. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. IAH0ARY 1, 1898] ®%u $veei>ev anb gpovt&mmu SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EDITED AND CONDUCTED SOLELY BT JOSEPH OAIRN SIMPSON. What Cheer?âVery many times in the course of a day âwith few exceptionsâI am asked: "What are the pros- pects for harness racing in California the coming season? " Owners and trainers of harness horses are, of course, the most anxious querists, but numbers outside of those who are the most vitally interested repeat the question. As the days pass, I meet on the ferry boats people from all parts of the State, and at the races other
. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. IAH0ARY 1, 1898] ®%u $veei>ev anb gpovt&mmu SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EDITED AND CONDUCTED SOLELY BT JOSEPH OAIRN SIMPSON. What Cheer?âVery many times in the course of a day âwith few exceptionsâI am asked: "What are the pros- pects for harness racing in California the coming season? " Owners and trainers of harness horses are, of course, the most anxious querists, but numbers outside of those who are the most vitally interested repeat the question. As the days pass, I meet on the ferry boats people from all parts of the State, and at the races others are encountered who are in some way connected with harness horses, and since the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Pacific Coast Trotting Horse Breeders Association, and the publica- tion of the editorials in the Bbeeder and Sportsman in relation to proposed changes there has been, what may be termed, an intensification of the interest. And in this connection it may be well to state that differ- ences of opinions in the editorial columns and tbe "Special Department," do not imply a conflict between Mr. Layng and myself. He is not responsible for my views, and the aim of both is to do all that poBsibly can be effected for the good of the cause. Knowledge is increased from argument. Controversies are likely to prove highly beneficial, and though bitterness of feeling may be evoked by contentions even then the gain may far overbalance the loss, there are times when "words that burn" are necessary to correct evils that can only be overcome by heroic measures. Much pleasanter to commend than condemn, but when condemnation is imperative, in order to save, then it is das- tardly in those who are placed in a position that demands attention should skirk the duty. There is a general consensus of opinion that the outlook for harness racing in California tbe coming year is anything but favorable. Some quite despondent, others who are somewhat hopeful, a fe
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