ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 96, 29 March 1916, Page 8

ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION.

SHACKL ETON'S EXPEDITION. A RELIEF EXPEDITION. Unit-kd I’bbhp Association. London, March 27. A meeting of official representatives of the Shackle ion expedition at which Lady Shackleton was present, considered Lieutenant Stcnhouse’s report. It was decided that steps must immediately be taken to organise a relief expedition to rescue the explorers left afc Ross Sea. Attempts will be made to send wireless instructions to Limit. Stcnhonse to forward at the earnest moment details of sto\'es and sledging oqnipiimot landed from the Aurora. Until the Endurance is spoken to, enabling it to be known whether tiro Shackleton party is on board or whether they landed at the "Weddell Sea fo" the trans-continental march, it could not be decided whether a second j relief ship would be required. NO NEED FOR ALARM. Sydney, March 28. Professor David sees no need, for serious apprehension in regard to the Aurora’s party, in view of the food stored in Scott’s and Shackleton’s old huts and the supply of seals. There is no reason why Shackleton should not accomplish his great (purpose and arrive at Cape Evans early in Marc.'i of next year. LADY SHACKLETON ALARMED. London, March 2 1 . Lady Shackleton regards Sir Ernest, Shackleton’s position as alarming, for if the party succeeded in crossing they will be practically at the end of their resources. Presumably provisions were landed during the three months before the Aurora was driven away, but apparently no winter quarters were established, because of the intention to winter on board. GREETINGS To AUSTRALIA. Melbourne, March 28. Lieutenant Stenhouse to-day sent a wireless message to Senator Pcarce> conveying greetings to Australia.