The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-19
How the News was Received in England
MIR. markhnm's COmmenf-L0rd Aber-
dura RvNr;ovea

How the News was Received in England
MIR. markhnm's Comment Lord Aber-
dare OVerjOyea.
LONDON, July 1S.-A profound sensation
was caused in London when the news of the
rescue of the survivors of Lieutenant Greely's
expedition was flashed across the ocean. There
is a general sentiment OF admiration for the
accurate forecast which enabled Commander
Schely to accomplish the rescue, aud of graft
rude for the results to geographical science
which have been attained, even at 80 great
less.
On receipt Of the news a reporter sought Mr..
Clements Robert Markham, secretary of the
Royal Geographical Society, who is the great
est authority on Arctic explorations now living
in England, TO acquaint him with the news.
Mr.. Markham was found at his residence, No.
p Eeeleston squarA, dining with his son, Cap
ain Albert II. Markham, r.. N, who was sec
Dad in command to Sir George Mares in the
Albert discovery expedition. Neither OF the
gentlemen was aWrae OF the rescue until in
formed by the writer, and they both were al
most frantic with delight, They repeatedly
thanked the bringer OF the good news, and
Kept exclaiming, sit was CALAMITY done"
How the DOOR fellows must have suffered"
and "God bless them ALL"
When Mr.. Markham had heard the whole
despatch read, and had SO far mastered his
emotion as to DO able to talk commercially, he
said: eve have all along been hoping against
hope, when We thought Of the length of time
that has elapsed siuce Greedy and his brave
fellows were heard from. But we knew the
stuff OF which the rescuers we're composed and
that renewed our hopes. We have always felt
certain that Commander SchleY would not re-
urn until he had found traces at least Of
Greely's fate. This news is better than had
hopedI anoI am PIE o1ndly thankful. But,
pardon me, must not stand talking here; /
must share this good news with my friends"
Mr.. markham took pad OF telegraphic
forms and rapidly wrote score of announce
ments to as many friends throughout the king
dom. In the midst OF his work he said: "Do
pray, convey to Chief Justice DAILY, the presi-
dent OF the American Geographical Society,
the hssrtisst congratulations of myself and
son."
"Won't you write the message. Mr.. Mark
ham2" suggested the correspondent. Mr..
Markham then at once wrote:
''Hon Charles P. DAILY:
We send you our most heartfelt congratulations
In the safety OF Lieut. Greedy and the others.
CLEMENTS X. MARKHAM,
ALBEIT IL MARKHAM"
Mr.. Markham then excused himself, saying
that be must at once proceed to Portsmouth to
Join his congratulations with those of his naval
friends at that station over the glorious news.
The correspondent next started in search Of
Lord Aberdaru, president Of the ROYAL Geo
graphical Society, and found him at his town
house, No. Queens Gate, Kensngton. He
was hfst Informed of the fact of Lieutenant
Greely's rescue by penelled note sent up by
the correspondent, and he rushed down stairs
with wonderful agility considering his age
He greeted the correspondent with the ex-
ciamation This is such sudden and such
welcome news, pray tell me alp; and until
the recital was finished he kept his informant's
hand tightly clasped in his own, frequently in
terjecting expressions Of admiration and SYM
pathy When the reading of the eablsgram
was concluded, Lord Aberdare said: 81 have
to thank you, cir, for the most comforting geo.
graphical news Of recent years, aud pray YOU
to express my great qualification. The hopes
enumerated in my last annual address to tho
Geographical Society have been speedily
realized, thanks to American gallantry and
skill. L also feel great satisfaction, because
England has been associated in this triamph
by the gift Of a vessel which contributed to
the result. l must deplors the number OF vic
TINS which this enterprise has claimed, but
their deaths confirm the claims Of heroism of
The survivors. Pray convey TO Lieutenant
Greedy my admiration Of his pluck, aud nv
reverence Cor the noble devotion which has
been shown by him and bis brave companions.
L hope that toe admiration of the whole world
may in some measure compensate them for
their suffsrings, aud L congratulate America
on the possession of heroes worthy to rank with
Sir John Franklin