The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-21
SIR THOMAS Will CHALL ENGE AGAIN.
Says He May Send Another Yacht to Try to
Lift the Cup"

Says He May Send Another Yacht to Try to
Lift the Cup"
Sir Thomas Upton will challenge again for
the Americas Cup. He aokno wledGed that the
Columbia was the better boat yesterday long
before the race was finished. He said that she
had beaten the Shamrock in weather just
suited to his yacht and he was OF the first
on the Erin to admit the defeat OF the chnl-
longer. He said that he was pleased that
there had been good breeze for the last con-
test because It precluded the possibility OF any
excuses for the Shamrock. He paid graceful
mpliments to the Columbia. her owner and
designer. and declared that he had received
the best and fairest treatment that could have
been accorded.
As soon as the Columbia had crossed tho fln-
ishnR line. Sir Thomas ordered that the Stars
and Stripes should be mastheaded and then
when the Erin ran alongside tho victorious
yacht he called for Three British cheers" for
her. Sir Thomas and the Erin had trium pha
progress back to the Horseshoe and he could
not have been more royalty treated il the
Shamrock had won the Cup. Then he showed
again what true sportsman he is by ordering
his launch and going over to the Corsair say
Ing that he would rather congratulate the win
ner than have them come over to the Erin to
condole with him He was cor ,Ially greeted
by Commodore Morgan and later by c. Oliver
Iselin.
The Black Bird with the guests OF Sir Thomas
Upton left the Battery as usual. about s
O'Clock. and all were delighted that there was
brisk breeze blowing. which promised to make
the race an exciting one; and all were glad.
too that there was to be Shamrock weather t
least for one day. The water in the harbor
was quite rough and there was some difficulty
experienced In transferring the guests from
the Black Bird to the Erin. Sir Thomas
received his guests as they went on
board. and his face was wreathed 10
smiles at the prospect OF a rafting
good contest. Every one on board the
Erin from her sportsmanlike owner down
were bubbing over with excitement. Capt
Matthews was on the bridge. He glanced anx-
iously to windward to see il the wind would
hold. Chevalier de Martino was ready to put
on paper the stirring scenes that all declared
were sure to take place. The other guests
talked about the race. and the sailors got to
work with will to get the yacht under wav in
order to reach the starting line as soon as pos
sible.
SIR THOMAS ON THE BRIDGE.
When tho LiRhtship was reached the two
yachts were sailing about under lower sails
Then tho course was signalled. Sir Thomas
took his usual stand on the flying bridge. and
with him were Chevaier de Martino and Sir
Henry Burdette Tho other guests were on
the bridge deck and tho crew all lined up
against the rail The yachts started ana the
run down the wind was watched eagerly
Whom the Column bias spinnaSer lifted IN over
the stay 1t was thought that it had carried
away and expressions OF sorrow were heard
from all. 1t was soon found that there had
been no accident and all were glad that a mis-
hap was not to mar tho race
The run down the wind was close and eXct-
ing. and then when the yachts reached the
outer mark and the true test Of the rnce began
the excitement was intense. Both boats
hauled on the wind and stood on the starboard
tack in toward the Now Jersey shore. 1t would
soon be shown then which was the better boat
The Shamrock limiting topsall attracted at
tention because in all her races her sails had
set so perfectly. At first 1t seemed to those on
the Erin that tho Shamrock was going through
tho Columbas lee, but after n iew minutes
sailing 1t was seen that she was going Off to
leeward almost IA faI: as she was footing. and
then hope was given up.
Sir Thomas Watche the yachts carefully