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man that is backing up their work. Professor Peck is a good 

 scientist in his way. There are a lot of good scientists that are 

 doing good work outside of this State, as well as in it. 



THE CHAIRMAN : We will now proceed to hear the report 

 of the Committee on Resolutions. 



MR. WILLIAMS : I would like to preface the report by say- 

 ing that I have no intention of disparaging any man. 



What I said was not with that intention in mind, but to call 

 attention to what I claim are inadequate methods, methods not 

 well thought out. I have no quarrel with any man whatever. 

 I admire a good, lusty antagonist, and I respect his opinion. I 

 am also most profoundly grateful that we have had an explana- 

 tion from our good friend, Dr. MurrjLll, as to just what Ms 

 programme is. We have wondered a long time what it might 

 be and we are in the dark no longer, now that he has made the 

 explanation ; and we are glad for it. 



In presenting the resolutions which have been drafted by your 

 Committee, appointed for that purpose, and as the Chairman 

 of the Committee, it becomes my duty at their direction to report 

 as follows: 



WHEREAS, This Conference recognizes the great importance 

 of the chestnut tree as one of our most valuable timber assets, 

 having an estimated value of not less than $400,000,000 ; and 



WHEREAS, A most virulent fungous disease has made its 

 appearance in wide sections of the chestnut timber region, and 

 already many millions of dollars of damage have been sustained, 

 and the total extinction of the chestnut tree is threatened by 

 the rapid spread of this disease ; and 



WHEREAS, We recognize the importance of prompt action ; 

 therefore, be it 



Resolved, That the thanks of this Conference are tendered to 

 Governor Tener for calling it, and for the courtesies lie lias 

 shown. 



That we appreciate the interest of the President of the 

 United States, as evidenced by his communication to Governor 

 Tener, showing, as it does, that the head of the National Gov- 

 ernment is not unmindful of the great clanger presented by the 

 Chestnut Blight problem. 



