90 F. W. CLARKE 



something for them in return. Half the sum that the nation 

 spends in building one battle ship would erect, equip, and 

 endow a laboratory more complete than any now existing, 

 whose influence would be felt throughout all civilized lands 

 and endure as long as humanity. In this the United States 

 might take the lead and set a good example to all other nations. 

 The United States has long been a follower in science; may 

 she soon take a higher place as teacher. 



