East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-09-04
(By Charles p. Stewart. Copyright
1909 by the United Press ASSN

1909 by the United Press ASSN
Copenhagen, Sept. 4.-"once is
enough for any man. I'll never again
return to the north pole. A single ex-
perience of that sort is sufficient to
last one through a lifetime"
The above was practically the first
answer DR.. Frederick A. Cook, the
explorer. gave to the small army OF
newspaper men representing the press
Of the entire world who boarded the
Hans Egede as she steamed into the
harbor at $3.50 this morning. While
admitting the probability that the
drifting Ice would remove evidences
left at the pole, Cook stated that
when he presented his records and OBJ
servations to scientists all skeptlcism
woud be removed.
He said 81 first planted the stars
and stripes April 81. My God, l tell
you It was a thrilling signt. Even II
the mercury was scores below zero
the blood coursed through my veins
as / realized all Il meant After the
first flag waved l took II down and
planted a second. I have not the first
with me.
"I hope the pole will soon be reach
ed again and my records found. My
two days stay at the pole was devot-
ed to observations. except during eat
ing and sleeping time. The weather
was ideal and my instruments in per-
feet order"
"Unless this achievement is soon
repeated doubt II my flag will be
found exactly In the latitude of nine
ty degrees because of the continual
drift OF the ice fields. My instru-
ments we're OF the most modern ever
used by an explorer in the north. AL
though the duplicate observation
records placed In the tube may be
preserved undoubtedly the flag ex-
posed to the winds. will be torn In a |
few days I am entirely confident |
of the accuracy and completeness OF |
my records and know they will satis-
fy the scientific world"
Cook had but ten minutes to give
to newspapermen, while the vessel
was being docked.
A dense throng surrounded the hotel
on every side before the auto bearing
Cook arrived. Cook was bowling and
thousands cheered him. The people
were wild with enthusiasm. The only
scene | have ever witnessed approach
ing the demonstration were the re-
ceptions accorded Roosevelt when he
was at the height of his popularity.
At the hotel Cook was welcomed Of
ficially by the minister of commerce on
behalf of the Danish government "A
party OF distinguished men, repre-
senting many nations. then drank the
health of the discoverer in cham ;
payne. Following the reception Cook $
on the balcony in response ,
to repeated cries for him He said
81 have had too hard time getting (
here to make speeches. I simply wish I
to say | feel honored to put my foot $
on Danish soil on my return trip. $
Cooks clothing was torn by the $
crowds, Cook was presented to the {
king at 3 o'clock this afternoon and /
lt the request of the latter donned
his hunting costume. King Freder- Y
lex embraced the explorer and the f
kings tailor was ordered to supply I
Cook with complete wardrobe. b
Accorded Great ovation. "
The explorer was accorded the most
unique welcome in the history of the
world. The native population aug
nented by thousands from all over (,
Europe gave him an ovation The r,
police had hard work to restrain the ir
people. Cooks automobile went at n
/ snall's pace, moving inch by inch. n
Cook was overcome. He exclaimed, <,
4 never expected to see such demon a,
trations." n
ShOwcrcd With Tclcgrams. /
Cook was the guest of the American a.
egation at luncheon. In brief bi
peech of thanks he spoke of the hon eS
r bestowed upon him. He said: 81 HI
ont take the tribute of the Danish az
eople as personal affair altogether al
ut regard its warmth largely as
ribute to America" The explorer this
fternoon was Geographically invited ol
D go to Rome to meet the King and IL
lueen of Italy. 1t is intmated he Is Il
ompelled to refuse at this time. He W
as received a mass of cablegrams and h,
elegrams Of congratulations and ar al
'r reviewing them said: Il ought vc
OF to be without a job for several al