The New York herald., 1871-10-11
The Correspondence no BE Euh-
Nshed in England.
The British Commodore, as a Representative
rachtsman, Insists Upon His Rights" and
No Favors Asked-Ilterview with the
Gentleman at Large.

same spot whereon 1t was built. Commodore Ash
bury was seated IN a snug little rooms, and ap-
peared 70 be In the best or spirits, look.
ing as II he had Just come down from reenng
tOpsais and had completed his share Of that
important task TO his entire satisfaction. But he
was engaged IN q TAR nobler occupatlon-namely,
that OF writing q letter to the NEW YORK HERALD,
which may he found elsewhere. There was deter
minaton In his eye. He seemed as If he we're bent
on having mis- way. The reporter was anxious to
ascertain what action Mr.. Asnbury would adopt in
reference to the resolution Of the Subcommittee
efsthe New York Yacht Club, passed at their meet
ing yesterday, and setting forth that three
races were proposed over the club course and
three races over outside course. suggested by
she EngBh yachtsmen, around the Lightship, with
an extra race In case there should be tie After
she customary and friendly inquiries after health
and little chat on the state OF The weather. the re-
porter came to the point and the following are SUBJ
stansially the views OF the Commodore upon the
yachting situation.
REPoRTER-Well Commodore, what acJion DO
you propose taxing on the action Of the Sub-Com.
mittee OF the New York Yacht CubY
Mr.. AsHBURY -Oh that's settler, you know.
REr0RTER-And you won't agree TO i;a
Mr.. AsHBURy-On, not at all. ] couldn't think OF
n for moment Absurd, you know.
RBPORTER[I scarcely think 80, Commodore; but
Mr.. AsnBURY-Ah, well, you see it's too much.
They want 10 sail six races and want twelve. SO
that's The end OF 1t.
REPoRTER-of course you'll send q communica-
ton 70 the committee, setting forth your views on
the subject9
Mr.. AsHBURy-Oh, YES They request me TO give
shem article by way Of reply before one O'Clock
so-morrow.
RBPORrER-Have you any objection to say brieny
what the purport OF your article viii be2
WHAT HE WILL DO.
Mr.. AsHBuRY-Not at all, my dear sir. You see
at this moment, have not exactly decided what
shall do. don't know whether shall reply de-
clnng the proposal and intimating that shall give
instructions for the immediate OF the Livona
10 Europe, or whether shall intimate that
i cannot accept their proposition ano that
WIN do simply one OF TWO thiDgs-frsi, to send my
yacht home at once, or TO fall back upon my rights
the representative OF twelve different clubs and
give the club Official notice that am prepared TO
carry out the twelve races over the club course;
shat, in the event OF there being vessel at The
starting point 10 meet the Livonia she viii sail
ihe course and claim the prize And shall take
care TO have a member OF the club on board who
VIII notify that did sail over the course accord
aDce with The rules and regulations.
REPoRrER-And you expect the club would give
you the prize going II alonefn
Mr.. AsBBURY-wen, perhaps .hey might not give
me the cup.
REPoRTER-It's very probable they would not
What thenf
Mr.. AsnBuRY-I Should officially intimate TO the
Secretary that had sailed over the and con-
sdered the Duke OF Edinburg's Club would be
entitled TO the cup, and on my return 10 England
should oficiay intimate TO the Royal Albert Yacht
Club that In accordance with the deed Of trust the
Queens Cup belonged TO them.
REPoRTER-Mght not the New York Yacht Club
decline TO hand over the cup 10 the Duke of Edin.
burg's Clubf
Mr. AsHBUBY-No doubt they might. IL would
then simply be question whether the twelve cha
lenges had been given In accordance with the condt
lions under which the cup was held and whether ]
had sailed In accordance with them.
RBPoRTER-Now, Commodore, do you expect TO
win the cup, In case the twelve races are sailedl
MT AsHBuRY-Well, perhaps might; but should
consider wa sailing under disadvantage OBJ
jeci TO the course for instance ana 10 their having
Ceptreboard boats
SURPRISE OF TIE BRITISH PEOPLE.
REPoRTER-Dont you think the British people
would be surprised at your taking such extreme
steps az sending the Livona home to England with
Uut having done something to win the prizea
Mr.. AaHBuRy-Of course. There would be rather
agreat amount Of surprise. The British people win
want 70 know why. All should do In the matter
viii be TO publish the challenge OF the 18th OF August
and the correspondence which has taken place with
the subcommittee and send copies OF IL with
DOT comment to the sporting papers; NOT TO the
Tines or Standard or Ddiv Ne,os, you know, but
10 the sporting papers and to all the yacht clubs,
leaving them 10 Judge for themselves whether was
right In considering that represented twelve clubs
and whether should have accepted seven races, as
proposed by the committee.
REPORTTR-You don't, OF course consider your.
self Indebted TO the New York yacht Club for any
concessions made to your
MI AsBBuRy-Wen. yes. Certainly am
INDEBTED FOR ONE CONCESSION.
They are entitled 70 six mcnihs' notice. ana II they
had not waived that question Of course ] could not
have come this summer. on that question am In
leDted but no more. They have not made one con-
eesslon beyond that
RBp0RTBR-Pardon me, Commodore, bnt there ia
really prevailing opinion that you want to nave
everything your own way. Indeed, some people
think, perhaps erroneOusy. that you would ike to
have
"A suRE TBIro OF Ir,'
70 use the popular expression2
Mr.. AsnBURy-Ab, well, my friend, would like
10 sail twelve races, to which am entitled you
know, and that one vessel should be pitted against
me and 70 be named before the day, and take her
chances OF The weather the same as do. Beyond
that tne only question LII dispute at this very mo.
ment is that the meeting row o1ers 10 give me
seven races, ana want all OF Twelve. Ny friend,
have not come ont for seven ciuts-l have come out
for twelve. II am entitled 10 aeven am entitled
10 twelve, yon see. Now the grea. object have IN
being nrm on this point Is on matt. OF principle:
for In this maintain that every yach> club IN Eng
'snn can send challenge on the same Gay 'ney
REroRTER--n Is a pity they don't, Com modorc,
u would be very interesting.
Mr. AsBBuRY-NaIt now. II accepted the heven
aces the Impression might prevail that wac re.
ffiylng that number 40 o point 10 win. Because y
Won majority OF races under that flag one Of the
ther clubs might claim The prize, on ibe Rronnd
hat thcy had gwen me lbeif certificates ON tLS IN