New-York tribune., 1901-09-09
Upton ON ANXIOUS SEAT.
WILLING TO WATT, But DOES NOT AN
TICIPATE Az INDEFINITE POST
P0NEMENT OF CUP RACES
FOR ANY REASON.
FOR ANY REASON.

What IS the latest news about President McKin-
evq~ was the first question put yesterday TO every
,ra from shore who came alongside Sir Thomas
rsrtons big yachting feet which lay at anchor
INST inside Sandy Hook
The visitors were not many for the sea thrashed
.. a strong northeast wind. was running high.
y-veu sir Thomas rushed 20 the rafl 10 hear the
answer 10 the ell important question.
He WAS doing better the last we heard" was
The usual reply from the visitors and the news
o,1icklv spread over the whole feet
r means much 10 every man in the Upton fol-
iovine-this attempt on the Presidents life. Be
vou6 the natural sympathy which every one Of the
sailor men have for the people whose guests they
arc there Is personal interest in the fate CT the
races u President McKinley's wounds should prove
fstal Certain members OF the New-York Yacht
Cub have said that there would be no races this
wear II the worst comes, and the Of the sham
rock are anxious.
In case the worst shall come, will the races be
Indefinitely postponed?" Sir Thomas was asked last
ieht by q Tribune reporter, who found him walk
oe the decks Of the Erin.
II this terrible thing should come TO pass" said
Sir Thomas, the races viii be postponed. but not
Indefinitely. They cannot be given up. In this
matter am in the hands OF the New-York Yacht
cub and an confident that the right course will
be followed
NO one viii be more anxious and willing TO
show every respect 10 the memory OF the great
nan who is loved by all that know him His
nbotoeraph hangs upon the wall OF my cabin, and
vben look AT II / hardly believe that he lies
- deaths door, the victim Of Of his subjects
Anv delay which may seem fitting TO the Amer
ican people viii meet with opposition my
part would not permit any undue haste. It
viii hardly be necessary TO declare the races of,
however and 7 Go not believe any one will expect
it.
LET us hope that even a postponement viii not
he necessary. Not on account Of the races but for
-Hr man nn IS fprfr I haT
been receiving messages from Buffalo to-day which
LEAD me 70 hope that the President viii win mis-
aeht and he able to continue his great work
The shamrock tossed restlessy az her anchor
Yesterday. her sails closely furled and not even
sse fvaug from her sky-scrapng mast She seemed
"a worry because she could not try her great white
wing in the half-gale which blew steadily during
The best part 0f the day
Passengers on the Sandy Hook and Long Branch
steamers eazed al her with many glasses.
sir Thomas is showing his respect for President
Mckinley by keeping his racer tied down, they
said 10 one another
He is mo-e than good sportsman. He has
heart and can sympaJhze with a sorrowing na-
ton" was another comment
such was not exactly the reason for the chal-
ieneer.s i5Ieness. for, as Sir Thomas said. the
Shamrock would have remained at anchor to-day
is thar anarchist had never attempted the Presi-
dents life. This is sunday. Not that m any
more religious than any else but believe in
allow any sailing on Sunday"
The 6sv iu the Upton fleet was not without its
Interesting happening. however. Shortly before
,o7n the long black hull Of J. Pierpont MoTgan's
Corsair was seen heading for the Shamrock anchor
see as the spot of the Hook has come 10 be
known Mr. Morgan was on board. with a number
of friends some Of whom are prominent members
Of the club which rs backing the Columbia 10 hold
the famous cup II was not Long beiors the or
salr's launch was alongside the Erin The party
was welcomed by Sir Thomas and the English
friends who are his guests. and after short visit
every went on board the challenger.
u the first time Mr.. Morgan had seen the
Shamrock a. close quarters he examined her
closely. and gave his undivided attention 10 the
detailed description Of the craft with which the
party favored
She Is & me boat" Mr.. Morgan is said 10 have
exclaimed as he got into his launch, "a worthy
challenger Tor the great Cup
just what he thought ot her was told 10 Sir
Thomas in the cabin OF the Erin, hut there Is no
doubt that he realizes as he never did before how
every one who visits the green boat The Corsair
left the Hook about O'Clock. and returned to her
anchorage in the North River.
Unless the bulletins from Buffalo show that the
President is decidedly worse the Shamrock will
Tbomas iast night Yon n sec have received nc
notice from the New-York Yacht Club Of any post
ponement OF The races and J must lose no chance
out on Saturday. but when I heard of the attempt
on the Presidents life countermanded the order
stl talking about courtesy which Sir Thomas
Winter was drowned while trying 10 sail in ar
open boat TO the Atlantic Highlands. His body was
this city. Sir Thomas the funeral procession
from the deck ri the Erin and at once ordered the
flags Of al the feet 81 half mast The soldiers
appreciated this and have known ort one toast
MAY the best boat win
As The Tribune reporter was leaving the Erin
last night Sir Thomas said:
going 10 race the Independence Such thing is
OUT Of the question ] have sent Mr. Lawson Z