Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-08
Peary's Ship Is Delayed;
No Wire at Chateau Bay

the delay of the steamer Roosevelt in
making the trip from Indian Harbor
Labrador. to Chateau bay, as result Of
bad weather, the details of Commander
Robert E. Peary's dash to the north pole
could not be obtained from him.
Chateau bay is about 200 miles dis
tant from Indian Harbor, Commander
Peary had considered his vessel capable
of making the journey so that he could
file dispatches not later than last night
In this he was mistaken:
No Telegraph at Chateau Bay.
Few particulars of the expedition can
be sent until the Roosevelt reaches Red
bay. twenty-five miles southwest of
Chateau bay. Since Peary went north
the telegraph station at Chateau has
been discontinued.
The first point where there is tele-
graph station is Red bay. From Red bay
there is telegraph line through Quebec.
There is no telegraph service at any
point from Indian Harbor to Red bay,
except a wireless service Of limited ca
pacity. The first early messages sent by
Commander Peary conveying the scant
news of his discovery of the pole were
filed at Indian Harbor and flashed from
there by wireless to Cape Ray, New
foundland.
More Messages Received.
While the entire nation waited anxious
ly yesterday for more detailed news
from Commander Robert f. Pcary re-
sarding his achievement In discovering
the north pole. the only word received
during the day consisted of cablegrams
to half dozen or more Of his friends.
They were brief and did not go into
details.
All were sent from Indian Harbor.
labrador; by way Of PC. Cape o Ray; New
An indication that the explorer would
return fortified with all the necessary
proofs to establish his claim to the dis
covery Of the pole was furnished by
cablegram received by Herbert l.. Bridg-
man. secretary and treasurer of the
Peary Arctic Club, yesterday afternoon.
This dispatch read as follows:
kindly rush following: Wire all prin-
cieties Of all nations. including Japan,
Brazil, etc, that the north pole was
reached April s by Peary Arctic Clubs
expedition. under Commando Peary: ;.
Brings Material for Museum.
Commander Peary. in his pursuit OF
the pole. did not forget to look for relics
for museum purposes as Is evidenced
in this cablegram. which was received
yesterday by Henry Fairfield Osborn OF
the American Museum of National His
tory in this city:
.~The pole Is ours. Am bringing large
amount of material for museum
a year ago he assured Mr.. Osborn that
IL he reached the pole he would come
back with q sack full OF curios that
would probably make some interesting
exhibits. Mr.: Osborn cabied his thanks
would eagerly await his return.
other Messages From Peary.
Another message received yesterday In
this city from Peary was sent to Gen.
Thomas Hubbard, president of the Peary
Arctic Club. saying:
Thanks your assistance. the 300 years
search of north pole is ended. Pole oc-
cupied by clubs expedition April 8.
Roosevelt returns uninjured.
"PEARY."
George Croker. another member OF
the Peary Arctic Club. and one of the
hackers Of the expedition. received this
cablegrani from the explorer:
"PEARY."
A message similarly worded. was sent
by the explorer to John III. Flagier.
member Of the Peary Arctic Club. who
aided Peary In his previous trips to the
pole.
Sends Word to Publishers.
TO Frederick A. Stokes of the Fred
erick A. Stokes Company. which publish
Great Ice" and other books. Peary
cabled:
IT have the pole. Best regards"
nouhlodav page e Co who have Dylb-
lished other books of Peary's, received
message of the same kind.
Peary Cheered by Roosevelt Grew.
INDIAN HARBoR. Labrador. via
Cape Ray. N. F.. September S.-Despite
his many hardships in the arctic regions.
Commander Robert e. Peary appeared to
be in the best Of health and spirits. He
was enthusiastic over his success in
reaching the goal for which he had so
long striven.
When told that DR.. Frederick A. Cook
of Brooklyn, n. Y, had reported finding
the pole. those on board of the steamer
Roosevelt expressed surprise, but de-
clined to make any statement other than
had been found.
When Commander Peary returned to
the Roosevelt. from the far north. and an
nounced that he had been successful in
joicing on board the ship, the whole crew
assembling on the deck to welcome the
daring explorer and cheering him to
the echo.
The scene was a memorable one, and
Commander Peary appeared to be visibly
affected by the warmth of the reception.
Bad Weather Delays Return.
SYDNEY. Cape Breton. September s.
Unfavorable weather conditions in the
Strait Of Belle Isle. which are reported
by wireless stations. may considerably
hamper the progress Of the steamer
Roosevelt. which Is bearing the Peary ex-
pedition southwark. 1t Is not known
when the steamer will reach Chateau
bay, which is just north of the north
east entrance of the straits.
Wireless stations In the north report
that up to last evening Peary had not
reached Battle Harbor which Is thirty-five
miles north OF Chateau bay.
Inadequate Geographic facilities on the
Labrador coast and the northwest coast
Of Newfoundland may move Peary to de-
eide to proceed on southwark to Sydney,
Nova Scotia, before he gives to the world
the details Of his triumph In the far
north.
ALTOONA CLAIMS PEARY.
cresson, Given az Birthplace, Not
Inhabited in May, 1855.
ALTOONA Pa, September S.-AItoona