New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22

tee enc me conslstorN were ulsafPcih'eo
we soon known.
The ocnsistory met this morning and
adopted q written report 20 the eject
that TIE alleged records submitted for
examination by pr. Cook failed 20 prove
his claim that ne had reached the North
Pole.
THE DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
The documents handed 20 the commits
zion OF the University OF Copenhagen for
examination were;
rirst-A typewritten report prepared
by Cocks secretary. Walter Lonsoale,
covering siNty-one pages ~ foolscsp.
seoond-A typewriter copy made by
ronsdale from Cooks notebooks. This
covered sixteen pages OF foolscap and in
Guided a description Of the expedition
during the priod from March IL. 1905, 90
Juno Is, 1905 during which. according
a. the statement Cook journeyed from
Svartevog 20 the North Pole and re-
turned 90 q point on the polar ice not
specifically indicated. hut west Of the
ANel Hefberg land.
The papers were not accompanied by a
private letter from Cook. but Mir. Ions
Gale stated verbally 10 the committee
that the original notes and books OF the
explorer. IRON which his copies were
made. had been sent 10 Europe by an
other route as a preos utionary measure.
and would be delivered 20 thu university
IN the course Of a Few DAYS.
Tn presenting the data Mr.. ilonsosls
ststsd explicitly end repeatedly that the
COPY marked 70. was a complete ana
accurate duplication OF the Information
contained tn al % cooks notebooks
~hioh could be of any importance 10 the
university Cor the purposes 81 this ex-
sminstion. In spite Of the explorers
promise ana his secretary's assurance
that thew would BE forthcoming, the
commission has not received the original
nctebooks and diaries.
Artsr the members OF the examining
committee had made themselves &C
cuaintea individually with the material
delivered ana convinced themselves OF
SIS utter N'orthiessness IS means or
determining whether cock hsa reachea
The pole the president OF the commit
zee. Professor Stronger, called gen
eral meeting o. the committee last m
cav when the report 20 the university.
which is now made public. was
drawn I'D.
COOK MAY BIZ IN EUROPE.
az ronsaale, who he'd been invited
81 this meeting 20 answer some cues
uons. brought with him = letter which
ne hsd received from Dr. Cook which
bors neither the place nor date OF its
~-ritine. The opened envelope, how
ever. bore IN. rostmsrk Msrssilies. De-
ceubsr u, 1909 The same envelope
contained 8 letter addressed by Cock 20
n. former rector Of the University %
cop.nhasen. Professor Torp. The letter
.. nr. Torp Was dated Sew nerk
September n. 1909
IN his letter to Dr.. Icrp nr. COOK
ssvs that not only we're his instruments
left st Etah As indicated IN his cable
dispsrch - the university 80 October *,
hu, mos; OF ms astronomical ohserys-
lions were also left et that point, and he
sdas thar without these u seems unFise
and impossible % PASS final judgment
on his expedition
wgseespread indignation over the de-
oepti0n which has placed practically the
w-hols Of Denmark in somewhat hu-
initiating position has taken the place
today. az the hero worship heretofore
accorded 20 Dr.. Geek. while some per
cons have always doubted whether Cook
would be able 10 prove satisfactorily
.hat he reaches The esorth Pole. no one
expected that ne would not, 81 least
sapply some plausible data snd support
ing material. which. while they might not
susses 70 establish his claim, would fur
nssh some corroborston 81 his earlier
stetement.
The public Sc unable 20 comprehend
why cook sent his worthless papers
a-hen he admits IN the letter presented
20 Professor Torp by Mr.. Lons6sls that
IT seems unWise and impossible 20 give
hnsl judgment because Of the absence
~ the instruments snd observations
!. which LETT az EtAh."
u The members OF The examining com
u rrittee are very angry over Cooks be
heKlor Professor Stromgren. the presi-
dent OF the committee, Is furious, and to
night characterized Cooks treatment OF
the university as shameless
Inquiry whether the committee would
undertake further examination II Cook
sent for the instruments ard chservs :
fions which are alleged 10 be At Utah
developed that ms1Orlty Of The mem
hers were not disposed = waste any
more time IN the matter. n Is possihle
that 8 more detailed report Of its inveS-
figsuon VIII be made later
Brussels, Dec. 2l-M Lecointe. head Of
she Royal Observatory. was the most
.sstouneec man in Belgium when he heard
to-day the result Of the Copenhagen an
eulry- When he had somewhat recovered
from his surprise De said.
J hed The most implicit confidence In
Cook had always found him honest and
'prighL but, OF course. the observatory
accepts the verdict OF tie University Of
COPENHAGEN without question"
Until he has the tull report OF the COM
sers 20 believe that Cook made an honest
mistake There are Two hypOtheses" lie
said; either Cook, VINO Vac never very
capable IN making astronomical obsef-,a-
sions, may have thought honestly thar he
reached the pole, or he Is sn out and out
ifnpoeuor ~ the second hypothesis il
true. n ~ the most sudsciouE and unpar-
scientific world The observatory VIII now
regard I'M matter as closed. ana probably
VII invite Commander leary 20 lecture
eefore tie members"
NEARLY SAW HISTORY MADE.
school Children Escape Being Involved