, 1916-11-30

position had been evident from time to
time during the evening, and now DIR.
James 1llingworth of Edinburgh rose
in the center Of the hall. DR. Hing
worth asked whether an amendment
should not be taken before a resolution.
"Dr. lllingworth was impetfectIy
heard in part of his remarks on ac-
count OF the strenuous opposition Of
the friends of the-explorers. Some at
tempts were also made to pull him
down. Being a man of enormous
physique. however, and possessed of a
very powerful voice, he dominated the
tumult and succeeded in finishing his
speech.
"Dr. lllingworth began his remarks
by expressing his high appreciation of
the scientific work both of Professor
Challenger and of Professor Summer
lee. He much regretted that any per-
sonal bias should have been read into
mis- remarks. which were entirely die
lated by his desire for scientific truth.
His position. in fact, was substantially
the same as hat taken up by Pro-
lessor Summerlee at the last meeting.
At that last meeting Professor Chal-
ienger had made certain assertions
which had been queried by his col
league. Now this colleague eSme for
ward himself with the same assertions
and expected them to remain unques-
toned. Was this reasonable? eyes
No. and prolonged interruption. dur
ing which Professor Challenger was
heard from the press box to ask leave
from the chairman to put DIR. Hing
worth into the street) A year ago one
man said certain things. Now four
men said other and more startling
ones. Wa this to constitute a final
proof where the matters In question
we're of the most revolutionary and in
credible character? There had been
recent examples of travellers arriving
from the unknown with certain tales
which had been too readily accepted
Was the London Geological institute to
place itself in this position? He ad-
mitted that the members of the com
mittee were men of character. But hu
man nature was very complex. Even
professors might be misled by the de
sire for notoriety. Like moths. we all
love best to flutter in the light. Heavy
game shots liked to be in a position to
cap the tales Of their rivals. and jour
nalists were not averse from sensa-
fonal coups, even when Imagination
had to aid facts in the process. Each
member of the committee had his own
motive for making the most of his re-
suits. cShame! Shame!) He had no
desire to be offensive CYou are!' and
interruption.) The confederation of
these wondrous tales was really of the
most slender description. What did it
amount to? Some photographs. Was
it possible that in this age of ingenious
manipulation photographs could be &C.
cepted as evidence? What more? We
have asstory of a flight and a descent
by ropes which precluded the produc-
ton of larger specimens. 1t was in
genious, but not convincing. 1t was
understood that Lord John Roxton
claimed to have the skull of a phoro-
rachus. He could only say that he
would like to see that skull.
Lord John Roxton-Is this fellow
calling me a liar? (Uproar.)
1.-The Chairman-Order! Order! DIR.
Illingworth, I must direct you to bring
your remarks to a conclusion and to
move your amendment.
"Dr. Hlingworth-Your grace, 1 have
more to say, but l bow to your ruling.
/ move, then, that, while Professor
'Summerlee be thanked for his interest
ing address, the whole matter be re
garded as 'nonproven' and be referred
back to a larger and possibly more re-
liable committee of investigation