26 British Antarctic Expedition. 
Mr. Borchgrevink had already shown that he could 
do good work as an explorer, and that was recognised 
three years ago when the International Geographical 
Congress passed a resolution to the effect that it 
would be a misfortune if the nineteenth century 
should close without an effort to explore the Ant- 
arctic regions. Alone and unaided Sir George 
Newnes had fitted out the present expedition, from 
which great results might be expected, possibly 
not results of sensational interest, but of enduring 
value for geographical science. In the name of 
British geographers he wished the expedition God 
speed, useful work, and a safe and quick return. 
(Cheers.) 
* Admiral Sir E. Ommanney expressed his interest 
in the object and admiration of the equipment of the 
expedition. 
“Mr. Borchgrevink said he was grateful to the 
man who had helped him in this endeavour to accom- 
plish the object of his ambition. He hoped to be 
worthy of that confidence, and sailing under a British 
flap presented by the Duke of York, he would be 
mindful of the British naval motto :—' England 
expects еуегу man to do his duty. (Cheers.) 
* Sir George Newnes said it was difficult on the 
crowded deck, and amid all the dock noise, to prolong 
the proceedings, and the heat almost induced a wish 
for Antarctic regions. (Laughter) Не had or 
intended any public function on the starting of the 
expedition, remembering that putting on the armour 
was not the time for boasting, and he would rather 
have waited until the vessel returned and those on 
board could say they had done the world some service. 
