The Delta independent., 1916-08-11

down."
position had been evident from time to
time during the evening, and now DIR.
James lllingworth OF Edinburgh rose
in the center of the hall Dr. Hing
worth asked whether an amendment
should not be taken before a resolution
"Dr. Illingworth was imperfectly
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. Illingworth began his remarks
by expressing his high appreciation OF
the scientific work both OF Profqssa1
Challenger and of Professor Summer
lee. He much regretted that any per
sonal bias should have been read into
his remarks. which were entirely die
tated by his desire for scientific truth.
His position. in fact, was substantially
the same as that taken up by Pro-
fessor Summerlee at the last meeting.
At that last meeting Professor Chal-
lenger had made certain assertions
which had been queried by his col
league. Now this colleague came for
ward himself with the same assertions
and expected them TO remain unques-
toned. Was this reasonable? cYes.'
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. Was this to constitute n final
proof where the matters in question
were 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-
mi...ad that the members of the com
III - @ were men Of character. But hui
man nature was very complex. Even
professors might be misled by the de
sire for notoriety. Like moths. we all
love best to hutter 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-
tional 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. ShameiD He had no
desire to be offensive cYou arer 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 nc.
cepted as evidence? What more? We
have story OF flight and n descent
| by ropes which precluded the produc-
tion of larger specimens 1t was in
genious. but not convincing. 1t was
understood that Lord John Roxton
claimed to have the skull of pboro-
rachus. He could only say that he
would like 20 see that skull.
Lord John Roxton-Is this fellow
calling me liar? Uproar)
1.-The Chairman-Order! Order! DIR.
Illingworth. ! must direct you to bring
your remarks to a conclusion and to
move your amendment.
"Dr. Illingworth-Yourg grace. have
more to say, but bow to your ruling.
move. then, that. while Professor
Summerlee be thanked for his interest
ing address. the whole matter be re-
gardcd as 'nonprovcn and be referred
back to a larger and possibly more re-
liable committee OF investigation.