GENERAL ITEMS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 14 February 1913, Page 5

GENERAL ITEMS

CAPTAIN GATES' SELF-SACRIFICE AMUNDSEN'S DESIGN KNOWN TO SCOTT. MELBOURNE, Feb. 13. The "Argus," in the course of a tri biu.e tn Captain Scott and his party, says that all -died nob'y. The picture in particular of Captain Gates walking out to his death in a ravins: blizzard, to save his fellows will ever remain stamped on the minds of all the readers of that heart-stirring record. % Referring to Captain Amundsen capturing the Pole, the 'Argus" says Captain Spott knew before he started of Amundsen's design, and he might have anticipated this in an unexpected manner, but he does not seen? to have had a moment's thought of sacrificing in any way the scientific value of his achievement merely to increase his chances of winning a race to the Pole. The "Argus" adds: "For the moment all thoughts of what has been won for science are lost in sorrow at the international loss of a fine sailor, an enthusiastic devotee of science, and a. gallant British gentleman. | His four companions were truly worthy | of him, and of the highest traditions of the race." Referring to Captain Scott's' death, the Japanese Admiral said, his bravery and courage would appeal to the brave everywhere. SCOTT AND SEAMAN EVANS. ' LONDON, Feb. 13. Captain Scott, writing to Mrs Edgar Evans in 1911, explaining that Seaman i Evahs was staying for another season, said:—"l hope your husband will get a .good ; billet on his return, which will make it unnecessary for him to -<Jeave you again. He is such an old friend of mine that none so well deserve all I can do for him." The Royal Goegraphical Society ha* received worl.fl tributes, including a. message from the" German Antarctic Committee, and Lieutenant Gerlache, of the expedition. P.-O. EVANS JUST .CATCHES THE TERRA NOVA. " WELLINGTON. This Day. By an accident Petty-Officer Evans was all but prevented from leaving with the Scott Expedition, and was only able to join the ship at the~last moment at the final port. Had he faikd, as it turns out, th. e expedition would probably have won through safely. I-'WOULD NOT BURDEN OTHERS." (Received Feb. 14. 10.45 a.m.) LONDON, Feb. 13. Mr. Pouting, interviewed. narrates that Oiates to'ld him that if he broke down on. such a journey as the Polar Expedition, the proper thing would be to d-? libs rate ly sacrifice his life and not burden the others. STOPPAGE OF WORK. (Received Feb, 14. 10.45 a.m.l LONDON, Feb. 13. Work will Jje .suspended at many places for five minutes at noon to-mor-row. HELP FOR MRS EVANS. (Received Fob. 14. 9.30 a.rr.) LONDON, Feb. 13. A service will be held in the Portsmouth dockyard church to-morrow. The Antarctic! Expedition Committee ■ Vrnnded Petty-Officer . Evans' widow money to provide herself and children with mourning and immediate necessities. FRENCH CONDOLENCE. PARIS, Feb. 13. President Fallieries has condoled with King George. The CROSSED FISH SARDINES have come to stay. Once you try them you'll never be without them.*

ITALY'S SYMPATHY. I .CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 13. Mr. T. Wallace, Consul for Italy, called on the Mayor to-day to express on behalf of the people of Italy their sympathy with the relatives of "tie dead explorers. WARM TRIBUTE FROM BERLIN. BERLIN. Feb. 13. Lieutenant Filehener, in an article in the "Berliner Tagebhut," says Captain Scott died a hero's death and an ex- i ploivr's death, for him the finest. Captain Scott achieved his aim, but Britain icses oiip of her ablest sons in the field of Polar exploration. Honour to hit memory. "GREATEST ANTARCTIC EXPLORER OF ALL TIMES." LONDON. Feb. 13. Dr. Sven He din says: "Immortal gloryrises round the name" of the greatest Antarctic explorer of all limes. He reached the goal and served science at the sacrifice of his life. He wi.l be honoured by his country. Britain may be proud of such sons and such victories." PROPOSED BURIAL IN ST. PAUL'S. AN AUCKLANDER'S SUGGESTION. SYDNEY. Feb. 13. Mr. Ernest Davis, of Auckland, in a letter to the Press, suggests that the greatest tribute the people of Australia and New Zealand could, pay to Mrs Scott would be to send the Terra Nova, in charge of Sir Ernest Shackleton. to the Antarctic .'to secure the remains for burial in St. Paul's. Mr. Davis adds: "Britain will provide for the bereaved ones against want ; let us return to the nation the bodies of their heroes." THEATRICAL BENEFITS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. SYDNEY', Feb. 13. The organisation of theatrical performances throughout . Australia in aid of the fund, to provide for the dependents is in n regress. • ' WELLINGTON, Feb. 13. The local representative of J. C Williamson, Ltd.. has received cabled instructions to-day to make arrangements ■ut conjunction with the Get-Rich-Quick Walling ford Company, and the New Comic Opera Company, for benefits in •"•id of the Scott benefit fund. The benefit will bs on similar lines to the campaign adopted in the cas e of the Children's Hospital in Wellington. The firm. intends to hold benefit performances in all Australasian cities where it has companies performing. SUBSCRIPTIONS IN NEW ZEALAND. CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 13. The Mayor of Christchurch stated today that as Christchurch had practicallybeen the headquarters of the various Antarctic expeditions, and as- a large number of citizens had been personally acquainted with members of the expedihe thought that the Christchurch neopio would like to have an opportunity of contributing to the njiional fund. In order to give then' that opportunity, lie had decided to open a list' at the Citv Council Office, and he would be glad to receive subscriptions from anybody who wished to_ contribute. It was probable that the fund he was starting migrht be made a Kcw Zealand fund.', He was communicating with'the Mayors of the other cities with the. idea of making it a combined movement. The monev "collected, would be cabled Home to the -rain fund as a . contribution from NewZealand. W T hilst he believed that the fund would be very largely contributed to in England and elsewhere it was nevertheless. th e duty of New Zealanders to do their share in eomplvinn- with the lying request of the lost .leader. A START AT TIMARU. TIMARU, Feb. 13. A start has been made with the Scott benefit fund,. £lO being sent anonymously to the "Herald" office, and other sums have since followed. HAMILTON, This Day. Th:> Hamilton Borough 'Council 'has passed a. resolution of condolence with the Scott disaster. WATROA COUNTY COUNCIL EXPRESS SYMPATHY. WAIROA. This Day. The Wairoa County Council, at a ■rneeting this ri-orning, passed a resolution of sympathy in connection with the Antarctic disaster, and. forwarded the resolution to the Minister of Interna? Affairs to- transmit tn the proper quarters. The Council then' adjourned for two hours.