The announcement made by Germany some months ago that they intended next year to send out an expedition for Antarctic research has rankled in the hearts of the Royal Geographical Society who wish atony rate to have a hand in any discoveries which may be made. Thanks to the generous munificence of Mr. L. W. Long-staff, a Fellow of the Society, who has given a cheque to the amount. "f £25,000 for the purpose, it seems that their desire may be gratified, as Sir Clements Markham, in announcing the gift, said it brought the funds in hand up to £40,000, which the Germans thought should be sufficient at any rate thought. £60,000 would. be requisite "to to equip one ship, though he himself
do the thing comfortably. he English Government have promised to provide all the scientific instruments required, and it is hoped they may do something more; but in any case it is safe to predict that a start will be made. It is interesting just at this juncture to know that the small ex-edition which is being financed by Sir corge Newnes has been safely landed at Cape Adare. The Southern ross, the steamer which conveyed the party' from Hobart (Tasmania), has returned to Now Zealand, and for twelve months M. Borehgrevink and his followers will wander about on their ski-shoes in the interests of science, or book-making, as I understand a large and beautifully-illustrated book is promised, should all go well—let us hope will be more reliable than Newnes Limited's" last venture in this direction, as another "Yarn" on the de Rougement Tines vould be rather a severe tax on the patience of the long suffering B.P.
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