WORLD-WIDE SYMPATHY.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1674, 14 February 1913, Page 5

WORLD-WIDE SYMPATHY.

RELIEF FUNDS OPENED. CAPTAIN OATES'S BRAVERY. By Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright London, February 12. A Mansion House Fund has been opened, its object being the erection of ft memorial to Scott and his party. Tho lord Mayor of Liverpool has opened a fund for tho dependents of those of the Scott expedition who perished. Tho sum of -El'l,ooo is still owing on the cost of tho expedition. Captain Scott expected to repay this by the proceeds of a book and lectures. A memorial service to Captain Scott and his ill-fated comrades will be held at Devonport Dockyard on Friday. 1 Tho King will attend the service at St. Paul's Cathedral. ■ The. "Evening News," with tho hearty support of Sir George Eeid and others, has arranged with the authorities to have rea-d in all the elementary schools of tho country at noon on 'Friday next a simple account of the heroism of Captain Scott and his companions. The' messages of sympathy from Lord Denman (Governor-General df Australia), tho Earl of Liverpool (Governor of ' New Zealand) and prominent, men of ' Australia and Now Zealand are being given proininenco in tho press.

Tho Duke of Connaught, GovernorGeneral of Canada, has sent an expression of condolence. , The Norwegian Storthing has cabled its sympathy to'the House of Commons. • General Botha, speaking in tho Assembly at Cape Town, said the heroes' memory would be honoured, firstly, by their countrymen, and,, secondly, by the irest of tho world. The Committee of Lloyd's passed a resolution expressing admiration of the heroism of Captain Scott and party, and of sympathy with their relatives. The French Minister for Marine nnd the Prince of Monaco .have condoled with the Admiralty in the loss' it haa sustained.', '. . Tho newspapers are giving prominence to a story concerning the bravery of Captain Oates when serving in the South African War. When his patrol was surrounded, tho Boer commander demanded its surrender, bnt Oates replied: "We are hero 'to fight." He was afterwards known as "No-Surrender Oates."

. RELATIVES AND THE NEWS. MRS. SCOTT. INFORMED.' ; , London, February 12.. Mrs. Scott, who is on. tho steamer Aorangi, en Toufe from Snn Francisco to Wellington, received news of the disaster by wireless. ' Rome, Febrnary 12. ' Lieutenant Bowers's mother . learnt of the disaster by reading English telegrams posted'at a. public library. . LETTER FROM CAPTAIN SCOTT. (Rec. February 13, 10.55 p.m.) London, February, 13. Captain Scott, in writing inl9ll to Mrs. Edgar Evans, who lost her husband imtho Polar journey, explained that Evans Was staying for another season,' but lie hoped her husband would get a good billet ion his return, which would make it unnecessary 1 for hi in to leave her again. "Ho'is such an old friend of mine,", added?" Captain Scott, "that no one so well deserves all I can do for. him." ■ - ' AUSTRALASIA'S MEMORIAL. A SUGGESTION. (Reo. February 13, 8.35 p.m.) Sydney, February 13. Mr. Ernest Davis, of Auckland, in n ; letter; to"' the press,': suggests that tho greatest tribute, tbe people of, Australia and New Zealand could pay to Mrs. Scott : would be, to send the Terra Nova in charge of Sir Ernest Shackletoii to Antarctica to secure tlie remains of the dead explorers for burial in St. Paul's. Cathedral. Mr. Davis adds: "Britain will provide for the bereaved ' ones' wants. Let us tender to the nation their heroes."

, EXPLORERS'TRIBUTES. 'BRITAIN MAY WELL BE PROUD., ; (Rec. February; 13,10.55 p.m.) , London, February 13. Tho Royal Geographical Sooiety has received world-wide tributes to the, lost Antarctic party, including messages frcin the German Antarctic Committee, Lieutenant Gerlache, of the expedition, and Dr. Sven Hedin. ■; > ' " Dr. ■ Sven Hedin says immortal glory rises round the name of the greatest 'Antarctic explorer of all times. He reached his goal, served soience, sacrificed his life, and honoured his country. The British may be proud of such sons and such victories. ' ' • (Rea, February 13,11.40 p.m.) Berlin, February 13. ; Lieutenant Filchner, leader of the German expedition, which has just returned from Arctarctita, in an article in tho "Berliner Tagcblatt," ,says Captain Scott died a hero's death and an explorer's death, which for him was the finest ending. Captain Scott achieved his aim, and Britain has lost one of her ablest sons in the field of Polar exploration. Honour to his memory!

(Rec. February 18, 9.55 p.m.)

Paris, February 13. The President has sent a message of con. dolence.to King George.

x (Rec. February 13, 9.55 p.m.) Sydnoy, February 13. Rear-Admiral Trochinai, of the Japanese training squadron, in reforring to Captain Scott's death, says his bravery and courage will appeal to tho bravo everywhere. "

A GALLANT GENTLEMAN. NO JEALOUSY OP AMUNDSEN. (E«c; February 13, 9.35 p.m.) Melbourne, February 13. The Argus," in the course of a tribute to Captain Scott and his party, says all died nobly, and thß picture in particular of Captain Oates walking out to bis dtath in a raging blizzard to savp his fellows will ever remain stamped on the mind of all readers. Referring to Captain Amundsen capturing the Pole, the Argus" says that Scott knew before lie started 'lie might bo anticipated in this unexpected manner, but it does not seem that he had a moment's thought of sacrificing in any way the scientific valuo of his achievement; merely to increaso his chances of winning the race for the Pole. For tho moment all thought of what has been won for science is lost in sorrow for the international loss of n fine sailor, an enthusiastic devotee to science, and a gallant British gentlcmnn. His four companions were truly worthy of him and the highest traditions of the race. AUSTRALIAN MOURNING. Melbourne, February 13. The Speaker of tho Fed«ral House of Representatives sent a wireless message tc Mr. Jlassey, expressing sympathy on behalf of tho Commonwealth. He ako cabled to tho president of the Royal Geographical Society asking him to convey a messago of condolence to the volativc9 of Captaifi Scott and tho others, Mr. Fisher has received a cable message statins that the "Daily Telegraph" has

opened a national Scott memorial fund for the bereaved. Lord Denman and the Goveramont replied cordially approving. The Government is sending a message of sympathy to. Mrs. Scott.

lord Den man has cabled to tho Eoyal Geographical Society his regret on behalf of Australia. .

Flags aro at half-mast, and there are many visible signs of mourning. 'Adelaide, February 13.

Tho Governor has cabled to the officers of tho Terra Nova expressing his sympathy.

(l?ec. February 13, 8.25 p.m.)

Sydney, February 13. Tho organisation of- theatrical performances throughout Australia, in aid of the Scott Fund is progressing.