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CANADA FOR CANADIANS IN RACING. "The d.-parture of judge Murphy, who has filled the position of steward for the Canadian Racing Associations for a number of years, leaves the way open, apparently, for the elevation to the position of a Canadian-born occupant," says the Montreal Herald. ".Inst why an American should be chosen for this, or any other racing business, where there are well-qualified Canadians available, is not altogether clear. And it is equally murky just how the gentlemen responsible for enforcing the alien labor law managed to regard the appointment without taking action. When a few lowly paid bookmakers and clerks from the United States were used on a local track last summer, and again at Windsor, there was terrific excitement over the matter, and hcv-i ral of the visitors found it necessary to cease work in favor of Canadians. Eight enough, and an admirable sentiment — Canada for Canadians. But why not look to the higher positions?" "The appointment of Francis Nelson to the position vacated by judge Murphy seems to be the natural m qiicner. Though we may differ fiein Mr. elson .,o certaia hoi key matters, we admire him I.. i- an honest, clean cut, upright gentleman with the couragt of his convictions, win. will take dictation from no one. If he should assume the leading position on the major tracks of the Dominion. 1:1a ai poiu tm. at would uot have u dissenting voice,"
