The sun., 1901-10-07
PLANS OF SIR THOMAS.
May Leave Defeated Shamrock on
This Side All Winter.
SCHEME TO CHANGE CREWS.
irish Knight. Now In New York,
Will Soon Go to Chicago, Where
n Splendid Reception Is Be-
ing Prepared For Him.

New York, Oct. 6.-The Shamrock
H., in tow of the tug James Lawrence,
left her mooring buoy in Sandy Hook
bay and was taken to Erie basin The
tug then went back for the tender
Porto Rico and towed her to the same
place. The yachts mainsail was un-
bent, and she will be dislnantled at
once.
After Sir Thomas Upton, accompa-
lied by Mr.. Jameson and Mr.. Watson,
lad paid a farewell visit to Colonel
Burbank and his family at the military
cost at Sandy Hook, the Erin's anchor
was hove up. and she steamed direct
New York. She was saluted by all
he outgoing steamships OIL her way
up the harbor and anchored off the foot
# West Thirty-fourth street
When asked il it was true that he
was willing 10 put the captain and
rev of the Shamrock on board the
Columbia and allow that yachts crew
| to handle the Shamrock in a series Of
races, Sir Thomas said, Yes. ! should
he willing to do it if it is in the interest
Of sport and provided, of course, the
other side is willing"
No Such Race at Present.
| There will, however, be no such race
right away, as both the yachts are be-
ing stripped and could not be put In
trim again for several weeks. Secre-
tary Oddie of the New York Yacht
club said that such a race might ere
ate bad feeling, especially If the Sham
rock should win. EN-Commudore 5.
Nicholson Kane said the idea was pre-
| posterous.
! DR.. Il. Reid AIackay of the Erin said
/ there was every reason to believe that
the Shamrock will be laid up in New
York this winter and that in the spring
or next summer she will be raced
Eagainst the Columbia. Constitution and
amy other ninety footer. For" said
! lie, I'VE believe that She is actually Il
1 faster boat than the Columbia and can
beat her if She is raced again under
different conditions"
4 Speaking of his future plans, Sir
Thomas said he was undecided as yet
about his coming engagements but
that he would so direct TO the Waldorf
astoria hotel and that on Tuesday
evening he would attend dinner at
the New York Yacht club. He will
probably visit Chicago about week
hence. The date is not yet fixed.
His Chicago Visit.
/ One of the principal features of tire
reception and dinner in honor Of Sill
Thomas Upton being arranged by til,
Chicago Athletic club will be the pre-
scntation of handsome souvenir dc
signed ;is a testimonial of his visit that
] will be of permanent value.
The present will not be Il loving cup
/ but some article that will accompan!
Sir Thomas ANA remind him of the Chi
ritgo Athletic association wherever ht
travels. 4 special committee has takeI
the matter III hand and is considering ;
number of designs and ideas. Til
decoration scheme Of the banquet hal
viii he one of the most unique in TIL
history of Windy City functions ant
u being studied carefully by the Spc
rial committee appointed for thai duty
Enthusiastic interest is being mani
tested among the members of the Ath
!! iptic club and the clubs That viii b
invited to participate iii the coming rc
reption and banquet, and Sir Thoma
haS accepted the invitation of the .itii
,ctic association TO make its house hi
lOnle while in Chicago.