The Mena weekly star., 1909-09-09
D|NED WITH TIE KING
DOCTOR COOK, THE EXPLORER, A GUEST AT THE DANISH
 ROYAL PALACE.
SAT AT THE MoNARcH'S RIGHT
The Royal Family Of Denmark Listened Attentiveiy While the Intrepid Amer lean Recouased tiis Adventures in the Far North.


 Copenhagen. Sept. 7.--Dr. Frederick A. Cook dined with King Frederick at the summer palace few miles outside of Copenhagen. The king summoned Dr. Cock to an audience as a formal courtesy E>es engaged in an hours talk and wI1l3e these rqyal audiences cannot. according to &tiquette. be infinitely described by Ahe members of the court. Dr. Cook nade such an impression on the k8g that his majesty immediately iIf$tfucted the court chamberlain to snlpmon the ex- plorer to dine with hin The king invited Dr. Cook to meA him yester. day only after having III government make the closest possible investiga- ton into the merits of is story. All he Danish explorsrs were asked to i've their opinions of Dr. Cook s laims before the audience was grant d, and their verdict was unanimously his favor &
 The dinner was epttfely the result f the kings personal opinion regard ag the explorer. who had the seat on he kings right, an honor which Danes annot remember having been ac- arded another pr.satS person, and lembers of the royal family listened , his every word as he recounted the angers and privasions of his polar )urney.
 Dr, Cook was immensely pleased by eceipt of a telegram from President aft, in which the president of the 'nited States extended his hearty congratulations on the Announcement hat Dr. Cook had reached the pole Ie had to undergo a veritable ordeal gain. heinz bombardcd on every side with questions intended to test the accuracy of his affirmations.
 Although after midnight when he cached his hotel at the end of the irst days trying experience, he sat ID for two hours engaged in rorres. pondence and in conversation with Commodore Howard and Prof. Oluf- sen, secretary of the Geographical so- ciety the explorer was again about before o'clock in the morning. read ing translations of the comments in the Danish newspapers. Later he re- ceived Commodore Sverdrup and Count Harald Moltke. member of the Mylius Erichsen expedition, who prob ably will illustrate Dr. Cooks book.
 One of the most exacting periods of the day was an interview with Prof. Stronberg, the leading Scandinavian astronomer. who says that when he is permitted to examine Dr. Cooks ob- seryations. he can decide within half day whether the explorer has been at the pole. Several other expert Arctic explorers were closeted In con versation with Dr. Cook. When they came out they appeared thoroughly convinced of his absolute good faith.
 A luncheon at the American lega- ton afforded further opportunity to persons to strengthen their already firm belief in the explorers narrative.
 The dinner at the Royal Castle at was the scene of the greatest enthusiasm. The king and every member of the royal family, even the smallest children, assembled Dr. Maurice F. Egan the American minister: the Rev Daae, of Chicago and several other guests completed the party.
 Tn the matter of the authenticity of Dr. Cooks exploit. which seems to have raised questions in America there is this to be said: In Denmark the men of his own profession, ex ploration-surroun him and support him without question. Instead of avoiding them, as charlatan would. he spends every possible moment with hem. discussing eagerly observations, ce foes and drifts, dogs and supplies. and they believe in him. Whatever he rest of the world may think, Den mark, which brides itself on Arctic explorations, has put the seal Of it's belief and endorsement on Dr. Cook