Arizona republican., 1909-10-29
DAY
 IF TRIUMPH. People of Home Town of His
 Traducer BarriII MADE \ LION OF HIM
His Polar Speech Followed by a Statement Regard ing the Mount Mckinley Controversy - Queen Elk presses Confidence.

Hamilton. Mont. Oct 2S-The peo- pie of Hamilton and the surrounding towns of Bitter Root valley. the home of Edward \. Barrill. who made a sworn statement that Dr. Cook never reached the summit Of Mount McKin- ley. turned out en masse tonight to listen to rne doctors story regarding the ascent of Mount Mckinley and to hear his address on his trip to the north role.
 Enthusiasm and interest were at fever heat in the valley all day. and when Dr. Cook arrived at Hamilton this afternoon in an automobile in which he made the trip from Mis- souia, he was greeted by a crowd that thronged Main Street By the time the doctor was ready to make his appearance the throng extended into the street, and many were struggling yainly in an effort to get within hearing distance of the speaker. There was much cheering and the reception accorded the doctor was enthusiastic
 At the conclusion of his story of the attainment of the north pole. Dr. Cook took up briefly the controversy which has arisen regarding the as-. cent of Mount Mckinley. He prefaced his remarks with the statement T am satisfied that the people of Mon- tana believe in justice and fair play I have come into your commonwealth not to seek revenge, not to enter into a controversy with men in whom I once had every confidence. but to ask for a fair deal. There is no malice in my heart. I am not here to invoke the strong arm of the law My veracity has been attacked by men residing in this community. They have fallen into evil hands and the temptation was too great They have sold their birthright for silver, and there probably was more than thirty pieces
 T am here to give my version of the Mount Mckinley controversy. and then leave my case in the hands of the best jury, the people of the great state of Montana. I will accept their verdict"
 Continuing. pr. Cook said: At the time of my arrival in New York. eAitti AhO gtdfo Nilltt III the Arctic regions. and when all America was rejoicing over the dou- ble discovery of the north pole. there began a warfare to rob me of the glory of the achievement which was. and is. rightly mine.
 "Confidant that my rival had tri- umphed after nearly a quarter of a century in the quest of the great I. with all good Americans, rejoiced in his success. and in Copen- hagen. I declared there was glory enough for two. Despite the bitter attacks which have been made upon me. my attitude in this respect is unchanged.
 When this warfare failed, the en- smy began a flank movement on the climb of Mount McKinley-men with money to burn in the flame of in- fanny entered the arena Men of this whom I had previously believed honest. fell as victims. Their statements were absolutely untrue still. I nurse no spirit Of revenge or malice against these misguided men My counsel. however. has been ih- structed to continue the investigation until we catch the guilty money giv- CTS higher up.
 Hamilton and Missoula have clear ly shown their disapproval of this battle of injustice. They have \shown that they do not believe the malicious turn the rival powers have taken. Your fairness and your faith is pledge that human nature is worth more than millions thrown into the hell of bribery.
 For the present l am willing to trust my case to the citizens of Mon tana as a jury After you have read the mass of testimony which my counsel has collected. I am ready to abide by your verdict Then. with a new expedition to Mount Mckinley. II will guarantee our future position My records are on the summit of the Alaskan peak, and, accompanied by unbiased, reminded men, l pledge you my word that l will again reach the top of Mount Mckinley and bring hack this unquestionable proof of the