Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-12
DUNRAVEN'S NAME KISSED But Commodore James D. Smith
 and C. 0. lseIin WERE APPLAUDED HEARTILY The English Papers Denounce the Lord, but Not So Bitterly as Did Several of
 the Cup Committee.
WERE APPLAUDED HEARTILY

prevailing in yachting circles in this country against Lord Dunraven over his actions in connection with his futile att tempt to win the America's cup extended to the floor of the New York stock ex- change this morning and the name of Lord Dunraven was loudly hissed, while cheers were given for Ex-commodore James D. Smith and c. Oliver Iselin for the stand they have taken in the matter. Before the opening of the exchange mem bers gathered about in small numbers on the floor and discussed the question, and strong were the terms used in denun- citation of Lord Dunraven. About 1:30 o'clock when Ex-Commodore Smith ap- peared on the floor of the exchange he was surrounded by a large number of prominent brokers, who shook him by the hand and commended him for his rebuke to the English earl. Business was sus- pended for the time. Suddenly Broker R. H. Halstead, in stentorian tones, shouted, What's the matter with Com modore Smth?"
 thousand voices vociferously replied: "He's all right"
 Then some one yelled, What's the mat ter with c, o. Iselin?" and in laundering tones the assembled throng assured them
 
 health of Commodore Smith and c. O. Iselin was then proposed and the ap- plause in response made the famous building tremble.
 At this period some one on the floor cried out. Whats the matter with Dun raven?"
 There was a mighty storm of misses for a reply, which clearly showed the con tempt of the members of the New York stock exchange for the Earl of Dunraven
 Up to noon today no request had been received at the New York Yacht club from MT. c. Oliver Iselin asking that the charges brought against him by Lord Dunraven be investigated. It is generally known among yachtsmen, however, that such a request Is to be made, and it's ar- rival at the yacht club is hourly expected.
 meeting of the club will then be held at once and committee will probably be appointed to act as a court of inquiry
 Former Commodore James D. Smith, chairman of the cup committee, made 0 statement at his office this morning.
 "So he calls Dunraven a liar and a blackguard, does her" he exclaimed Well, that's the way to talk. There are times when it's altogether wrong to in- dulge in polite talk. On occasions like this men should speak their minds, and I am glad to say that. in my opinion, MT. Iselin has taken the right course. And here might state in connection with the remeasurement requested by Lord Dun- raven. sat the time his yacht was lying In the Horse Shoe, 1t would have been midnight before we could have had man down there. We did not agree to put a rival representative on each boat; first. because we took no stock in Dunra- ven's charges, and. Secondly, because we had no right to-"
 An English Opinion.
 London, Nov. 1.-The St James Ga zette in an article on the Dunraven- New York Yacht club controversy says it is not surprised that Lord Dunraven's pam phlet has raised storm of indignation in America, adding:
 His charge of foul play is entirely gratuitous. It Is totally unworthy of any good sportsman to make such charge now, when no inquiry is possible and it is exceedingly discreditable.
 While Lord Dunraven was in America we were induced to believe that he had been rather shabbily treated. but his statement shows that there is another side to the question. The officials of the New York Yacht club behaved through out as gentlemen and sportsmen. They could not change the conditions of the race. nor could they drive the public off the high seas; but if the accusation brought by Lord Dunraven is untrue. and we decline to credit 1t without fur ther proof, this manner of making it will have succeeded not only in stopping all America cup contests, but in making if very difficult for any yachtsman with a particle of self-respect to consent to run against the accuser in the future"
 An Investigation Demanded.
 It was stated last night that c. Oliver 1selin will ask the New York Yacht club tomorrow to take action on the state ment that Lord Dunraven makes that the ballast of Defender was tampered with In Erie haSin n uHu time allowance.
 Lord Dunraven may rest assured" said MT Iselln, that his outrageous ac- cusations will be thoroughly investigated. ! am not accustomed to being placed in the light of thief, which Is the infer ence of Lord Dunraven's words Either he is telling an untruth in this matter or am, and shall demand that the New York Yacht club find which of us 1t is. After the New York Yacht club has an- nounced It's decision I shall demand that 1t take action personally with Lord Dun raven to express the opinion of the mem- berS on his conduct. I can't tell just what course the club will take, but pre- sume that the investigation will be tn the form of regular court of inquiry and that witnesses will be summoned from the crews of the Defender and Hattie Palmer. Some of the Valkyrie crew will be summoned probably, if they can be found. Lord Dunraven must substanti- utc niS dCCuSdtIOuS UT tdhe the COnSe- Quences.
 The assertion that the load water line was lowered inches by putting In bal last Is preposterous on the face of 1t. Approximately. 1t would require fourteen or fifteen tons of lead to do this. Now does Lord Dunraven or any one else imagine that this weight of ballast could be taken on and put aboard the De fender in the night without creating a sensation in Erie basin? More parsons than the crew of the Valkyrie would of necessity become aware of the transac- tion. I trust that Lord Dunraven will send the person or persons. who saw the ballast put aboard, to the inquiry Their testimonoy would be highly valuable"
 When you choice such actions of Lord Dunraven's as those of a liar and black guard it implies a challenge to a duel, does it not. MT. Iselin?" was asked.
 "Yes," was the decided answer, "and I am fully prepared to sustain all I have said"
 Have you consulted with either MT. Morgan or MT. Vanderbilt about this matter?"
 ''No, I have consulted no one The charges are against me personally. and I consider and deem myself justified in