New-York tribune., 1919-11-12

MIR. Heydler and ! met informally
~ the National League offices to-day"
said Hermann at the Waldcrf-Astoris
Hotel last evening. "Our conference
had mainly to do with National League
affairs. President William F. Baker of
the Philadelphia club was with us for
time.
ayes, we talked with Mr.. Johnson
over the lone-distanre telephone" the
National Commission chairman ad-
mitted. you see, we were somewhat
surprised that he had not arrived for
the proposed meeting. But he ex-
planned that he is suffering from q
had foot and Will not be able TO travel
with comfort for day or two yet
Yes. We expect him here later in the
week. You see have business which
will keep me till Saturday. | am sure
that Mr. Johnson will be here by that
tine. if there is occasion for him to
come"
May Be Bans Emissary
Hermann would not further eluci-
cate on what was meant by his con-
Guiding clause, though certain char
scters identified with baseball insist
hat movement is on foot to patch
up the big American League battle
which is brewing. II is even insinu-
ated that Hermann is here in the
capacity Of emissary for Ban. though
rs is stoutly denied by Garry.
Colonel Rupert and Harry Frazee,
;te local representatives Of the revo-
lutionary faction, declare that there is
% be no compromise short Of john
so.s voluntary or forced abdication.
c.uGed. "Mr. Heydler has not yet seen
he official communication. or even
-oay from the American League board
directors as chairman OF The COM
sion. I intend to forward him
~ Immediately"
Heydler was somcwha. more COM
tfNnicstivc
~, IS deplorable situation,' he
aukly admitted. "Personally should
'e greatly relieved if the commission
re relieved Of the responsibility.
wish TO commit no otfense against
ther civil or baseball law. But what
ore - do?
The Withholding Of the money hinges
ce an argument which has arisen in
he American League and it is only
lylrtesy that we give that league TIM
sdiust its personal quarrels. There
no great fardshin to any on.
days longer
Johnson Follows Precedent
Neydler's attention vas called 20
.c fact that q National Commission
-Ife'.u relative 20 the withho DING o.
.4e money alleged due the Yankees
or finishing third in their pennaut
race had not been signed by Ban john
son. This, ne explained. followed
nrecedent 1t was his opinion that
Johnson. as an interested principal,
would not have the right TO vote on
the money award. The dispute which
concerns the American League alone
-anless the American League 10 able
-l solve the problem itself-must be
ocidod by Two National League men.
leya|or declared that the protest
cn i- ho ding up the money in
tea uns Sled In writing with the
-la..ssl5a bv Frank J. Navin ana
.e ono else. i+ rad been rurored ihat
ICED the protest on behalf
Both Heydler and Hermann seemed
hopefui that the National Commission
would he in a position to answer the
aote o. the board of directors Of the
American League one way or the other
rot later than the end Of the week.
Both claim lack of familiarity with the
American League constitution. they
appear determined TO await the arrival
of President Johnson. so that he may
he given an opportunity to offer his
rehuttal. hut both appear equally de-
sirous OF not coming into possible
contempt for the delay.
The board Of directors OF the
American League has threatened man
damus proceedings against the COM
mission members in case its request
taat the money be paid the Yankees is
not ooeyed within d reasonable time.