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is that France to quote M. Sumet " should follow the 

 example of Denmark and Norway. This is possible, 

 since it has already come to pass at one point on the 

 French coast (Arcachon). But in my opinion we ought, 

 to convince the fishermen, to multiply models of the 

 Gotland, the first training-boat constructed according to 

 the data of our colleague, J. Perard. It would, I am 

 certain, be of the greatest advantage to all if centres of 

 instruction and demonstration could be established." 



Last year a discussion arose between two members of 

 the League as to the best type of marine motor. Alcohol 

 or petrol ? such might have been the title of the debate. 

 M. G. So, the well-known naval architect, is in favour 

 of petrol ; and my friend M. Camille Mader speaks 

 eloquently in favour of alcohol. I have followed their 

 dispute with the greatest interest, and hitherto I do not 

 think either has come off triumphant. Each is right for 

 the region of which he speaks and which he represents, 

 namely, the north and north-western coast of France and 

 the eastern shores of the North Sea on the one hand, and 

 the Arcachon basin on the other. But if I follow the 

 fashion and apply the rules of proportional representa- 

 tion, I must admit that M. So has a stronger argument 

 than M. Mader. I had the good fortune to witness the 

 magnificent expansion of the motor-fishing industry in 

 Scandinavia as well as in Arcachon. 



As a matter of fact, the choice of this or that motor is a 

 matter not of principle but of experience. The experi- 

 ence of France is too recent and too incomplete to be 

 conclusive. We must take time but let us employ it to 

 advantage. 



Three parties are concerned : the builder of motors, 

 the builder of boats, and the fisherman. The first must 

 be guided by the requirements of the other two. At 



