The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-02
SIR THOMAS HERE,
Owner Upton of the
Shamrock Comes
on the Campania.
READY FOR A TRIAL SPIN.
Yacht VIII Probably Try
Her Sailing Quail
ties Today.
READY FOR A TRIAL SPIN.

New York Sept. 1.-The Cunard line
steamer Campania arrived at quaran-
tine tonight at 73O o'clock and was met
in the Narrows by fiotilla of tugs and
the steam yacht Erin to greet Sir
Thomas Upton. who was a passenger
on the steamer. Sir Thomas steam
yacht Erin went down the bay early in
the evening and returned with the Com
pania. presenting a brilliant appearance
with her bright electric lights. The
quarantine commissioners boat the
State of New York, also appeared on
the scene with a large party under the
guidance of Commissioner Palmer.
The party consisted of Col Tredwell,
Gov. Roosevelts military secretary,
who was sent by the governor to re-
ceive Sir Thomas Upton; a number Of
officials and members of the New York
Yacht club, a number of members from
the New England society and other sim
liar organizations. The party was ac-
companied by a special deputy collect
or and all boarded the Campania after
the health officers inspection, and came
up on her to the dock.
Sir Thomas Upton, when seen at
quarantine, said that he had had a very
pleasant trip, but was glad to arrive at
his destination. He said his party was
small, consisting of William Fife, Jr.,
Mr., Ratsey, the sailmaker, and Sir
Thomas secretary and servant.
When asked if Capt. Ben Parker OF
the German emperor's yacht Meteor
would come over to assist in sailing the
Shamrock, he replied: mo, not that
at present know Of" Sir Thomas wore
a yachting uniform with a yachting
cap. He is very tall and well bronzed in
complexion.
The Shamrock did not leave her an
chorage today.
David Barrie Liptons American rep
resentative, said today that the moor
ing buoy for the Shamrock had not yet
been put down at Sandy Hook, but it
was probable that the yacht under VIM.
Flies direction, would go down the bay
for a trial spin on Saturday
Sir Thomas in his welcome down the
bay received an invitation extending
the courtesies of Sc clubs while in this
country ana an invitation to lead the
marine division of the Dewey day cele-
bration with his yacht Erin. Both were
accepted.
One of the first questions Sir Thomas
asked after the first greeting was
'Hows the Columbian" He then ex-
pressed the belief that the best boat
would win, saying: I'VE felt it waste
of time to come here with anything
but che best boat in England. She is
here now. We are going to do our
best"
Thtre was a large crowd at the Cum
ard dock when the Campania arrived.
AS the big vessel doomed up q, tug bear
ing 4 big shamrock flag came ahead,
and this caused great cheering on the
part of the crowd on the dock. Cheers
were given for the Shamrock and her
owner
When Sir Thomas came over the
gangpIank he was received with an
other great cheer He took off his cur
ious cloth peaked cap. He was pushed
and jostled about in the great throng
like Il countryman in line for a ticket
at a circus, but he took it all in good
nature.
Upon my word 1 did not expect
this said he as Messrs. Fife and Rat
sey and d couple of members of the
New York Yacht Club, aided by several
policemen, made way for him through
the crowd. us this the way they well
come the men who come to get the
cup?"
"Yoare,all right, Sir Thomas" shout
ed voice
TN; glad to hear that by Jove.
rather think / will be sorry to take that
cup after ALL" replied Sir Thomas.
'NYoull get a run for your money"
shouted a voice.
Il don't doubt It." answered back Sir
Thomas, laLghingly. you've always
done that"
No cup challenger has ever before re-
ceived a reception that would compare
with that accorded Sir Thomas. Sir
Thomas and party then proceeded to
the Fifth Avenue hotel. To the Asso-
ciated Press representative there, he
said: 1--WE had very pleasant voy-
age"