The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-07-18

No American. perhaps, ever returned
to his native shores, after tour abroad
loaded with so many honors bestowed
by great scientific societies as comman-
IN New York a few days ago (June I'D
he brought with him six gold medals and
one silver medal-the highest honors OF
the most distinguished foreign scientific
bodies-and the silver model OF a ship
presented to him by the Royal Scottish
Geographical society, Hailing him as the
discoverer Of the north pole. thus Europe
In ironic contrast TO his native country
officially put Its seal of approval upon
Pearys feat,
Commander Peary's whirlwind visit to
OF series of wildly demonstrative ova
tlons. In his person the distinguished
AUTHORITIES In law. science and literature
OF foreign nations recognized American
pluck, persistence and successful achieve
rlent: and accepted the verdict OF the Ma
tional Geographical society OF his own
country which passed upon his proofs
and awarded him medal on November
g. 1909.
Tells Story of His Quest.
During his trip abroad Peary told the
story OF his quest twice in London and
Berlin and once in Rome, Vienna, Budn-
pgeIss, BRUSSELS; EI;, Antwerp, Edinburgh
GlasgoW, Cardiff, Bristol and Manchester.
While In Edinburgh. Peary was presented
oy the Royal Scottish Geographical socie-
ty with an exqulsitely chased silver ship.
vessels used in the latter part OF the six
teenth century, stands two feet high and
weighs 100 ounces. II Is three masted
and under full sail. Gold medals hailng
him as the discoverer OF the north pole,
were presented to him by the Hungarian
Geographical society. the Royal Italian
Geographical society. the Royal Geogra-
phical society OF Antwerp the Imperial
German Geographical society OF Berlin,
the Royal British graphical society,
inc Royal Belgian Geographical society,
and the Austrian Geographical society.
which gave him the Won Hauer medals, It's
highest award. In contrast to his own
country, which refused him national hon
ors because he had not publicly submitted
proofs, being prevented from doing so by
a contract with Hamptons Magazine.
which Is printing his story. these foreign
countries offered honors without question
and with an implicit confidence in Peary's s
claim.
Ovation in London.
With 10000 persons frantically cheering
him Commander Peary received his most
enthusiastic ovation in Prince Albert
nall. London. when he delivered q lecture
| under the auspices of the Royal Geogra-
phical society, On the platform, with
| rows of decorations on their breasts were
| more than one hundred OF Great Britain S
| Edward would have attended had he not
| been stricken with his fatal illness In
welcoming him. Major Leonard Darwin,
| president of the society said.
Il stand here tonight. as representative
| of the Royal Geographical society and
armed with the fun authority of its coun-
| Gil to welcome you, Commander Peary
as the first and only human being who ha s
ever led a parry Of his fellow creatures 10
| pole OF the earth"
a vote of thanks 10 Commc nder Peary
was proposed by Sir George Mares and
seconded by Sir Lewis Beaumont. ~
Among the distinguished audience
| which greeted Peary in Rome were King
Victor Emmanuel OF Italy. the Duke OF
| the AbruZzi, the Marquis di San Giullano
minister Of foreign affairs. and the Mar
| quis Capell.
In contrast to the action of European
| nations, says Hampton's Magazine