The age-herald., 1900-10-19
NEW SHAMROCK TO BATTLE FOR THE CUP Lipton'S Challenge Provides for
 Five Complete Races CONDITIONS AGREED UPON Shamrock II Will Cross the Ocean Some Time in July Sir Thomas
 Believes He Will Get
 Fair Play

London, October S.-Misapprehension having arisen over the wording of Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge, Sir Thomas asks the Associated Press to say the chal- lenge provides for five completed races and not three, as might be inferred from the wording In fact, it is exactly the same as the conditions of last year, unless, as was the case last year, the result can be achieved in three races.
 Commenting on the chances of Shamrock II, the Yachting World says:
 At least we have the satisfaction of knowing that those who will control the boat have more experience than was avail able last time.'
 The paper believes Watson will build the boat with Clyde workmanship, and that the assistance of W. G. Jameson proves nothing will be left unodne to improve her chances
 It is now understood that Shamrock II. will be build by the Hendersons on the Clyde, and that Sycamore will be her skip per, with MT. Jameson in charge Sir Thomas Lipton will take both the new and old Shamrock across the Atlantic. The contracts for building Watson's new craft are not yet closed, but it is expected that work on Shamrock II. will start shortly.
 Sir Thomas hopes to arrive in the United States about the middle of July. In an in terview with representative of the Asso- ciated Press he said he was delighted that his challenge had received such prompt and satisfactory answer. He said:
 The only difference mentioned, that of extending the time of the start from Il to o'clock, seems to be good idea to both sides and tending to produce less delays and better is he of u1oi oh I regard as my chief handicap Crossing the ocean does not bother me bit for the boats l build can cross any ocean and so can the Columbia. It is the loss of time and loss of opportunity in tuning up necessitated by changing from yawl or jury rig to racing trim, which 1 consider takes it out of a boat far more than the actual trip across. 1 shall have one advantage this time which has never been secured by an English chal- lenge, that of having boat which has al- ready raced on the other side with which to test my new yacht I regard this an inesti- mable help"
 Suppose, Sir Thomas" 1t was asked, the old Shamrock should beat the new in the trals?'
 Tt is impossible" he replied, and from the emphasis and energy of his tone fair idea could be obtained of the great conf- dence the challenger places in the plans 6rawn by Watson.
 Talking of fair play" continued Sir Thomas, none of us is quite infallible; but l guarantee to say should anything con- t1oyersial by any chance happen to occur, I am certain I shall get the benefit of any doubt existing. Such is my belief in the integrity and sportsmalike spirit of the New York Yacht Club.
 Some people seem surprised at my chal- lenging with a cutter and I have seen it stated that I intend to take over 75-foot schooner. The idea never entered my head. 1 have worked continuously uDOn the cutter plan, and you may be sure no detail, how ever small, will be overlooked which might tend to make her successful
 MT. Jameson Is the best yachtsman in Great Britain, and Sycamore is our premier captain. No, there will be no third or sec ond captain this time, and, as I said in my letter, can only hope that last years arrangements will be repeated with the execution that I hope that the boat that lifts the cup will be the Shamrock"