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difficult to obtain, as I stated in my paper. It is evident that Mr. Taylor has put a good 

 deal of time and effort into this investigation and I greatly appreciate his kind assistance. 

 While I have not been able to check his figures I have no doubt but that they are correct 

 and that they should be considered a proper basis to form an opinion on this subject. 



Mr. Taylor admits, however, the possibility of an appreciable increase in loss of life at 

 any moment, which is the most important point I have endeavored to bring out in my paper. 

 The recent burning of the passenger steamer Parisien at sea, which fortunately did not result 

 in loss of life, shows the ever-present danger, which should be more thoroughly guarded 

 against. 



The Chairman: — I tender the thanks of the Society to Mr. Teague for his interest 

 shown in the Society by the presentation of this paper, and I trust that the discussion pro- 

 duced by it may contain some questions of interest to you. 



Paper No. 4, "Launching Data for a Battleship," will be postponed until the afternoon 

 session, as it is to be illustrated by some lantern slides which have not yet arrived. 



It is now getting late, and we will adjourn for luncheon. The Council will kindly meet 

 immediately after the meeting has adjourned. 



