The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-09-24

O'NhtS, uiu Di' SOon " lhS ASSO-
clated Press.
when my material has been got
together and put into shape it will
be submitted in the first instance to
the University of Copenhagen. After
that 1t will be laid before the geo.
graphical societies of the world. |
will not consent to submit any frag-
mentary portions of my observations
or of my records to any other. The
report and all the data connected with
my trip must be examined in their en-
tirety, together with my instruments,
some of which | have in my posses
sion now and others of which are on
their way to America, at the present
moment. These will all he properly
controlled and tested before submits
sion to the scientific bodies"
Asked why he did not Immediately
give full details of his achievement,
Or. Cook said
81 have given to the public con-
else account of my journey similar
to that always given by explorers on
their return from a journey of ex-
ploration For the present no other
details are necessary and as matter
of fact no further specific events of
my claim have been called for from
any side. 1t has never been custom
airy hitherto for explorers to make
Ineir full record public in such haste.
AS a rule scientific societies are not
remarkable for their rapidity in COM
ing to conclusions, and they are us
ually content to wait until complete
data are complied"
In regard to the full recognition of
his feat by Denmark DR.. Cook re-
marked:
"Daagaard-Jen inspector of Dan
ish North Greenland, after hearing
Rasmussen and talking with Governor
Kraul of upernavik, who has seen and
read the entire record, telegraphed to
the Danish government in Copenhagen
his assurance of the truth of my dec
larations and guaranteeing them as
authentic. The Danish authorities in
Greenland, who are In reality the ad
visers of the Danish government, have
been for nearly four months in pos
session of all details of my trip. The
Danish government and the Univer-
sity of Copenhagen, as well as the
Danish Geographical society, have on
their report taken over the virtual
guarantee of the sincerity and anthem
ITCHY of my records. They have stood
up for them, so to speak, before the
world. They do not ask me to fur
nish any further proofs or evidence
of any kind, but in justice to Denmark
it is my intention to place the first
completed record of my polar journey
at the disposal of the University of
Copenhagen"
Ready to Meet Any Charges.
Referring TO Commander Peary, DR..
Cook said:
81 have as yet heard nothing but
ent to believe that the statements
which have been attributed to Peary
are incorrect. l am fully prepared to
meet any charges, but | must first
see something definite. l am absolute
ly certain none of the reports that
have appeared in print emanate either
from my Eskimo Ahwelah and Etukis-
hulk or from Harry Whitney. Mr..
Whitney has without any doubt kept
his promise to me not to say anything
about the expedition and it's results
and | feel sure of my Eskimos Mr..
Whitney will return to America about
the middle of October. He has COM
plete knowledge of all the facts He
is at entire liberty to make public all
ne knows. He is neither bound to
stand up for me nor for Peary."
In connection with the proposition
that Ahwelah and Etukisha should be
brought to America, DR.. Cook said:
"The arrival in America of the Eski-
mos who went with me to the pole
depends entirely upon the possibility
of obtaining a vessel to bring them
this year. Every effort has been made
to obtain one, and if at all possible
they will be in New York this year.
That they will come is certain, and
intend to give them year in
America. They will be open to any
Ind of examination and will be ready
to reply to any questions.
"Knud Rasmussen also will be re-
Quested to come over to New York as
soon as he lands in Denmark"
Not to Go to Pole Again.
On the question of his plans DR..
Cook said:
81 intend to stay in New York for
the present. While there | shall COM
plete my work. | have not made any
arrangements for lectures and | have
not yet decided whether | shall de-
liver any addresses before my work
is done. l should not, however, like
to commit myself on that point, al
though my present intention is not
to do so,
CAS- to further explorations, much
will depend on Mrs. Cook. | shall,
however, probably not go again to the
north pole, although | may proceed
on a northern expedition for the ex-
ploration of the new land we saw on
our journey. That is task that must
be carried out. Whether l shall UNI
dertake it or not will be a question
g., f,,t hos hnnn