The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-21

h,rried on to ca'ch the Columbia lhe yachte
IL the fleet aud all the excursion steamers
h0orsl he rlucky sportsman as the Erin wont
s.us,nch the fleet When near the Columbia
a., Thomas asked all on board to stand at the
.n,o Give three cheers for the winner.
1ba columbia was being towed by the tug
wallace 3 Flint. A big American flag tiuttered
t,or her topmast. and two smaller ones were
sri,r from tho spreaders. while over the stern
an tho stalT was another. Mr. and Mrs. lselin
.-o on deck and were chatting with the other
,ns.., On the victorious yacht On the star
ho,rl -ds OF the Columbia was Commodore
perpont Morgan's handsome black steamer.
r,rsalr American flags nuttered from
her tormasts. her gaffs on the lacSstah nnd
ysr the tafYral Commodore Morgan was on
An. bridge with his guests On the port side OF
%0 Columbia WAS the Erin. also flying Amer
Ic,n ilags on each mast.
GENERAL EXCHANGE OF COMPLIMENTS.
Sir Thomas Upton was on the flying bridge
rdhis guests crowded to the rail. while the
a,.v we're on the forecastle head. Whom the
rsir eo, abreast Of the Columbia. Sir Thomas
shouted:
.rbtse cheers for the Columbia" and three
p.,,isb cheers with the sharp hip! hip! rang
49,, rhie hats and handkerchiefs were waved
,.,bsair Then Mr.. Iseliu led the cheering
vhich WAS given for Sir Thomas. and every one
W. ,he Columbia seemed to be trying to cheer
loudsr than any one else.
Th. Erin drew ahead and after awhile the
rnrsnir ranged alongside. The two yachts
ware very close together and when tho bridge
=, the Corsair drew abreast OF the Erin Conn
nolore Morgan shouted through the mega
phone
Three cheers for Sir Thomas Upton !" and
allan the Corsair made a mighty shout ring
bn
ov betore Sir Thomas called for cheers for
Commodore Morgan. and they were given. too.
Than the Sycamore ranged alongside the
Erin and John Hanan called for cheers for the
man who had tried So gallantly to Tilt the cup.
and all the guests on the Sycamore ana the
,rsw foo lnined in the cheers Sir Thomas
waved his hat in acknowledgement and then
voice from the Sycamore sounded over the
water Mr. Hanan was holding the megaphone
and he shouted;
You're n dead game sport
Dr. Mackav answered this time FOR Sir
Thomas and hc called back
"Sir Thomas thanks you very much. and he
hopes next time he'll take the cup back!'
This remark caused NOR, cheering. And 80
II went on until the Horseshoe was reached.
As soon as the anchor II the Erin was down Sir
Thomas called for the launch and. accompanied
ythe Hon. Charles Russell, Sir Henry Bur-
dst,e and Arthur Hill he won't over to the Cor
sair Commodore Morgan met him at the
gangway and threw his arms around Sir
Thomas and then shook his hands heartily
Sir Thomas said he had come over to congratu-
late Commodore Morgan AMI al! connected
with the Columbia on the victory. which he
declared had been won fairly and sluarely.
Commodore Morgan said in reply:
We're glad we won but sorry you lost. II you
nj e1 IN W n ia
and respect Of every living man and woman in
the United States"
The Corsairs launch was sent over to the
Columbia to get Mr.. Isein and it soon returned
with the managing owner Of the victor to-
gether with Herbert Leeds. Capt Woodbury.
Kane and W. Butler Duncan. Jr. Mr.. Iselin as
soon as he reached the deck OF the Corsair
hurried toward Sir Thomas Upton and
grasping both hands greeted the visitor
heartily. Sir Thomas congratulated him on
the victory OF the Column bia and Mr. Iselin was
almost overcome with the kind action OF the
defeated yachtsman. He could not speak for
some minutes and then said
Il cant find words to thank you for all you
have done. Your conduct has wiped out all the
bitterness that has arisen through past inter-
national races. Your personal kindness and
consideration have placed me under eternal
obligation. l never met a truer sportsman or
fairer man. thank you from the bottom OF
my heart" Then Sir Thomas was toasted and
he proposed the health Of Commodore Morgan
and then Of Mr.. Isen.
WILLING To CHALLENGE AGAIN
When Sir Thomas returned to the Erin he
wac as pleased as II he had won she Cup and he
talked moro than ever Of challenging again.
He said: Il went over there because | would
rather 60 over and congratulate the winner
than have them come over and condOle with
me" When asked by reporter for The Sun
il he could tell any more about his plans he
said:
i can't say what will happen now. must
take time to consider While | ran supply the
means to furnish another boat. | have got to
have designer, and Mr. Fife. poor fellow. is
ILL., don't know what his condition may
he later. | have had gentlemen to fight,
ana have found pleasure in having them
Tor opponents. Whatever suggested for my
lenehtmy opponents have always been willing
to grant. have met the better boat. This
was Shamrock day. but. after ALL she was
teaten 'alrly. am glad We had to- days race
because 1t stopped any excuses that might
nave been made. have proven to all England.
scotland and Ireland that have been treated
fairy and | could not nnd fault IL / wanted to-
have nothing butthe highest praise for all
WIN Whom l have como in contact. | don't
sec why innuendoes should have boon made in
the past. have demonstrated that the farest
treatment is always accorded tho man who
treats his opponents honorably. | am
nov leaving the country for some weeks.
nave been asked to visit Baltimore.
Washington, Chicago and other cities
nave 1t in my mind now TO come again. but
nrs have to talk with my club representa-
ives would not let my business interfere
win IT and am willing to challenge again unless
some one else wishes to do so. | must take a
Nwdays to consider this before saying any
thing POSITIVE"
40 EXCUSES FOR DEFEAT.
None OF the foreign yachtSmen found any
excuses for the defeat OF the Shamrock All
ue'ared that tho Columbia was the better
way and that everything had been perfectly
'.r. The Hon. Charles Russell said
ms race to-day was worth waiting for
twas grand contest aud well worth a voyage
"'fosst The Atlantic to see. The better boat won
"'u There can be no question now OF the
euPeNority Of the Columbia. The course was