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SARATOGA. Concerning the remarkable scheme of racing announced for the Saratoga of the future, the New York Journal says : "When William C. Whitney decided to abandon his bid for English turf laurels next year his thoughts naturally turned to racing at home, and he haB planned undertakings that exceed anything ever before attempted by the racing powers of this country. "Summed up, it means that arrangements have been made to make the coming meotings at Saratoga not alone the greatest in the country, but in the entire world. "Last summer Mr. Whitney and his associates promissd extensive improvements in the property that would coBt fully 8200,000. The success of their meeting in a measure warranted this, and they were anxious, at Mr. Whitneys suggestion, to make their course thoroughly up to date, which in its old form it certainly waB not. "The latest change is not in the way of improving or beautifying the course. That was all provided for weeks ago. "It has been decided to make their coming programs, tha richest of any meeting in the world. The new events to be provided include a series of fixtures with the following valuations: One of 0,000, one of 0,000, one of 5,000, one of 0,000, one of 5,000, one of 0,000,; one of 5,000 and two of 0,000. "An array of this kind is something unheard of in the annals of racing and the fact that the conditions for the several eventB are now being framed shows that those in charge have orders to lose no time in providing the attractions. The laBt will mean stakes for two-year-olds, three-year-olds and for the older division, with tho diBt ances all the way from six f urlonr: to two and a quarter miles. "Special inducements will be offered in ti 3 long races, the idea being to prevail upon owners to devote their timo to developing stayers. As it is, this end of the Bport has all but developed into a.farce. With half a dozen rich events added to the Annual Champion and Municipal Handicap, it will pay an owner to avoidltthe excessive racing of two-year-olds, with the idea of saving them for engagements as three- and four-year-olds. "The overnight events are to be made rich in proportion. It is said Mr. Whitney, in arranging for the daily purses, offered to contribute ,000 a day from hiB personal account in addition to what may be added by the Saratoga Association, it is hardly possible that this offer will be accepted, still it means that tha offerings will exceed all records. "It now remains with the breeders and horsemen to show their appreciation. When the stakes are- announced and entries requested they should respond with a vim that will, as intended, bring into the listB the names of every horse of prominence in the eaBt and wast. It would really be a shame to find indifference displayed over an effort of this sort."
