The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-03-07

III the Arctic regions, with a view to
those systematic synchronous observe
lions SO necessary in making proper
progress i'll the discoveries II
meteorological and other kindred
sciences.
There is little doubt but that MAN.
of the natural sciences might be much
enriched by observations directed
especially in their directions. Geogra-
phical discovery has hitherto been the
main point of the expeditions sent out,
and while this is no doubt a very i'm
portant feature. yet there are many
others which should receive attention.
Usually the expeditions have been So
conducted as to preclude anything
beyond mere locomotion. all applianc
for discoveries in other direction
than that Of geographical science
being left behind.
Under the colony system. or what is
now known as the Howgate plan,
there is no doubt that many interest
ing discoveries in various science
can be made that have hitherto escaps
observation! under the systems viii
made locomotion in a northerly dire
ton almost the only thing sought 70.
At least, this is the opinion of man.
scientists, including such men as Pro
fessor LOOMS of Yale College aut
Professor Henry of the Smithsonian
Of the practicability of the colony
scheme as a means Of geographic
discovery We may say that it w
brought forward as long ago as l86
by DR.. Hayes, the Arctic explore
who still believes in it; that it was
favorite idea Of Captain Hall, W
would. no doubt, have endeavored
carry it out had he lived; and that -
survivors of the Polaris expedition al
indorse it. AS TO discoveries and re-
searches in other sciences Professo'
Henry gives the following as soas
that would and shonld he made BY
such expeditions; Pendulum expert :
ments, to better determine the shap,
of the earth, a greater number an
more continued observations for tb
more perfect calculation of the mag
netism of the earth; a series OF
observations on the tides for at leas.
year; and the results of a large
series of observations on the winds
the globe than those now possess
are necessary for completing O
knowledge of that subject. Besid
these particular observations the lr
fessor thinks that the whole field
natural history could be enriched
collections in the line of botan
mineralogy, geology, etc., and M
facts of interest obtained with reg :
to the influence Of extreme cold 81
animal and vegetable life.
In view of these reasons, and other5
which our space forbids us to give,
| the House Committee on Na3el
Affairs have reported bill author
| ing the formation of Il colony on ~
| Howgate plan on or near the shoI
Lady Franklin Bay near where a
/ Of coal has been discovered. Stl
substantial buildings are to be carr,
there. and the colonists are t.
furnished with provisions and OF
necessaries for three years.
| scientists accompanying the exp
ton, who are to be under the direet
I OF the National Academy OF Seize =
are to be provided with all the ne
sary appliances for scientific disco
including teleplfonic lines for N
| tanning communications betty
successive stations, and balloons
purposes Of observation. 1t is thong
| that the colonists will gradua
/ become acclimated, and by train
the natives to help them viii TIM
enabled to push forward into reg
/ hitherto unknown by taking adyanl
OF such favorable seasons as
occur. Whether they will succet
! not remains to he seen. All that
can say is that if the secrets Of the
north are TO be discovered. this
seems more feasible Than any bel 49,
brought forward Scientific An
c0a.