78 A NATION'S HOMAGE 



thusiastic following of small craft in her wake, Crown Prince Christian and 

 the members of his staff embarked on a launch which took them to the side of 

 the steamer bearing the explorer. 



The moment the anchor was dropped the crown prince sprang up the 

 gangway, Dr. Cook, at the same time, appeared at the head of the ladder 

 and awaited the prince. 



The people in the surrounding boats, who had expected from the news- 

 paper pictures to see a bearded man, recognized the explorer for the first 

 time and sent up a loud cheer. 



Prince Christian, who is a tall and handsome young man, was dressed in 

 a silk hat and frock coat. He grasped the hand of Dr. Cook and congratu- 

 lated him. 



The ceremonies on shipboard concluded, the entire party, including the 

 explorer, entered the launch and started toward the city. 



When the launch approached the pier with Prince Christian and Dr. Cook 

 side by side, a tremendous roar of cheers burst out from the people on shore 

 and from the assemblage of small craft, including yachts, motor boats, land- 

 ing boats from the Russian warship in the harbor and racing shells, clustered 

 thick about the pier. 



Dr. Cook stepped ashore and in an instant the police were powerless as 

 children to make a way for the party. Dr. Cook and those about him were 

 engulfed and swept along by a clamorous crowd. Minister Egan and the 

 Danish officials literally clung to Dr. Cook. Together the party fought its 

 way desperately to a point near the Meteorological institute. Dr. Cook was 

 bruised and capless and part of his sleeve was torn off. 



'T used to be a football player, but this is the worst I ever saw," he panted. 



Dr. Cook and Mr. Egan finally succeeded in reaching a balcony of the 

 institute. The people crowding the streets and the adjoining park yelled fran- 

 tically when they appeared. Mr. Egan waved his hand toward Dr. Cook as 

 an introduction, whereupon the explorer made a brief address in English. 



"My friends," he said, "I have had too hard a time getting here to make 

 a speech. I can only say that I consider it an honor to be able to put my foot 

 first on Danish soil." 



After more cheering Commodore Hovgaard took Dr. Cook in a carriage 

 and drove with him through the crowded streets to the Phoenix hotel, where 

 he became the guest of the Geographical Society. 



The hallways of the hotel were decorated with American flags and masses 



