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THE report of progress and the discussion regarding the international map of the world and polar exploration were the two predominant subjects at the International Geographical Congress just concluded at Rome. The long postponement from October, 1911, to April, 1913, was sufficient to account for the meagre attendance of British representatives, of whom there were only ten, and indeed foreign members as a whole. Polar exploration—both arctic and antarctic—was, however, well represented. Of the former, Admiral Peary, Admiral Cagni, Dr. Bruce, Mr. Bridgeman, and Mr. Stefansson were representative, whilst Dr. Bruce, Dr. Nordenskjold, and Lieut. Lecointe represented antarctic exploration. There were also many others specially interested in polar research, as was testified by the presence of thirty delegates at the Polar Commission, which took the opportunity of meeting at o the same time and place as the Geographical Congress. Although no striking results have accrued from this rather anomalous body, yet it gives an excellent opportunity for polar explorers and their supporters to meet and discuss matters of common interest, and, being in strong force, special interest was naturally shown in their work, and several important communications given. International Map.
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The Tenth International Geographical Congress at Rome . Nature 91, 197–198 (1913). https://doi.org/10.1038/091197a0
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