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Show ADDING TO THE MAP. If Explorer Stefansson has added new land to the map, he has performed perform-ed a service that will ensure him a lasting place in the history of polar explorations. Indeed he has that assurance, whatever the outcome of his discoveries. It cannot be that the land he has found will be much of a factor; it isn't Important as to whose flag flies over It At the same time, this interprid sailor has added something to the world's knowledge of itself, Moreover, when his complete com-plete report has been received, it will undoubtedly clear up several points that have puzzled scientists since daring dar-ing navigators first tried to find the horthwest passage. MonthB ago Stefansson was given up for lost The fate of part of his crew was known. Early in the year letters were published, from survivors, surviv-ors, and from their account, It wbb felt certain that tho leader of the expedition with his two companions, who set out In March, 1914,' over tho ice to discover new lands, had por-lshedj por-lshedj As a matter of fact they fared better than the other members of the party. Altogether thirteen of the expedition, when last heard from, had given up tholr lives in the north. A fuller account of Stefansson's great adventure will bo awaited with Interest HIb reputation had been established bqfore ho left 'Victoria, the agent of the Canadian government, govern-ment, more than two years ago, for the uncharted regions near tho north pole. When he comes back he will have tho attention of the world. He iBn't afflicted with any of the weaknesses weak-nesses of Dr. Cook. Ho Is one of the men who love that kind of work for the work's sake, not for the money there Is In, It Others are engaged in revising the map. but, as between him and tho Kaiser, most of ua will think that his is the better way. |