240 LIFE OF PROFESSOR HUXLEY CHAP. IX 



science, and especially teachers in the country, are very 

 anxious to see the University of London reorganised upon 

 the general principles set forth in the Report of the last 

 Royal Commission. 



To this end nothing is wanted but the institution of a 

 strong Statutory Commission ; and we have all been 

 hoping that a Bill would be introduced for that purpose. 



It is rumoured that there are lions in the path. But 

 even Uons are occasionally induced to retreat by the sight 

 of a large body of beaters. And some of us think that 

 such a deputation as would willingly wait on you, might 

 hasten the desired movement. 



We proposed something of the kind to Mr. Acland 

 months ago, but nothing has come of the suggestion — not, 

 I am sure, from any want of good will to our cause on 

 his part. 



Within the last few days I have been so strongly urged 

 to bring the matter before you, that in spite of some 

 doubts as to the propriety of going beyond my immediate 

 chief the V.P.^ even in my private capacity I venture to 

 make this appeal — I am, dear Lord Rosebery, faithfully 

 yours, Thos. H. Huxley. 



The Vice-President of the Committee of Council, Mr. Acland. 



