The Washington times., 1907-09-04
WILSON SPEAKS
TO BIOLOGISTS;
LUNCH At zoo
Visiting Scientists Wei
coined to City and
Shown Sights.

The distinguished scientists from all
parts Of the world who arrived IN
Washington yesterday, after attending
the International Geological Congress in
Boston. began this morning a round Of
sightseeing, after being formally vel
coined 10 washington by Secretary
James Wilson and Commissioner West
After "a short session at the Cosmos
Club which is the only formal gathering
during the Washington visit. the zo0lo-
gists were driven 10 the Geological Park.
where the morning vas spent viewing
the collection. Shortly after noon an
informal luncheon was spread at the
park under the supervision of Director
Frank Baker. and amid surroundings
typical OF their lire study, the zoolo-
gists spent a pleasant hour. After
luncheon, carriages were again taken
for the city. and the afternoon will be
devoted 70. a visit to the Capitol build
ing and points Of interest along the
Mall. The party will visit the Library
Of Congress tonight.
Wilson's Speech Applauded.
Secretary Wilson in his address ex-
planned the three bureaus devoted TO
zoology in the Agricultural Department
and evoked applause by referring to the
valuable services Of DR.. L. O. Howard
chairman Of the meeting, who Is at
the head Of the Entomology Bureau. The
Secretary informed his hearers that al
together there are 8, 4S9 scientists and as
sistants to scientists In the employ Of
his department, and that the Govern
ment has appropriated for this work the
total sum OF s.. $4,000, indicating the in
terest felt in the subject here.
Considering the cordial relations be-
tween our country and the respective
countries from which you come" said
The Secretary, we are indeed glad TO
lave you with US al this time, so that
We may endeavor 10 impress upon you
our high appreciation Of your work at
home. We are particularly appTeci-
ative Of the Hberality with which you
furnish our representatives, when
abroad, with the facts and information
for which they are seeking. II you do
not see everything in Washington that
you want, let us know and we will get
il for you, as we wish 10 make your
visit a memorable and profitable one"
Commissioner West in an appropriate
speech echoed the sentiments Of well
come expressed by Secretary Wilson.
He told the delegates that Washington
made no pretcntions Of competing with
Boston, Chicago, Pittsburg and some
other cities in monetary transactions,
but described this field as being a par
ticularly inviting one for the man OF
research.
French Delegate Replies.
Prof Raphael Blanchard, the noted
French zoologist. was called upon by
DR. Howard TO respond 20 the addresses
OF welcome, which he did with charac-
tertstic French ardor. He spoke IN
French, saying he had been most I'm
pressed since his visit TO America with
the aid furnished our scientists by the
Government, stating that the publica-
tons issued by the Agricultural De-
partment under Government sanction
were liberal in the extreme and of in
estimable yalue to the cause Of economic
and pure science. He expressed the ap-
probation of the visitors OF the atten-
ton shown them here, and compliment
ed Secretary Wilson, Commissioner
West, Or. Howard and other members
of the reception committees.
The program for tomorrow includes a
reception at the National Museum in
the evening and a visit to Mt Vernon
in the afternoon, the day being spent In
informal sightseeing.
The scientists were entertained last
night at a smoker at the Cosmos Club
Interpreters In some instances were
N-N- ma e@A- eGAGs1cAAN1 AA4Ablik Cll6dEC
in general conversaC ton, but d little mat
ter such as a diversity Of tongues BY
no means interfered with the general
success OF the evening
At the same time Mrs John D. Pat
ten entertained the ladies who accom-
panied the delegates al an informal re-
ceptlon at her home, PIP r street north
west She was assisted by the enter
tainncnt committee, of which she is
chairman.
Sixty Scientists Here.
The visiting scientists number about
sixty, among them being DR.. c. w. An
drews and Dr.. c. T. Regain, both OF the
British Museum; Prof Til. Studer, Of
the University Of Berne; DR.. R F.
Scharf, director Of the Dublin Museum;
DR.. Charles Gravier, of Paris; Baron
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