The Saint Paul globe., 1904-12-17
MEL YACHT CLUB
TO CONTROL RACES
German Emperor Doesn't Care
to Mix in American
SquabbIe

i BERLIN. Dec. 16.-The emperors ad-
NiSeTS deemed it better that the transat-
lsntic yacht race should be entirely under
the jurisdiction OF the Imperial Yacht
] club, Of Kiel, rather than the New York
Yacht club or the Atlantic Yachting club,
because of the unpleasant feeling between
them. The emperor wished to avoid show
ing partially to either of them, but as
: Allison NJ Adamson and c. Z. Robinson
two of the five members of the kieI clubs
committee, in charge of the race, and the
third the German naval attache at WaSn-
iEgtOn. are in the United States, Amerl-
cans are felt to be adequately represented
The prospect for large entry list are
rather good. Mr.. Robinson wrote few
days ago that several Americans would
probably enter. The British Royal Yacht
squadron has inquired about conditions,
Indicating that an entry is likely to be
made
Copies of the conditions were sent today
to all the principal yachting clubs of Eu-
rope. Entries from Scandinavia and Eng
land especially are expected.
German Entries Doubtful
1t is not known definitely whether any
German yachts will take part in the race.
in her structure now going on at Bremen
haven will not be finished in time The
emperor was dissatisfied with the Meteor'S
work to windWard and asked German
naval designers to suggest changes to in
crease her speed. After they had given
their opinion, A. Cary. Smith, of New
York. the designer of the yacht, was re-
aHested to give his opinion and his and
the other opinions generally We're iden-
teal. except that Mr.. Smith went further
iEto detail. The Meteor is being sharp
ened both at her bow and aft and will
be ready for the Kiel races in June, which
are expected to be exceptionally interest
which will have taken part in the trans
atlantic race. together with the presence
OF the king of Spain.
King Alfonso is taking this opportunity
OF returning Emperor Williams visit OF
last spring.
Rules for Race
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The Asso-
ciated Press can announce the rules for
the international yacht race to be sailed
over the Sandy Hook course next May for
the Ocean cup offered by his imperial
majesty. the German emperor.
The rules provide that the race shall be
arranged by the Imperial Yacht club, at
Kiel. and shall be open to all cruising
yachts of all nations belonging to any
recognized yacht club of 10e tons Ameri-
can custom house measurement or 2o0
tons Thames measurement and upwards.
Before starting the auXiliaries must re-
move their propeIlerS from the ShaItS
The race is to be sailed on May Is from
Sandy Hook lightship to the lighthouse,
the yachts to start underway at p. m
1t is stipulated that at least three yachts
shall start or there shall be no race. The
/ race is to be sailed under the international
rules of the road at sea.
On board of each yacht shall be the
owner or his manager. who shall be
member of a recognized yacht club. The
entries for the race are to close at mid
night April l, 1905. Applications for entry
are to be addressed TO the subcommittee
OF the Imperial Yacht club, naval attache,
German embassy, Washington.
! The subcommittee will decide which
vessels are to be included in the category
; of cruising yachts and from such decision
! there shall be no appeal. There shall be
nc entrance fee and no time allowance.
/ German emperor personally to the owner
of the winning yacht at Kiel at the be-
ginning of Kiel week. The emperor also
! 1t is provided also that for purposes of
! Identification in case the finish of the
I race is in darkness, distinguishing lights
shall be burnt when crossing the line.