The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-27
SHAMROCK'S OWNER SAILS.
CORDIAL FAREWELL TO SIR THOMAS
Upton ON mrs DEPARTURE


Tho village where Ho Lives Draped with
BuntinE-He Replies to Greetings ut
southEate. London and :Liverpool-Snys
He 10 Not Over Confident of Winning.
Special Gable DupaLeA 10 THE Sun.
LONDON. Aug. 20.-About fifty persons. a
dozen Of them personal friends. a few ladies
and the rest representatives Of the press. gave
Sir Thomas Upton a cordial farewell as he left
Euston Station to-day for Liverpool to sail for
New York on board the Campania. Sir Thomas
was dressed In blue serge suit. and appeared
to be In the highest spirltS. Cheers for Sir
Thomas and the Shamrock. and everybody. In
Guiding the railway porters, responded. waving
their handkerchiefs and hats and shouting
good luck until the train passed out OF sight.
Sir Thomas Upton. rising early this morn
ing In his suburban residence at Southgate,
was surprised to find the pretty village decor
nted and every inhabtant up to greet him.
The houses and shops wero draped with
bunting and tho streets hung with fngs
Each member OF the party that came to see
him had a bunch OF shamrooks In his button
hole and wore the Shamrock's colors OF white
silk studded with shamrocks.
Replying to the greetings of the villagers Sir
Thomas said he regretted leaving. but he was
going among friends. He would, he said
make n strong effort to bring the cup with him
when he returned.
In an interview with representative Of The
Sun Just before leaving Euston station, Sir
Thomas said he WASH I over confident. but was
convinced that the bettcr boat would win. He
had taken a leaf from the American book. The
Shamrock. he said. represented all that money
and skill could produce Asked In regard to
the cost OF the Shamrock. no said he hardly
knew yet The hull alone had cost several
times more than those OF tho Valkyrie and
Thistle.
Tho reported leaking OF the Shamrock. Sir
Thomas said. was unfounded. He received q
private cable despatch this morning saying
the Shamrock was in the pink OF condi-
ton He was looking forward to his
visit to New York with pleasure. The
American press and officials had show
cred kindnesses upon him from the day
the Shamrock arrived at;New York. III win
tho cup" he said. Il will take it first to Glas-
gov. where was born and bred"
Replying to the cheers OF the crowd. Sir
Thomas said: Whatever the result may be.
/ am sure that they tho Americans) are fair.
l am sure that shall meet with the same JUS
tice as though we're an American"
Before Sir Thomass departure from Eustoa
station. the Prince OF Wales sent him his best
wishes for the success OF the Shamrock.
Sir Thomas Lipton's party Of friends who
board the Etruria on Sept 10. The betting at
the clubs continues In favor OF the Columbia.
but the odds are much lessened.
LIVERPOOL. Aug. 2B.-Sir Thomas Upton had
a most enthusiastic send-off as he sailed for
New York on board the Campania. Arriving
at the riverside he was met by a deputation OF
the Royal Mersey Yacht Club. representatives
Of the Clyde Yacht Club and a number OF
personal friends. including Henry Bell and
James Kendall. partners OF Sir James Bell. Of
Glasgow. the owner OF the Thistle.
A young Irish girl. Miss Oldershaw. present
ed Sir Thomas with a bunch Of shamrocks and
asked about the probabilities OF the Shamrock
winning the cup. Sir Thomas replied: 1T ID
impossible to tell. but l think the Shamrock
will be a credit 10 the country"
The Clyde Yachting Agency has chartered
the steam yacht Midnight for the cup races
The select party which will be on board will
number 2l2. and will include Lord Chic
Justice Russell Lord Lonsdale and Chic
Justice Litter. They will be the guests OF Sil
+! Thomas Upton.
SOUTHAMPTON. Aug. 26-Six OF Ratsey' s sail
makers left for New York on board the steam
ship st. Paul to-day. taking with them the last
OF the Shamrock's sails. including an immense
| mainsail. larger than the two already des.
Matched