New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-10
For THE AMERICAS CUP.

The amlabe suggestion Of "The Pail Mall
Gazette" that 1t Is just about the right time 10
begin negotiations looking toward another IN
ternational yachting match for the America
Cup, will doubtless be favorably received IN
this country. Certainly this Is an era OF good
feeling between England and the United states,
and 1t Is hoped and expected on both sides OF
the Atlantic that the honorable and useful rela-
lions which now exist will continue for all time
to come Under the deed Of gift ten months
notice must be given by the challenging yacht
club so that a match this year is out or the
question; but there is ample time to complete
arrangements for series Of races in American
waters in the fall Of 1895. and it is safe to say
that the New-York Yacht Club would welcome
an intimation that some responsible English
yachtsman desired to undertake the capture OF
the famous trophy at the earliest opportunity.
THE Gazette" refers to Mr.. c. ID. Roses Au-
rora as a possible candidate, In case she is
proved to possess the essential qualities and a
challenge in behalf Of Mr.. Rose would presum-
ably be perfectly agreeable to American yachts
men.
1t Is quite true, as THE Gazette" remarks,
that the general friendliness of the two coun-
tries prevails to a special degree in the realm
of amateur sports. Since the melancholy mis-
adventure Of Lord Dunrlven and his Valkyre
American college oarsmen have been entertained
in England with the most cordial courtesy, and
English athletes have made and received here
a wholly agreeable impression. Mr.. Lehman
has Just gone home after an honorable, though
unsuccessful. effort to bring q Harvard crew up
to the English standard Of efficiency, and al
ready there is talk a an International rowing
contest between university 0arsmen either here
or in England next year The yachting fasco
Of 1895 Is the last entry in the record OF inter-
national athletic competitions with which any
unsatisfactory recolections are associated II
would not be the truth to say that Ameri-
can opinion Of Lord Dunraven's conduct has
changed, but If there was at the time dis
position to censure English yachtsmen for their
failure to accept the verdict which a remark
ably competent tribunal after patient and I'M
partial investigation found against him, 1t Is
certain that no resentment survives to diminish
the satisfaction with which q challenge for the
Americas Cup would be received or the cor
diality of the welcome which would be given
to the contestant.
If another match should be arranged, it would
be taken for granted that the representative Of
Great Britain would bring hither less sus-
picious temper than Lord Dunraven brought.
He would not assume In advance that he was
in danger Of being cheated, but would conf
IDENTIFY rely upon the honor Of American yachts
men, as they would rely upon his. Understand
ing thoroughly the conditions which he had ac-
cepted he would rest assured that every rea'
sonable precaution would be taken to guaran-
tee a fair contest, but he would not insist upon
imposslbllites or whinper about disadvantages
which were equally shared. or make odious ac-
cusations against men Of unblemished reputa-
ton without a particle Of proof to sustain them
In word, he would come prepared to race his
boat for all there was in her. and to accept VIC
tory or defeat like a gentleman. For such
challenger the heartiest kind Of welcome Is
waiting.