New-York tribune., 1912-03-10
BRITAIN HALLS A|NUNDSEN
Hope That Scott May Share in
Polar Feat Fades.
ONE ELEMENT IS PEEvISH
Some Britons Disgruntled Over
Norwegian's Secrecy in
Shifting Objective.

London, March e.-Great Britain Is yield =
ing-somewhat grudgingly perhaps, but
nevertheless yielding-to the view now gen.
orally held throughout Europe that the
triumph of Captain Roald Amundsen in dis
covering the South Pole was complete
Slowly the idea that Captain Robert Scott
might share in the surprising achievement
is being dissipated, and few venture to as
sert that Scott reached the pole first, If, in
deed, he reached It at ALL
The fact OF Amundsen's discovery is &C.
cepted without question by the public and
scientific societies as well as by King
George, who to-day sent a telegram Of
congratuation to King Haakon. AT Chris
tiania. Now the hope Of the nation is
that Scott too, attained his goal, and Brit
ish pride will be satisfied even though he
located the coveted spot after Amundsen
had been there. a small element still clings
to the theory that Captain Scotts return
may furnish dramatic climax TO the Ant
arctic story.
The Royal Geographical Society. while
not questioning In any way Captain
Amundsen's feat. is awaiting news from
Captain Scott before committing itself by
sending congratulatory messages to Cap
tain Amundsen.
Rear Admiral Peary. Sir Ernest Shackle-
ton and Dr. Charcot are all prominently
displayed in the newspapers as supporting
the surmise that both the British and the
Norwegian explorers may have reached the
goal and that each OF them remained in
ignorance OF the others success.
The point Of view OF a considerable Number
Of Engshmen Is reflected by an editorial
published this morning I'm The Times,
which refers to the surprise with which
Amundsen's change Of plan to find the
South Pole instead Of the North Pole was
received The paper says this change and
the unnecessary secrecy with which it was
surrounded were felt TO ne at variance with
the spirit Of fair competition and that the
enterprise appeared i'm the light OF a mere
dash for the pole, designed to forestall the
British expedition. II adds that, although
British feeling would have been in sympa-
thy with such an enterprise If 1t had been
openly declared. the circumstances Of its
inception have produced a less favorable
impression.
Meanwhile the taciturn Norwegian eX-
plorer remains at Hobart. Tasmania. with
his crew. His doughty craft the Fran,
has created wide interest here Among the
seafarlng public the ship. which holds the
record for furthest south and farthest
north is looked upon almost with rever-
ence
Much curiosity has been aroused as to the
scientific value Of Amundsen's explorations.
While there is 10 disposition TO deny that
his geographical observations will be OF
great value, there is calm confidence that
scott's revelations Will al least prove to he
contribution equally great.
Christiania Norway March 9.-Norway is
still rejoicing over the discovery Of the
South Pole by Captain Road Amundsen.
Messages OF congratu!ation are pouring In
from all parts OF the world. Many Of
these are addressed 10 King Haakon.
The only available communication from
Captain Amundsen received here to-day
was a telegram from the explorer at iio-
bart. Tasmania. to Frdtjof Nansen. saying:
Thanks for all your assistance in this
task which has been successfully ended"
hansen replied as follows: Thanks for
your glorious performance"
In the course OF IA speech delivered dur
ing a banquet held on the manpuvr!ng
ground at Sandviken, King Haakon eX-
pressed his enthusiastic praise OF the ex-
plorer's brilliant achievement and OF the
courage and thoughtfulness OF his com
rades.