SVEN HEDIN’S PRAISE

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8354, 14 February 1913, Page 8

SVEN HEDIN’S PRAISE

“GREATEST ANTARCTIC EXPLORER OF ALL TIMES.” By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received February 13, 9-55 p.m.) LONDON, February 13. 'The Royal Geographical Society has received world-wide tributes, including those from the German Antarctic Committee, Lieutenant Gerlache, of the Belgica expedition. Sven He'din says that immortal glory rises round the name of the greatest Antarctic explorer of all times. He reached his goal, served science, sacrificed his life, and honoured his country. The British people may be proud of such sons and such victories. PARIS, February 13. President Fallieres sent a message of condolence to King George. A JAPANESE TRIBUTE. (Received February 13, 9.65 p.m.) SYDNEY, February 13. Rear-Admiral Trocninai, of the Japanese Navy, referring to Captain Scott’s death, said that his bravery and courage would appeal to the brave everywhere. A HEART-STIRRING RECORD. (Received February 13, 8.35 p.m.) MELBOURNE, February 13. The “Argus,” in the course of a tribute to the Scott party, says that all died nobly. ‘ The picture in particular of Captain Oates walking out to his death in a raging blizzard, to save his fellows, will ever remain stamped in the mind of all readers of such a heart-stirring record. Referring to Captain Amundson capturing the pole, the paper says that Captain Scott knew before he started that he might bo anticipated in this unexpected manner, but it did not seem that he had a moment’s thought of sacrificing in any way the scientific value of his achievement merely to increase his chances of winning the race to the pole. The “Argus” concludes that for the moment all thought of what had been won for science was lost in sorrow at the international loss of a fine sailor,

an enthusiastic devotee of science, and a gallant British gentleman. His four companions wore truly, worthy of him and of the highest traditions of the race. CAPTAIN SCOTT’S GOOD NATURE. (Received February 13, 9.55 p.m.) LONDON, February 13. Captain Scott, writing to Mrs Edgar Evans in 1911, explaining that Evans was staying another season, said he hoped her husband would get a good billet on his return which would make it unnecessary for him to leave ms wife again. ~ , . , He added: “He is such an old mend of mine, and none so well deserves all that I can do for him.” FORESTERS’ SYMPATHY. At the meeting of the executive of the Wellington District Ancient Order of Foresters on Wednesday night a motion was passed extending the sympathy of the order to the relatives and friends of Captain Scott and those of his party who perished. Press Association. NELSON, February 13. Tho district’ conference of the Foresters’ Lodge to-day adopted a resolution of sorrow at the national calamity involved in the death of Captain Scott and his companions, and adjourned. Various religious bodies in the city have decided to hold a united memorial service to-morrow evening. RESOLUTION BY WORKING MEN’S CLUB. At the committee meeting of the Wellington Working Men’s Club last night before business commenced the president made reference to the loss of Captain Scott and party in Antarctica, and the meeting adjourned for half an hour out of respect to the memory of the departed explorers. Since receipt of the sad nows the club’s flag has been flying at half-mast. . '