The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-08
PEARY CLAIMS IT.
Notifies Press Associations to
Look Out for Cook
And Not to Take His Statements
Too Seriously.
HE DID NOT GO FAX.
Declares the Doctor Was Not
Out OF Sight of Land.
Says the Two EskimOs Have
Told Him So.
HE DID NOT GO FAR.

from Indian Harbor to the Associated
Press gives his first expression con
cerning the claim of DR.. Cook that ne
reached the North pole almost a veal
prior to Peary, or April 81, 1908.
Pearv's latest telegram is harolS
less notable than his first announce
ment which absorbed the attention OF
fine entire world as it gives concrett
form to the issues already Vaguels
outlined in scientific quarters on inc
authenticity of DR.. Cooks announce
ment and the question of priority III
reaching the pole. At the same time
IT is the first expression OF opinion
from any one in a position to know the
facts of the Arctic region on Whlch
Dr Cooks claims are based 1t con-
tains a direct intimation that COOK
never reached the pole at all.
The dispatch from Commander
Pearv was responsive to an inquiry
sent by wireless telegraph to him at
Indian Harbor, immeditely following
his first announcement. The hrst mes
sage from Peary received by the AS
sociated Press at 1888 p. m lasI
Monday came with such startling SUD
denness that the most urgent measures
were Immediately adopted to connrHl
its absolute authenticity. This was
quickly done and the message traced
to its source and verified.
He Is Told About Cook.
At the same time an urgent dis
match was Immediately sent to Com
rnander Peary by cable to Hall1ax ana
thence by land lines and wireless 10
Indian Harbor, asking him for addl-
tiona1 particulars and corroboratlVe
details and informing him that Dr-
Cook arrived at Copenhagen, Septem-
Der 4. claiming to have reached tne
pole, April 21, 1908"
This dispatch to Peary was sent
within a few minutes of the receipt OF
Peary's first telegram announcing his
achievement and it was evidently the
first word the explorer received on
coming within the range of c1vlllzatlon
that Cook had already set up the
claim of being the first dfscoVerer OF
the North pole. Commander Peary
response therefore embodies his views
on first hearing the news that MS an
nouncement of the discovery OF the
pole was disputed by Cook
The attention of Europe and Amer
lea continues to be centered on the
announcement of the two North pole
PXDiOTeTS.
Copenhagen last night when he had
ample opportunity to substantlate ms
claims was received there without the
Indications that is was accepted as
conclusive and this view is again re-
Aected today in the increasing skepti-
cism reported from foreign capitals.
Commander Peary's ship, the Roose-
Welt. sailed from Indian Harbor at
Hor a l.
dor. where it is expected tomorrow,
whence it proceeds to North Sydney.
Peary's Reply.
New York. Sept. 8.-The following
dispatch was received here carly t.i-
day:
"Indian Harbor, Labrador. (By wire
less via Cape Ray, N. F) Sept S.-Io
New Yor: have nailed the stars and
stripes to the north pole. This is au-
thoritative and correct.
Cooks story should not be taken
too seriously. The two Esquimaux who
accompanied him say he went no dis
tance north, and not out of sight of
land Other members of the tribe cor
roborate their story.
(signed) "PEARY."
Repeats 1t to London.
London, Sept S.-The Reuter- Tele-
gram company has received the follow-
dated Indian Harbor. Labrador:
Cooks story should not be taken too
seriously. The Esquimaux who ac-
companied him say he went no distance
north and not out of sight of LAND
Other men of the tribe corroborate
their statement"
Leaves Indian Harbor.
Indian Harbor via Cape Ray. Sept. S.
Robert E. Peary and his
party sailed from here today for SID
ney. N. S.
The Roosevelt arrived here Sunday
night and has been detained until this
morning by a heavy gale. On the ar
rival of the Roosevelt, Mr.. Peary and
Captain Bartlett came ashore and per
sonally filed the dispatches which were
sent by wireless to the United States.
Commander Peary expressed gratifica-
tion at his successful completion OF his
Hfe's work in discovering the nor III
pole. He and Captain Bartlett appear
ed to be in the best physical condition
The Roosevelt is uninjured from ner
long and arduous voyages through the
Ice packs of the Polar seas. Unless the
Roosevelt stops at Redbay, Labrador.
TO permit Commander Peary to file the
details of his successful exploration, it
story can reach the outside world for
at least three days.
VIII Coal at Battle Harbor.
Battle Harbor. by wireless. via Cape
Ray. N F.. Sept. 8.-The steamer
Roosevelt, with Commander Peary on
board, left Indian Harbor at noon to-
DAY Ter Battle Harbor. She is expected
here tomorrow and will take on coal
Was Delayed at Indian Harbor.
South Harpswell, Me-, Sept. S.-Mrs.
r. E. Peary received a second mes
sage early today from Commander
Pearys stating that he had been delayed
at Indian Harbor, and that she need
not worry about DR.. Cook. Mrs.