tions as they developed. He was (59 much incensed at the suggestion that he give a written promise to fol- low any particular route - 'a ship's captain was not going to be dictated to by a lot of landlubbers.' If the men did not have confidence in his judgment, put some one else in charge and he would go in private capacity? I did not sympathize with his unwillingness to give a written statement, but I was satisfied with his intention to follow the shore line route and I am continuing to making up arrangements for the use of the boat. - Mr. Rasmussen writes me that ice conditions are so bad that the "Inger Lil