New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-29

ters who were attired in a semiyachting coos
tune were also ruddy and tanned, and takes
gayly with those about them as the snip
steamed slowly up from Quarantine. The Ear.
whose coming has been eagerly looked forward
to by American yachtsmen declined To be seen
by newspaper men, and retired to the captains
cabin deputizing Mr.. Kersey and Mr.. Watson to
do all the talking. Mr.. Watson talked freely
about the English boat. and there is no doubt
that the Engshmen think they have a cup
winner this time Passengers who talked with
His Lordship during the voyage said that he
was extremely retcent on the subject Of yachts
and yachting but he talked other SUBJECTS
without reserve and by his democratic and un-
affected manners won the regard of all on
board.
STAYED ON BOARD THE STEAMER.
When the Teutonic arrived at her pier about
O'Clock the passengers hurried eagerly ashore.
but Lord Dunraven and his party remained on
board and dined with Captain J. G.. Cameron,
the commander of the Teutonic The entire
party remained on board the steamer last night.
Notwithstanding the heat was almost insurer
able. and will go down TO Valkyrie III this
morning the City of Bridgeport. the yachts
tender with the exception of Lady Rachel and
Lady Aileen, who will so TO Newport at
o'clock this morning.
After the work OF securing the big liner had
been completed and Captain Camerons work
done, dinner was served In the captains
cabin. which is on the promenade deck. forward
The party consisted OF the Earl Of Dunraven,
Lady Rachel Wyndham-Quin. Lady Aileen
Wyndham-Qun G.. L. Watson. Captain Cam
eron. H. Maitland Kersey ard one or two others.
The meal was evidently merry one, ana as
suredly ii long ore
Ilv rba, ba.J Mr.
his appearance and announced that the Fart
would be willing TO answer a few questions
which might be put in writing. He said that
Lord Dunraven was dsincned TO talk. but would
do so in answer few brief questions. Mr..
Kersey also incidentally made some remarks CON-
cernng the inaccuracy OF some newspapers in
their reports of yachts and yachting. list OF
questions hastily written out and Mr.. ker-
sey carried It in to the owner OF valkyrie III.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
After the lapse Of about ten minutes Mr.. Ker-
sey returned with the paper and at the bottom
Of each question the Earl had written his
swer The questions and answers were as fol-
lows:
VIII Valkyrie Ill return to English waters at
once after the races or when will she 60 backT'
Depends upon the weather..
"Will she take part In any other local races?"
II did not know there were any"
''Win you challenge again II defeated?" was
the third question and it was answered by the
quotation:
Sufficient for the day Is the evil thereof"
'Do you consider favorably the idea OF build
ing seventy-fve footers hereafter. instead OF
ninety footers for international racing?" was
the final question. and Lord Dunrayens answer
was In two words.
"Yes. decidedly"
Lord Dunraven also sent word to the waiting
newspaper men that he would be pleased to meet
American newspaper men tomorrow afternoon
after he had attended meeting OF the Amer
ica's Cup Committee, which will be held that day
az the clubhouse of the New-York Yacht Club.
Until that time he much pr sfcrred that he be not
embarrassed by being compelled TO refuse 10 talk.
Lord Dunraven was extremely popular on board.
mainly perhaps because Of his sportsmanliks
spirit and more than one OF his felow-passengers
were heard TO that they hoped he would bs
successful and carry back the cup 10 England 40
a reward for his persistent and gallant efforts OF
course no one. they declared. wanted Il t0 stay
there but 1t would please Dunraven. and Amert-
en- could win Il back and international racing at
the same time would be stimulated.
A TALK WITH MIR. WATSON
Coming up the bay Mr. Watson talked freely
OF the approaching races. and of Valkyries
chances as far he knew OF them He is 4 man
of prepossesslng manners. and although he
talked at length. he easily and politely evaded
any awkward questions
Almost the first question put to Mr.. Watson
was Ieeler for comparative estimate OF VAL
kyrie Ill and the Defender. He said he had
not seen the Defender. and therefore knew MOTH
ing about her merits IN the way OF speed. 1T Is
py comparison that these qualities are 10 be de-
termined." he said tersely. but pleasantly. val.
kyrie III has shown herself 10 be very quick in
stays. he remarked In. response To further
the other boats that we know on our side Of the
ocean. and she proved to be very fast In light
winds How about heavy winds? Well. as to
that we have had no opportunity of testing her,
but We are ready for anything. Have 10 be- YOU