New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-08
THE COMMENT ABROAD
PARIS ACCEPTS PERRY.
The "Temps" Predicts a Contest
Defence of Cook.

Paris, Sept THE evening newspapers here pub
lish long accounts OF Commander Peary. his previ-
endeavors and his announcement that he had
reached the North Pole. At the same time they re-
published the objections to the Cook story emanat
ing from England.
The general opinion is that Peary's laconic tele-
gram a coup de theatre. and there is strong
tendency to the humorous aspect OF the stua-
ton in the contention Of two Americans for the
honors of discovery.
The Temps" under most circumstances a dig
nifed journal foresees beautiful battle be-
tween the 'Cookists'' and the ''Pearyists. and ad
vises the two explorers when they reach New York
to reply TO the questions of the curious by saying
Yes come from the North Pole, and we found
awful mob there"
In more serious vein the Temps asks TO
whom will be awarded the palm OF victory. II says
it is odd that England. skeptica and suspicious OF
DR.. Cook, demands proofs, while America and
Denmark accept him. and adds
But what proofs can you ask Of an unhappy man
who has wintered two years with the EsQuimaus7
Here are his notebooks and his astronomical obser.
fact It is agreed that the North Pole is covered
p PROB restns ana the one domain Of
When some one says he has been there, let US be-
physical question ever begins II will never end 80
The French Geographical Society informed
officially to-day by the Arctic Club OF the achieve
ment OF Commander Peary. An official OF the
cety said:
We have full confidence In Commander PearY
modern instruments and appliances. insures 10 the
scientific world rich feast. We do not doubt DR.
Cook, but we merely say that Commander Peary's
possible that he should be mistaken.
Commander Peary probably will be invited to
lecture in France.
NJ. Levasseur. the distinguished French geog-
rapher. said to-day that doubt longer existed
that the North Pole had been reached. and added:
There is this difference between Commander
Peary and DR.. Cook: Scientists will accept at once
proofs. His equipment was thorough and extern
sive and nothing was left to chance. Although no
details of his trip yet are available, can rest
assured that this new success Will not welcomed
with the incredulity greeted the an
nouncement of Dr. Cook AS far as Dr. Cook is
concerned await a complete recital OF his ex-
petition before making up our minds.
Some OF the more sensational papers, bewiIdered
by the rapidity of events. are inclined TO deduce
that there is something wrong" The 'Intrau-
sigeant' says:
Peary's teegrams will bring element to
the lively debate, and people who yesterday scarce
ly knew what an Esqumau was to-day Will pirate
wisely of latitude and longitude, Cape Hubbard
and the varying wonders of the Arctic nights.
Each person expresses opinion based upon
knowledge ridiculously inaccurate.
Other pa pers dwell on the dramatic features OF
the situation, exceeding the widest romance
and as a thrilling chapter OF history which is
destined TO hold the attention OF the world for q
considerable period.
]. ]. A. Bouquet de la Grye. the geographer and
member OF the Academy of Sciences, came out to-
day with vigorous defence OF DR.. Cook saying
he had been aroused by the persistent attacks
him. Why suspect DR.. Cook more than the others
and assume that he is wrong? he asked. 1T Is
a small business; let await his documents.
His observations can be controlled easily by those
futed"