The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-30
Sir Thomas Upton With
draws Proposition.
CONTESTS BEGIN NEXT YEAR
Many Leading Yachtsmen Have Al
ready Signifed Their Intention
of Entering Boats.

LONDON. Oct. SO.-Sir Thomas Upton
has definitely withdrawn his offer to
present a cup for a transatlantic yacht
race I'm 1904. and has made way for En-
peror William. who viii present a cup
through the New York Yacht Club or
the Atlantic Yacht Club.
In a letter TO Emperor William, dated
October %. Sir Thomas said:
II hear from the Atlantic Yacht Club
that your majesty contemplates Offering
a cup for a transatlantic yacht race
I'm 1904, but that some question has
arisen on account of similar offer by
myself. In the best interests of the
sport Of which your majesty has al
ways been an enthusiastic exponent, l
am only too willing to ask the consent
of the Atlantic Yacht Club TO withdraw
my offer for 1904: and most respectfully
and heartily tender your majesty such
support as lies within my power to
make a transatlantic race for your cup
IN 1904 thoroughly representative in
ternational event, which. under your
imperial auspices, it could scarcely fail
TO be.
Would Not Be True Test.
Two transatlantic races the same
year would hardly be satisfactory to the
of the highest yachting skill. endurance.
and workmanship / feel certain that
these reasons. which prompt this offer
of withdrawal. would appeal to the au-
thorities Of the Atlantic Yacht Club.
and that they. jointly with the New
York Yacht Club officials, would gladly
carry out such arrangements as your
majesty might suggest, and agree with
me in desiring to do everything possible
to show keen appreciation of the gen
erous interest your majesty has re
peatedly evinced in the advancement Of
yachting in all countries
Upon receiving your distinguished
approval I viii cable to New York a
definite withdrawal OF my offer for 1904. "
Emperor's Reply.
Emperor William said in reply:
Il am most grateful for your kind
telegram. My offer was not made ear
lier as I was unable to find out whether
you Intended 10 build for 1904. Conse-
quently. / feared to disturb your plans
IN case you were preparing a new chal-
lenge for the Americas Cup. / was i'm
formed by my ambassador. who will
offer my cup TO the two clubs. that in
the same time a similar offer had been
made by you / at once resolved 10
leave II TO the officers of the Atlantic
Yacht Club and the New York Yacht
Club to decide which offer would be ac-
ceptable to them, as / fully agree with
YOU that two transatlantic races in
the same year would hardly provide sat
isfactory sport or results. Your resolve
10 withdraw your offer for my sake has
deeply touched me. and 1 hasten "a
thank you for your generous intention
and accept your proposal
Would Encourage Racing.
II was prompted to offer a cup in
hopes of encouraging ocean racing, with
the view TO stimulate designers and
builders into producing a class capable
Of keeping the open sea easily. and
combining sea worthiness with safety
and comfort. without sacrificing every
thing 10 speed-that is. to develop a
sound type of cruiser. I believe this
class OF yacht would most appeal to
those who love the sea. and who do not
wish to use their craft exclusively for
racing purposes.
with your generous withdrawal you
have magnanimously rendered your
support to make race for an Atlantic
cup success. thereby serving the great
cause Of yacht racing. the finest sport
in the world, the development of which
has so much at heart"
Upton May Enter Boat.
Sir Thomas, In an interview, said:
THE reason I telegraphed to Emperor
William was that. on my arrival al
Queenstown. 1 received a cable message
from the commodore OF the Atlantic
Yacht Club stating that Emperor VIII
liam had made an offer That was the
first / had heard OF IT, Knowing the
Emperor took such a great interest in
an ocean race and seemed to have set