The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-19
UPTON HEARTILY CHEERED
PRES. ROOSEVELT PROPOSES 4
 TOAST TO HIM.
KIndest of Feelings Expressed for the
 Baronet at the Seawanhaka- Corin- ahian Yacht Club Dinner-TeIegram
 Sa.f fo Him
Sent to Him.

Sent to Him. ,. Oyster Bay, N. T., Sept. 1s.-President Roosevelt was the guest of honor to- night at the annual dinner of the Sea- wanhaka- -Corinthian Yacht clup. While many men prominently identified with yachting in the east were present and the dinner was handsome and delight ful affair, as g. function it was not so elaborate as the dinner committee orig inally had planned.
 The president gave the club to under stand that he could not attend the din- ner if it was to be made great ban- quet with many invited guests outside of the club membership. It was intend ed to have among those in attendance Sir Thomas Iipton and members of his party now sojourning in this country and a large number of distinguished army and navy officers, ali of whom were to be invited 70 meet the president. This plan did not meet the presidents approval and the list of guests was cur tailed. An invitation was sent to Sir Thomas Lipton, but he was unable to accept on account of illness and because of his engagements in the west.
 Notwithstanding the fact that the president was among friends and fell low members precautions were taken t0 insure his personal safety. Two secret service officers remained near him and additional precautions were taken by the club itself
 The president was received with ap- plause. He spoke in part as follows:
 This club is prominent for sports in which the masters themselves take an active part. while others hire men do do for them. feel that this club stands as type of sporting club conspicuous for manliness and deeency. You ought to be encouraged, but do not think you need any encouragement
 During the past summer all have been deeply interested in the interna- tionaI yacht races. It was eighteen years ago when the first of the single stickers came to begin that great duel which has been feature of yachting interest during all these years. It Is not wise to boast when we put armor off, rather when we put 1t on but it is curious fact that not only our boat won each series. but every race of all the series. We owe debt of gratitude to the designers, the captains and the seamen who contributed to the winning of the races by the American boats.
 Now am going to ask you to drink to the health of our opponents of the last eighteen years and especially to the health of Sir Thomas Lipton, whom we had hoped to have with us tonight" At the mention of Sir Thomas Lip- tons name the guests rose and rileered enthusiastically and the toast was drunk with equal spirit. Commo- dore Bourne spoke briefly. He said it was unfortunate that when Sir Thomas Lipton was about to leave this country with only pleasant memories, even at his defeat, he should be confined to a sick he'd in Chicago. T know that Sir Thomas appreciates the kindliness of our sentiments towards him, but if there are four leaves to that clover of sham rock of his. and If he wants to come over and try it again, I assure him no one would be more welcome"
 Just before the close of the dinner the following message was sent to Sir Thomas Upton:
 .'At the annual dinner tonight of the Seawanhaka- Corinthian Yacht club there were unanimous expressions of disappointment over your illness and regret at your absence. President Roosevelt proposed your health and ex- pressed best wishes for your speedy re- covery. (Signed)
 Francis G. Stewart Secretary. The following telegram was received this afternoon by Secretary Stewart from the private secretary of Sir Thomas Lipton: ...#
 Regret on account of Sir Thomas Lipton's Illness have been unable to put your kind telegram before him. Will do so at earliest opportunity, Am certain had 1t been possible he would have been delighted to be present at tn Seawanhaka Yacht club dinner. His condition is certainly improved this morning, but he probably will be con fined to his hotel for several days" gn CrfnytIeh