The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-02
SIR THOMAS SAYS FAREWELL.
He Gets Loving Cup, Flowers, n Ser~nnde
and Cheers BEFORE the st. Louis Sails.

ana thcers before tie 1T. LOUIS sans.
Sir Thomas Upton sailed for England on the
American Line steamship st. Louis yesterday
morning. He was accompanied by his two
secretaries. westwood and Duncan. Chevalier
de Martino and thu three CnGalsse servants.
Matthew. Erin and Shamrock. The pier was
crowded with the friends OF the popular Irish
knight and they ch cred enthusiastically ns
the steamer pulled out into the stream and
started on the long voyage home. The COM
mittee in charge OF the loving cup that 10 to be
sent to Sir Thomas Upton had a great deal to
do with the way he was lion!zed as he started
on Tor home.
some members OF the committee called on
Sir Thomas Mt the Fl th Avenue Hotel shortly
him down town to the Aston Heuse where the
taIl somm Th was "a; waitnv EIINfyor W. Il
ca TreS ShS SShH 6 ~ fsaen Ssa
were among those who received Sir Thomas
a. he alighted from the earr age, The Eighth
walt the process sion was formed and headed by
the band preceded to the American Line pier.
pier had been decorated with nass. among
which were several Shamrocks and platform
TSo%ss %ss scor,ed te Tia nMd
Mayor strong. Mr. beach said in part: 49,.
country has done more to strengthen the
bonds OF union and sympathy between his
missioned diplomats could have done We had
hoped that Sir Thomas Upton would have de-
have com plstsd the loving cup which we pro.
pose to present to him as lasting proof OF tho
affection OF the American people for him. Il
VIII take some time. however. to have the cup
made, and We will have to ask him to accept
the ofres nov. and the cup will be sent as soon
YOU. will acceptitS, In its stead now We pre-:
sent to you this floral tribute. the model OF
sipcere regards OF the American people We
wish you godspsed and speedy return. and
S.n you ths e n ms
The band thsn PLAYED the British national
standing until 1t had ceased to play. Then he
II will accept the loving cup that ha, been
rendered TO me and shall always regard il as
the most valued o. my. possessions. II vii be
TO Il. S Of the whose
lcame over here with designs on tho Americas
Gppuhich isyour most valued yachting trophy
more than compensated Tor my loss by the
affection that has been shown 20 me. ! tried
fairly and SauarcIy add sntirsy Yii cd" was
sb netn mere ts IVA WAS lots o. cheering ana after
the pier to see him oil, sr Thomas vent Vent on
board the -, Louis, There he found many
more .S Of hiS friends those whom he had enter
had surprise for him and presented him with
a handsome silver loving cur, Ths, cup was
saloon. and was covered with nm American
silk flag, and big ounGhe. OF chrysanthemums
Were p ni n around the CUP The floral
ST sSs ssoS., rSSy"s +: %saa' e
CUP, and was forming his plans alreaiy for a
have q yacht that would bs much fnster than
the shamrock x. Sir Thomas was kept busy
shaking hands with his friends unit to gong
went on tho upper deck with Chovalier de
Martino. The steamer started out promptly ut
10 o'clock and cheer after cheer orSir Thomas
rang out as the boat gradually pulled clear OF
the pier The popular yachtsmnn bowed con-
atRntly and waived his hat to his moro intimate
friends. sometimes shouting last message IA
he recognized different ones The commIttee
band started down tho bay alongside the st.
Louis.
!, When the big steamer reached Liberty Island
the steam yacht Erin,which had been anchored
there dur ring the storm got under way and tho
Shamrock took n line from the tug James A.
Lawrence. The crews on tho two yachts
they started ont after the steamship The
English yncht White ladye. whicl, Is also to go
back, formed part Of the procession Down the
bay the weather was thick aud II was rninlng,
too, 1t was not thought advisable to take the
yachts to sea In suoh weather. and after salut.
ing ths ~. Louis AT the Narrows they returned
and anchored of tbs, New York Yacht Club
station a. Tompkinsyille until tho weather IL
fairer. The tux with the committee accom-
panied the st. Louis as far as the Hook and
then returned to the city.
Louis and one liberated was when ths steamer
was OH the Hook and reached the Navy Yard
during the afternoon. II carried this message;
snip 81 s l"n" .oas .q5 IN Date Nov l. 1892
To s, .r'ary .New FORK Pres cub, 81 Wet Tto,ntv.
Am now passing sandy Hook Lightship. Give all
the boys my kind love. Am locking forward to