New-York tribune., 1909-09-05
DIR. COOKS ARRIVAL.
Copenhagen Goes Wild zCith En-
thusiasm and Mobs the Explorer.

from his discovery of the North Pole. came into
Copenhagen harber at 10 O'Clock this morning
on board the steamer Hans Egede. from Green
land. DIR. Cook standing on the bridge Of
the vessel, which few the American flag at her
mi1zenmast.
Crown Prince Christian of Denmark, Maurice
Egan. the American Minister; the Danish Min
sister of Commerce and committees representing
various public bodies boarded the Hans Egede
and welcomed Or. Cook in the name OF the ma
ton and the city.
DIR. Cook was escorted ashore by Prince Chris
han. The explorer cheered by great crowds
rs he landed The throng followed him through
the streets to the Meteorological Institute
where he made brief speech.
Speaking TO a press representative, DR.. Cook
said he left at the North Pole an American
has and a box containing documents including
a brief account of his trip and certain observa-
tions and data to bear out his claim.
Captain l. Larsen OF the Hans IDede said he
had examined DR.. Cooks records, and that he
believed them to be perfectly correct.
DIR. COOK EMPHATIC
In the course Of an interview on board the
Hans Egede DR.. Cook declared with great en-
phasie: 81 have been TO the North Pole and
have brought back the most exact observations
absolutely proving my statement. I have kept
diary throughout my entire expedition, in
which recorded the most minute details.
1T was not my intention at the start to pro-
ceed to the pole; merely On an Arctic ex-
cursion. But as found conditions favorable,
continued on my way north.
II discovered two hitherto unknown islands
We missed the depots which previously had
been established, but we came accidentally upon
one OF Sverdrup's depots, where we found pro-
Visions and instruments in a most excellent
state of preservation. Owing to the smallness
OF nay expedition. our requirements We're not
large. For the same reason we were able TO
proceed most quickly. On some days covered
as high as twelve miles which is an extraordi-
nary speed.
"As approached the pole the Esquimaus
with me were hadly frightened at the meteoro-
logical conditions.
"On the return trip our provisions became
entirely exhausted No animal life was visible
and for three days We had nothing to eat Then
in 2 creVice Of the ice caught sight of sew
eral walruses, had only few cartridges left.
crept along the ice Oh my stomach approach
ing the animals slowly not to scare them
] expended all my cartridges, and as result
secured two Of the Walruses. Our lives were
saved.
we then broke up our only sledge and made
bows and Of the wood. and we secured
game with these arms. Again, near Cape York
ws Were virtually on the point of starving to
death when We found young seal sleeping on
the ice.
-At Cape York itself we found traces OF musk
oxen, which we tracked and killed
From Upernavik to Egedesminde sailed on
the same ship that carried the MacClntock and
Franklin relief expedition"
Continuing the conversation DR.. Cook said he
had in his possession the best modern ingtru-
ments for taking observations. a sextant three
took daily observations from IS degrees to the
pole. While at the pole he took double obserya-
tions to make quite sure.
He declared that twelve miles day was not
much for Esqnimaus. who often covered greater
distances. He preserved the health OF himself
and his companions by living do the Esqui-
nlaus. Both the Esqumaus with him were
young men. who fully under his influence
and who followed his instructions absolutely
The season also favored him; the ice was har-
der and smoother than in summer when it is
rough and broken.
SHABBY But HAPPY HERO.
II was a weather beaten and shabby looking
t,t elated hero who was welcomed this morning
by the Danish capital at the same official pier
end with the same honors that are customariiy
used in the greeting OF visiting royalties
DR.. Cook stood the bridge Of the Hans
Egede wearing brown suit of clothes
that had been lent to him by seaman. On
his head was most disreputable old cap and
his feet clad in leather moccasins His
blond hair was long and shaggy and his mus
tache rough and struggling. His complexion
was saiiow. but his face stout. The re-
turned explorer wore a constant smile and alto
eether he was strange figure for the centre OF
euch a brilliant as greeted his return to
civilization.
A bright lit UP the blue waters of Copen-
hagen harbor- Ships and yachts every side
were covered with gay flags and the shore and
piers were crowded with people.
Two big American flags hanked the landing
stage. where Crown Prince Christian and many
ether notable persons waited for one hour the
appearance OF the Hans Egede. Hundreds OF
small boats containing sightseers swarmed over
the waters of the harbor. Many OF these boats
were filled with American tourists waving the
Stars and Stripes
GREETED BY ROYALTY
When the Hans - ede was a mile away slow
ly coming in with an enthusiastic following of
small craft in her wake, Crown Prince Christian
and the members OF hts stan embarked on
launch, which took them TO the side Of the
steamer bearing the explorer.
The moment the anchor was dropped the
Crown Prince sprane up the gangway. DR..
Cook at the same time appeared at the head of
the ladder and awaited the prince.
The people in the surrounding boats. who had
expected from the newspaper pictures to see a
bearded man, recognized the explorer for the
first time and sent up loud cheer.
Prince Christian, who is tall and handsome
young man. dressed in silk hat and frock
coat He srasped the hand of the shabby ex-