Evening star., 1909-09-04
His Blaze on North Pole
and Records Sustain Cook

ELSINORE, Denmark. September A.
The Hans Egede passed here at $50
o'clock this morning, with DR.. Frederick
A. Cook on board.
The pilot who was to guide the vessel
the twenty-six miles through the sound
to Copenhagen, accompanied by the d.
rector of colonies, including Greenland.
boarded the Hans Egede here.
DIR. Cook said he is convinced of his
ability to prove the truth Of his exploit
by the daily observations he made in
the vicinity of the north pole
Many other scientists returning from
expeditions were also on board the Hans
Egede. All express firm belief in DR.:
Cook, whose modesty and amiability had
won their sincere friendship.
instruments Of the Best.
Continuing the conversation. DIR. Cook
said he had in his possession the best
modern instruments for taking observa-
tions. sextant, three chronometers and
good watch. and that he took daily
observations from IS degrees to the POLE
While at the pole he took double observa-
tins, to make quite sure.
He declared that twelve miles a day
was not much for Eskimos, who often
covered greater distances.
He preserved the health Of himself and
his companions by living as do the
Eskimos. Both the Eskimos with him
were young men. who were fully under
his influence, and who followed his in
structions absolutely.
The season also favored him; the ice
was harder and smoother than i'm sum-
mer. when it is rough and covered with
crevices.
Records Left at North Pole.
cOPENHAGEN. September 4-Dr.
Frederick A. Cook, the explorer, return
ing from his trip to the north pole
reached here at 10 am. today on the
steamer Hans Egede.
Speaking TO the representative of the
Associated Press. DIR. Cook said he left
at the north pole an American flag and
d box containing documents, including
a brief account of his trip and certain OBJ
servations and data to bear out his claim.
Capt. I. Larsen OF the Hans Egede said
he had examined Dr. Cooks records and
that he believed them TO be perfectly COR
rect.
In the course of the interview with the
Associated Press representative on board
the Hans Egede. DR.. Cook declared with
great emphasis that he had been to the
north pole, and was prepared to prove
the fact by records of exact observations
and descriptions in his diary covering the
smallest detail.
Continuing the conversation, DIR. Cook
said:
1T was not my intention at the start to
proceed To the pole | was merely on an
arctic excursion. But as l found condi-
tions favorable continued on my way to
the pole
Two Islands Discovered.
~ discovered two hitherto unknown
islands.
I'VE. missed the depots which previous
" had been established, but we came ac-
cidentaIly upon one OF Melville's depots.
where we found provisions and instru-
ments In an excellent state Of preserva-
ton.
Owing TO the snrailness of my expedi-
tion our requirements were not large
For the same reason We were able to
proceed quickly. On some days we cover
ed a. hign as twelve miles. which is All
extraordinary speed.
As I approached the pole the Eskimos
with me were utterly scared at the me-
teorologtcal conditions
'On the return trip our provisions be-
came entirely exhausted. No animal life
was visible. For three days we had
nothing to eat. Then In crevfce Of the
ice we caught sight OF several wairuses
II had only a few CARTRIDGES ieft
crept along the ice on my stomach an
preaching the animals slowly, SO as not
20 scare them. l expended all my car