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i) a 4 TORTY PAGES PAGES I TO 5 VOL. XXIL -NO. 36. PORTLAND, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 6, 1903. PRICE FIVE CENTS. iSSES TIM UP Roosevelt Tires of Brat tain and Bailey. DELEGATION SO NOTIFIED Lakeview Land Office to Be Cleaned Up With Rest. SLATED FOREARLY RETIREMENT Hitchcock Is Determined to Stralglit. en Out the Crooked Places la Pno- lie Land Business, and PresI- , dent Stands By Him. IAKI OFFICE CHANGES. Surveyor-General. Oat. In. H- G. Meldrura John D. Daly CLERKS. Geo. C Waggoner John W. Rowland Dalles. J. P. Lucas illss Anne Lane Otis Patterson M. T. Nolan Oregon City. C B. Moores George W. Blbeo "William Galloway A- S. Dresser La Grande. S. O. Swackhammer A. B. Thompson B. W. Bartlett Ed. W. Davis Laloevleiv. B. M. Brattaln Not appointed Harry Bailey Not appointed Barns. Geo. W. Hayes "William Farre OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, "Wash ington, Sept. 5. Piqued because the Ore gon Senators have not recommended men for appointment as successors to Regis ;o Regis r. of th 1 out toM entlv or!' ter Brattaln and Receiver Bailey, Lakeview Land Office, It leaked day that President Roosevelt recently or dered the present Incumbents summarily removed. Inasmuch as such radical ac tion "would necessarily close the Lakeview office, and as the amount of business pending: makes it very essential that the office be continued. Secretary Hitchcock advised the President of the facts, and the order has been modified, but instructions havo been given the Secretary to find good men for both offices, and the men of his selection will be appointed, if the delega tion makes no recommendation In the meantime. "When President Roosevelt ordered the dismissal of Brattaln and Bailey he was under the Impression that other officials could be delegated to fill the Registership and Receivership, temporarily, until reg ular appointments could be made. Men Who Want Places Should Apply. The Interior Department will be very glad to have applications from good Ore gon men, preferably those residing in the Lakeview land district, who desire to be come Register or Receiver of that office. It will benefit no man to apply unless he can establish a record for efficiency and high character, nor is it assured that any man who so applies will be appointed. Something has got to be done, and with out delay, for the present land officials at Lakeview cannot be retained much longer in office. The President has so de- creed, on recommendation of Secretary Hitchcock, the Secretary basing his views upon the report recently made by Inspec tor E. B. Llnnen. If the delegation temporarily forgets its Indignation over the appointment at La Grande, and recommends men who are found satisfactory, .on investigation, their preference will be respected, and the men named by them will be made Register and Receiver at Lakeview. If the delegation refuses to make recommendations, or rec ommends men who, upon investigation, prove to be unsatisfactory for one reason or another, the appointments will be made from among personal applicants or men who are otherwise located by the depart ment. Roosevelt's Policy in Future. The situation in Oregon, as viewed by the Interior Department, and explained to The Oregonlan correspondent today, is this: The appointment of Davis at La Grande may be taken as indicative of the future course of Secretary Hitchcock and Presi dent Roosevelt. The delegation must eith er recommend good men, men of unques tioned reputation and established ability, or their recommendations will be ignored and Oregon offices, under the Interior De partment, at least, will be filled as in the case at La Grande. The unusual number of land officials who have been turned out of office recently in Oregon, under more or less of a cloud, In dicates the opinion entertained by the Ad ministration of the kind of men that have been indorsed formerly by the Oregon delegation. Surveyor-General Meldrum, after a brief term, was rushed out of of fice : the Register and Receiver at The Dalles were succeeded by persons highly acceptable to both President Roosevelt and Secretary Hitchcock, although the ap pointees were indorsed by only a single member of the delegation, and he about to retire. The Register and Receiver at La Grande were even more unsatisfactory to the Administration than the officials at The Dalles, and both went out, after the unfavorable reports of Inspectors, and now the Register and Receiver at Lake view are to Join the army of rejected offi cials, not to mention Clerk Whittlesey, who was recently dismissed from their office, and several other clerks or minor officials in the Oregon Land Offices, all of whom were either dismissed or forced to resign. x Secretary Hitchcock has determined to rid the land service of incompetents and men whose actions can in any way be questioned, and while he is taking an ex treme view, President Roosevelt stands stanchly by him, and In almost every in stance acts favorably on the recommenda tions of his Secretary. The report of Inspector Llnnen against the Register and Receiver at Lakeview is now before the President. Unlike the re ports of Inspector Greene, In the La Grande case. It contains no recommenda tions. It suggests no one for appointment, but Is a straightforward recital of condi tions at the Lakeview office, and is sup ported by a mass of sworn statements of many witnesses, substantiating charges that are lodged against Brattaln and Bailey. The charges against these two officials are no less severe than the charges which brought about the removal of Clerk Whit tlesey. Brattaln, whose retention it is un derstood Representative Hermann has rec ommended, is more severely arraigned than is Receiver Bailey. Brattaln, for ono thing, is accused of demanding and re ceiving a part of the money illegally ob tained by Clerk Whittlesey. It Is under stood that he Is also accused of otherwise misusing his office for his own personal gain, and of havjng obtained money in ways that are prohibited. With Receiver Bailey, he is accused of having knowledge of the manner in which Clerk Whittlesey was "making outside money," and of not reporting the same to the department. Office May Yet Be Closed. . The report of Inspector Llnnen, support ed by affidavits, readily convinced Secre tary Hitchcock a change should be made at Lakeview, and this same showing was sufficient to convince the President that the present officers could not be allowed to continue. So great is the desire to oust Brattaln and Bailey, it is said unless suit able successors are found within a very short time, the office will have to be closed, until satisfactory men can bo ap pointed. The office can do no business un less both officials" are present, and it is the intention of the President to name the new Register and Receiver at the same time. TO TRY FOR THE CUP. Scotchman's "Wife May Build a Chal lenger, If Llpton Don't. MONTREAL, Sept. 5. Graeme Hunter, who is stopping at the Windsor Hotel in this city, and who says he Is a friend of Sir Thomas Llpton, is authority for the statement that his wife has ambitions for the America's cup." and may send on a challenger. Graeme Hunter comes from Arrocher. Scotland, and when seen tonight his first statement was to disclaim that he was a millionaire as reported. Mrs. Hun ter is at her home in Scotland. According to .Mr. Hunter, Mrs. Hunter, who he says is an enthusiastic yachts woman and a member of the Clyde Corin thian Club, has had ambitions ever since the "Valkyrie was lost oft Hunter's Quay. Scotland, to have a try for the America's cup, and she has, he says, set aside a sum of 20,000 for that purpose. Her idea Is to act as her own skipper and have an amateur crew. Mr. Hunter says they have no intention of Interfering with Sir Thomas Llpton, and that a challenge will be sent only in case the Irish Knight does not challenge again. In the event of a boat being built, it will be by the Messrs. Denny, of the Clyde. Mr. Hunter says he once worked for Sir Thomas Llpton and made his money out of building operations. ILLINOIS TOWN ON FIRE. Telegraphic Communication Is nt an End Loss Sure to Be Heavy. PEORIA. 111., Sept. 6. The town of Roanoke, 30 miles east of this city, is re ported to be on fire. The blaze started In a brick block owned by Rosenbeck & Co., and has spread to six adjoining buildings. Telephone and telegraphic communication has been broken oft and no further partic ulars are obtainable. The town has a pop ulation of 2000 and no facilities for fighting fire. WILL MAKE ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO REACH THE NORTH POLE. LIEUTENANT ROBERT E. PEARY. in TO IN Miss Ruth Bryan Said to Be His Choice. MERR1MAG HERO SILENT Each Day He Mails a Letter to Boy Orator's Daughter. RECEIVES ONE JUST AS OFTEN Relatives of the Noted Xnvnl. Captain Expect His Engagement to Be Announced In a Very .Short Time. WAYNESVTLLE, N. C. Sept 5. (Spe cial.) The gossips at this resort never had so much to talk about as at present. They have It that' Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, the famous "hero of the Merrimac," is engaged to marry Miss Ruth Bryan, eldest daughter of William Jennings Bryan. Captain Hobson him self declines either to confirm of deny the story. This much is certainly true: Captain Hobson writes a letter lo Miss Bryan every" day in the week, and Just as often does he receive a daintily addressed en velope postmarked Lincoln, Neb. Cap tain Hobson is the guest of his relative, Major W. W. Strlngfield, near the White Sulphur Springs, and during the first week of his stay here was overwhelmed with invitations from designing mammas, and.the Summer girls at the springs be sieged him with requests for autographs, pictures, etc. Since it became known, however, that Captain Hobson was writ ing so assiduously to Miss Bryan, these attentions have almost ceased. Captain Hobson has not denied the engagement, and the gossips hoot at the suggestion that their surmise is incorrect. She Mny Abandon Charity "Work. Miss Bryan Is in her 19th year. She became quite prominent recently through her announced intention of taking up settlement work In Chicago this Fall and devoting her life to charity. However, It appears that Captain Hobson will now have something to say to this. Miss Bryan attended the last Democratic Na tional convention that nominated her father and stood on a chair to see Sen ator Hill, and for a time was the most conspicuous person In the convention. She Is a tall, well-formed girl for her age. She bears a striking likeness to her, distinguished father. The mouth, which reveals an Inherited strength and determination. Is that of a delicate and refined woman. Her eyes are large and bright, and the gray coloring is almost concealed by the dark shadows cast by her long black lashes. Her complexion and hair are of the blonde type, and in any crowd she would be noticed for her beauty and graceful carriage. Miss Bryan has all the accomplishments of a Western girl. She is fond of horses, rides well and handles the ribbons with dexterity. The free outdoor life she has led has lent to her an easy grace, which is In perfect harmony with her whole souled, gracious manner. Side Lights on Ilohson's Career. Captain Hobson was born In Greens boro. Ala., on August 17, 1S70, In the house still occupied by his father and mother the old mansion built In ante- bellum days, when the Southern planters ! were nabobs. Hobson's affection for the place is Indicated by the story they tell of him that he knew every chestnut tree in the grove surrounding his home so in timately that he could tell-by the looks of jthe nut the tree from which It grew. His schooling began when he was 7. Later he entered the Southern University and distinguished himself particularly in prize declamation. There are many persons in Greensboro who recall what a proud moment to him it was when he bore off tho sophomore declaimer medal with "Spartacus to the Gladiators." Temperance was ono of his hobbles In college. He often lectured youths of his acquaintance on tho sub ject, and so far as any one knows never took a drink himself. The young man's religious views were and are pronounced, as will be shown by the opening clause of his will, which his father Incidentally mentioned to tho writer yesterday. It reads thus: "For my near and distant future I leave myself without anxiety in the hands of Almighty God." When very young he became a member of the Episcopal Church, and when ho went to Annapolis his mother gave him a Bible and prayer-book and re quested that he keep them always with him, and to this day he has strictly com plied with her request. Soon after reaching Annapolis he was dubbed "Parson" because of hig strict religious discipline. After recovering from an accident with which he met that would have killed an ordinary man, he was raised to the rank of "Parson Tough" by his fellow-students, who were forced to admire his pluck, even if they did not Vespect his earnestness of purpose. Throughout his life at Annapolis and af terward, Hobson's indifference" to the charms of the gentler sex has been no ticeable. Many a cap has been set at him, but he never seemed to know It. But there is little room to doubt the re port of his engagement to Miss Bryan. His relatives here say they are not In Captain Hobson's confidence, but admit it Is exceedingly likely that the engage ment will shortly be announced. - 'a ON THE ROAD TO ZION. .1 English Delegate Reports on ihe Work of the Congress nt Basle. J LONDON, Sept 5. A meeting of the English Zionist Federation .was held at Whltechapel this evening to receive the report of the English delegates to the Zionist Congress recently held at Basle. Switzerland. Israel Zangwlll, In the course of a speech, said his co-relIgIon!st3 were now for the first time on the road to Zlon. Whether the proposed East Afri can Colony was or was not established was a small Issue, he declared, compared with the fact that theirs was a serious political movement, officially recognized by two of the greatest powers in the world Great Britain and Russia. "IA -"X JB .CjaHH donBm NEW YORK. Sept. 5. Most Rev. J. Harty, Archbishop of Manila, arrived to day on the- steamer La Touraine from Havre. CONTENTS OF TODAY'S PAPER. National. Roosevelt is more determined than ever that a change of officials must be made at Lake. view land office. Pare 1., President Bacr and other coal barons Ignore request of Cortclyou's department, and President Roosevelt Is asked to act. Page 2. Secret service men will take extra precautions for protection of Roosevelt on trip to Syra cuse tomorrow. Page 3. Domestic. Captain R. P. Hobson Is reported to bo en gaged to Miss Ruth Bryan. Page 1. Lieutenant Peary will make another attempt to reach the North Pole. Page 1. Portland gets the letter-carriers' convention In 1905. Page 2. Political. Pierce County Republicans will be solid for Cushman and Hamilton. Page 9. Chicago Chronlclo comes out squarely for Cleveland. Page 2. Kentucky Democrats open their state cam paign. Page 2. The Turkish Situation. Porte Informs powers it will not be responsible for the safety of tho Legations. Page 3. Russlawill support Bulgaria in the event of war. rage j. Reports of fighting are scanty. Page 3. Admiral Cotton has yet made no report td Washington. Page 3. Sports. Water Boy wins the ?22,000 Century stakes at Sheepshcad Bay. Page 14. Walter J. Travis regains tho title of amateur golf champion. Pase 14. Pacific Coast League games: Oakland 8, Port land 2; Sacramento 11. San Francisco 1; Los Angeles 11, Seattle 5. Page 14. Pacific National League games: Butte 4, Salt Lake 3; Seattle 1, Spokane 0. Page 14. Irvington track ready for a week's horse racing. Page 10. Yacht Jewel holds Feldenhelmer cup against Coquette. Page 14. Pacific Coast. Mrs. Mackinder very positive In her identifica tion of Rev. R. H. Kennedy as Hillsboro burglar; Kennedy out on $1000 ball. Page 1. Steamer Alexander Griggs.with Congressional party, on the Upper Columbia. Page 0. Seattle bookkeeper, short in his accounts, in sures himself to cover his deficiency, and commits suicide. Page 7. Commercial and Murine. Oregon Bartlett pears in San Francisco mar ket. Page 15. New Tork "bank statement shows decrease in surplus reserve. Page 15. River rate-war rumors. Page 15. Berl-berl appears on the Pacific Mall liner Algoa. Page 15. German shipping statistics. Page 15. Portland and Vicinity. Municipal Association wins first victory against prizefight promoters. Page 9. Columbia Slcugh farmers offer right of way for electric railway. Page 10. Suit to be brought to test new assessment law for improvements. Page S. Farmers' institutes arranged for Southwestern Washington1. Page 10. Colonel Brenglc, a noted Salvationist, spehks in Portland. Pare 12. Features and Departments. Editorial. Pace 4. Church announcements. Eage 30. Classified advertisements. Pages 24-27. Recollection of Thomas Fitch. Page 32. The Genial Idiot, by John Kendrick Bangs. Page 31. Czar-llke power of J. P. Morgan. Page 40. Basis of an English-speaking alliance. Page 30. Social. Page 20. Dramatic. Pase 18. Musical. Page 24. Russia closes the open doorv Page 33. Frank G. Carpenter's letter. Page '31. "Souths department. Page -3S. Lord Dudley, Viceroy of Ireland. Page 40. To the top of Mount Whitney. Page 29. Household and fashions. Pages .31-35. EYES BETRAY HIM Mrs. Mackinder Swears to Robber's Identity. POSITIVE IT WAS KENNEDY Says Hillsboro Burglar's Mask. Did Not Degeive Her. MINISTER SUSPECT OUT ON BAIL ' - Bondsmen, "With One Exception, Are All From Forest Grove Miss "War ren Says Her Testimony "Will Be Stronger .Than His. HILLSBORO, Or., Sept) 5. (Special.) Mrs. F. B. Mackinder, who was robbed Tuesday morning at the Warren home, near this city, gave her preliminary evi dence, hero this evening before Justlco Bagley, in the hope that she might return at once to SL Helena, Cal., where her husband, editor of the Star, is ill. Mrs. Mackinder Is a woman of striking appearance, uses excellent language and gives every evidence of being a gentle woman. Sho stated that she had met Kennedy at the Warren home a few days before the robbery, and. that sho had talked with him. x She said she had witnessed the killing of a snake by Kennedy at the Warrens, had seen him moving about, and, owing to his general appearance, smallness of stature, tone of voice, eyes, etc., she had a fair Idea of his personality. She said that when the robbery occurred she was first awakened by the fumes of the chloroform, probably by the opening of tho bottle, and thinks that the robber might have touched her shoulder, but that the report that he had plnced a cloth to' her face was incorrect. "There's a Man in the Room." When awakened she screamed; and Miss Warren rushed to the room. Miss Warren struck a match and cried: "There's a man in the room." The lamp was still unlighted. and Miss Warren rushed downstairs to awaken her father, who slept on the ground floor. During her absence the lamp was lighted, she thinks by the intruder. When Miss Warren and her father came upstairs the robber ordered them all to line up at the point of a revolver, rather an inferior sort of weapon. He then or dered Mrs. Mackinder to deliver up her purse, which she did, and the burglar said: "How much is there in it?" He then passed by Miss Warren and went to the aged father and demanded his money. He said he had none; Mrs. Mackinder repeated that he had none, and Miss War ren also said: "Ho has no money." To this the burglar demurred, and Miss War ren said: "You know I never tell a story." "The Man That Killed the Snake." Mrs. Mackinder said that the minute she first saw the Intruder under the light she said .to herself: "He is the man who killed the snake," but that at that time, under the excitement of the strain, his name had slipped her mind. The ladles were then ordered to their rooms and Mr. Warren to his. While he was stowing Mr. Warren away, the ladles closed the door, and then they heard a shot outside. They made their exit out of the window, clambered down the porch among, the vines, and Mrs. Mackinder went to the house of Rev. Mr. Talbot, a REPORTED TO BE ENGAGED TO THE DAUGHTER OF W. J. BRYAN CAPTAIN RICHMOND quarter of a mile distant, to jglve the alarm. When she returned she and Miss Warren sat together, and, placing her hand on her companion, said: "Kennedy." To this Miss Warren said: "Of course." Recosrnlxed the Eyes. On cross-examlhatlon by Hon. S. B. Hus ton, counsel for the defendant, Mrs. Mackinder swore that she was positive that the robber was Kennedy; that she recognized his voice, that she was positive of his shape and eyes,- and that she was certain beyond a doubt that he was tho man with the mask on. She laid much stress on his eyes, which she met several times unflinchingly. She was not so certain as to hl3 clothes. She said that he loosely bound her wrists behind her back with such twine as Is commonly used by drug stores, and forced them to put their hands behind their backs by pointing the 'pistol- in their faces. She testified that she had heard Kennedy a few days before the robbery ask Miss Warren when the guest was going away. Sho further said that several times dur ing the robbery she cautioned Miss Warren to keep still or they might be killed. This was practically" all the Important testi mony. Mrs. Mackinder leaves for California to morrow evening. She remarked to The Oregonlan correspondent that the robber must have known she was a guest, evi dently knew the guest room and that he first asked her for her money, then passed by Miss Warren and asked the father for his money. She believes, therefore, that he knew all about the Inmates of the house, and that she Is morally certain that Ken nedy is the man. She was slightly nervous at the hearing. The evidence was lengthy, and she missed the train. ' District Attorney E. B. Tongue appeared for the state, and Hon. S. B. Huston for tho defendant. The hearing will be con cluded whenever convenient to all parties concerned. From statements made by Miss Warren, her evidence will be stronger, if possible, than that of Mrs. Mackinder, as Miss Warren was well acquainted with the pas tor and had attended his meetings many times, and had entertained Kennedy and his wife at the Warren home, where tho visitors occupied the same room wherein the robber was first discovered. Kennedy was released from jail late this afternoon. Nine of his bondsmen were from Forest Grove and one from Hills boro. Each signed for 5100. The bonds men are: T. H. Adams, merchant; E. W. "Haines, banker; Henry Hamilton, capitalist; C. L. Large, physician; M. Peterson; E. R. Bur ton; C. P. Miller, druggist; J. W. Corne lius, liveryman; Walter Hoge, editor Times, Forest Grove, and Dr. J. P. Tamle sle, Hillsboro. Dr. C. L. Large, of Forest Grove, was instrumental In getting Ken-nedy'sbonds. WHY BAIL "WAS NOT GIVEN. Imprisoned Minister Refused to Give Account of His Movements. HILLSBORO, Or., Sept. 5. (Special.) The reason of the failure of Rev. R. H. Kennedy, charged with robbery In the Warren residence early Tuesday morn ing, to get his bonds has been made pub lic. Dr. J. P. Tamlesie agreed to be one of a few who would stand as sureties, pro vided Mr. Kennedy would give the bonds men an outline of where he was on the night of the offense. Rev. Mr. Clapp, of Forest Grove, was willing to help the pris oner, and went to see him. He asked him to state where he was, so he could tele phone and'have the alibi verified. Kennedy told his interlocutor that he was in Portland, and that early In the evening he had gone to see a man on business, and had returned to his room in the Multnomah block at 11 o'clock, but ho would not name the man with whom he had business. Mr. Clapp told him that the name was very essential If bonds were to be procured, as the bondsmen had a right to this" confidential Information. Kennedy steadfastly refused, and Mr. Clapp left, feeling that he had done his duty under" the circumstances. He re ported back to Dr. Tamlesie, and no bond waa forthcoming. It Is also stated that Mr. Clapp, on leaving Kennedy, went to tho Warrens, heard their side of the case and then advised Mrs. Kennedy to go to her relatives In the East. Hon. S. B. Huston, who was telegraphed a Tequest to act as counsel for the ac cused minister, returned from Newport last evening. Several women of his for- mor congregation are bestirring them selves in their ex-pastor's behalf, and It Is asserted by his friends that the de fendant will get ball late this evening. PEARSON HOBSON. TOM FDR POLE PearyWill MakeAnother Dash to the North. WILL START IN JULY NEX1 Navy Gives Him a Leave ol Absence for Three Years. PLANS OF THE EXPEDITI0K Steamer "Will Be Built, and the Metk. ods of the Eskimos Largely Adopted Scheme Has Many Advantages. "HIGHEST XORTII" IN "WEST ERN HEMISPHERE. John Davis 13S7 72 deg. 12 mm. f Henry Hudson ..ltx7 73 deg. UO min. William Baffin.. 1010 77 deg. 45 min. E. K. Kane 1S54 80 desr. 10 nun, C. P. Hall 1870 82 deg. 11 ram. G. S. Kares ...... 1878 83 deg. 20 min. A. W. Greely. ...1882 83 deg. 24 min. Robt. E. Peary.. 1002 Si deg. 17 min. In tho Eastern hemisphere tho Duke of Abruzzi reached 86 deg. 33 min. In 1900, and this remains tho highest latitude ever gained. WASHINGTON, Sept. 5. Commandei Robert E. Peary, United States Navy, the well-known Arctic explorer, .will mak another dash for the North Poie. Leave of absence for three years has been granted him. with the permission of the President, by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Darling, and he has been assured of the hearty sympathy of both these of ficials. In his letter of application for leave ol absence. Commander Peary briefly out lines his plans of action. In a suitable ship built in one of our best-equlppec shipyards, reinforced and strengthened to the maximum degree and fitted with American engines, "so that she may go North as an exponent of American skill and mechanical ability," Commander Peary hopes to start with his expedition about the first of July next. Upon arriving at the Whale Sound re gion, he will take permanent baso at Cape Sabine. Thence he will forco his way northward to Grant Land, where he hopes to establish Winter, quarters on the northern shore. As far as practic able along the route, he will establish caches. The following February, with tho earliest returning light, he will start due north over the polar pack with, a small, light pioneer party and followed by a large main party. In his -letter of application to Acting Secretary Darling for leave of absence, Commander Peary says: "I should expect to accomplish the dis tance to the pole and return In about 100 days, or a little more, an average travel of about ten miles a day. Return ing, I should break the ship out lato in the season and return home. "If ice conditions this year were such as to prevent reaching the northern shore of Grant Island, I should Winter as far north as, practicable and force the ship to the desired location the following year. In this event," the expedition would be gone two years." Distinctive features of Commander Peary's plan are the use of individual sledges with comparatively light loads, drawn by dogs; the adoption of Eskimo methods and costume, and the fullest utilization of the Eskimos. Commander Peary believes the advan tages of his plan and route are: A fixed land base 100 miles nearer the pole than any other route; a more rigid ice pack extending farther poleward than Is found on the opposite side of the pole; a wider land base on which to retreat, and a well-, beaten line of communication and retreat from Winter quarters to comparatively low latitudes, which Is practicable at any season of the year. . Acting Secretary Darling of tho Navy, who is a close student of Arctic work and an enthusiastic believer in the abil ity of American pluck and daring to find, the pole, says In his letter to Commander Peary, granting him three years leave of absence from April 1 next, that he thinks he Is better equipped than any other person In the country to undertake this work. He pays a high compliment to Mr. Peary's courage and ability, and concludes his letter with this admonition: "The attainment of the pole should be your main object. Nothing short will suffice. The discovery of the pole is ail that remains to Complete the map of the world. That map should be completed In our generation and by our countrymen. If It is alleged that the enterprise is fraught with danger and privation, the answer Is that geographical discovery in all ages has been purchased at the price of heroic courage and noble sacrifices. Our National pride Is Involved In the un dertaking, and this department expects that you will accomplish your purpose and bring further distinction to a service ot illustrious traditions. "In conclusion, I am pleased to inform you that the President of the United States sympathizes with your cause and approves the enterprise." In an interview tonight. Commander Peary said the expedition would be made under tho auspices of the Peary Arctic Club, of New York, of which Morris K. Jessup Is president. The club will finance the expedition to the extent of $150,000, which Is $50,000 more than the cost of the last trip, which occupied four years. Upon his arrival at Whales Sound, where he says he Is well known. Commander Peary will to to Induce some Eskimos to accompany him 175 miles north, and there establish a base. That will be 490 mlle3 from the pole. From thl3 base he expects to take another party over the mountain ous' Ice to a point between the 83d and S6th degrees, where he will establish anther base. A pioneer party will be sentNout from this latter base to catch walrus and other food to be in readiness for himself and party of 25 upon their arrival, after which, the dash to the pole will'be made. 1