THE SOUTH POLE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 162, 3 August 1909, Page 2

THE SOUTH POLE.

ANOTHER EXPEDITION. Bjr Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright London, August 1. The Daily Express states that u*ptain Scott has completed plans for a fresh expedition to the South Pole h 1910. The finances are practically arranged. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Ohristchureh, Last Night.

With reference to the cable message concerning Polar exploration, Mr. C. 11. Ford, who was a member ot Captain Scott's previous expedition, states thav some time ago he received a communication from Captain Scott asking if ie would join a fresh expedition, aim, n not, if he would act as agent for the expedition in Christchurch. Mr. Ford replied stating that he did not intend to go to the Antarctic again, ana tint he felt that J. J. Kinney, who was New Zealand agent for Lieutenant Shackleton's expedition, would be a more suitable representative in the Dominion. Captain Scott stated in his communication that it was intended to get prac tically all the stores in New Zealand. Mr. Ford says that he understands that up to the time of Lieutenant Shackleton's return the fresh expedition had been almost abandoned on account ol Me difficulty of obtaining the necessary funds. He thinks Lieutenant Shackleton's success has given an impetus to the movement, and has resulted in the collection of sufficient funds.

Captain B. F. Scott, R.N., commanded the National Antarctic Expedition ot 1000-4. »The captain, who is 41 years pld, was icdncat(\d at Fareham, and entered the Navy in 1882. He served in the Eover, 1887-8, as lieutenant; in tiio Amphion, 1880; torpedo lieutenant ot the Majestic, the.flap; ship of the Channel squadron, 1898-09, and as first lieu tenant 1800-1900. He was promoted to the post of commander in 1900 and to captain in 1904. In 1903 he published in two volumes "The Voyage of tie Diseoverv"—a very interesting work on his expedition to tho South Pole in his vessel of that name.