A negro explorer at the North pole,

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thorough apprenticeship, and his participation in the final victory which planted the Stars and Stripes at the North Pole, and won for this country the international prize of nearly four centuries, is a distinct credit and feather in the cap of his race.As I wired Charles W. Anderson, collector of internal revenue, and chairman of the din- ner which was given to Henson in New York, in October, 1909, on the occasion of the pres- entation to him of a gold watch and chain by his admirers: "I congratulate you and your race upon Matthew Henson.He has driven home to the world your great adaptability and the fiber of which you are made.He has added to the moral stature of every intelligent man among you.His is the hard-earned reward of tried loyalty, persistence, and endurance.He should be an everlasting example to your young men that these qualities will win whatever ob- ject they are directed at.He deserves every attention you can show him.I regret that it is impossible for me to be present at your dinner.My compliments to your assembled guests."vi FOREWORD earth, in the harmonious companionship result- ing from hard work, exposure, danger, and a common object.

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