EDITORIAL. 849 
Josef Land, and the total equipment was safely landed. A few 
days later ice closed in about the Windward in such wise that she 
was unable to escape from the coast, and remained there 
through the winter. From this point the party began its north- 
ward journey on the roth of March. By May they had estab- 
lished a depot of provisions as far north as latitude 81° 20’, 
which was about 100 miles beyond the point where the winter 
was spent. The outlook for the future work of the expedition 
is good, and it is believed that when the ship goes out again next 
year to meet the party, it will bring the welcome news of succes- 
ful exploration in the almost unknown area. The party is 
reported to be in, good health and full of courage with reference 
to their future work. IR, ID. Sy 
