5. For the next two seasons the bottom gain the valuable asset accruing from the ac- two clubs in Division I. to go into Division II., quisition of 20 of the strongest clubs outside and the top club in each section of Division the League, which would accordingly materially II. to be promoted to Division I. For the assist in the solution of financial problems four following seasons, the bottom three which have been, for some time, matters of clubs in Division I. to go into Division II., serious difficulty and trouble. On the other and the top club in each section of Division hand, the First Division clubs would have to II., along with the second club in either sec- sacrifice (after two seasons) 50 per cent. more tion earning the highest number of points clubs for the following four seasons, and then (or, if equal, the best goal average) to be 100 per cent. more clubs after six seasons, re- promoted. After six seasons the bottom ceiving, in exchange, clubs from the Second four clubs in Division I. to go down into Division. Division II., and the top two clubs in each section of Division II. to he promoted. The present Second Division clubs would lose one half their voting power for ever, and 6. The voting powers in the combined one half their promotion opportunities for two League to be: ——Division I. clubs, two votes seasons, and the prospective risk for four more each; Division II. clubs, one vote each. seasons. The proposed transfer arrangement would, apparently, give the same advantages 7. Any necessary readjustment of the to our clubs as the proposed amalgamation Second Division consequent upon the geo- scheme. graphical position of the clubs relegated from Division I., and the elected clubs, to The Committee are anxious to carry out the be made at each Annual Meeting. wishes of the clubs, but at present do not think it necessary to call a Special General The Southern League representatives also Meeting. suggested that, if the Football League Clubs did not accept the proposals for amalgamation, I shall be glad if you will fully consider the an arrangement for mutual recognition of each proposals, and return me your answers to the other's players should he entered into, on the questions On the enclosed form before the 24th lines of the agreement with the Scottish inst. League. The latter proposal was made without any Yours truly, authority on the part of the Southern League Delegates to pledge their clubs to its accept- T. CHARNLEY, Secretary. ance. The Committee do not feel that they ought to influence their clubs in any way. The pro- posals are very important, and will, no doubt, receive the full and careful consideration of our members. Judged from the view of gain and loss, it will he noticed that the League will