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Show 1II0IL LEAGUERS ILL' iffiTUESOJV N"ETV YORK, Dec. 7. So much has been done In advance by way of smoothing smooth-ing tho pathway of the National league magnates that on the eve of their assembling as-sembling here for their annual mooting every expectation prevails that harmony will prevail In their sessions. The question ques-tion of tho presidency has annually been something of a stumbling: block, but this year everything seems to have been sot-lied sot-lied beforehand with tho agreement that John IC Tencr, governor of Pennsylvania, shall bo elected to the office, succeeding Thomas J. J.ynch. Governor Tenor, who may attend the meeting, will probably bo elected for a ' term of four or five years, at a salary of not leas than Slfi.noo a year. His incumbency in-cumbency of the office for tho first year will bo largely honorary, however, as his term .as governor does not expire until 1015, but tho understanding is that he is to be consulted freely on matters of policy, although tho actual work of 'the position Is to be taken care of by Secretary Secre-tary John A. lleydler. Tho magnates have several subjects of Interest demanding their attention. There Is likely to bo a careful consideration of the demands of the players' fraternity for changes in the players' contracts, in rules of the draft and in other phases of the relations of ball players and club owners. The league Is expected, however, to lea.ve the problem for tho national commission to settle in behalf of both the major leagues. Soveral minor changes In tho playing rules are on tho card for discussion dis-cussion and tho schedule committee is to be appointed. Baseball circles are looking forward to the meeting as one likely to bo produc-tlvo produc-tlvo of Important deals for players. Tho Held of .Too Tinker's activity for next season sea-son may bo one of the questions decided, de-cided, while a trade or two affecting tho New York Hub arc also looked for. |