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moreover, the representative of a great nation, and has already distinguished him- 

 self among his German colleagues as President of the „Deutscher Seefischerei-Ver- 

 ein". All these, however, are not entirely sufficient to qualify for the post of 

 President. But it is our privilege, and indeed our duty, to state that Geheimrat 

 Rose's judgment and insight, his considerate bearing, his unfailing kindliness and 

 courtesy, all these rare qualities of heart and brain, render him a man w^hom we 

 can gladly work with, a leader whom we can be happy to follow, and a Presi- 

 dent to whom we can with confidence entrust the furtherance of our common 

 aims. And in saying this, I speak not only for myself; my Government has also 

 spoken with approval of the election of Geheimrat Rose to the Presidency, and 

 has authorised me to convey to him its heartiest congratulations on his nomination." — 

 Applause. 



Professor Pettersson : — "As no other proposal is before the meeting, Ge- 

 heimrat Rose is therefore elected as President for this year. 



The International Council for the investigation of the Sea was founded here 

 in Copenhagen 10 years ago, and your countryman, Geheimrat Herwig, was elect- 

 ed its first President. You will now, Sir, be able to inform your Government 

 that the International Council has for the second time with confidence entrusted 

 to a German the leadership of its affairs. 



In the name of the Members I promise you. Sir, our faithful support in 

 word and deed, and wish you happiness and success." 



Geheimrat Rose, after having taken the chair: — "You may be sure. Sir, 

 that I highly appreciate the kind way in which you have proposed my election to 

 the Presidency, and in hereby announcing my acceptance of same, I do so with 

 feelings of sincere and hearty thanks. Professor Pettersson has mentioned, that 

 he proposed me for election in agreement with the wishes of his Government; 

 I feel greatly indepted to his Government on this account and ask him to con- 

 vey to them my sincerest thanks. 



Let me now turn to my friend and colleague Professor D'Arcy Thompson, 

 with whom I have; worked together for five years. His friendly feeling towards 

 me has led him to overestimate my merits; his words overwhelm me. And since 

 the British Government have expressed their sympathy with my election, I beg 

 him to convey to them my hearty thanks for their esteemed congratulation on 

 my nomination. The recollection of the manner in which this my election has taken 

 place will ever remain with me as a most valued memory; it will keep continually be- 

 fore me a sense of great responsibility. Gentlemen, this is for me a moment of deep 

 and earnest feeling, especially with regard to the greatness of the work in question. Just 



