New-York tribune., 1901-06-04
TWO YACHTS ON TRIAL.
SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCES OF THE
CONSTITUTION AND THE IN
DEPENDENCE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBuyE.I

Newport r. T. June 3.-The Constitution
to-day had the most satisfactory trial she
has vet received, and the result is that every
one who saw her performance to-day is con-
vinced that any boat she may meet must
be a wonder TO be in the running with her
The day dawned anything but encOuragingly-
Threatening clouds hung heavy over the city
and fog bells and sirens told of the fog that
still lingering outside. The wind was blow
ing fresh from the southwest and the sun made
a couple of unsuccessful attempts to break
through the clouds.
All hands were astir aboard the yacht, and
when suddenly. just before 10 O'Clock. the clouds
began to scud before the winds and the
came out bright there was every Indication
that Manager Duncan was about to enjoy con-
ditions he had hoped for. Mr. Duncan was soon
aboard the yacht. and a few minutes later the
mainsail was hoisted and all was in active prep
aration to get the Constitution under way
With mainsail. staysai jib and No club
topsah. the Constitution was headed for the
open sea- Beating down the race past Castle
Hill the Constitution carried her canvas well
IN stiff breeze that hlled every inch of her
sails and drove her rapidly. When Brentons
fteeI Llghtship was reached sails were trimmed
10 port ana the yacht was pointed toward Mar
ragansett Pier Outside of Beaver Tail short
ehoppy sea was encountered. and the wind ap-
peared 10 increase in force Beyond heeling over
d little the sloop appeared to be perfectly at
nome IN the conditions which prevailed
A steam yacht had followed in the wake Of
the Constitution. and had attempted to over
maui her. but the gap was increased so rapidly
between the two boats that the chase was soon
given up 1t vas estimated that the Coustitu-
ton when going her fastest could not have
been footing much under fifteen knots.
On Narragansett Pier the Constitution was
headed offshOre and was manuuvred for four or
hve miles. and then, before the wind was driven
up Narragansett Bay. AS she passed Castle
iIill' fort Adams. the torpedo and training sta
tlons, the Bristol boat was going like A race
morse Her canvas was drawing beautifully and
as she passed the battleship Kearsarge and the
uispatch boat Dolphin lying at anchor. the SAIL
ors sent up cheer for the Constitution that
must have been gratifying to the men aboard the
slOOp.
A large crowd of officers. men and women
nad assembled at the opening Of the War Col
ISSt, AS the Constitution passed the island
problems war games and strategy were for tbs
tiihe Forgotten and rush was made To Do;nrs
near the shore TO see the yacht speeding mast
When Rose Island was reached the 6aiioo5p p'I a.
was broken out and. under increased canvas
oile CONSTITUTION appeared to forge ahead with
duuitlohaI speed 1t a direct run untiI
prudence Island was reached when the Consti
luton was turned and. under reduced sail came
down the bay leisurely, and reached nor r1OOr
lngs with only her jib flying Amone- tboSe a.
the War College who witnessed the performances
or the Constitution were Assistant Sacratar,-
racket and Admiral Sampson
MT duncan was seer when he came ashore
anu expressed his perfect satisfaction with the
work OF the yacht He said that she had corra
up 20 ms expectations in every particular and
that sne appeared TO be equal to any condition
IN Whlch she had yet been placed. The trial in
IacI' was gratifying in every particular
Ihe Constitution did not leave her r1oorfncs
TINS afternoon, and the time of the crew Uss
spent in bending a new TnansaU which win h.
used in the trial run Tomorrow