METEOROLOGICAL FEATURES. PREDICTING THE WEATHER.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXI, Issue 86, 12 April 1911, Page 7

METEOROLOGICAL FEATURES. PREDICTING THE WEATHER.

REGARDING CAPTAIN AMUNDSEN (Received April" 12, 8.5 a.m.) LONDON, 11th April. In his lecture, Dr. Mawson dwelt on the meteorological features of the Antarctic and also the possibilities of predicting the weather for Australia. He referred to the desirableness of establishing meteorological stations at Adelie Land and westward thereof. Major Leonard Darwin (president ot the Royal Geographical Society), who presided, predicted that Captain Scott'e expedition would yield splendid scientific work. Regarding Captain Amundsen, he said that, while no explorer had any vested right by exploration and all foreign competition in tiie Antarctic was welcome, it was to bo regretted that Captain Amundsen did not give an opportunity of discussing Ins plans before leaving Europe. He wa-s glad that most cordial relationship had been established between the Norwegian and the British expedition. It must not be sivoposed I that tha grant of £500 measured the society's goodwill towards Dr. Mawson'e expedition. Sir George Reid (High Commicsioner for Australia) paid a tribute to Dr. Maweon's pluck and knowledge and devotion to pure ficienco. The Australian Government had helped a number of British expeditions: why should not the British Government help Dr. Mawson's? The Royal Geographical Society had dono far more for Dr. Mawson'e work tha/n the giving of £500. Ib had endorsed the project. Lord La-mington (ex-Governor of Queensland) emphasised the probable result of the expedition's mineral discoveries. Sir Ernest Shackleton warmly wished Dr. Mawson success.