New-York tribune., 1909-09-09


fusion than ever. The Peary Arctic Club will
make no arrangements until ii has learned def
nitely what Commander Peary's movements will
he in the immediate future The Explorers Club
has already invited DR.. Cook 10 a dinner In MS
honor and il is now decided that this dinner Is
10 be distinct from that scheduled for the night
Of September so in honor of Henry Hudson
Commander Peary. president of the club viii
prohablys preside on that occasion if he is in
town separate dinner will be given for him
by the club.
The third organization interested, the Arctic
Club Of America Will also give dinner for Dr.
Cook. who is its vice-president. The executive
committee met yesterday AT the home of the
chairman DR. r. .. Stebbins. and decided TO
hold the dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria, and TO
permit the presence Of women. A letter was
sent 10 Rear Admiral Schley at the Sagamore
Hotel. on Lake George. referring the plans TO
him for his approval. as president Of the club
DILLON WALLACE FOR BOTH
Dillon wallace. the explorer. who only few
wears ago was a party 10 a bitter controversy
waged at great length in the newspapers over
an expedition to the North. was outspoken yes
terday in his belief that both Cook and Peary
had reached the pole. There is certainly enough
credit for each one Of them in the achievement
and I see no reason why the success of the one
should detract the least whit from the glory of
the other Pesry deserves as much honor as
Cook. even II he was later in reaching his goal.
They both made independent expeditions.
Neither had the advantage Of being able 10
make use of the data. the observations or the
experiences Of the other. Each of them Won his
own way. I don't see why there should be any
ground for ausrrelling"
Mp Wallace. who is a member of the Ex-
plorers' Club. of which Commander Peary is
president. came into town yesterday afternoon
expressly 10 get the latest information about the
two explorers.
II don't like the way Mr. Bridgrnan went off
at half-cock in this matter" he said. "Of
course, ne is rsbid Reary enthusiast. and If he
doesn't wish a thing 10 be so he can't possibly
imagine that IL can be So
Well. do you think that Dr. Cook has discov-
cred the pole. in view Of Commander Peary's
message to-dsy?" he was asked. why would
Peary send such a message without certain
grounds for his position?"
We'll, it's Just like Peary. You can imagine
the annoyance the news of Dr. Cooks discovery
must have caused man who has given up prac-
tieslly all his life to toe task OF finding the
pole OF course. IL must have been bitter pang
for him when he first heard Of it, and allow
snce should be made for this feeling of disap-
pointment. which caused him to rush off and
send this ill-considered message"
But Peary says he has the word Of the Es-
quimaus who DR.. Cook says accompanied him.
that the doctor didn't get out Of sight Of land?"
Il don't question Commander Pearys state
Tnent at all. He probably has their word for II;
hut YOU can get an Esquimau 10 say almost
anything you want. They friendly peo-
pie, and try 10 act in a kindly way and to do or
say whatever will please. They N4s say snow
is black. If they think youll he pleased
READ DIR. COOKS DIARY
Mr.. Wallace Raid he had read DR. Cooks diary,
which Is said 20 be IN a safe deposit vault in
this city. and that It fascinating and re-
markable narrative. Mrs Cook. he said, had
merely had il typewriter and that the original
sheets had been locked up with the typewriter
copy. so there could be question of the
thenticity or value Of this record Of DR.. Cooks
experiences, which unfortunately covers none
of the period occupied in making the dash for
the pole
Members OF the Arctic Club OF America from
which Commander Peary and his wife withdrew
several years ago. because Of differences with DR..
Thomas s. Dedricl. surgeon on one Of Peary's
earlier expeditions. dumfounded read
ing Commander Peary's message of yesterday.
The club had already planned To honor DR. Cook
before word OF Commodore Peary's success had
been received. and while much upset by the
spirit manifested in Pearys note. they decided to
go right with their arrangements for the
ly that they thought Pearys action was unjust
and ungenerous Al that they hastened 10 ex-
cuse il by pointing out the great disappointment
that must have been caused Peary at learning
that comparative novice in the game had out
footed him IN the for the pole
We are not Cook crowd said DR.. Roswell
O Stebbins. chairman of the executive commit
tee OF the club yesterday afternoon 4 want 70
say that most emphatically. We are not Pesry
crowd nor are we out to shout for any particular
explorer. This organization is composed Of men
who interested in polar exploration and we
are tskinR sides the question. We believe
that DR.. Cook has discovered the pole and will
believe II until MS story has been proved to be
false. I believe that Commander Peary has also
reached the goal If ne says so. it's 50.
Scientists. geographers and geologfsts as well as
the general public. viii take him at his word.
but they viii ask Dr Cook 70 prove his assertion.
OF course. Peary Is known E an experienced ex-
piorer and his statement TO his discovery goes
of itself Unfortunately there is not the same
general confidence in Dr Cook because his ex-
ploits are not so well known
But this controversy is going 10 be a terrible
thing for the whole country. II will have an
awful effect on The reputation Of Americans j
would seem that Peary was bound TO prove that
Cook had not reached the pole"
DOUBTED PEARY MESSAGE
Dr. Stebbins was at first inclined to doubt that
Commander Peary could have sent the message
from Indian Harbor why" he said. he said
he was starting TO meet Brdgman AZ sydney
AFTER reading the dispatch again he said that
Peary must have sent it, Il can understand
his feeling There is no reason 70 think that
Pesry would be telling untruth In throwing
cold water on his successful rivals achievement.
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