New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-12

other hand Sir Richard had more Ireeoom' oe
ing the challenger. than the owner OF the cup
defender whose desires in such matter are
United by the deed Of gift.
Never since the trial races began ana when
steps we're being taken for the battle OF 'he
yachts for 1895 have there been 90 many peop'e
at the yacht club as yesterday. IT wouid De
Idle to mention the names OF the members VIM
came to discuss the races and to ventiiate 'heir
opinions as to the outcome OF the dounIui III
angular contest Of Tuesday. The list OF az
sentees could be made, with more ease oecaaso
every member who could 60 there was al inc
club. Then there were men who were MOI
members but were anxious to know whether
the Defender must win one or two races more
10 keep the cup here. and then there was
small contingent Of the betting fraternity
anxious to know whether they were out or IN
Among those who came TO inquire were men men, ~
staid clerical garments and ooys ooins
errands" there were old men and young men
men who walked and others who came awnsei
and there were women: too VINO na' ,ar .ai NY
before the open door OF the CLUB ana looked .ne
snswsrsd with: Nobody knows" Cant tell"
ana other equally unsatisfactory phrases
BEFORE THE COMMITTEE.
r,. Earl Of Dunraven and Captains Cranheld
and Sycamore were before the committee early
IN the day. and we're followed by Mr.. Ratsey. the
sailmaker
c. oliver Iselin. Captain Hank" Haff Mr.
Leeds. Newberry D. Thorne and Woodbury. Kane
we're there 10 represent the Defender Among
those who called to make inquiry as to the COM
mittee's work was Mrs c. Oliver Iselin. She had
a long talk with Mr. Iselin before she lett the
clubhouse.
When the Earl Of Dunraven left the clubhouse
some hours before the decision was posted. ne
was asked what he had to say on the subject OF
the foul. but he would say nothing then. Neitner
Maitland Kersey nor Arthur Glennie, VINO Iol-
lowed Lord Dunraven from the club would say
anything the subject Of the inquiry. but IT was
generally understood that whatever the commit
Tee might decide the English boat would race TO-
day
Irving Grinnell. of the Regatta Committee. was
asked II the English boat would race To-Day ana
if there was any truth in the report that II the
decision was against him. the Earl OF DunraVeh
would withdraw the English yacht
Mr. Grinnell said: Lord Dunraven accepts me
decision as any true sportsman would he dld
course were kept clear OF excursion boats some
OF these boats behaved very badly yesterday
and Lord Dunraven was emphatic In his protests
against them"
]. " s. Oddie secretary Of the New-York Yacht
Club said that he was much pleased with the de-
cision and that he thought all who saw the foul
ing would acquiesce in the committees view OF H.
Mr. Hyslop made an attempt to measure the
Valkyrie's load water-line when she was aioat
last evening. but found 1t Impossible 10 accom-
plish the work. He said Afterwards
There were two tons Of lead taken out OF Val
kyrie this afternoon The understanding was
that any lessenng OF water-ne by the removal or
ballast would be allowed. the remeasurement 10
take place before the race. The measurement
has not taken place. l regret II as much as they
do but / could not do the work at night. Or
course under the agreement she will not have the
benefit of the lessened water-ne