New-York tribune., 1909-09-07

he given 20 an Ensshman 70 win this honor
the British people are ready 10 extend their
heartiest congratulations to the American peo-
pie Their wish now is that Shackleton may
succeed in planting the British flag az the other
pole.
When the first sUrprFe at the extraordinary
coincidence OF the double discovery was over
there was interesting discussion of the prob
able methods and routes of the two explorers,
and curiosity has been redOubled to hear the
story from both sides. Pearys record being
better known in England than Cooks who,
until his latest achievement. was little heard Of
here, breath Of suspicion has been raised
against the story Of Peary's success.
There is much speculation here to whether
Pesry is yet aware that he has been fore
stalled: whether he came across any traces Of
Cooks expedition or heard of il through the
Esquimaus or whether he has still to hear this
astounding news.
QUERY OF SIR GEORGE MARES.
Sir George Nares who commanded an Arctic
expedition in 1875. in interview said he
found difficulty in avoiding the conclusion that
Pearys Esquimaus at Etah must know that
Cook crossed Smiths Sound and Etah last win
ter and says: Isn't it peculiar fact that this
coincidence occurs, in view OF the possibility
OF the news having reached Etah Of the sue
just possible that DR.. Cook had learned Of
Peary's success and was making an effort 10
reach civilization first with the priority claim
of having discovered the pole?"
Captain r. F. Scott said: "Peary's message
puts II beyond all doubt that the Stars and
Stripes was the first flag to fly at the pole 1t
raises very interesting situation. and means
battle as to who the first 10 reach the polc
II viii have 10 be fought out in America
should say that the message was quite authen-
tic Commander Peary is q splendid fellow. and
although VIC shall await with much interest tho
details he will furnish US I am sure he will be
sble 10 satisfy every one as TO the genuineness
Of his achievement"
The London newspapers comment enthusiast
tically on Peary's success. THE Daily Tele-
graph in an editorial says:
cook managed 10 got message home few
days ahead He has 20 bear the first brunt Of
scientific and amateur skepticism. on the other
hand. he enjoys the earliest taste of popularity
but though just beaten by a head, Peary is com
ing home assured of An equally warm and
thusiastic welcome, and doubtless is equally pre-
pared 10 run the gantet OF intelligent and un-
intelligent criticism For ourselves ne heartily
congratulate both men on having Ieesened tb,,
area OF our Ignorance by enterprise which,
whether absolutely successful or nor, stands at
the very summit OF human endeavor.
GRAPHIC" PRAISES PEARY.
The Graphic says:
What a pity the explorers did not meet
Chance Is evidently a blundering artist There
viii be but one opinion OF Peary's achievement
II is a splendid reward for q life spent with
rare intelligence and intrepdty, and already
rich In stirring adventures and epoch making
discoveries.
The STANDARD" says
Happily both are Americans. and one possi
Die reason for bitterness does not exist. Pearvs
long experience In the polar regions his un-
challenged reputation "A scientific observer
and the detailed knowledge we ali along have
mad OF him combine 10 Remove all uncertainties
that might be felt IN any other case.
The receipt of the Peary dispatch created the
greatest degree % excitement in London. Tho
newspapers we're M frst inclined 10 treat i
~ = hoa1 and before publishing it they ken.
The telephone wires hot with inquiries as %
lis authentici,y.
fh' r'sssaFe reached the evening papers only
~ time fcr the bHefesi "-top pressn msnti.n