BARD’S THANKS

Gisborne Times, Volume LXX, Issue 11132, 15 February 1930, Page 5

BARD’S THANKS

ETERNALLY GRATEFUL TO BRiTAI‘N FOR OFFERS OF 10

SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO NEW

UTMOST HOSPITALITY AND COURTESY TO EXPEDITION

United Press Assn, by El. Tel. Copyright (Received Feb. 14, 9.2-5 p.m.) WASHINGTON, Feb. 13. The State Department has transmitted a message to the British Government from Admiral Byrd, thank--the safety of my men.” as follows in purt:

■‘l am eternally grateful and anxious very much that all should be made aware of the friendly concern of the nation from which emanated Scott, Shackleton, Mawson and Evans, whose distinguished service always draws from us the most friendly and profound admiration of their leadership and abilities. We have on all sides received evidence of the cordial interest of the British Elmpire in our own efforts, more particularly New Zealand, which has from the beginning extended to the expedition the utmost hospitality and courtesy. ■While wc are not yet keenly apprehensive over our predicament, which is potentially quite serious, I naturally am attempting to leave undone nothing that will ensure tho safety o fmy men.”