ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 97, 30 March 1916, Page 8

ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION.

SHACKLETON'S POSiTION. OPINIONS OF THREE EXPLORERS. GENERAL 'OPTIMISM. United Pke3F Association. (Received H.o a,m.) London, March 2D. Lieutenant Gran, who was n member of Scott's expeditionary force, offered to join the relief ship for Ross Sea. The Daily Chronicle publishes messages from various explorers. Captain Amundsen says that if Shackleton reached McMurdo Sound he will be sale For another year. Considering that there arc two parties and their commanders, ho does not think wo should be over-anxious, lie thinks a powerful vessel (should bo sent in December.

| Admiral Peary assumes that Captain Mackintosh will obtain a supply of seal meat during the summer, which will be sufficient for the party until next year. If Sha'ckleton cross|ed the Antarctic, his experience and resourcefulness should ensure the safety of all in the Ross Sea region. The relief ship must be fitted to remain in the South until next season. He is not inclined to be pessimistic. Dr.- Nansen says it is too late in the season to think of sending a newship South this spring. He thinks we cannot effect a rescue before next season, and he sees no risks in wintering, as beside provisions there are plenty of seals; therefore, he looks with confidence on Shackleton's safe return next season.