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have without much delay, and the sooner he
asks the sooner will preiminaries be settled and
the work of defending the cup be taken up.
American yachtsmen do not fully appreciate
the advantage which comes OF an extended
series of races in preparation for the big race or
for trial races. All boats go fast when alone
but their weak points can only be found by rae
ing alongside other boats. More races In the
early summer would get the American boats In
better shape than could be done in any other
way, would furnish more sport, and would make
IL reasonably certain that the fastest OF the cup
defence fleet would be selected 10 defend the cup,
All or which could be done IL American yachts
men intending TO come forward In the cup de-
fence would do so early, would get their boats
sbarebu az the Desinning OF the winter, and
lore the season Is half over
Lord Dpnraven can help by an early chal-
lenge; and can also give himself more time for
preparation and for crossing I he ocean An early
challenge, prompt acceptance, and an equally
isgTeatly TO be desired. The challenger has un-
last OF December 10 challenge but II Is 10 be
As to who would come forward in cup defence
OF what boats would be represented in the trial
except that the Jubilee, with an improved rg
Will undoubtedly BIZ ON hand.
Alth9ugh Gen. Paine acguiesced cheerfully
IN the decision OF the Cup Committee in select
Ing the Nigilant, believing IL TO be the best
thing in view Of the faulty rig OF his boat. still
speed Of his boat. and that were another opp0r-
tunity offered for trial he would not be likely
Ia let IL go by, Jubilee has many warm sup
pOrters, both in Boston and New York and they
would be more than pleased TO see her come
out IN proper shape and show what is in her.
Nlgilant is still possibility In cup defence
although the probabilities are that her owner,
II he entered the field, would 20 to the Her
reshofs for something faster
COlonla Ia also factor, for good Judges OF
boat believe that with proper increase in her
lateral plane, so as 10 hold her up 10 windward,
she can be shown 90 be as fast any OF them.
gentleman who may possibly come forward
in cup defence Is Mr. X. :. Palmer OF New York.
an enthusiastic yachtsman, and one OF the Pill
been anxious TO have hand in the defence OF
the cup, and this year may be his opportunity.
The death of George A. Stewar may, however.
have the effect OF Keeping him out OF the field.
for he was firm believer in Mr.. Stewards
abilities, and would surely have Entrusted him
with an order had he lived. II Mr. Palmer
enters the field Capt Edward Sherlock will be
his skipper
Another possibility in cup defence is Mr. Bay
ard Thayer Of this city who was the heaviest
subscriber In the Pilgrim syndicate. His
schooner Constellation Is for sale, and IL Is un-
derstOOd that he would be more than glad to
Join with the Adams boys" In cup defence
should he dispose OF her and should they be
agreeable.
Mr.. Carroll should also be considered. He
has always wanted to race the other American
chance.
hut whether these or other yEchtsmen come
forward. IL IL assured thing that an able de- |
fence OF the cup will Be made.
SO. huTrsh for 1898 and 3 cup racsl At Bos- |
Ton, Posslbles bat somsRhsEs In az sTsntS