The morning times., 1895-09-14

London, Sept 13.-The feeling through
out England over the failure OF the match
between the valkyrie Ill and the Defender
though embodying many shades of opinion,
generally upholds Lord Dunraven, who
is considered to have just cause for aban-
doning yesterdays race.
The opinion most generally held is that
he was beset with difficulties especially
abhorred by him, though in some quarters
it is thought that he was possibly hasty.
Knowing Lord Dunraven's temper, those
holding this view hope that he will be
willing to arrange for contests between his
boat and the Defender over some other
course than the one off Sandy Hook, and
especially that he will consent to sail last
Tuesdays race. which was given to the
Defender by the cup committee.
An expert who has witnessed the Clyde
and other resattas says:
1T is well enough for Lord Dunraven
TO kick. Crowding of the course is exceed
ingly irritating, but it is not peculiar to
America. His Lordship must not forget
that he lost his boat Valkyrie ii. in the
Clyde from just such cause. 1t is futile
for the newspapers to harp upon the better
conditions here
Not a tithe of the people know or care
about yachting as they do in America.
When the crack boats are racing near
London, as for instance off Gravesend,
three or four hundred persons comprise the
utmost attendance, and at Cowes only
yachtsmen witness the races. II is diff
ferent, however, in the Clyde, where yacht
ing Is more popular"
BAYARD'S OPINION
United States Ambassador Bayard, in
an Interview about yesterdays fiasco,
said to-day:
II deplore the inconclusiveness of the
contest, but l have abiding confidence
in the integrity of the committee, and do
not believe that there was any lapse on their
part OF the slightest nature. The con-
spicuous American characteristics, gen
erosity and fair play. have always been dis
played, and l am unwilling TO think that
there are grounds for any criticism of
the sportsmanlike qualities OF Ameri-
cans.
Il trust that Lord Dunraven will recon-
slider his decision and accept Mr.. IseIjn's
offer to resail Tuesdays race. recog-
nize the difficulties in the way of sus-
tanning a wide, clear course off Sandy
Hook in view ofthc present enthusiasm and
general desire to see the races. Gratifi-
cation of this desire is only possible by
accompanying the racers in steamer.
II remeber a notable instance OF observ-
ance OF order in this respect, however-the
great Columbian marine revIew in New
York harbor in 1898, when the lines were
Arf. .ftl
no statute which compelled obedience to
the arrangements of the committee.
NO HELP FOR 1T.
Although the Sandy Hook course is be
yopd the marine league, the United States
Government has jurisdiction over Amer
ican vessels and American citizens wherever
they may be on the high seas, but my expert
eDce in legislation leads me to believe
that Congress would hesitate to engage
in an attempt TO prevent the crowding de-
scribed. Lord DuDraven's letter aban-
doniDg the races was a very grave step
to take"
Mr.. P. A. Collins, United States consul
general, said:
II am not interested in yachting.
have not read the report. of yesterdays
doings, and have had no time to read the
descriptions of the races
Mr.. Walter Burns, of the American
banking house of ]. S. Morgan & Co., said:
The general feeling among Americans
in London is not inclined to blame either
the committee or the contestants. As long
as there are races off New York, the result
will be the same. The New Workers, with
their love of liberty, had not as great de-
gree of reverence for authority as the Eng
lish have, and therefore it was difficult
to control them. The sea is free to ALL