The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
Upton COMES FOR THE CUP.
sH<MROCK's OWNER SAYS HB MANS
TO WIN 1T IF HE CAN

Confidence That the Contest VIII He q
Thoroughly sportsmanliko Ono-Ratsey
| Predicts Some Surprises-Bigger Suit OF
Sails Coming for the Challengsr-Au
Curious to See the Columbia in n Race.
Sir Thomas Upton. owner OF the yacht Sham-
rock. the challenger for tho Americas Cup. ao-
| companied by Will Fife. Jr.. the designer Of
the yacht and Thomas Ratsey. the sailmaker.
| arrived In this country last night on the
Cunard liner Campana. Sir Thomas has
| come over full Of enthusiasm and with
the avowed intention OF working hard from
| now until the time for the races, to get the
Shamrock into the best possible condition for
the contests. He says that he never felt surer
| OF anything in his life than that the Shamrock
will have a fair and square chance to take tho
Columbia's measure If the ability to do so is in
her and that no matter which OF the boats wins
the American people will applaud the victor
cheerully and generously.
Sir Thomas Upton Is no stranger to America
as he has been here almost every year for a
long time. but he never met with such a re-
ception as that which greeted him last night
He was made much OF by all the passengers
coming over on the Campana. particularly by
the Americans and he was delighted over the
assurances OF the latter that his sportsmanlike
conduct ever since negotiations for the races
began had been thoroughly appreciated
here.
Sir Thomas was seated in the smoking room
OF the steamer enjoying cigar and talk with
some friends Just before the Campania reached
Quarantine. when sounds OF handclapping and
applause reached him. Looking out he was
| surprised to behold the ensign OF the Sham
| rock nuttering a short distance away Going on
| deck he saw small steamer alongside.
crowded to the rails with persons who
went into perfect frenzy Of excitement upon
| his appearance. Then. for the first time. he
realized that the people were friends who had
como to welcome him to America. and were
out OF ompliment to him. flying his coors
| at the fore. The small steamer was the State
OF New York. and she had been
cruising around the lower bay since
O'Clock in the afternoon. waiting for
| the Campania to put in appearance,
| On board were a delegation from the Empire
State Society Sons OF the American RevoIu-
| ton. led by Edward A. Sumner. who is Sir
Thomas's attorney in this country. and
representatives Of number of other
| societies and clubs. as well some personal
| friends OF the challenger. Among others
were Charles B. Kingsley OF tho Mass
| achusetts Relief Association. ex- Gov.
| Campbell OF Ohio. and Col. George Curtis
| Treadwell. who was detailed by Gov. Roosevelt
| to welcome Sir Thomas on behalf OF the State
|
Thomas's arrival was because OF his generous
| gift some time ago OF $4,000 for tho relief OF
sufferers from the war with Spain. Col. Tread
7 well thanked Sir Thomas on babnif 6ittEY
| York State for his gift. Mr.. Kingsley did the
| same on behalf Of the State OF Massachusetts,.
! and members OF a number of New York and
| Massachusetts, Volunteer regime nts. who were
present. added their thanks as well.
Mr.. Sumner handed Sir Thomas cards to
fffv -er pl,l ba in Nau York of Iph oh,
| are to be open to him during his stay here and
| then on behalf of Gen Howard Carroll. chief
| OF the marine division OF the naval parade to
| be held in honor OF Admiral Dewey's return.
| invited him to lead the marine division with
| his steam yacht Erin.
This invitation" said Sir Thomas. is an
| honor which will hasten to accept. l shall be
| delighted to lead the marine division with the
| Erin ind l hope l shall be abe to do my
| yacht and those that follow credit in the mat
| ter Of Illumination"
Then. turning to the subject Of the cup race.
he said: Il am curious. 1 don't mind telling
| you. to know something about your
| yacht Columbia. l have had little
information about her at home but I
| know that you Americans are ready
| and willing to spend So to protect your cup to
every ST. that we will spend to capture it. and
so. in deciding to come over here for try at
Inc prize, kut" IL WOulu De u WASTE Oh Time 10
| start on the venture with anything but the best
boat Great Britain could produce. The best
that she can do is here now.sIt is the Shamrock.
THE Shamrock will try her hardest and we
will strive to do better with her than some
have done. who have been here before. What
ever is the outcome am sure that the win
ner will be the better boat. II we are
not successful. it will be because the
Shamrock is not the faster yacht. Iwant to
thank you for your courtcsies to me. and the
| American people for their courtesies to my
yachts which preceded me. In coming to this
| country l feel that l am come among my
| friends
Sir Thomas was applauded for several mo-
ments after his speech. Then he shook hands
| with all Of the party. making each man wish
luck 10 the Shamrock. A little later whom
seen by SUN reporter, Sir Thomas said:
| I'VE had n fine trip over and ] am in the very
best OF health. There are lots OF Americans ON
board and have had some Jolly talks with
| them about tho coming races. When we left
| the other side they were all ardent supporters
| OF the Columbia, but I've converted them. Yes.
| sir. Two got every American on board swear
| ing by the Shamrock. and l think that was
| a something to accomplish.
! I'm naturally very anxious to look at
| your beautiful cup defender. understand
| the Columbia is a very fine boat. and
| / am glad, for We have the best that
| Great Britain can do in the Shamrock should
Ike very much to get to Newport for
the races next week as 1 understand
the Columbia is to compete, but my plans
| are not made yet | shall spend .
great deal of time with Mr. Morgan. the Conn
| modore OF the New York Yacht Club. and IL no
| goes to Newport maybe I'll go with him. II
| would certainly DO rare treat to see the
| Columbia race and hope can arrange IT,"
| Sir Thomas showed curiosity about the bet
! ting in this country on the rnces. Whom he
| left England he said the last reports he heard
| from here were that the odds were over
whcmingly in favor Of the Columbia. He was
| told that the betting Ind gone from 3 to on
! Columbia, back TO almost even money and
! that. although some wagers at 100 TO IS were
! offered on the Maritime Exchange yesterday
they were quickly snapped up by admirers
! OF the Shamrock.
1T 10 very gratifying to hear this" said Sir
| Thomas. and shows that there are some here