The Washington times., 1903-09-13
Senator Wants More Dates at
Jamaica, Say HIS Friends.
Rupture in Turf Affairs
Seems Imminent.
NOT ENOUGH PROFIT
FOR NEW YORK TRACKS
Rbal Racing Interests Are
Well Fortified BY Stout
Backing on Part of Respec-
toe ParffSanS.


p H McCarren that there were any rea-
sons for his retirement from the turf
except that given. to wit. that he needs
more time to attend to important busi-
ness. there is a strong feeling among
racegoers that there is more behind
the story than appears on the surface.
The Metropolitan Jockey Club, in
which Senator McCarren is a large
stoekholder, will ask and expect better
racing dates next season. because the
result OF this business at the new ia
factory that the stockholders of the club
want to make the property yield as large
return as possible in as short time
as they can bring it about
Jamaica Wants August Dates.
The contention of Mr.. McCarren and his
associates is that for nearly the whole
month of August the residents OF New
York city are deprived of a favorite
amusement-to wit. the opportunity TO
see horses race. The Saratoga Racing
Association was allotted twenty-five
days in August this year. McCarren,
Tim" Sullivan and their associates say
they do not want Saratoga's dates to be
limited, but they do want more days in
midsummer for the metropolitan racing
circuit The formation of the Metropoli-
tan Jockey Club. and the allotment of
dates this year was at the expense of all
existing racing associations. most OF
which. however, recognizing the power
OF those composing the new association
consented to an arrangement which de-
priyed them of some of their dates to
allow the jamaica track a chance.
Now. however, should Mr.. McCarren
and his friends persevere in their atti-
tude and demand more and better dates.
the opinion OF all well informed racing
men is that the chief sufferer will be the
Saratoga Racing Association. In order
! TO give a series OF the most valuable
stakes in America at the Spa plans were
made several years ago upon the pur
chase OF the property from G. walbaum
and his associates that have been gTadu-
ally enlarged and developed until now
the Saratoga race course and its stakes.
in which the best race horses in Ameri-
ca are annually entered, attract the at
tention OF the whole country.
Require Large Revenues.
To be able to continue to give those
stakes all the revenues which are the
legitimate earnings OF racing associa-
tion doing business under a license
from the State racing commission are
ney is president OF the Saratoga asso-
citation. and is one OF the largest
stockholders in II. Richard T. Wilson.
i5r-. whose family is connected by mar
riage with the Vanderbilts and Astors,
is also a large stoekhoIder In the prop
erty. Many OF the most prominent rae
i1ng men IN the Coney Island and Brook
ilyn Jockey clubs. as well as IN the
Westchester Racing Association, are
financially interested IN the welfare Of
the etSaratoga property. 1t also has IN the
past enjoyed the moral support OF Sena-
tor Bracket and William T. Worden.
both prominent IN Republican politics.
Brady Powerful Factor
These are the interests to which are
opposed the claims OF the Metropolitan
strongest politicians in Democratic cir
cles are heavy stockholders. Included
IN the latter are Hugh J. Grant, An
thony N Brady. c. X G. Billings. and
Eugene Wood. men whose ability in
the matter OF legislation ranks second
TO none, according to past experience.
Unless one or the other of the rival
racing associations yields or com
promises there is certain 10 be hostile
Legislation at Albany this winter. Al
ready it is rumored that many OF ,he
up State legislators have a grievance
against the various racing associations.
which they will push 10 the limit The
claim is that these men have not been
treated courteodsly IN the matter Of
badges sent them. but which were
found in the possession OF others end
taken up by Robert Pinkerton, under
Instructions from the officials OF the
track or tracks.
In order TO minimize the mischief
which the up State assemblymen and
senators might want 10 do 10 racing
interests the powerful influence of such
men as Messrs. McCarren. Sullivan.
Wood, Brady and others wifi be neces-
from the stewards OF the Jockey Club
that more and better dates will be given
the jamaica track for 1903 this influence
will be withheld. II is said
Minor Reasons Given
This is one OF the most plausible rea-
sons given by the friends Of Senator Nc
Carren for his withdrawal from the turf
At this time. Another minor reason
wrongfully ascribed 10 him. he says. IS
the report that he was dissatisfied at the
judges decision at the Coney Island
Jockey Club track few days ago when
they awarded the rich Great Fflly Stakes
TO August Belmont's Beldame although
the majority OF the lockers on thought
that Mr. McCarren's flly Ocean Tide