Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-21
NEW LAND IN SOUTH
Discovery of Continent in
Antarctic Region.
REPORTED BY DR.. CHARCOT
French Scientist Bringing Home
Accurate Descriptions of
Territory.

BGENOS AIRES, Argentina. via Gal
weston. Tex, February 21.-The CORE
spondent of the Prensa at Punta Arenas
again has interviewed DR.. Jean NJ. Char
cot. the French scientist and explorer
He was somewhat reluctant to talk. but
said he had discovered many portions of
land, too many to give an accurate de-
scription offhand; that he had visited only
a part OF the antarctic region and that
he believes this land TO be a portion OF
4 continent.
Studies made by the eight scientists of
he expedition include analysis of water
At several depths, astronomical and
meteorological observations and study of
magnetism. electricity. gravity of the
Earth, and earthquakes, though no earth
luakes were felt.
The expedition brings with it a rich col
lection of unknown species of vegetation
and animals and some unknown varieties
of seals.
The highest temperature experienced
was two degrees above zero and the
1west thirty degrees below.
The Pourquoi Pas goes to Port Madryn
md thence to BuenoS Aires.
Quest Begun in 1908.
DR. Jean Charcot, an eminent French
scientist, noted especially as a bacteriolo-
eist. departed from Havre, France, Au-
gust l., 1905, on board the steamship
Pourquoi Pas, expedition to the
antarctic, with a special view to scien-
aifid study OF its geography. fossils, geology
and vegetable and marine life, and with
only subordinate purpose TO penetrate its
icebound seas in an effort to reach the
south pole. DR. Charcot had led SINH
Tar expedition in 1893. He took with him
On the voyage from which he is now
returning eight young French scientists
and a crew oil twenty-eight, with sup
plies for three years.
Six motor-driven Sleds, which Dr. Char
cot had designed and tested successfully
over ice and snow in the Alps, were taken
and were expected to give valuable serv-
ice in the large amount of exploration
planned, but they proved to be of no
assistance. 1t was a principal object of
the Charcot expedition TO discover and
make maps of the southern limits of the
Pacific ocean and to positively ascertain
the existence or absence of vast ant
arctic continent. believed to cover and
surround the antarctic polar center.
Sanctioned by Two Governments.
The expedition had official sanction and
support from the French and Brazilian
governments. lie latter furnished free
all supplies needed during the stay of
the Pourquai Pas al Rio de Janeiro in
October, 1905, and also repainted the
vessel.
While in Rio DR.. Charcot explained
his plans. He hoped to solve the problem
of Alexanderland and investigate the
existence of a wall similar to the one dis
covered by Sir James c. Ross, which, if
found. would greatly facilitate the survey
of the southern taD.eiands. Collection of
fossils which, il was hoped. would prove
OF the greatest value and interest was
planned on Mount Bransfield and on
Seymour Island Nerification of sup
posed connection between Alexanderland
and Edwardland was also prime object.
Alexanderland had never been explored.
News OF the progress southwark of the
expedition was cabled back. including the
stay at Buenos Aires, and the honors and
courtesies showered upon its leaders and
members.
Plunge Into Ice Seas