New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-07-20
TALKS WITH ARCTIC EXPLORERS.

LoxpoN. July 19.-Thc return of Lieutenant
Greedy and tie survivors OF liz expedition continues 10
be an absorbing subject Of con rr,aton among all those
who have been IN any way associated Win "ttc'Ap"I'
ton. Captain Sir George Mares, who commander the
Alert di, .overy expedition. in interview to-day said
heard this good news yesterday afternoon al Ial-
yicn and | was iuexpres>biy delighted. want to
fcictatr Lieutenant Grccy MS safety and success
in making the longest stride yet made toward k""I-
edge of the Arctic mysteries. Ny thoughts nave been
with Mr. Greey from the mc he started ana no" THAT
we have got some account of , experiences SEE that
he has shown splendid leadership and wonderful
strength and rmness Of character. Ills keeping Ills
crew together during such long period and such trns
times is brilliant feat and worthy Of every praise
see that the cached by ny expedition roNed Use
full to the Greedy party and very glad that they Ga
So foI that gives England another claim TO share il the
glory Of the achievements But 1t must be admitted that
Mr. Grec's achievement has placed America IN the van
of Arctic research up 10 tn present moinrut This
eminenoe has hitherto belonged to EncnI and whether
she will be content to take the second place remains TO
be seen hope not ana shall Ice really to Try To carry
the Union Jack further North than tie stars and stpeo
whenever am wanted There is only one thought
more Iregret deeply as any can tie loss OF the gal
liant men who with Greedy and never returned but
battling with Northern lee is Ike any other warfare ana
some mus, fall Tie survivors know thai future genera
tons will regard their expedition WITH pride ana 0eeml
worthy of The great Nation which sent ltIo.in nope
and expect That ! viii nave tie pressure or meeting
y
Will have lots of tLug- 10 talk about
Ben amin Leigh smith. experienced Atclc explorer
w. next visited He said: Il yetiu To- receive tine
American -pipcT- 10 obtain l.c li accounts OF
Ti.ufetut GrrciyS work But even the Imperfect SUN
marie which have been 1.cd show that Greedy la, Per
formed "a feat uncquard IN Arctic exploration. and one
which -trs tie blood lIae recital OF the Ah', OF Oh
Tier. H.. however, one unpleasant Thought connected
with the triumph. That j.. that Lieutenant PdHhE'3h
should rave reached and rescued 6'r.} long ago 30
not Know and not pretend 10 declare "No was re-
spon~ nlc Tor the failure o. tic lrOcu- tAPtduoh p
Ila ailure ever 90 bc dcpOlcd DO" 'dt We
know jlat Grce.y and his brave fellows were awe Wh'A
Carliu- Ja 10 their rescue. one ihnG j. ct!
tsn-flat Commander ~cLlcy'. work WAS sItcnpidN
planned and braNcy executed. lie ANA Al. reno"
officer, and every member Of Lls crews deserve ana Vs."
douh-s> receive Tie highest rewards that cUuldl-
bic will the Republican Institutions Of America. wish
xou voud find To assure Lieutenant Greedy
and ctcNhoIy America, that and all others iu ing
ia,d who are interested IN A'ctc Affairs, while deeply
Gerol The live. lost ia the Cltcy expedition, heartily
clrry i'm IT, success. don't believe That England VII
I'm .g behind iu the march of discovery, Tor the
memory sir John rauAlin IoiinS ma We s.ouH No."
- = tt.u olr Ours. have doubt tLat i.i+l-h cap
iIist. ,II soon be found TO or-dnlc another cAlca-
lion don't poet that the Government VIII m'.' III
The matter al least fOr many years t. come DAT Pl'a
enterprise may Ice relied upon 10 supply l-e hes anu
good men, willing volunteer for odch service arc
plentiful