London, March 25.
Reuter's Agency leams that the mishap to the Aurora came as a complete surprise, it being the only contingency which had not been foreseen.
Her whereabouts and condition are still unknown, but already the question is being considered of approaching the Government with a view to a relief expedition though no steps will be taken immediately pending the return of the Endurance, which is daily expected at Buenos Aires, as it is possible that Shackleton's party may be on board her. In any case relief must be sent in the autumn.
A strange detail is that it was not known that the Aurora bad installation.
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