608 EXPEEIMENT STATION KECORD. 



general problem. The spirit of investigation involves the discovery 

 and overcoming of obstacles. It is in this way, instead of by going 

 around them or passing them on, that advancement is made. Some 

 of the present micertainty is avoidable or capable of being brought 

 more largely under control than it is in many cases, and supplemented 

 by more exact studies. There is opportunity for searching inquiry 

 as to the adequacy of plans and methods involved in new under- 

 takings and in lines which have been under way for a period; and 

 there is good opportunity for a larger measure of sympathetic, con- 

 structive criticism. When everything is done that science and ex- 

 perience suggest, there is a suiEcient chance element standing in the 

 way of progress, and without progress our experiment stations would 

 soon cease to be leaders in this great educational effort. 



