New-York tribune., 1909-09-10

at Cape Sheridan, so that he could not have heard
OF Commander Peary's feat The fact that Dr.
COOK divided his records leaving his Instruments
and many important proofs with Harry Whitney
is not difficult to explain Imagine his situation
He was at Etah April 10 of this year. There he
found Whitney. who told him that Peary was In
the north ard determined make the pole. He
knew from his own experience in following Peary's
advice that the other would probably succeed
WHY HE LEFT RECORDS
Naturally. he wanted to be the first announce
his attainment. He undertook the Journey from
Etah TO Anootok. one of the most dangerous in the
whole north Explorers have regarded that jour
ney as a feat In itself. for he accomplished II in
thirty days. He must have travelled light
he never could have accomplished it, Again. there
was strong chance that he might lose everything
he had with him. and even his life on the trip.
Consequently. he left his instruments and most of
his records with Whitney. Whitney 1 suppose.
transferred them 70 the Jeanne when he exchanged
from the Roosevelt at North Star Bay II is pOssi-
ble however that Peary himself is bringing them
down with him in his own ship.
III this unfortunate controversy is not dropped
by common consent when the records of the two
men are brought side by side. then appeal might
be made To a joint commission Of all the national
geographical societies Of the world Their inquiry
might take place either In Europe or In this coun-
try and their word would certainly be a final one
Only one message from Peary arrived in the city
during the day II was clipping bureau. and
was dated from Indian HarbOr on september s. 1t
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'oAe' VII ~ r. E. PEARY
Members of the Arctic Club of America went
right ON Yesterday making preparations for the
reception Of DR. Cook on his arrival in New York
Henry Riederbick and Captain r. 5. Osoon, the
committee appointed TO charter a steamer TO go
down the bay and greet the Brooklyn explorer.
into ofiariO VIII araI
steamboat companies, but awaiting for more
definite information in regard 10 the date OF Dr.
Cooks arrival here before completing arrange
ments.
While still confident that Or. Cook can sub
stantiate his assertion that he reached the pole
members of the club awaiting anXiously for
more conclusive proofs from the explorer Dr. r.
O. Stebbins chairman Of the executive committee
said he still believed in the doctor. hut would ex-
meet him to make a statement of facts that would
crush out all doubt.
HOPES BOTH MEN WON
., bon. 3" he said. that Dr. Cook can produce
that s,a+ament and can verify his claim that he
has accomplished what he saws he has Personally
would like 20 have seen Peary reach the pole
nrst lust because he has spent so mtcn OF ms ME
IN the effort but on Of the uuplessantneSs
that has been stirred up sincerely nope tnSt ooth
men have reached the goal
II don't believe Dr. Cook would lie" said Cap
tain Osbon still, would say that the facts he
has presented not conclusive TO my mind
.s 70 the criticisms made in regard TO Dr. Cook
not being properly equipped with the proper instru-
rsnts for polar investigation. Captain Osbon said
he knew these criticisms were unfounded The doc
tor he said had accumulated an excellent collec-
,iou in preparation for trip to the Antarctic.
When John r. Bradley returned TO New York
Captain Osbon said he had interrogated him on
this noint and Mr. Bradley had assured him that
Dr cook had Instruments a-penty and spare.
Cantain Qsbon said that on Mr.. Bradley's return
he had made special inquiries in regard to DIR.
Cooks ability TO make use of these instruments.
and Mr.. Bradley had said: Don't worry about
that; Cook is a very clever navigator
One of the kilograms received yesterday by Cap
tan Osbon was from Or. H. H. Roberts. of Lex
nSton XIV Dr. Roberts was one Of number of
ohyscians who set out 10 get up relief expedi-
ion for DR. Cook. The message read:
CONGRATULATIONS upon the defence of Cook. He
s the embodiment of truth and sincerity. Peary ,
, bubbler.