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From 1796 down to date the specific name vcspcrtilionis combined 

 with Spinturnix, Nycteribia, and allied generic names presents such 

 extreme confusion in synonymy that tables of subjective synonyms are 

 difficult to understand. 



5. We have before us a practical problem to settle. If attempts be 

 made to work this case out on theoretical grounds an agreement is 

 hopeless. The only practical solution the Secretary sees is to settle the 

 case under Suspension of the Rules, holding in mind the preservation 

 of that portion of the nomenclature which is practically universally 

 accepted and eliminating from all further consideration that portion 

 which is hopelessly confused in subjective interpretations. 



The proof sheets of Mr. Collins' study were laid before the Inter- 

 national Commission in its meeting in Padua, and the Commission 

 adopted the following in the minutes of its meeting for August 30, 

 1930: 



The case of Nycteribia vs. Spinturnix was discussed on basis of galley proof 

 by Collins (Washington) and the Secretary was instructed to prepare an 

 Opinion in favor of Suspension of the Rules. 



In harmony with the foregoing instructions from the Commission 

 the Secretary submits this Opinion and recommends the adoption of 

 the Summary given above as the Opinion of the Commission. 



Opinion prepared by Stiles. 



Opinion concurred in by eleven (11) Commissioners: Apstein. 

 Bather, Cabrera, Chapman. Horvath, Ishikawa, K. Jordan, Silvestri, 

 Stephenson, Stiles, Stone. 



Opinion dissented from by no Commissioner. 



Not voting, seven (7) Commissioners: Bolivar, Handlirsch, D. S. 

 Jordan, Pellegrin, Richter, Stejneger, Warren. 



