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CALIFORNIA BILL TO BE OPPOSED. By J. K. Jeffery. San Diego. il.. January 20. — It is evident that the movement for the restoration of racing in California will have to cope with greater opposition than seemed likely when the proposal was at first made. The announcement of the details of the legislation which the Golden Gate Breeders As-soeiation is seeking to have enacted has brought the opposition into action. A formidable section of the public press, including the powerful Hearst papers, which exert great influence in the metropolitan centers of the state, is taking a strong ground in opposition to the proposed legislation. As ;i consequence, there is less optimism among racing men over the outlook for the passage of Uphill, and those who were dubious as to its chances irom the beginning are now inclined to believe that it has little chance of becoming a law. The supporters of the bill have by no means lost heart, however, and will continue to exert themselves to the utmo-t to bring about its passage. It is unlikely tint the fate of the measure will he known lentil March, when the legislature will be re -con -ened after the usual thirty-day recess which follows tic- introduction of bills and precedes the formal consideration of such measures as may lie reported out by the committees.
