New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-05
SIR THOMAS Is BACK.
Ont of the Question for Him To Be
Ambassador, He .SdYS.

Sir Thomas Upton arrived at the Waldorf yes
terday from Chicago, displaying no marks Of the
serious siege of sickness through which he has
just passed.
81 feel perfectly well to-day" said Sir Thomas
to a Tribune reporter last night "the first time
I have felt for many days past. This Is
really the first time in all my life that I have
been under doctors care. and ascrihe my rapid
recovery mainly to my good constitution"
In allusion to the rumor that the vacant post OF
British Ambassador to Washington might be Of
fered him. Sir Thomas said: There is absolutely
no possibility of the offer being made The Wash
fngton Embassy. which is undoubtedly the most
important post in the British diplomatic service,
can only be given to man thoroughly trained in
the diplomatic service and with a brilliant legal
mnd-of such qualifications 1 certainly am not
possessed. II am fortunate enough to possess
the friendship of Americans. that qualification
would not overcome my deficiencies in other i'm
portant respects. I wish to say however. that
nothing could please me more heartily than any
mission that would bring in further contact
with your people, for whom I entertain the great
est love. admiration and respect"
Asked whom he considered likely to succeed Sir
Michael Herbert Sir Thomas replied: Il cannot
tell 1 knew Herbert personally. and more Iowa
BILE capable England has never possessed
in her diplomatic service. King Edward will have
a difficult time, think, in finding some one as
capable and much liked he was. The news
of his death was shock to me. although ! had
known that he sickIy for some time past"
What do you think of the political situation in
England" Sir Thomas was asked. Since my sick
ness have not followed affairs there very closely.
OF course all my life have been an ardent free
trader but nevertheless have the highest ddmira-
ton the integrity and ability of Mr.. Chamber
lain. and think that any policy he proposes can
only be for the good of the country"
Sir Thomas eeened surprised when told that
Shamrock Il had been purchased by Captain Barr
of the Reliance and his former mate, Lem" Miller
and more so when told that they breaking
her up to sell for junk 1T seems funny that Barr
should be going into the old metal business" said
he, and added. and what has been done with
Shamrock T. When told that it likely she
would also re broken up, he said. That's pity
I always believed that Shamrock I a fast
boat. and think she would make good cruiser
for some one
rs it settled that you are going to leave sham
rcck III over here?' asked some enc.
Yes, that is fact. She viii remain on this
trial bors For anntfor tC ,sc JGt' you A'o"' ds
When asked if he had heard that Mr.. Milne of
challenger for the Aneriea's Cup. Sir Thomas said:
Il don't know much about him. and If he had
muG i OF a reputation as designer should most
likely. nave come in contact with lin before this.
R Raf that man Herreshoff is really wizard at the
When told that his captain. Bob wringe had
7G-footer Mineoia Sir Thas said - Mr. i Re I
mont VIII nave good man in Wringe; there is
Sir Thomas while not saying in so many words
that he would challenge again for the Americas
Cup conveyed the impression that he would do So
just rs soon as he was able to find a designer who
could produce yacht faster than anv Of the
others he has brought over.
He was told that runor was in circulation that
credited pe Denny Brothgrs with a determination TO
build a challenger; They can build a boat yes''
ne said. but that isn't all-they have cot Ia hnid
one that will beat Herreshoff's next boat t-Iap
with Shamrock III We had great many moro
accidents than the Reliance Until we can find a
builder that can b' ia boat that will be strong
Herreshof puts his boat there is no use ,r,.ir
When he was asked il he int ended to offer "a C7i,
for an ocean race, he replied: II have Thought
about it / would. II suitable race could h. ~
ranged offer handsome cup for a ere IS &C.,
race But not this year because there is TOO y1,ch
danger attached to winter seas. Next year / hone
IL may be arranged" '''Po