The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-17
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O'Clock Sir Thomas Upton went over to see L.
Oliver Isein on the st. Mchaels and they dis-
cussnd the prospects. Both agreed that the
outlook for n race was poor but they agreed
that IL there were any signs OF the weather
clearing the yachts should 90 out to the Light
,hip. Tho constant delays had made those
on 10th yachts an xous to have a race in almost
,ny kind OF weather. Sir Thomas returned to
the Erin and chatted with his guests Tor
while about the outlooks. He said:
81 do not expect that there will be a race to-
dav This Ia not racing weather inc Wihu
has freshened little. but there 10 too much
,or and unless Il clears very soon. will not
,sKe the Shamrock out. don't mind tho rain
Tot il rain all 1t wants to so long as
,bere In n breeze but we don't want to race In
afoG.'
Soon after this the fog began to clear away.
and as soon as II did the two yachts took lines
from their tugs and wont out to the Bightship
and preparations were made for the start. Tho
Wind had freshensd somewhat, bat 1t was still
light. The outlook was good though. and it
was said by those who claimed to know some
thing about the weather. that 1t would freshen
into nice sailing breeze.
There was only a small party on the Erin;
lust the house party. as Sir Thomas said Lord
CHARLES Bercstord was on the Corsair. and the
Morley. Chief Baron Paes OF Ireland. the Hon.
and Mrs. J. W. Pirre. the Hon. Charles Russell.
Air Henry Burdette. John Young and DR.. F.
Raid Nackay. The Erin reached the starting
lima soon after the Shamrock got out and then
iii IN hoard went on the bridge to watch the
,oo. Sir Thomas stood with pair Of marine
classes in his hand and hardly took his eyes
of tho yachts from tho time OF the start until
tho finish.
Tho mannuvring for position created some
.xcitemsnt and when Capt. Barr shot the Col
umbia over the line to windward oil the sham
rock fairly outvittng Capt. lioEarth he was
u,rmly praised, although the manruvre was
disastrous one for the Shamrock. The yachts
v.r, off and II was hoped that the Shamrock
would do a. she did in the former trials. at
snca oltpont and outfoOt the Columbia. But
when the Columbia began at once to improve
her position. outfootinG and outpointing the
nhamroek, there was no faultfnding on the
Erin and no excuses were made for the beat
hc the shamrock was getting. Instead. every
good move OF the Columbia was commended.
and Il was agreed that the Shamrock was being
handled as well az POSSIBLE
Cant Matthews thought that 1t was a mis-
take to keep theShamrock SO far off the wind
TO try and pull through the Columbia's lee.
but he agreed that Capt HoGarth knew what
he was about At times the two yachts were
lost in the mist. and all p"ered into the fog to
try and find them again. hat when they did re-
appear Il was only to show that tho Columbia
hal gained while the Yachts were out of sight.
when the windvard leg had been two-thirds
covered the race was given up. and after that
It wns conceded to he only question Of how
much the Columbia would beat the Sham rock.
Every one acknowledged the defeat.
4h, h,, TAB
usual by Dr. MacEay and 1t WIS seen that the
Columbia had lead OF nearly ten minutes.
In spite of the fact that the race was practically
over at that point and that tho Shamrock could
only win by the Columbia breaking down Sir
Thomas watched every move on the two yachts
and he did not leave the bridge until the
yachts had crossed tho finishing line. TheErn's
whistle footed as loudly as that Of any Of the
other vessels that were out and all on board
chcereG for the white boats victory. Then the
Erin went into the Horseshoe. Sir Thomas
Upton talking o, the race afterward said:
We'll. we have been beaten fairly and
sguarely. and have 40 excuses to make The
Columbia has shown that she is a wonderful
boat, Just as We we're told she was. and she has
beaten the Shamrock 1t was not a pleasant
day for yacht racing. but We have managed to
pull of ono Of the OF the series and that 10
better than having failure again. We have
learned something Of the sailing qualities Of
tho two yachts in light weather and
the Columbia has proved herself to be
the better boat. This is not Shamrock
weather We have always said that We
wanted good breeze for our boat and hope
that we shall have it before the series is ended
You can SEQ how light the wind was by the
time that the yachts took to cover the course
They only had half an hour left in which to
mako race. Clearly understand. though. that
am not making any excuses. WeWere beaten
and hope we are sportsmen enough to take
adefeat as We would take a victory. Tho Column
bia was beautifully sailed. SO was the sham
rock, but the American boat was the faster"
Arc you ready for another race Tomorrow"
asked the reporter
i don't know why We are not have not
heard from the Shamrock yet. but don't think
that anything has happened to prevent her
being ready tomorrow morning aud l hope
that we may have good fresh breeze. Per-
haps the Columbia will prove to be the better
boat too. in tho weather that we think that
the Shamrock will do her best in. II 80. why
We are beaten. that's all. would like to add
that wish Mr. Fife were here. Poor fellow. he
is suffering very much at his hotel and feels
the disappointment keenly. Itcertainly would
not be harmful for us to have him here and it
might bs great benefit am not saying this
as an excuse for the defeat. but | should very
much ike him to be out to help on the Sham
rock"
The Erin by this time had run nto the Horse
shoe and the Colum ba was u little ahead Just
picking M her mooring. Sir Thomas ordered
that the Erin should 20 as n ear to the Colum bia
spossible and then he asked Capt Matthews
Shave tho men line the side When the Erin got
alongside the Cola mbia Sir Thomas shouted.
Three good British cheers for the Columbia"
and then, waving his hat. he led the cheering.
every one entering heartily into the applause.
C. Oliver Iselin. Mrs. Iselia. Capt. Woodbury.
hane, Newberry ID. Thorne. W. Butler Duncan.
Jr, y. q. Herreshon. Mr.. Bacon and Hugh
kelly the Secretary OF the Royal Ulster Yacht
Club, were standing on the deck waiting to go
TO III" Plymouth. As soon as the cheering on
the Erin had ended. Mr.. ISelin taking off his
Nat called for three good American cheers for
The Shamrock. and they were given. every one
Oh board Joining In.
Mr. lSelin was seen by reporter for THE
srS az soon as tho Columbia reached her
mornings. He said: Il have nothing to say
about tho race. The Columbia did we'll as
m.