The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-27
THE EARL AT THE N. Y. Y. c.
LORD DUHRAp PEN AND THE AMERICAS
Cur COMMIT TEE HAZE TALK.

All the Details OF tho Races Between the
viriiant aud vnikyrie said to Have Been
Agreed Upon. but They VIII Not ne
Promulgated just Yct-The English Cut
ter's Hollow Boom to be Replaced by "
Solid One-Another Spin by tho viEiinnt.
The long looked for meeting between Lord
Dunraven and the Cup Committee took place
at the New York Yacht Club house on Madison
avenue yesterday afternoon. and apparently
everything pertaining to the coming races was
adjusted in q manner satisfactory to all parties.
but, for somc reason best known to them-
selves. the committee declined to state ex-
actly what had been done. The meeting was
called for $3.50 o'clock. and oil the members
OF the committee. with the exception Of Mr.
Schuyler, who Is abroad. were on hand early.
but it was nearly 4 O'Clock before Lord Dun
raven drove up in cah In spite OF the au-
thoritative statement OF Brother-in-law Kerr
that the Earl was not suffering from the
govt he walked rather lame. and his left
foot, which seemed to be badly swollen. was
encased in cloth slipper. He walked slowly
through the hallway, and asked the clerk at the
desk II Mr.. Smith was In. As he did not give
his name and the clerk did not recognize him.
the latter told him that Mr., Smith was busy
Mr.. Garfield one OF the Cup Committee. hur-
ried up to him. and. taking him by the ARM
led him into the reception room. A moment
later they went up stairs and the Earl was
formally presented to the other members OF
the committee.
Tho doors Of the reception room were then
closed, and. with the exception OF A. Nichol-
son Kane. the Chairman Of the clubs Regatta
Committee. no one was permitted to enter
The conference lasted q little. over an hour.
smith. who was the first to come down: said
that everything had been arranged satisfaeto-
given to tho press until the Secretary OF the
committee had q chance to formulate 1t prop
erly. which would be either to-day or to- NOR
row.
Lord Dunraven came down stairs a moment
later smiling. and drove away with MI Kerr
down statement from ]. Frederick Tams.
THE Cup Committee have met Lord Dun
raven for the purpose OF completing the de-
III RsS viii p Te pSen 9 hs %ey
will net be in shape to give to the press to-
Secretary Garfield OF the Cup Committe. when
asked what had been done at the meeting. re-
ferred every one to 5, NICHOLSON a., Kane who he
"Meii. about ali they ' did was to discuss the
starting time Of each race. what should be-
minor ae e about SS SAILING rections When
,,Rhey arc properly IIiy formulated we will give
land Kersey and Designer Watson. paid a visit
to the Eakyrie yesterday morning, and after
big hollow boom which has been attracting SO
much attention of late and replace 1t with the
e other ' side. The Change viii probably cause
h 81 s0 sSs doos
hollow one: The yIs!lants 6eom. i. vii!
kyrie,s crew; who had been busy all morning aLh
ing down her top sides. Immediately set to
work to MAXI the required chaRs ts, I ia
into NOTWITHSTANDING basin. ,.,,,
The fault with the Nalkyrie boom. 1t Ia said.
Is the same rs that which caused the rejection
Of the two hollow spars made by the HERES;
hoffs and that Is. It was not stiff enough and
her sail out OF shane. There is some talk
about measur ing the En- alish cuttor before she
IN asy aGo ysop VIII
to use his steel tape until Just as she comes OH
Yesterday the yigilant took another trial
spin up the Sound past Captains Island. Nat
Herreshoff was on bonrd. and he had chance
mainsail which sets like the proverbial board
Mr.. c. Oliver lselin. who is one OF the Sigliants
tSa
pany has absolute control Of the insurance on
the Vigilant and that the claim made by
Treasurer L'Hommedieu in behalf OF the Red
Star Towing Line for $500 salvage would have
to be settled with the underwriters
Vice Commodore w. Butler Duncan OF the
New York Yacht Club. who sails on the Vigil
liant In NIL her races. WAS at the club house
yesterday. He said the ligiant was in SPLEEN
did condition. and all that they were doing
now was trying her new sails and strengthen
ing her rigging and shrouds. He said she
would probably haul out at Hawkins's yard
City Island. tom orrow. and. in response to
query. said he expected to DO on her In all OF
her races
Hear Comm odore Archibald Rogers. who was
largely responsible for the building OF the
Coonia. has practically been decided upon as
the man who will represent the Americas Cup
Committee on the Nalkyrie. While he Is at
his country scat at HYDE Park on the Hudson
and has not formally accepted the commit-
tees invitation. 1t Is said that there Is hardly
shadow OF doubt about his complying with
Xii OF tie Earps party except the Earl and
Mr.. Kerr left the city yesterday for NJ ontreal.
Lady Dunraven will spend few days In Do
troit visiting friends. Later the ladies will
pay flying visit to the Chicago Fair. They
will be back In time to see tho races.
The Nayahoe VIII Start Tor Homo To-day.
SOUTHAMPTON. Sent 26.-Mr. Royal Phelps
Carroll's yacht Navahoe has completed her
outfit here for her return to the United States
She will start to- morrow. Mr.. and Mrs. Car
roll will sail on her. 1t Is probable that the