New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-18
FRANCE WINS AUTO CUP.
THERY IS THE VICTOR.
Jenatzy, of Germany, Is Second for
Bennett Trophy.

GORDON NGU IenatZV.
II Germany. the holder Of the trophy. By Il minutes
"a IS seconds. after a magnificent speed test OF
&c rifles difficult and dangerous course
ps-ou de Ca .ers. or Germany, third. As min
,,tss and 20 seconds behind Jeua,zy. The winners
,,me was $50 az, and Jeuatzys 6:0I 70 Jenatzy
srlved Al the winning post nrst. but his actual
,.uuing time vas II minutes aud Is seconds slower
thar that OK the Frenchman. Baron de Caters
anisled third. in 6:a6Sl. ). T. Edge. OF England
ABANDONED the owing TO tire trouble
me weather conditions could not have been i'm,
moved upon. and throughout the long day the
enthusiasts r-C TO the highest pitch. Fortunately,
TIE race WAS aot marred by any serious accident
which. owing the difficult nature OF the course
had beer SlOonily predicted.
il was 4 and brilliant cosmopolitan as.
semblage that greeted the winner OF the trophy,
but apparently his nationality and the fact thai
the German champion had been beaten on a GER
man course IN no way lessened the generosity O.
che gresting given the Frenchnan. Emperor VIII.
ian himself, who. with the Empress. was an in.
teTested spectator. was the first 10 extend con.
CALCULATIONS 10 France. The Emperor Immediately
sent for Baron de zuyien. president, and other
:aslnbers OF the French Automobile Club who were
presented TO their majesties in the royal box.
Baron De Zuyien thanked the Emperor for his
cordial reception and for the measures which had
been taken secure the success Of the race
Turning 10 the members Of the committee the
baron proposed three cheers for the German En-
uorer Eilich were given with = vii! taken ID by
the multitude in the stands and repeated again
and again. Their naies1ies left the course inme-
dstsiy afterward. while the bands played the Ger
man national anthem.
CROWDS WATCH THE CONTEST
The pertecr.on Of the weather contributed TO the
success Of the meeting which was attended ~ n
vast concoUrse q people who poured IN on special
trains. IN vehicles and foot .rom all parts Of
Germany. Among the spectators besides Emperor
William and Empress Augusta Victoria were Prince
Kad Princess Henry of Prussia. Prince Frederick
Prince and Princess Frederick Charles OF Hesse
Prince Leopold. the hereditary Princess OF Sake
Meiningen, Ambassador Charlomagne Tower who
q The day cOncrsed with the Emperor AID En-
press In tAe royal box: Allison Armour J. L. Harm
and number OF other Americans and repre-
seniatiFss Of the British nobility and the British
Automobile Club.
The interest OF the public tagged considerably in
The second and third circuits. The sun was in
iensey hot Every nov and then bugle sounded
rushing noise heard and a motor car dashed
By AZ I rate OF sixty miles an hour But otherwise
little could ~ seen.
The Empress returned TO Horburg before noon
ana many occupants OF the stands followed. Ex-
cgxioIists. however. were scattered thickly along
ne route and on the grandstands. while health
resuts lks ObsF gFseI end K-onenberE were
crowded most of the day. Municipal officials were
stationed AT short intervals along the course. and
shouted warnings 10 the spectators when a racing
car approachsc.
AS the time arrived for the fourth circuit the in
terest and excitement qutckenee. The Empress re-
turned 10 the royal stand at Saalburg in an open
1our-horse carriage. with outriders at about 30
while the Emperor, who was in a motar car Joined
her shortly after.
BY the end Of the third round Il was quite ap-
parent that the race was between Jenatz~ and
Thery, with the latter holding considerable advan-
taee, 70 the evident delight has ee.r4fnt-ot- who
were numerous among the spectators. Thery com
pleted three circuits 423.f0 Jenatzy's time was
t.SSI5. The Frenchman thus was about ten min
ntes ahead Of the German champion. with another
round 10 60. At the end OF the second circuit
Ihery had assumed the lead. his time being min
Ute q seconds better than that OF Jenatzy who was
second.
WINNER IS WILDLY CEEERED.
When the fourth round began the result OF the
ssoe was practically certain. though there still
chance for JeEatzy. and this latter fact kept up
the interest 10 the finish Jenatzys the
.fst 10 pass Is ROsS, and he received effthusi-
sste greeting Then when Thery came in sight and
dashed down the stretch the French contingent
went wild. and. warmed by the close and brilliant
1nish. representatives OF all natonaIities Joined
in the generous reception 10 the winner
The course was So miles. requiring four circuits
70 complete the total distance-350 miles. 1t in
excellent condition. though numerous sharp curves,
SUDDEN falls and rises and steep embankments al
ne side presented enough dangers 10 try the skin
aan nerve OF the most experienced drivers. The
course was excenentiy Kept BY large force Of po-
Ice and soldiers
Emperor William and the Empress. Prince Henry
q frussfa srd orner members of the royal family
entered the royal stand shortly after o'clock and
were warmly greeted. His majesty. who wo:e the
UNIFORM 81 the Zeithen Hussars before the racing
began exchanged few words with Jenatzy. Ger
nany's hope. and showed great interest his
ne Emperor appeared 20 enjoy the surroundings
ana was interested IN all the details OF the course.
n the forenoon. accomparied by Ambassador
lover. has majesty left TIE royal stand and went
70 another stand, some distance of 10 get
better view Of certain parts CO the course The
Emperor remained the ground Till noon, when
ne went on IN = motor car TO take luncheon at
Aon5urg Castle
THE START IS MADE on TIME.
The start made punctualy al o'clock,
-0lFish OF trG-ngcts signalling the departure Je-
navy on shooting past the royal stand. saIuted the
emperor and Empress The other cars-cighteen
I" al-were started II regular intervals Of seven
MINUTES. with the exception q The car driven 10y
~Sron De Caters, which was delayed by a slight
s-'ahcown. The only American n the race was
warden who drove an Austrian car. The motors
eea on at very fast pace. the leaders doing q
nile minute
Iaey Gil completed the first circuit safely. with
S Oh sasScepton OF opel. % sWitzeri2nd who was
fSa"eEef. narrowly escaped catastrophe cary IN
.e race Al the bottom a long. straight incline;
sslS5roaching the village Of Wehrheim Is a level
,ros5Hihg. Jenatzy nearing the bottom OF this
sasa The frantic shouts Of the spectators induced
fatzy Sl@eAen MS spec a Few SECONDS tT e
But sor on H. right in The middle 81 MS course
az, ms specd Jenatzy must have met disaster. The
A. IshI however. cost him minutes delay fta!f
ss-aS4gh the main street OF Wehrheim. Opel was
Q, bHiyAfta. but he was Obliged 10 retire. l~anc!a
, sis and injarng his car storero Of Italy
~@'F" because OF a broken axle