New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-25

Sir Thomas Says Shamrock 1 Should
HeIp Him for Race.

Forty-two guests sat at a round table in the east
at the Waldorf-A Astoria last night at dinner
in honor of Sir Thomas J. Upton The Stars and
Stripes and the British ensign, fanked by the pen
nant of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club, and the flag
of Shamrock Ill formed the chief decoration of the
room. The MENU designed by H HER Davis, bore
the flags of England and America. and the Sham
rock.
After the health of the President and the King
were drunk General Corbin introduced Justice Nor
gan J. O'Brien as postmaster The latter, after
paying a tribute to the guest of the evening, re
ferred to the fact that evidence of the high
esteem in which Sir Thomas Upton is held the
President of the United States had sent General
Corbin from Washington to greet him. He then in
troduced Senator Fairbanks who said in part;
God Almighty is determined that the people of
these two great countries should work out their
destiny close beside each other The guest who
honors us tonight is very dear to the hearts of
the American people Genius, pluck, heroism and
chivalry like his have made the United States the
great nation 1t is. He has come to accomplish what
none of his predecessors have accomplished. He
may go back without the trophy of the America s
Cup, but he will take the richer trophy the heart
of Americas people"
Justice Cildersleeve next introduced as
sportsman who, in his youth, was one of the rifle
team that brought back the trophy from Ireland.
He referred to the good time the Irish gave him
twenty-five years ago. and after wishing Sir
Thomas as good time here suggested that the
notices of the countries, Ireland and America.
be combined Erin Go Unum Glorious Bragh.'
Ex-Lieutenant Governor Woodruff expressed his
pleasure at living In days of anty between the
English speaking peoples.
When Sir Thomas introduced he said in part:
I am glad he more on American soil.
here, a two former occasions to relieve YOU
of the custody of most treasured possession.
l must confess that have boat this time that is
very much faster than have had before and,
with all due respect to Mr.. Herreshoff I have a
good chance to win, thanks to very good friend,
Mr.. Will Fife, the designer This time have a
trial horse for my boat and when Shamrock III
toes line she will be in TIE best shape possible
I know have marvel to meet. I don't want to
the Cup except against the best boat this
try can produce. ] be licked If haven't
got the best boat. and when the line on
August 90 may the best boat win. I don't approve
of this type of ii boat. I'd rather have one that
could be used a cruiser after the race but we've
got to sail against the boat that YOU have here.
General Adna R. Chaffee followed Sir Thomas He
said In part:
My yachting all dore in a frog pond. | used
TO push my boat harder than the other boys. l
should advise Sir Thomas to push a little. The
army salutes you. sir and wishes you success. If
you should win the race by inch, will cheer
you. and if you defeated by inch will
cheer you just the same.
Captain Thomas White. of the Lotos Club. John
dirk among the others who spoke