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Congress of Tropical Agriculture," proposed by the Chair- 

 man, who in the name of His Majesty's Government 

 welcomed the Delegates, and referred to the importance 

 which the Government attached to the deliberations of the 

 Congress, and the interest with which he had followed that 

 morning the opening address delivered by the President, 

 Professor Dunstan, with whose name he desired to associate 

 the toast of the International Congress of Tropical Agricul- 

 ture. 



Professor DUNSTAN, in reply, said that on behalf of the 

 Delegates, Representatives, Officers and Members of the 

 Congress, he wished to thank Lord Emmott, and through 

 him His Majesty's Government, not only for their generous 

 hospitality, but also for the assistance which the Government, 

 and especially the Secretary and Under-Secretary of State 

 for the Colonies, had afforded to the organization of the 

 meeting. The success of the London Congress was already 

 assured, and never before had there been assembled a more 

 numerous or more distinguished representation of all the 

 countries concerned, or a larger number of important com- 

 munications. As he had that day occupied so much of their 

 time, he would say no more except to make an announcement 

 which he was sure would meet with as much enthusiasm as 

 that with which they had just received the toast of " The 

 King." His Majesty, who was the Patron of the Congress, 

 had graciously sent the following message, which arrived 

 after the conclusion of the opening meeting that morning : 



" It is with much pleasure that I welcome to London the 

 Delegates of the International Congress of Tropical Agricul- 

 ture. The importance of their deliberations, and the number 

 and variety of subjects to be discussed, are of especial interest 

 to me. I trust that their discussions will contribute to the 

 advancement of agriculture in the tropics." 



GEORGE R.I. 



He was sure that they would desire that a reply should be 

 sent conveying the respectful thanks of the Congress to His 

 Majesty the King for his gracious recognition of the import- 

 ance of their work. 



After the Dinner a Reception was held by His Majesty's 

 Government in the Central Hall and Galleries of the Imperial 



