Show LANDOR LAN DveR AFTER SOUTH POLE POL E A henry savage landor explorer who will oon make an attempt to reach the south pole Is of the opinion that shackleton failed through having a cumbersome and unnecessarily large expedition mr Lan dors theory is that a small caravan or of trusted and hardy men lightly equipped like his expeditions through asia and africa is best 14 the warm season will be chosen for Lan dors dash to do what shackleton so nearly succeeded in accomplishing and it is now planned to consume the best part of a year in the attempt mr air Lan dors activity in aeronautic investigations gives color to the rumor that an airship will be used by him to reach the pole nothing definite is ascertain ascertainable able but it is known that for a long lime mr landor has been engaged in the construction of an aerial car which would carry himself and a small party of followers to their destination the engine will be a simple sturdy affair that will be able to stand any amount of usage be easily repaired and of a sufficient power to aid the expedition tion mr landor prefers to take chances in an airship rather than a balloon because he estimates the speed and control of an aeroplane will so far surpass an ordinary gas bag that danger need not be reckoned with the outfit will be taken as far south as possible by ship and then men conveyed overland to near the point of Shackle tons camp from there the final flight will be made no actual plans of the number of men or the personnel of the party have been announced |