Show Edward Burgess on the Valkyrie Special to THE HEHAID Examiner Dispatch BOSTOX May 25The victories of the Valkjrie in the races off Gravesend interest inter-est yachting men in this vicinity Comments Com-ments on the result were varied but that there was a no very bad caso of scare was apparent The general opinion seems to be that the Valkyrie is just the boat that when put to the test she will have to undergo when she comes over here there will bo nothing to fear by the present holders of the cup I was admitted bj yachting enthusiasts en-thusiasts that she is a weather craft on the face ol this mornings report but that this was no criterion of her a around qualities They prefer t wait and see how she acts jn a stiff breeze before sotting up as prophets Designer Edward Burgess who has just returned from New York was asked for his opinion of yesterdays race From what has so far appeared said he there is no doubt the Valkyrie is a fast boat just how speedy she is is impossible to determine from yesterdays race I looks a though she was a good light weather boat but even that cannot be told jet General Paine also has a good opinion of the Valkv rie While quite confident that the American yacht can beat her he is not disposed to discount the Valkjries powers The fact that this English cutters topsail was a humble home thus insuring her more power i regarded as a sign that Englishmen have learned a thing or two about vrht building from Uncle Sam Lvervbodj here considers the Valkyrie longer much superior to the last chal |