The Forrest City times., 1899-11-03

ton has sailed for his home in En- gland. He received surprising trib- ute of the esteem in which he is held by great many people, in kind of triumphal march through several downtown streets, a great reception at the American line pier. where he went on board the St. Louis, and se ries of informal receptions from thou sands of people. He also received word of the presentation of the loving cup, which will be ready by Christmas for him.
 Drive to the Astor House.
 Sir Thomas and few friends left the Fifth Avenue hotel at s:30 o'clock, loving cup committee. When the As. tor house was reached, the Eighth Regiment band was in waiting. with | some of the members of the loving cup committee, and the band played as the carriages were driven up in front of the hotel. The party remained bu' down Broadway playing a lively air. | followed by the carriages, started off [ 3 few minutes at the hotel. The band, |
 Reception that Surprised Elm.
 All the way to the American line pier Sir Thomas Lipton got a recep- tion that surprised him. People lined | up on the sidewalk and cheered him, | and many rushed out to shake hands with Sir Thomas as his carriage slow ly passed.
 All Wanted to Shake Hands.
 At Washington market lot of mar | ketmen. in their working clothes. ran | out and stopped the carriage, making Sir Thomas shake hands with them. | He was soon surrounded by longshore- men, street sweepers and vendors, and | Sir Thomas smiled as he shoow hands | right and left. Both of his hands were | shaken by the crowd, which good-na- turedly half pulled him out of the | carriage.
 A Miniature Shamrock.
 Sir Thomas and his party ascendeJ [ to the second floor of the American | line pier, where a platform had been | erected. The long floor has been dcc- erected. The long floor had been dec large crowd had assembled; among | them were many women. On the plat | form was a floral representation of the Shamrock, with hull of immortelles | and sails of white silk. The sea was | made of white and yellow chrysan. themums and red roses The vessel | was four feet long. At the masthead | Heated the flag of the Royal Ulster | Yacht club.
 The Loving Cup to COyhe.
 When Sir Thomas and the others had ascended the platform, ex-Mayor | Vim. L. Strong, chairman of the low | ing cup committee, signalled for si- | lence. and John NJ. Beach, one of the | committeeman, formally advised Sir Thomas of the loving cup that is to be presented to him. adding that he | and everyone else trusted that Sir | Thomas would soon return
 Sir Thomas Response.
 Sir Thomas was cheered half a dozen | times before he was allowed to reply, | when he said:
 "It is impossible for me to convey at once my feelings at this moment. This extraordinary reception that | have received has gone to my heact. | The great kindness shown me here has endeared the American people to me, | and l am proud to be held in such esteem by you Has Been Thoroughly Compensated.
 ''l will always cherish the cup which IS to follow me, and l will prize il. l assure you, more than I would the America's cup.
 AS yo,t Lno,y | car,o bone signs on one of your most valued DOS sessions. l did not accomplish my purpose. But I have been thorough ly compensated. Ii was a square and fair race, and l was squarelv and fair ly licked. l could not have received kinder or more courteous treatment.
 Sorry to Leave.
 "I am very sorry to be leaving you. but I sincerely thank you for your kindness and goodness"
 Sir Thomas shook hands will all wbo could get near enough as he pushed his way to the gang plank, and a great cheer went up as he stepped on the plank.
 Another Surprise.
 On board the St. Louis a surprise awaited Sir Thomas. This was the prese ntation of a handsome loving cu. by a committee representing the American guests of Sir Thomas on the. yacht Erin during the yacht races. The presentation speech was made by Edward \. Sumner.
 Sir Thomas Lipton, in accepting the cup, said:
 "l have failed to win the cup, but I have won the good wishes and the hearts of the American people, and I shall prize that more than the cup."
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