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R. T. WILSONS STURDY ATTITUDE. New York, April 24. Speaking of proposed legislation calculated to restore racing in this state, R. T. Wilson, president of the Saratoga Association, said yesterday: "We do not seek the passage of any measure which would bring about the old conditions. We wish to rehabilitate or continue racing in the state, but if to do so means a return to old conditions, we will not do so, at least not on the Saratoga track, which I represent. But it seems unfair to say that because a man happens to ho a trustee or director of a race track he should be liable to imprisonment just because some one is found making a bet on the premises. Such a condition affects owners aud directors of baseball parks, hotels and other enclosures. "If some bill could be passed which would relate only to owners or trustees of places erected for gambling purposes it would be entirely different matter. Race tracks are not built for gambling. They are built for raciug. If gambling goes on without the cognizance of the owners, there Is no reason why they should be held responsible. We favor legislation which would permit racing on a high plane and a strict enforcement of the law." it was said yesterday that a petition will be circulated among the directors of the state and count v fairs asking for the repeal of the so-called directors liability law. From various parts of the state comes word that the fair associations are up in arms.
