New-York tribune., 1909-09-19
DR.. COOK NOT WORRIED
RE4DT TO PROVE CLAIM.
Says Peorg Has Not Made Public
Enough Details to Call
for 1Ans1Cer.

On Board Oscar II (by United wireless and
Marconi Wireless Telegraph via Halifax), Sept
18.-Dr. Frederick a. Cook shows the strongest
desire to arrive in New York as quickly as pos
sible- He is anxious to prove 70 America his
claims. although the charges brought against
him By Commander Peary and others do not
cause him any concern. He has a complete
answer. he says, for everything.
In reply TO a question regarding the answer
which he would make TO these charges pr. Cook
said this afternoon
Il will not enter into any controversy until
know definitely what has been brought against
me and whence it emanates. Commander
Peary's general charges do not call for any re-
sponse from me until he gives 70 the public as
much as I have. He has given few details of his
Journey claiming that he reached the pole on
certain date without much else.
His accusations are founded purely on
statements given him by ignorant man,
whom purposely kept from learning the facts
When 1 land I will examine the charges, and
will reply when the proper time comes Peary's
declaration that he is the only who has
been to the pole and will prove 1t still awaits
proof. AS to the affirmation that Peary has evi
dence TO refute my story that evidence is based
on tho word OF Murphy, the bostswain. who is
unable TO read or write.
4 have already expressed my readiness to
place my observations before committee from
scientific bodies and the verdict of that commit
tee will justify my story
The Oscar II was off Sable Island at 7:30
o'clock this evening. When the report was re-
ceived in the afternoon that Commander Peary
was still at Battle Harbor DR.. Cook said;
Il regret greatly that Commander Peary is not
returning at the same time as I am. should
have liked TO meet him face 10 face on reaching
New York"
Referring TO the final examination Of hts rec
ords and instruments. DR.. Cook said.
Within two months al the outside, probably
earlier. my records and Instruments win all be
ready for the official tests. I shall then send
them 10 Copenhagen University. which has the
first claim, it the first officially TO recog-
nize my work in the discovery OF the pole After
that they viii be at the disposal Of any expert
committee which the scientific and geographical
societies care to form"
DR.. Cook says that he does not intend to re-
sumo practice physician. he has work
OF a scientific character which will occupy him
for some years.
DR.. Cook has received dozens OF dispatches
daily. extending "A welcome 10 him and In
vitIng him 70 receptions. dinners and other
entertainments IIe is ready to accept some OF
these invitations. but has left the arrangements
entirely In the hands Of John T. Bradley. Many
offers have also been made for lectures and
magazine articles. which Or. Cook has declined.
without exception.
Herr Cold. director general os tho steamship
company. who has been pr Cooks constant
companion on board the Oscar H. when he heard
Of Commander Peary's charges said; ''Peary Is
acting like a drowning man clutchng at a
straw"
The vessels progress has been considerably
delayed by a dense fog which lasted for several
OfF PCl
lowed by high wind. which sprang up with re-
markable suddenness and died down this morn
ing. almost as suddenly. During the gale Cap
tain Hempel remained on the bridge.
The storm had little effect on the spirits OF the
passengers. who gathered in the saloon in the
evening, where a concert was given under the
management of Professor William Dahl. OF New
York Among those who took part in the con
cert were Mrs. Clara Jensen and Miss Lilly
Kragerup. Of Chicago; Enid Dessau, of New
York: DR.. Hanna Kindebom. OF Philadelphia
and Miss Agnes Mynter Of Buffalo.
DR.. Cook was vsibly moved by the strains OF
familiar melodies which he had not heard FOR
more than two years After the concert he re-
mained for nearly an hour in the smoking room.
chatting about the incidents OF his journey 10
the pole. The skin suit in which the explorer
returned from Upernavk was exhibited on the
upper deck this morning. Dozens Of cameras
were turned upon IT, and afterward on DR.. Cook.
who declined all requests 10 put on the suit.
He has submitted 70 being photographed with
great good humor As a matter OF fact. the
explorer has been photographed in company
with almost every passenger aboard at various
times.
DR.. Cook says he would like 10 avoid any
demonstration at landing. H desires FIRST OF all
70 see his wife. and family.
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