The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-30
KAISER
WILL GIVE
1904 CUP
Upton WlthdraWs Offer In Favor
Of Emperor William for Inter.
national Yacht Trophy.

London Oct 30--Sir Thomas Upton
has definitely withdrawn his offer 10
present a cup for a transatlantic yacht
race In 1904 and has made way for En-
peror william, who will present cup
through the New York Yacht club or the
Atlantic Yacht club.
This result was attained by the fol-
lowing interchange OF telegrams:
From Sir Thomas Upton TO Emperor
William, oct. %:
''I hear from the Atlantic Yacht club
that Your Majesty contemplates Offering
a cup for "A transatlantic yacht race in
1904. but that some question has arisen on
account OF a similar offer by myself IN
the best interests OF the sport. OF when
Your Majesty has always been an en-
thusiastic exponent I am only too wilt
ing TO ask the consent OF the Atlantic
Yacht club 10 withdraw my offer for 1904.
aud most respectfully and heartily tender
Your Majesty such support as lies within
my power 70 make a transatlantic race
for your cup i'm 1894 thoroughly interna-
tionsl event which, under your imperial
auspices. II could scarcely fail to be.
Two transatlantic races the same
year would hardly be satisfactory TO tire
contestants nor provide an efficient test
OF the highest yachting skill. endurance
and Workmanship. I feel certain that
these reasons which prompt this offer OF
Withdrawal would appeal 10 the authori-
ties OF the Atlantic Yacht club and that
they. Jointly with the New York Yacht
club officials. would gladly carry out
such arrangements your majesty might
suggest. and agree with me I'm desiring TO
do everything possible to show keen ap-
probation OF the generous interest Your
Majesty has repeatedly evinced I'm the
advancement Of yachting I'm all countries.
Upon receiving your distinguished APP
proval Will cable 10 New York a definite
withdrawal OF my offer for 1904
(signed) THOMAS ]. Upton"
THE EMPERoR's REPLY.
From Emperor william
II am most grateful for your kind
telegram My offer was not made
earlier as I was unable 10 find out
whether YOU intended to build for 1904
Consequently I feared TO disturb your
plans I'm case YOU were preparing new
challenge for the Americas cup. was
inf0med by my ambassador, who will
offer my cup 10 the two clubs. that In
the same time a similar offer had been
made by you.
81 at once resolved TO leave IL TO the
officers OF the Atlantic Yacht club and
the New York Yacht club to decide
which offer would be acceptable TO them.
trans Atlantic races In the same year
would hardly provide satisfactory sports
or results Your resolve 10 withdraw
your offer for my sake has deeply touch
ed me and 7 hasten to thank you for your
generous intention and accept your pro-
posal
81 was prompted to offer cup In
hopes OF encouraging ocean racing with
the view TO stimulate designers and
builders into producing class capable
OF keeping the open sea easily and COM
bining seaworthiness with safety and
comfort without sacrihcing speed. I. G.,
10 develop sound type OF cruiser. ! be-
leve this class OF yacht would most APP
neal to those who love the sea and who
do not wish their craft exclusively for
racing purposes.
with YOUR generous withdra wal YOU
have magnanimously rendered your sup
port TO make race for an Atlantic cup
a success. thereby serving the great
cause OF yacht racing. the finest sport In
the world. the development Of which
have so much at heart.
once more. my most sincere thanks.
CSgned) WILLIAM, T. r.
what threa tened TO be an awkward
hitch was thus averted.
SIR Thomas I'm an interview with
representative Of the Associated Press
yesterday. said: THE reason tele-
graphed 10 Emperor William was that on
nv arrival al Queenstown I received q
cable message from the commodore Of
the Atlantic Yacht club stating that
Emperor William had made an offer.
That was the first ! had heard OF IT,
Knowing the emperor took such great (
interest In an ocean race and seemed
10 have set his heart on giving a cup
for 1904. could scarcely do less than
retire and give him the chance he evil