two candidates
for the office was abruptly terminated by the
declaration OF United States Commissioner
Peck that no such office would be created
Since that time the men who were so active In
advertising themselves and the project have
scarcely been heard from. and for the past six
months nothing has been done toward tho con-
centration of the many persons interested in
different sports over which the A. A. T. as
sumo Jurisdiction.
The Crescent Athletic Club is anxious to
learn what steps have been taken toward ar
ranging lacrosse contests. The President of
the Swedish Gymnastic Association has tried
in vain to obtain particulars from the A. A. u.
officials regarding the gymnastic programme.
and the managers OF athletic clubs are in the
snme position with regard to the track and
field contests. Secretary James f. llivan of
the A. A; | appeared 10 realize yesterday. the
nnenviable position that body was placed in
by its lethargy. He said
I'VE have heard nothing from the exposition
promote beyond the brief outline issued some
months ago. No programme has been received
OF At @ msens OF he
A. A. L. committee In charge Of the matter. at
which President Barlow s. Weeks, col. Ham
Hamburser u was Instructed to obtain pariie
ulars from, the United States Commissi oners
port back to our committee. Unless we hear
something definite shortly am in favor OF
ntoGressiye measures to have America
Mis-; is immSs,,srlaj. 4 simple bronze medal
the competiton and reward the successful
competitors"
the Gd states sH fSea int t6 Hfs gu
saso, out John Il S"tiiIbon. the Dreeto r." Of
Paris. con, ersed freely on the subject and
practically the vGnGfsstbon Is now up to the
I'VE are unablet to act inteigently in arrang-
ing programme Of sports or events for such
a meeting as the Paris Exposition. as no ono
not we" up on the matter could hope to give
satisfaction to the athletes of this country and
at the same time conform to the wants OF other
nations. We have been informed by the Paris
officials that everything in reason will be done
TO meet the views of the United States in this
direction, It appcars to me that The Amateur
range for the sports. would suggest
that the Secretary OF that body CORE
spond with similar organizations in other
countries and agree az far as possible
on the games in which the different countries
known definitely that the United States
Canada. and England will each be represented
by lacrosse teams III" United States Commits
siOner will gladly ask that contest lie arranged
ana suitable pr2es offered AT the exposition.
In other branches Of sport the same plan could
be pursued. and doubtless our application
would be backed up by the English Commits
sioner in all cases whore both countries are
dorse So far as T"ssinIe any action Of the 4. 4.
L. in this connection"