POLAR EXPLORATION.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 198, 25 September 1909, Page 2

POLAR EXPLORATION.

MARY EXASPERATED WITH DR. COOK'S WELCOME. DECIDES TO REMAIN IN SECLUSION. THE PUBIIcIrRITATED. PEARY'S SELFISHNESS. By Cable.-Press A«sociati(m.-Copyrigat Received September 24, 0.25 pii New York, September 24. leary is so exasperated with Dr. took a welcome that he announces he will uot accept public honors nor attempt to controvert Dr. Cook'a claim. He will remain in seclusion at his summer home on Eagle Island, Maine, until scientists have examined all tne records.

Dr. Cook's frankness Ims made an excellent impression in New York. Commander Peary' abusive message* and jealousy have irritated the pumic. He l 9 blamed for refusing to allow Bartlctt to accompany him during the last hundred miles because Bartlett "was an Englishman. Peary admits that Bartlett did all the rough work. honors ioiTmt. cook. New York, September 23. rhe Board of Aldermen in New York resolved to give Dr. Cook a public reception and confer on him the freedom of the city. A resolution formally recognises that Dr. Cook discovered the role, I THE Xl'lmoiTiitMPHE THAMES. London, September 23. The Nimrod, with Lieutenant Shackleton aboard, received an ovation when passing up the Thames from the publio at Temple Pier, and also from Captain Scott's staff and crew.