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Propositions. 



S. That the sea-level be the base for the mountains in any 

 other island of the group. 



9. That one-third of the elevation of mountains (the highest 

 part) be reserved for climatic purposes, while the lower parts 

 may be cultivated. 



10. That if the elevation of any mountain do not exceed 

 150 feet from the base, there be no reserve on it. 



II. That if the elevation of any mountain exceed 150 feet 

 (from the base), the upper part of it, one-third of the elevation 

 be reserved. 



12. That any slope of a greater angle than 55° from the 

 horizontal at the base, or more than 35° from the perpen- 

 dicular at the tup, be reckoned part of mountain reserve. 



