The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-25

Lieutenant Hem. Of the royal naty, &c
cOmpanied by Ms. Hem and servant, ar
rived In jacksonville recently on the Clyde
/ ship, and took rooms al the 81. James Hotel
| for a few days. This is the Lieutenants
/ last visit 10 America since the autumn Of
So. when the famous yacht race took place
between the Volunteer and the Thistle
/ rHc famous vachtsman had spent the pre-
,i0us winter in Florida, ana nis ca p5rieGcee
here mt that time have induced him 10 re-
/ turn for "A repetition Of them, for he regards
! the climate as the most delightful one IN the
whole world, and lhe nearest approaching
! perfection in every particular
Lieutenant Hem was seen al the II,
/ James by "A representative OF the Times.
! Mon. and was asked about the prospects
| for another international yacht race.
"Of course" be- replied, 1.-THE thing has
been "a good deal talked about, YOU know,
since my arrival ~ this country and is
spoken M win much favor. ! met aHeal
many of The leading yachtsmen Of the coun-
Co., during ~ stay in New York. and in re-
neWing old acquaintances and making new
ones the subject was pretty thoroughly dis
GUESSED. But don't think there Is likely 10
Ic any international yacht race TINS year.
You see, the time is short-yery short. 1t
takes a long time To bring negotiations Of
this Kind 10 "a settlement ana 20 complete
all the arrangements.
Then they have nothing in the shape OF
YACHT on the other side TO compete with "A
vessel like the Volunteer. They think they
have, Won know, but the fact is, they
llyent,f
Have DO new yachts ct good racing
qualities been built in Britain since The
Inistlef"
"0nly one-ihe lryena- and she couldn't
begin 10 stand any show OF success against
Yacht like the Volunteer. 80, yOu see,
in order 10 make good race, ey would
have % 20 10 work aud build yacht, and
lhey couldn't possibly have one designed
aud constructed and ready for sea next
tall. 50 don't think you need to look for
race This YEAR"
Lieutenant lIenn's object in coming to
Florida is 90 take an extended course in
her waters. lie practically ives upon the
water. - nee niy ietuln TO England IN the
autumn Of lSSl-Oyer three years age"
said, Il have hardly been ashore three
months out Of the whole time. / still keep
tue Galalea, aud Mrs. Hem and | have
cruised almost constantly. This has been
done chiefly in British waters although we
have crossed the channel occasionally,
My plan nOW Is 10 spend three or tour
months in Florida In yachting, hunting and
fishing. have engaged "A sailing yacht for
AaA- liNt ilNNts Aul sue ms Ntth hAt'N az -
ritusyille. We shall 20 aboard Of her there,
and we don't expect 10 leave her ill April
or May. She H. about thirty feet long and
well adapted 20 the cruise which we expect
10 make in her. One course will be from
fimsyille down the Indian, with frequent
sl0ps. 70 Jupiter lnlet; thence ont into the
ocean and down the coast 10 Biscayne bay,
past Cape Sacle, and around through the
Florida keys 10 the gulf. We shall probably
make frequent stops along the west coast OF
Florida. looking the while for good hunting
and fishing. How fag up the coast we SHALL
90 hasn't yet been decided. IL will depend
a good deal upon the weather and other cir
cums,ances. oar return will be over the
same route, leaving the yacht at Ii:usyille.
A small crew has been engaged at lltns-
Vile for the vessel. and have brought one
Of my own men with me,r
Lieutenant and Mrs HEM have len Jack
soayille for Titusyillt. Ms. Hem Is
thorough yachtswoman. and enjoys cruls-
Ing equally with her husband. The Lieu
tenant will make astop at llockledge, where
be expects to renew his acquaintance with
Sir. j. NJ. Lee, formerly Of the Everett,
whom he remembers very pleasantly. some
| OF the successes OF the famous yachtsman