Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-25
SIR THOMAS AT DINNER
IRISH YACHTSMAN SAYS HE
WILL LIFT THE CUP.
Lunches at the White House With
President Roosevelt
Tomorrow.

A dispatch from New York last night
says:
Sir Thomas Upton. who arrived today on
the Oceanic, was the guest of honor at
dinner given tonight at the Waldorf-Astoria
by two-score of his friends. Maj. Gen. Hen
ry c. Corbin presided. Among those present
were Assistant United States Treasurer
Hamilton Fish, Collector Stranahan, Sena-
tor Fairbanks, Charles NJ. Schwab, Gen.
Chaffee, William Fife, John H. Flagler,
Warner Miller and Fernan w. Peck of
Chicago.
The menu cards were attractively de-
signed and bore Sir Thomas Lipton's prt-
vate flag, the English jack, life buoy of
the steam yacht Erin and the Stars and
Stripes. After dinner Gen. Corbin proposed
the health of "One beloved by all our peo-
pie and respected by all the people of the
earth, President Roosevelt" which was
drunk standing.
Health of Edward.
He then offered "A sentiment which ap-
reals to the heart of every one, because of
the hospitality he extends to every Ameri-
can, his gracious majesty, King Edward"
which brought forth enthusiastic applause,
the band meanwhile playing For He's
Jolly Good Fellow"
Justice OBrien said it was with conflict
ing emotions that good sportsmen and good
Americans welcomed Sir Thomas Upton to
the United States.
IF we could only separate him from the
reasons for his presence, he said, we
should be unanimous in wishing him good
luck. We should not like to see him de-
feated, but again, we should not like to see
him win the trophy which represents all
there is left of prowess in shipbuilding. Still,
if Sir Thomas Upton cannot win the cup,
he can win. and has won. the esteem of the
American people"
There were neither set speeches nor
toasts, but most of those present made
felcitous remarks, the trend Of all being a
hearty welcome to Sir Thomas Upton with
qualified wishes for his success in lifting
the cup.
Great Hopes to Win.
Sir Thomas, when he arose to respond.
said he was deeply touched by the kind
words Of the speakers. He had come to
the United States, as on former occasions,
to take back with him a most treasured
possession.
Now. I don't want to appear too san
guine Of the result" he said, but I have
very great hopes; in fact, I freely confess
fast boat much faster than anything I
have had before; and although I have
great respect for Mr.. Herreshon and those
defending the cup feel that have very
gOOQ Cnance OF winning II, thanks 10 the
skill of my very good friend. Mr.. Fife.
"Of course, I don't know what the future
has in store, but nothing can interfere with
the good fellowship that exists between me
and the American people generally.
Reliance a Fine Boat.
II know have a marvel to beat in Re-
lance; am glad of it. If I am going to
win the cup 1 don't want to win from any
thing but the best America can produce. l
want to be licked If haven't got the best
boat. I am going to do all that is humanity
possible to win. Let the best boat win. I
don't want to win by a fluke, and don't
want to lose by a fluke. I am sure If any
mistake Is made that 1t will be made in
my favor. Time will prove who is the best
designer, Herreshon or Fife, but you must
not forget the great responsibility we have
in coming over. I don't like the style of
boat we race, and would sooner have a boat
that could be used az a cruiser after the
races, but we have to meet the boat that is
here.
II don't think that I will have to try
again. for have the best boat and the hest
skipper that Britain can produce If Re-
lance wins 1t will be because she fs the
best boat ever built to defend the cup"
General Corbin, accompanied by General
Chaffee and Major Bird, military secretary
of Governor Odell, went on board the Gee
anic at quarantine. General Corbin pre-
sented Sir Thomas with the invitation from
President Roosevelt to lunch with him on
Friday, which the yachtsman accepted,