BYRD EXPEDITION II.

Evening Star, Issue 21381, 7 April 1933, Page 8

BYRD EXPEDITION 11.

ASMMGEKEHTS FOR FBGB AMD STORAGE Through a prolonged illness, the supply officer of, the. Byrd Antarctic Ex-' pedition has been unable to_ write to the local agents sooner regarding the next expedition, but a letter was received this morning by Messrs, H. L. Tapley and Company from the officer, reading as follows: , “We are practically entirely dependent on donations from domestic and foreign manufacturers to enable us to carry out our plans regarding the second expedition. We have been assured of all our food supplies including meats, all the required coal, gasoline, kerosene, and oil. The Tidewater Oil Co. has agreed to transport all gasoline and oil in its tanker to Dunedin, and undoubtedly it is in a position to take advantage of storing facilities. In view of the foregoing, you will readily understand our desire to provide refrigerating facilities, as we are endeavouring to have all supplies requiring refrigeration shipped directly to New Zealand, where they can be taken care of pending our arrival. “ Admiral Byrd will point out to you the great necessity of cutting the cost of this undertaking to a minimum, and in view of past experience, we are quite confident that you will do your utmost to co-operate with us. Several members of the old expedition are looking forward to the day when- they will again have the pleasure of seeing you and your pleasant country.”