 On the contrary, we have been received with the most unvarying courtesy and fairness both on and off the field.I wish to take this opportunity of making a public acknowledgement of our indebtedness to Mr. Perkins, of the M.C.C., for the umpires assigned to us, and to testify, unnecessary though it be, to their ability and integrity.The calming words from Patterson on the issue seem to have defused the situation in Philadelphia.