The intelligence that the Government had contributed £20,000 towards the British Antarctic expedition of 1910 has already reached Shanghai; bat some interesting additional details arrive by mail.
Apart from the Government's contribution, a large sum has been raised privately, and the City of London has been particularly generous. Altogether £31,000 of the requisite £40,000 has been obtained. The vessel to be used is the Terra Nova, a barquetrigged whaler, built in Scotland in 1886, which has a length greater than that of the Discovery by 15ft. The whole personnel of the expedition will be of British nationality. A start vill be made for Southern regions next July aod Christebarch will be taken she base of operations. From the details given by Captain R. F. Sent!, ax, who is i may be quoted. A single motor-sled::" in in course of construction by 1 Wolseley-Siddeley Company, and be ready in Febraary. "Tris take place in Norway it presence, Captain Scott stated. shall tost its merits before ordering forthe: sledges. Arrangements have beet made for the purchase of other sledvex and clothing in Norway, all of which will be inspected by me. It is we early yot to give a detailed list of t officers and crat rrange nents are th ie staff, and great care ix being pushed forward for completing
being exercised in the selection of efficient mien to occupy the various posts, The provision of the necessary scientific instruments is also the subject of particular care. Special attention will be devoted to the choice of photographic lustraments, Various modera development he hope and intention of the explorers to reach the South Pols, bat la any t, should they be disappointed of mach new groand will be broken.
February 2,
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