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5, 1909. , DANISH WELGOME OVERGOMES GOOK More Strenuous Than Football, Says Conqueror of Arc tic Terrors. COPENHAGEN'S HEART OPEN Hand Grasped by Prince on Gang plank, He Is Smothered by Joy ous Demonstration Doubt of Story Is Scouted. . COPENHAGEN. Sept. 4. Arriving here this morning on the steamer Hans Egede. which flew the American flag at her ratnenhead, Dr. Frederick A. Cook, discoverer of the North Pole, was welcomed by Crown Prince Chris tian In the name of the nation and city, and produced proof of his discovery which removed the doubts of scientists. It was a weather-beaten and shabby, but elated, hero who was welcomed this morning by the Danish capital at the same official pier, and with the same honors, that are customarily used In the greeting of Tlsltlng members of royal families. "Dr. Cook stood on the bridge of the Hans Egede. wearing a shabby brown suit, that had been lent to him 1 by a seaman. On his head was a dis reputable old cap. and his feet were clad In leather moccasins. His blonde 1 hair was long and shaggy and his ! moustache rough and straggling. His ' complexion was sallow, bat his face was full. He was a strange figure I for the center of such a brilliant scene ' as greeted his return to civilization. American Flag Everywhere. A bright sun lit up the blue waters of Copenhagen harbor. Ships and i yachts on every side were gay with flags and the shore and piers were crowded with people. Two big Ameri can flags flanked the landing stage, where Crown Prince Christian and oth j er notable personages awaited for one I hour the appearance of the Hans Egede. Hundreds of small boats, containing sightseers, swarmed the waters of the I harbor. Many of these boats were filled ! with American tourists, waving the ! Stars and Etiipea. When the Hans Egede was a mile away, slowly coming in with an enthusiastic : following of small craft In her wake. Crown Prince Christian and the members 1 of his staf embarked on a launch which ' took them to the elde of the steamer bearing the explorer. The moment the anchor waa dropped , the Crown Prince sprang up the gangway. Dr. Cook at the same time appeared at ' the head cf the ladder. The people in the surrounding boats, who had expected from the newspaper pictures to see a bearded man, recog nised the explorer for the first time and sent up a loud cheer. iV "loomed In Denmark8 Name. Evince Christian, who Is a tall and fcnoom young loan, wore a silk hat t end oca coat. He grasped the hand of the shabby explorer and congratulated him on bis achievement and welcomed h!is warmly la the name of the Danish ration and the Geographical Society, of Thick the Prince Is president. Prince Valdemar. brother of King Fred ' erlck. in an admiral's uniform, accompa nied by a party of naval officials, city of . f'.rlals. delegates from societies and the Minister of Commerce, followed, the Crown Prince up the aide of the steamer and the explorer waa almost smothered ' In the friendly group of uniforms and of ficials in black coats and silk hats. '"Did you reach the North . Pole, Dr. Cook 7" asked the correspondent of the : Associated Press. "Yes. I did." replied Dr. Cook. After much handshaking. Crown Prince Christian said to the explorer: "Come ashore with me. please; the peo ple are waiting to see yout" Dr. Cook said something about his bag gajr. "My people will look after your bag gage." the Crown Prince aid, and took Dr. Cook to the royal launch. Almost Torn to Pieces. When the launch approached the pier with Prince Christian and Dr. Cook by Ms side, a tremendous roar burst out from the people on shore and from the assemblage of small craft. Including yachts, motor boats, landing boats from the Russian warship in the harbor, and racing shells, clustered about the pier. Dr. Cook stepped ashore and In an In stant the police were powerless to make way for the party. Dr. Cook and those about him were engulfed and swept along by a clamorous crowd. Maurice F. Egan, the American Minister, and the Danish officials, literally clung to Dr. Cook. Together the rarty fought its way des- perately to a point near the meteorologi cal building.- Dr. Cook was bruised and caplees, and part of the sleeve of his coat was torn off. "I used to be a football player, but this is the worst I ever saw," he panted. Dr. Cook and Mr. Egan finally suc ceeded In reaching a balcony of the in stitute. The people crowding the streets and the adjoining park yelled frantically when they appeared. Mr. Egan waved his hand toward Dr. Cook as an Introduction, whereupon the explorer made a brief address in English. My friends." he said, "I have had too hard a time getting here to make a speech. I can only say that I consider it an honor to be able to put my foot first on Danish soil." Becomes Guest of Nation. After more cheering Commodore Hov gaard tdolc Dr. Cook in a carriage and drove with him through the crowded streets to Phoenix Hotel, where he is the guest of the Danish government. ' The hallways of the hotel were deco rated with American flags and masses of flowers. Johan Hansen, the Minister of Commerce and a committee of the Geographical Society gave a reception to Dr.-Cook at the hotel. The Minister made a speech of welcome in which he said: "Before rehrlng to your much-needed rest. Dr. Cook, I hope you will give us an opportunity of bidding you welcome to Denmark. I thank you on behalf of my countrymen for the noble deeds you so successfully have performed." The minister tfien Invited Dr. Cook, on behalf of the Government, the muni cipality and the Geographical Society, "as our honored guest." to a banquet tonight at the town hall. Dr. Cook thanked the minister brief ly "for the very kind reception you have already granted me in Denmark and with, which I feel most delighted." Minister Hansen, over a bottle of champagne, then led In "three cheers and a long life for Dr. Cook." Rigged Out In New Clothes. The members of the reception commit tee withdrew and were succeeded by a numerous delegation of tailors, boot makers and barbers. The explorer placed himself in their hand3. and several . j at u-nrk on him at the 1 1 .T 11 1 1 I. " i "J " - " same time. At the end of an hour Dr. Cook emerged with his hair neatly trimmed, his mustache cropped close and in a new suit, hat and boots. He then went to the American Legation and had luncheon with Minister Egan. Dr. Cook will stay In Copenhagen for few days as the guest of the government, awaiting the arrival of his wife. He will then go to Belgium. Minister Hansen talked freely with the representative of the Associated Press regarding the authenticity of Dr. Cook's exploit. He said: Explorers Vouch, for Him. ' "Our two' foremost Danish Arctlo ex plorers. Amundsen and Rasmussen, know Dr. Cook personally, and they have as sured us that they believe Implicitly every word he says about his achievement. Their word Is as good as gold with us on such questions." Commodore Hovgaard, the command er of the royal yachts, and one of the foremost of Denmark's Arctic explor ers, had an opportunity today of exam ining Dr. Cook's Journals. Later he said to the Associated Press: "I noticed certain inaccuracies in the newspaper reports of the expedition, but a long conversation with Dr. Cook has convinced roe that his statements are absolutely reliable. His replies to my questions were clear ar.d precise, and left no doubt in my mind. "I did not have sufficient time to read the diary, but from my brief In spection thereof I obtained the firm impression that the doctor's claim of having reached the North Pole is cor rect Naturally I cannot place the of ficial seal of acceptance on Dr. Cook's achievement; that is for the head of his country to do. Cook has cabled the President of the United States. We are now awaiting Mr. Taft's reply, and we hope it will express official recog nition." F.klmo Confirm Story. Daugaard Jensen, the Danish in spector of North Greenland, and the highest official in that region, who spent two months in the company of Dr. Cook. Is satisfied regarding the re--liability of Dr. Cook's statement that he reached the North Pole. Apart from his own observations. In spector Jensen conferred with the Dan ish Polar explorer, Knud Rasmussen, who obtained from the Cape York Es kimos a description of Dr. Cook's Jour ney. Rasmussen is the only European who fully understands the language of the Cape York Eskimos, from among whom Dr. Cook's companions were se lected. Rasmussen told Jensen that the stories of these Eskimos confirmed Dr. Cook in all the external details of his narrative. They corroborated the state ment that the Journey ended quite vol untarily, no Ice or other obstacles pre venting its continuance. TUFT BELIEVES GOOK SENDS CONGRATULATIONS IN REPLY TO MESSAGE. Cook Tells 'Him of Discovery and President Says Feat Stirs Pride of Americans. BEVERLY, Mass., Sept. 4. President Taft today reoeived from Dr. Frederick A. Cook a cablegram in which the ex plorer had announced that he had found the North Pole. To' the explorer the President sent a cablegram of congratu lation. The messages follow: "Copenhagen, Sept. 4. The President, White House, Washington: I have the honor to report to the Chief Magistrate of the United States that I have returned, having reached the North Pole. "(Signed FREDERICK A. COOK." "Beverly, Mass., Sept 4. Frederick A. Cook, Copenhagen, Denmark: Your dis patch received. Your report that you have reached the North Pole calls for my heartiest congratulations and stirs the pride of all Americans that this feat, which has so long baffled the world, has been accomplished by the intelligent en ergy and wonderful endurance of a fellow-countryman- "(Signed) WILLIAM H. TAFT." Mr. Taft has taken the keenest Inter est In the news ever since the brief bul letin was received Wednesday afternoon. Always a great newspaper reader, he has taken a keen interest lrr the controversy which Dr. Cook's story has aroused among the Arctic experts. Minister Egan's cablegram last Thurs day to the State Department, stating Dr. Cook's story had been confirmed by the Danish Commissioner for Greenland, was repeated to the President, but he with held any comment until today, when he received the personal cablegram from Dr. Cook. OTHERS BELIEVED, WHY NOT I? Cook Says Word of Other Explorers Was Not Doubted. PARIS, Sept. 6. The Matin published a statement, signed by Dr. Cook, in which the explorer, after reviewing conditions under which he made his expedition, says: "Therefore. I do not see why the word of other explorers such as Nansen and Peary should be taken, while results I have obtained are doubted. Never has any explorer returning from Polar re gions been able to present observations other than similar to those I have made. "No doubt people are astonished that I have succeeded, working secretly as I did But some one was bound to reach the Pole eventually, so why not IT Just think that for20 years all my efforts have been directed to this end. Loyally I have pursued my task, seeking neither gold nor glory. Today I simply present the results of my explorations. No one is forced to believe them. "Personally I take no notice of the calumnies levelled against me." MRS. COOK REMAINS IN MAIXE Overwhelmed by Her Husband's Achievement No Coolness. NEW YORK,. Sept. 4. A message from Mrs. Frederick A. Cook today In formed her friend. Mrs. R. T. David son, of Brooklyn, that the explorer's wife waa still in Portland, Me. Mrs. "Cook's reluctance to talk about her husband's exploit waa explained by Mrs. Davidson tonight. "I think," said Mrs. Davidson, "that Mrs. Cook is merely overcome by the magnitude of the news that came as unexpectedly to her as to the rest of the world. Reports of a coolness be tween Dr. Cook and his wife have no foundation." GCEST OF HAMBURG . SOCIETY Cook Invited to Meet German Geog raphers on Way Home. HAMBURG. Sept. 4. The managing board of the Hamburg Geographical Society has telegraphed the congratu lations of the society to Dr. Cook, in viting him at the same time to be the guest of the society bn his way from Copenhagen to New York. In case of his acceptance the board will invite distinguished geographers and scientists from all parts ef Ger many to take part in the reception to the American explorer. 01 PREPARED TO E ALL Will Lay Proof of Polar Trip Before Geographers and Let Them Judge. TOOK DAILY OBSERVATIONS Frankly Answers Searching Ques tionsTook Photograph of Flag Flying at Pole Speed Not Excessive for Eskimo. COPENHAGEN', Sept. 4. The most de tailed account of his polar Journey as yet given by Dr. Cook was gained from him by a large body of newspaper corre spondents this evening at the Hotel Phoe nix. Dr. Cook, at the request of the correspondents, consented to answer all questions. First he was as Wed whether or not the first account of his discovery of the Pole could be accepted assentlrely his own work. He replied In the affirmative, except for the obvious errors In trans mission. He then explained the doubt about the 30,000 square miles discovered, saying that he meant they were able to see 15 miles on each side during their Journey to the Pole and that, therefore, a hitherto unknown territory of W.000 square miles was now discovered. Took Astronomical Observations. Dr. Cook proceeded to show that he was fully competent to take all observations, saying that on previous exploring expe ditions he did very little observation work, which usually was divided among the members of the party. "This time," he continued, "we had started out to reach the Pole and every thing else was of secondary considera tion. It was not possible to carry cer tain apparatus and it was Impossible also to study the deep sea or take soundings. We carried all necessary simple Instru ments for astronomical observations and we were very lucky to obtain observations virtually every day. The positions noted must have been nearly correct. We had three chronometers, one watch, com passes and pedometers. All were care fully controlled from each other from time to time. The watch, however, got out of order. "We had all the modern Instruments that other explorers have had. Includ ing thermometers, barometers and sex tants of the latest models. It Is possi ble that our observations were better than those of early days, but I do not assert that I am perfectly familiar with making astronomical observations, especially In the polar regions. I think that all explorers will be satisfied with my data. . Why Invent Observations? "Why Bhould I sit down and Invent observations?" he exclaimed. "I did not do this thing for anything but sport and because I take a real in terest in the problem. It would not do .me any good to invent these things. The only witnesses I had were two Eskimo certainly, but in all polar ex peditions observations have been made by one man. I regard the Eskimo as much more intelligent in finding positions than the white man in the Arctic These people as a rule are not absolutely Ignorant. They know that the earth is round. They have a name for the Pole, which they call the "Big NalL' They appreciate the work of ex plorers when participating therein. "I think Rasmussen has obtained some Information regarding my expedition from my Eskimos, who have learned it from the two with me. Rasmussen was there njuch later and bis Information will be published shortly, possibly tomorrow. Stood at Pole, Placed Flag. "Concerning the ice around the Pole, so far as I could see, it was slightly more active there than at one or two degrees south. It drifted somewhat more to the south and east. Its general character Is not very different from that at other places. We stayed around the Pole for two days making many observations. I don't claim to have put my finger on the exact spot; I do not claim to have put my foot on It, but personally I think we have been at the spot. When the observa tions have been ligured out again. It Is possible that there will be found slight errors and differences, but I am certain that a gunshot fired from where we were would have passed over the Pole. "We planted the Stars and Stripes at what we believed to be the Pole, but did not leave the flag with a staff. In stead, I placed a small silk flag in a cylinder with my card and record of the Journey, with the date. The drift ice may carry the flag away, but to me that Is a matter of indifference. I should have been very glad to have found land there. Prepared to Face Scrutiny. "I am quite prepared to place my observations before any geographical society in the world. I think there is no doubt about my obtaining authori tative recognition. I have already re ceived telegrams from the geograph ical societies of Sweden, Norway, Den mark, Belgium and other countries, which congratulate me,' while Amund sen. Nordenskjold and Lecolnte have acknowledged my work. I offer my observations to BCience the same as other men have done and I accept the responsibility. "As to the temperature at the Pole, It was minus 38. I took about 400 photo graphs, one of which shows the Ameri can flag flying. These have not been developed." Questioned regarding his great speed. Dr. Cook said: "The daily distance covered on the northward trip was slightly less than 15 miles; on the southward trip it was 10 miles. This Is not abnormal distance for Eskimos on the ice. They often travel 60 or 60 miles 'with dogs. One of the greatest advantages of our trip was that I did not take a famine route. We had game for a long time, perhaps for a hundred miles. We fed our dogs well throughout the Winter in Green land, and ran them 400 miles, giving them fresh meat every day. Thus we brought them to the Polar Sea fat and well. -We had the best men and the best dogs. Last Animals at 83 Degrees. "We lived entirely on dried meat and beef tallow, reducing the food problem to a science. The last trace of animals we saw was a bear track at 83 degrees. Aft erwards we did not even see anything m the water except algae. The drift of the Ice during the entire southern trip was slightly south of east; the direction of the wind was generally .south of west. We found several of SVerdrup's old camps. "The reason we utilized silk tents on some occasions was that we were so ex hausted that we had not strength to build a snowshed. We had carefully figured and planned everything, so that there was no surplus weight to carry. We did not run short except when we went astray. "We brought ten dogs back with us, the - nth.a VntHn hum eaten bv their com panions. We used the lasso, traps and bows and arrows to catch game. It took two months to learn how to trap a moose. One of the men shot an eider duck with arrows." Wants No More Pole. Dr. Cook concluded his observations with a reference to the kind way he had been treated by the King, who was greatly interested In his adventures. He stated that -he- Is going to New York as soon as possible. He will remain here for a few days and then will proceed to Brussels, where he Is a" member of the Polar Club. He assured his hearers that he did not want to go to the Pole again, either North or South. PEARYITES STILL "KNOCKING" Say Cook Borrowed Peary's Instru ments Cok Has) Champions. NEW YORK, Sept. 4. With th arrival of Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of Brooklyn, at Copenhagen, interest has centered In this country as well as In Europe over the discovery of the Pole. Opinion is strongly divided. His supporters declare that his detractors are prejudiced, and It is a notable fact that a number or persons who have been Interested in the exploration of his rival, Commander Peary, are the most persistent In doubt ing Dr. Cook s claims. One of Peary's friends, who Is quite prominent in Polar exploration affairs, and who is considered perfectly reliable, even asserts that the instruments Dr. Cook had with him were borrowed from Commander Peary for another purpose, This man. who has been among the lead ers of those who have insisted that Dr. Cook must submit Incontrovertible proof, declares that the Brooklyn man borrowed astronomical instruments for the pur pose of making observations while on a fishing and hunting trip along tne Jora dor coast. Members of the Peary Club also de clare that the Eskimos used by Dr. Cook belonged to Peary, and that he had no permission to seek-their assistance. am the friends of Dr. Cook are legion, and their confidence in him, supported by his additional statements before reaching Copenhagen that he has positive data to prove his claims, outweighs the skepti cism which has appeared. Leading scientists agree that the actual discovery of the North Pole Is of itself scientifi cally unimportant, but they believe that the Journey- to the Pole and Its return have opened a vast field for further and more serious exploration. John R. Bradley, who financed Dr. Cook's expedition, has submitted vouch ers and cancelled checks which indicate that the planting of the American flag on the North Pole cost $50,000. Confidence in the truth of Dr. Cook s statements was expressed by Langdon Gibson, of Schenectady, an explorer and a brother of C. D. Gibson, the artist. He said: "I have known Dr. Cook for a great many yeans and have put In a whole year In the Arctlo regions with him, and have never In all my experience observed any thing in him other than to make me feel absolutely sure of his Integrity and earnestness of purpose." THOUGHT COOK WAS SEA LION Explorer Narrowly Missed Death in North In 1901. CHICAGO, Sept. 4 Dr. Gustav Staats, head of the National Medical College and Hospital, who accompanied the Peary relief expedition of which Dr. Frederick A. Cook was a member, told yesterday of some Incidents that happened during bis acquaintance with the discoverer of the North Pole. Dr. Staats told of one close escape from death of Dr. Cook. He said: "Dr. Cook had a habit of sleeping on the ice in the Summertime. It was in July of 1901, that our vessel was imprisoned in the ice near the Arctic Circle. Dr. Cook had been making his bed upon the ice near the ship for sev eral days, although this fact was un known to several in the party. One morning some members of the scien tific staff started on a hunting trip. One of them saw Cook, wrapped In his fur blankets, asleep on the ice. In the dim light of that season he was taken for a sea lion, and one of the men pre pared to shoot. The men approached the supposed beast, but recognized the sleeper before it was too late." MAY MEET COOK AT BRUSSELS Mrs. Cook Silent About Great Suc cess of Husband. PORTLAND, Me., Sept. 4. Mrs. Cook. wife of the Arctic explorer, maintained tonight the policy of silence toward the public that she adopted immediately upon the receipt of her husband s simple cablegram announcing that he had been successful. Mrs. W. B. Sullivan, at whose home In this city Mrs. Cook is staying, said to night in answer to a query as to whether the explorer's wife would go abroad to meet him. that Mrs. Cook had said noth ing to her on the subject, and that any plans she may have must necessarily be uncertain until she reaches her Brooklyn home and reads the numerous letters, cablegrams and other messages awaiting her. Mrs. Cook was In excellent health. Mrs. Sullivan said, and was naturally delight ed at the success of her husband. It was learned tonight that Mrs. Cook would- probably go to Brussels to meet her husband. MELVILLE BEGINS TO HEDGE Still Uncon-vlnced, but Admits Cook's Statements Possible. PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 4. Rear-Ad- mlral Melville said he was still uncon vinced that the goal of all Arctio ex plorers had been reached. He admitted. however, that the interview ODtainea from Dr. Cook by the Associated Press in Copenhagen presented the explorer's claims In a more convincing lignt man did Cook's original story. "The temperature of 83 degrees Fahr enheit Is not impossible," said the Ad miral, "although lower than any tem perature experienced in any expeditions with which I am familiar. The state ment that Dr. Cook covered as high as 12 miles a day is also more probable than the previous account, which credited him with making an average or is miles a day." GOOD EXAMPLE SET BY COOK Edison Thinks It Will Stimulate Others" to Energy. NEW YORK. Sept. 4. Thomas A. Edi son comments as follows upon the dis covery of tne North Pole by Dr. Cook: "I do not know that Dr. Cook's work will have any particular value from a practical and scientific point of view, but it has a great value as a demonstration of what American energy and brains can accomplish and as a stimulus to others to do something that will make their names as famous and aid their fellow man. "Aren't we Americans great people V WELLMAN'S PLANS UNCHANGED Balloon Route Explorer Talks of North Pole Discovery. isatjtc sTvf A. A dlsoatch from Christiana to the Matin gives an inter- j CLOSED ALL DAY MONDAY 4 sfl a T"TS" Fall suits im ow 7 Is j JO?-':. i Copyright 1909 by Hilt Schhr Mux ami Rosenblatt Co. view with Walter Wellman, while pass ing through that city, concerning Dr. Cook's expedition. He said Dr. Cook's success had not modified his plans. MELVILLE STILL DISBELIEVES Though Shainwald, of Arctic CJub, Credits Cook's Discovery. NEW YORK, Sept. 4. Ralph L. Shainwald, ex-Seoretary of the Arctlo Club of America, cabled to the club from Copenhagen today, declaring that the North Pole had been reached. Mr. Shainwald went from Paris to Copenhagen to represent the Arctlo Club in weleomlng Dr. Frederick Cook. The message from Mr. Shainwald fol lows: "Cook sends greetings to Arctic Club of America. Pole has been reached without doubt. Wonderful demonstra tion here. SHAINWALD." The Arctlo Club also received a mes sage from Rear-Admiral George W. Melville today, reading as follows: "Do not give credence to reports that Cook has discovered pole. "MELVILLE." INDIGNANT AT "KNOCKERS" Director of Brussels Observatory Vouches for Cook's Good Faith. BRUSSELS. Sept. 4. Commenting to day on the achievement of Dr. Cook, M. Lecointe, director of the Brussels Observatory, said: "America may well be proud of the success achieved by Dr. Cook. I am indignant at the idea that Dr. Cook's statement of his discovery is held un true by some people. The pole surely has been discovered. I Know ur. jook personally and 1 vouch for his ln cerlty." The Geographical Society has invited Dr. Cook to lecture In Brussels. He probably will be heard the same even ing as Lieutenant E. H. Shackleton, the English explorer, who recently led an expedition to the Antarctic. ITALIANS NO LONGER DOUBTFUL Most Skeptical Now Convinced of Cook's Achievement. Dnwn Sert The entire Italian press is 'extending an enthusiastic wel come to Dr. IredericK a. jook. mo American explorer, who reached Cop- u tAiiav TvAn C'nntflln Umberto duimBcu i . . - 1 Cagnl, who accompanied the Duke d'AbruzzI to the polar region in isuu, vo- fniier rennrts have been re- i a , timA It took Dr. Cook to travel from the 82d parallel to the BY THE MEDICAL M Remarkable Percentage of Death Follows Its Development. 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