The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-29
British Columbia and Portland
Oarsmen Anxious to Take Part
in the Carnival.
CONTEsTFOR REGATTAQUEEN
First Count ofvotes Is Made and
i'm Few Weeks Strength of
Several Candidates
Will Develop.


Charles v. Brown. who has just re-
turned from a visit TO British Column
bia, reports that the oarsmen and some
OF the yachtsmen Of the north are very
enthusiastic over the coming regatta
ana that all are anxious to take part
In the races on the local course. Mr..
Brown was chairman of last years
committee and knews the carsmen Of
the north quite well. He went TO the
sound on business trip. and at the
request Of Chairman Mcbride ran over
to victoria to talk with the oarsmen
Of that city.
IAN OF the members az the James
Bay Athletic Association are enthus-
iastically inclined toward the regatta"
said Mr. Brown yesterday. They
informed me that they were very anx-
ious to come to Astoria this year. !
am satisfied from what was told
that the committee will be able to
get as many British Columbia oars
men as may be needed. The Vancouver
oarsmen are also enthusiastic, and
while was not in Vancouver, / was
told at Victoria that there was no lack
Of enthusiasm on the part Of the Van
couverites.
Last year the British Columbia
oarsmen had some bad luck, because
Of the accidents that happened on the
course. Small boats were numerous
during the rowing events. and In the
championship contest. which was won
by Goss of Portland. the Victoria con-
testant was put out of the running be-
cause Of collision with pleasure
boat The oarsmen suggest that this
years committee maintain patrol
during the events. and that the course
be kept free of small boats of all
kinds. The suggestion is good one,
and will doubtless be acted upon by
the committee. Elsewhere at regattas
patrols are maintained and the course
is kept clear.
AT the James Bay clubhouse large
portrait of Queen Frances of the 1903
regatta is prominently displayed. The
queen is great favorite with the oars
men Of British Columbia and her por-
trait occupies a central position in a
group of scores of photographs.
THE men all express themselves as
highly pleased with the treatment ac-
corded them last year, and generally
taken with the attitude of the people
OF this city"
Several of the Victoria yachtsmen
want to send their boats around to
compete in the sailing races. Hereto
fore the sailing events have been COM
peted in by yachts from Willapa bay
Astoria and Portland, but this years
committee has been given to under
stand that British Columbia boats will
gladly come down if races are pro-
ided for them. While no definite ac-
ion has yet been taken, it is probable
the matter viii be favorably consid-
cred, in which event regatta visitors
will see some great sport.
No British Warships Available.
For some days past Mayor Surpre-
nant has been in correspondence with
the commander Of the Esquimalt navy
yard. with the idea in view Of secur-
ing for the regatta one OF the British
vessels of the north Pacific squadron.
1t seemed probable for a time that a
British vessel would be ordered here,
but Mayor Surprenant yesterday re-
ceived word that there was no avail
able vessel. The letter from the COM
mander is as follows:
III. NJ. S. Grafton, Pacific Station,
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