The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-24
|COC < IGNORED 11TH BANQUET Noted Explorer at Festive
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BRIEFLY ANSWERS CHARGES


 tered the banauet hall oh the arm of Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Sch.sy. U. s. N. tretired). pr. Frederick A. Cook told his story tonight before the most brilliant audience that he has ad- dressed since he left the country of Denmark.
 The banquet was given by the Arctic Club of America, of which pr. Cook is l . member. In recognition of his iast Polar venture, which culrninated in Ills announcement that he had reached the pole. While there was ao officiai rtp- resentative from either the State or Nation. the assemblage was cosmupoli- tan and enthusiastic. Crowded 'n the great ball room of the WaIdorf-Asto- ria. they toasted the Brooklyn explor- CT and listened attentiveiy to ms re- cital. in the form of an after-dinner address. Among those at the tables were ex- plorerss some of. whom knew the dan gers and suffering of ths Arctic gone almost as well as pr. Cook niinse,t. Men of science were there also. but he explorer addressed himself primarily to the great majority. or his hearers. whose interest in the Polar contest has but lately been aroused by the eiainor of the world over the two reportei achievements
 The address was not technical He expressed thanks for the honor accord ed him. reviewed the history of inan's endeavor to attain tise pole. paid trib- ute to the loyalty of John R. BfadIey. the man whose money enabled hjm to undertake the expedition. answered briefly few charges that have been made against him and reiterated that he unturled the flag at the poIe cn April 2t. 1903. Commander PearyS name. he did not mention, except Ut the end of his speech, when he said: "Glory Enough for ALI
 "There is glory enough for all |" Then 1t was that Peary's name mingled with those of other explorers to wnoW he referred with reverence.
 pr. Cook appealed to his hearors 10 accept his narrative of his journey to the poie as he had seen at to give st so Car. .'Ft is eoinpista' as the preIim- mary reports of any previous ex7las. er.s hS said. .,fSeretofore evidence has been taken with faith and the co,p- plete record was not expected to ap pear for years.r
 pr. Cook entered the hall at o'clock on the arm Of Rear Admiral Schley He did not pause to greet old friends. or to meet new ones. but walked d. eheered wildly. Their piaudits the ex- plorer received with a smile.
 He seated himself oeheath the blue flag of the Arctic Club. with Rear Ad- Iuiral Schley on his right and Caral Moeltke. the Danish Minfsser on sis left. Admiral Schlev occupied the seat of honor as toastmaster. presi- dent of the Artic Club and himself an Arctic hero. having guided the relief expedition to the ili-fated Greeley par- ty--whiie the Danish Minister occupies the other in view of his Nations first reception of the explorer.
 Waits for Dress Suit.
 The banQuet was to have been pre- csied by .. reception. but after n long wait the diners crowded into the hall without a chance of previously shaking the hand of the explorer. The reason for Dr. Cooks delay and that abandon. ment of the reception wss both anus ing and at the same time characteristic of pr. Cooks simplicity It became known that he landed in this country. without having conventional evening clothes In his wardrobe. and the suit ordered since his arrival nerc was late in being delivered to his room. For that reason the reception followed sns dinner instead of precedinRsft.
 The ball room was decorated with patriotic colors, while over the explor- CTS head hung a picture of the globe with its polar zone sharply definsd.
 The speakers. in addition to Dr. Cook. who spoke last. were Rear Ad- miral Schley, MT. McGowan. Bird 5. Co- Ter. Count Moltke and Professor WD- liam Brewer, honorary president of the Arctic Club.
 When the list of speakers had been gone through, there were repeated and insistent calls for John R. Bradley. For a while MT. Bradley was unre- sponslve. but finally he arose and said;
 "Dr. Cook discovered the North Pole; I did not" Then he sat down again. amidst renewed cheering.
 Tn introducing pr. Cook. Rear Ad- miral Schley said:
 SehIey Pays Tribute.
 Like all who have achieved similar success in other fields of activity. Dr. Cook Is challenged by envy. which often proceeds from disappointment. But to all fair and just minded people there is only regret that there should have been raised any issue over an achievement that was full enough of glory for both. Our guests splendid behavior under those trying circum- stances has attracted the commenda- ton of his countrymen and has added innumerable hosts to his friendship. I believe. as President of the Arctic Club of America, upon their statements that both MT. Peary and Dr. Cook reached the pole. I believe further that these two gentlemen reached the pole. because men who are willing to make those sacrifices in a region of such terrific danger and such constant peril, are made of material that does not bleach out in the wash. All honor to them."
 When Dr. Cook came to speak, the entire assemblage leaped to Its feet with him. and the cheering continued for a full minute. The explorer read his speech.
 Dr. Cook said:
 "This Is one of the highest honors I ever hope to receive. You repre- sent most of the frigid explorers of Europe and nearly all of the Arctic explorers in America. Your welcome Is the explorers guarantee to the worId-comIng as 1t does. from fellow workers, from men who know and have gone through the same experi- ence--it Is an appreciation and a vie tory, the highest which could fall to the lot of any returning traveller.
 Subsistence Is Key. >- "The key to frigid endeavor Is sub sistence. There is nothing in the en-
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