THE SOUTH POLE.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 63, 9 March 1912, Page 5

THE SOUTH POLE.

AMUNDSEN SPENDS THREE DAYS AT THE POLE. WHO REACHED IT FIRST? (By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Press Association.i London, March 8. The Daily Chronicle lias, published a Christiana telegram, -signed by Captain Amundson, stating that 'ho attained the Pole, staying there from the 14th to the 17th December. The Chronicle publishes Captain Amundsen’s story to-morrow. Sir Ernest Shackleton states that Captain Amundsen’s taking three days’ continuous observations at the Polo would enable him to safely assume the position accurately. A flying snapshot was less reliable than a continuous series of observations. He discusses whether -Captain Scott reached the Pole before the 14th.

HAS SCOTT SUCCEEDED

Hobart,. March 8

Captaiin Amundsen denies sending a cable to London stating that Captain Scott reached the Pole, and cannot understand how the rumour got about.

AMUNDSEN TO LECTURE,

Melbourne, March 8

Before starting on Ids expedition, Captain Amundsen made a provisional agreement to lecture in Australia, provided he put up a record in Polar exploration and his patrons gave him time to fulfil the agreement. Arrangements are being made for a lecturing toiir covering a month.

TERRA NOVA’S MOVEMENTS

Christchurch, March 8

Mr Kinsey, representative for Captain Scott’s expedition, says he does not expect the Terra Nova hack in the immediate future. df conditions are favourable for work the vessel may carry out exploring and scientific work until the end of April. The original programme has probably been varied. A great deal depended upon Captain Scott’s success with the Pole expedition, hut Mr Kinsey does not think the Terra Nova will he hack for some weeks yet.

AMUNDSEN STILL Si AYS “TAIHOA.” (Received 9, 11.45 a.m.) | ~ i •■ i , Hobart, March .9. Denying the responsibility for the rumour that Scott had reached the Pole Amundson declared“l,knew no-, tiling of Scott’s movements.” Amundsen still refuses to he drawn in reference to his own. achievements. Ha told the secretary of Maw-son’s expedition that the weather was favourable for Miuvson’s observations. AMUNDSEN CONGRATULATED. (Received 9, 11.45 a.m.) Christiania, March 8. King Hakon, the Government and the G eographical Society have' telegraphed congratulations to Amundsen. The city is decorated with flags.