XCVIII ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 



It may be noted that the view represented above has again been 

 emphasized by the institution of a new surveying branch, organized 

 under the report of the head of the topographical section pf the War 

 Office of the British Government, thus adding one more surveving 

 department, acting independently of all other systems of survey. 



With all respect to those to whom the stigma applies, it is very 

 humiliating to Canada to have such a statement made as that above 

 quoted and by so eminent an authority. The Government cannot too 

 foon take decisive steps to remedy the existing state of affairs. 



The reappointment of \the committee is respectfully requested. 



On behalf of the committee, 



C. H. McLEOD, 



Chairman. 



