The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-27

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Three steamers arrived from England yes
terday with men and sails. spars and rig
ging for Sir Thomas Liptons yacht. Tho
Etruria from Liverpool had on board some
carpenters from Flies yard at Fairlie who
are to help fit the yacht for her races They
were transferred at once to the Nonowantoc at
the Erie Basin. The st. Louis from South
ampton had six sailmakers from the lofts OF
Thomas Ratsey OF Cowes. There were also on
board. consigned to David Barrie. twelve bales
OF sails. one steel backstay runner one gaf
saddle. one throat bolt. ono brass shoave. two
galvanized iron sheaves. three steel and au-
minum spans. twowooden spans and fore plates.
These are the way the different items appeared
on the manifest. the metal the plates were made
of being left blank. Tho Atlantic Transport
Liner. Mesava, from London. had on board one
mast one topmast. one spinnaker pole. one
topsa,l club one club topsail spirit. two
Bpreaders and two cases OF brass and steel fit
tings. All these will be transferred to the Erie
basin at once and be ready for use as soon as
wanted.
Sir Thomas Upton in an interview in London
on Friday stated that the first attempt at inter-
ference on the part OF the excursion steamers
he would abandon the race and lodge IA pro-
test. He said that Mr.. Iselin rs well rs he
would insist on the excursion steamers being
kept clear OF the racing yachts. A member of
the New York Yacht Club was asked yesterday
IL there had been any correspondence on this
question. and he replied that there had. He
said: Both sides are determined that there
must be no obstructlnE the yachts during tho
race. 1t will have to be fair race. Sir Thomas
Upton and Mr.. Iselin have correspouded on
the subject and both agree that they will restart
a hundred times if necessary to get a clear
course. In addition to this the Treasury Depart
ment. through Collector Bdwel. has decided
to send four revenue cutters over the course to
do patrol duty. Their authority may be only
nominal. but they must be obcyed. The pilot
who insists upon being refractory may find he
will have trouble whom he wants his license
renewed. This may as well be said now as a
few days before the race"
For some time the Cup Committee has been
considering what it will do to keep the course
clear. The yachts want at least a mile of omen
water around tho starting line in which to
manTuvrc. and then, while beating to wind
ward. tho feet OF vessels that follow the racers
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least half mile to leeward. There must be
plenty OF room at the turning marks and when
running or reaching the steamers must keep
far away that their wash will not
hurt the racing yachts. Several plans
have been suggested. but the ono that will be
decided on is not matured 1t has been pro-
posed that buoys be put down around tho
Sandy Hook Lightship from which point tho
start will be made. and that all tho excursion
boats and yachts be made TO keep outside that
line Of buoys. Rear Admiral Hgginson has
been in consultation with the committee on
this matter. In 1896 law was pa Used which
gives the Secretary OF tho Treasury control OF
courses. This law reads as follows:
Amendment to section 4.4S7 OF the revised
statutes Navigation Laws. L. s. Approved MAY
10. 1896.
In order to provide for the safety OF passen-
gers on excursion steamers. yachts. oarsmcn
and all craft, whether as observers or partici-
pants taking part in the regattas. amateur or
professional that may hereafter be held on
navigable waters. the Secretary Of the Treas
ury be, and he is hereby authorized and en-
powered in his discretion to detail revenue
cutters to enforce such rules and regulations
as may be adopted to insure the safety of pas
sengers on said excursion steamers. yachts.
oarsmen and all craft. whether az observers or
participants taking part in such regattas
Collector Bidwcll has sent to David Barrie
the representative Of Sir Thomas Upton as
surances that he will do all in his power TO
keep the course clear for the Cup races. and h,
will work with the cup committee He saws he
has already notified tho pilots that they must
observe the rules laid down by the Cup COM
Inittee. In addition to tho revenue cutters
several Of the fastest steam yachts will he
formed into a fleet to do patrol duty. These
will fly big flag to Indicate what they are
doing. and it Is proposed that they form line
and so keep all the following feet we'll away
from the racing yachts. The members OF the
club are satisfied that Sir Thomas Upton will
have fair race. and If he does not It will not
be the fault OF the club.
One club member said recently that II the
steamers bothered tho yachts this time tho
club would have TO adopt harsh measures He
suggested that the club should keep the data
OF the contest a secret and that it should only
be announced to tho members OF the club at
the last moment and so preclude the possiMl-
ity Of excursion parties boing made up. Tho
idea has found favor with some members OF
the club but 1t will only be resorted to as a last
measure.
Mr. Iselin is Just as anxious to have n clear
course rs Sir Thomas Upton, Some time ago
he said: Il want to see this series Of races
Just cause Tor complaint on the score OF intor-
ference will 10 tho first to declare il and To
request that the race be called on. This race
must be decided on spnrtsmanlike principles
and II any cause Of suspicion arises the race
must be declared Off and sailed again even II
It takes al! the winter TO determine the real
winner
Swimming.