Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 96, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 March 1910 — PEARY REFUSES HIS PROOFS [ARTICLE]

PEARY REFUSES HIS PROOFS

Unless He Recedes from This Position Reward Measures to Be Dropped. At a meeting in Washington of the subcommittee of seven of the house on naval affairs, which is considering the proposition of reward for Robert E. Peary, north pole discoverer, held Friday, Prof. Garrett declared he had Peary's authority for refusing to submit his proofs of discovery. Mr. Peary has stated he does not want a financial consideration but would like to be retired with title of rear admiral of the line. Unless he recedes from the position taken before next Tuesday, when the committee again meets, no further consideration will be given reward measures.