Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-14
DENMARK IS LOYAL
|. TO EXPLORER COOK
Interpreter Who Quoted Esqui-
maux as Doubling Cook Misun-
derstood Them-Peary Was Not
Liked Because of Treatment.

COPENHAGEN, Sept. 11.-Denmark APP
parently remains faithful IN supporting
DR.. Cook. All the Copenhagen newspa-
pers today reiterate their belief in him.
Sentiment doubtless is a factor in this
feeling; the Danes are proud that the ex-
plorer visited their country first. More
over there is noticeable prejudice
against Commander Peary, on account of
reports from the Danish colony in Green
land of his treatment of the Esquimaux,
and allegations by Captain Otto Sver-
drup's friends that Peary treated
Sverdrup shabbily when the two expedi-
lions met in the Arctic.
With regard to the alleged ill-treat-
ment of the Esquimaux, 1t has not been
possible to secure any definite specih-
cations here, supporting this story. only
assertions are made that such belief is
current in Greenland
Today's newspaper discussion brings to
light only one new fact. The London
Daily Chronicle, which Is attempting to
prove DIR. Cook an impostor published an
interview which its correspondent mere
l had with Mrs. Rasmussen, in which she
| is quoted as saying that her husband IN
/ formed her by letter that his talks with
the Escuimaux caused him 90 doubt DR..
Cocks story. The interpreter who trans
lated Mrs. Rasmussen's words for the
Chronicle correspondent, has sent let
ter to the paper expressing regret that
his imperfect knowledge of English
| caused him to represent Mrs. Rasmussen
as saying exactly the opposite OF what
she said, :,
London newspapers have been received
here containing reports of DIR. Cooks talk
| when he submitted himself soon after ne
landed at Copenhagen for examination by
the correspondents. These reports are
| full of inaccuracies, because several or
the correspondents relied entirely upon
their memories. A comparison of the &C
counts makes 1t appear as though DR..
Cook uttered contradictions, which he
| did not.
Director Ryberg, head of the Greenland
administration, was asked today If DR..
| Cook was In earnest in his attempts to
send a ship after his Esquimau compan-
| ions.
Director Ryberg added:
81 believe that DIR. Cook is entirely re-
! liable and earnest His reputation In
Greenland is the best possible, and 1t
would require the strongest contrary evil
dence to shake our faith in his word"
In responding to an address of well
come at Christiansand, DIR. Cook said:
COOK MAKES SPEECH,
IAN explorer cannot receive greater
honor than the appreciation of people
who understand him. In Norway, you
have many explorers, and some of them
have been among my dearest friends. I
admire the breadth, energy and scientific
accuracy of hansen, but have only had
the honor of Sverdrup's acquaintance for
| the past few days, while your Road
Amundsen is my old friend
mo modern work of Arctic explorers
can. be thought of without consulting
hansen, who by his force and originality
has made himself one of the finest eX-
p!orers in the world. Our success has
had a very important relation to the
work of Captain Sverdrup. When his
New Land was published, 1 saw new
route to the pole, but 1 told no one.
PERMISSION OF PEARY.
The opportunity came to try this route
and Commander Peary seems to be an
CRY because did not ask his permits
sion.
"Over this route. our destiny was
worked out. / am therefore indebted tc
Sverdrup, his companions and the people
of Norway who sent him for the fruit of
our contest. Amundsen is starting out
for a new polar campaign. He is the man
for the prospective work. Now it is asked
Since we got to the pole, why another
expedition? To this, am bound to an
swer that the book of Arctic exploration
has only been opened. We have been
| to the Boreal center by sled; we have
borne all that we could, but we left
much for Amundsen and future genera
tons to do. The next great problem will
be the study of the deep sea. This
J Amundsen will undertake and all the
world should help him.
Another problem is the tracing Of the
origin of the Esquimaux. A Danish ex-
petition is in prospect for this purpose
under Knud Rasmussen. ne also needs
! liberal support.
GLAD FOR WELCOME.
you have received me with open arms;
your welcome rings with the cheers Of
| friendship. l am glad that 1 can say that
to Nansen, Sverdrup. Amundsen and the
people who you represent belongs a large
share of the credit for this polar con-
| test"