The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-09-14
DR.. COOK HONORED.
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy is
Conferred on Him in Presence of
Crown Prince of Denmark.
New York World.

red upon Dr.. Frederick A. Cook by
tl17 University OF Copenhagen this af-
te~noon in the presence Of the Crown
Prince Of Denmark and distinguish
e& gathering.
Prof. Torp. rector Of the university,
il. presenting the diploma to Dr.. Cook
spoke of the admiration his achieve
m?nt had aroused in the university.
aid declared that the news that an
o.Aer famous explorer had solved the
same problem could in no way detract
from the honor due DR.. Cook.
Promises Complete Records.
In expressing his thanks DR.. Cook
said he accepted the honor as testi-
mony Of the genuineness Of his jour
ney. He promised to send the univer-
sicy his complete records, and he re-
peated that it was his intention to dis
patch ship to Greenland at his own
expense to bring down the two Esqul-
maux who accompanied him on his
expedition. In conclusion the doctor
said: . I can say no more, | can do no
more I show you my hands,
The ceremony occurred in the great
hall Of the university in the presence
Of company numbering l,200 per-
sons. including a number Of scientists.
When Prof. Tolp handed the parch-
ment to DR.. Cook the explorer arose
to reply, but he was unable to speak
for five minutes on accoun: Of The
continued applause.
Dr.. Cook 5 words in referring to the
records he said he would send the un-
iverSity were: Il can, produce all de-
Sire,ble evidence that I reached the
North Pole.''
He added that his Esquimaux COM
panions would be taken to New York,
where they could be examined by i'm
partial men of science.
Ceremony Was Impressive.
The function Of comforting this de-
gree was most impressive. In the
honor Of DR.. Cook the entire body Of
professors and students entered the
hall in procession. They were ac-
companied by the Danish Ministers Of
Education and Commerce and Maurice
Egan, the American minister to Den
mark. An orchestra rendered one OF
Baethoven's symphonies.
Prof. Torp said that the honor con-
fe-red upon Dr. Cook was the highest
III the gift Of the university. and he
complimented the explorer on tie
courage and self-sacrifce which en-
ahled him to 90 where no human being
had ever set foot befoE. He declared
that Denmark and the United States
would now be:neighbors in the Far
North. Then, warming up to his sub
iact. Prof. Torp said with enthusiasm
that the Danish people not only ad-
m;red DR.. Cook for his deeds. but also
because he was All American.
Crowd Cheers Explorer.
\ crowd Of more than one thous-
and persons that had congregated out
side the hall cheered Dr.. Cook as he
left and followed his motor car.
DR.. Cook and Mr. Eean are going
tonight to the country residence of
Premier Count Holstein, where they
VII remain until TOMORROW evening.
VIII Reach New York Sept 20.
DR.. Frederick A. Cook will sail
from Christiansand Saturday morning
on board the Observation-Disclosures
Liner Oscar II. for New York, where
she is due about Sept 20 or q. Prob
ably Capt. Roald Amundsen will ac-
company him.
DR.. Cook will leave here tomorrow
night for Christianstand. He has
abandoned his proposed visit to BruS-
sells o., the advise Of friends.
Dr.. Cook today asked the officials
OF the Greensland Administration to
arrange for the dispatch Of one OF
their boats to Greenland at his ex-
pense to get the two Esquimaux who
accompanied him to the Pole. The
officials stated that it is now too late
in the season for such an attempt, and
advised him that he must wait tor
spring, which he Will do.
Asked Gould Brokaw to Go.
He proposed to Gold Brokaw, who
j here with his yacht F'edorfa, that
they make start for Greenland I'M
mediately, but Brokaw would not
agree to this.
Almost all the Copenhagen papers
support DR.. Cooks side Of the con-
;rroversy, but throw no new hight on
l~ny