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Through a confidential source I have just
had read to me a cable from London advising that the Im-
perial Authorities have decided to retain Wrangel Island,
but do not wish to make an issue of it just now, feeling
that continued possession will strengthen their claim,
and that a discussion as to their rights would not be
propitious at this time. I am passing this information
on to you, although I expect that you have received it
direct from Mr. Stefansson.
Its only significance to us at the moment
is the added hope it gives that money will he forthcoming
from Mr. Stefansson in time to get the expedition away
before it is too late.
I had feared yesterday that the Imperial
Authorities were not going to retain the Island, and that
the raising of money on this account would be extremely
difficult, as those who put it up would be facing a de-
finite loss. The cable I have just told you of changes
this situation, and I hope, with you, that our anxiety
in the matter may be relieved before Monday.
Through a confidential source I have just
had read to me a cable from London advising that the Im-
perial Authorities have decided to retain Wrangel Island,
but do not wish to make an issue of it just now, feeling
that continued possession will strengthen their claim,
and that a discussion as to their rights would not be
propitious at this time. I am passing this information
on to you, although I expect that you have received it
direct from Mr. Stefansson.
Its only significance to us at the moment
is the added hope it gives that money will he forthcoming
from Mr. Stefansson in time to get the expedition away
before it is too late.
I had feared yesterday that the Imperial
Authorities were not going to retain the Island, and that
the raising of money on this account would be extremely
difficult, as those who put it up would be facing a de-
finite loss. The cable I have just told you of changes
this situation, and I hope, with you, that our anxiety
in the matter may be relieved before Monday.
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