I cannot find words to express my feelings on that point at all.

I feel very deeply thankful, and that is about all that I can say.

(Loud cheers.) Six weary travellers, travelling through the spinifex desert with about fifteen or sixteen nearly knocked-up horses, not knowing whether they should find water, or whether their lives were safe or not, I am sure that we could not imagine that, after all our travels were over, we should receive such a reception as we have received to-day.

(Cheers.) I am sure that if any stimulus is required to induce persons to become explorers, those who witness our reception to-day ought to feel content.

I am very proud of the hearty and enthusiastic reception my companions and myself have met with.