I saw the President and thanked him for the help that he had given a British expedition.

His Government had spent ｣4000 on coal alone.

In reply he recalled the part that British sailors had taken in the making of the Chilian Navy.
The Chilian Railway Department provided a special train to take us across the Andes, and I proceeded to Montevideo in order to thank personally the President and Government of Uruguay for the help they had given generously in the earlier relief voyages.

We were entertained royally at various spots en route.

We went also to Buenos Ayres on a brief call.