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Destructive criticism alone does not help much and it has 

 been the policy of this Journal since its inception nearly 

 three years ago in 1910, to avoid that type of comment. 

 Of course, however it is planned, the Journal will not 

 please everyone. Some will prefer more technical articles, 

 some fewer of these. If you have a choice, see to it that 

 the kind you like predominates in the copy-drawer. We 

 can publish only what we receive. m . 



Finally, if you approve the plan for 1913 as here stated 

 and as represented in this number, let us know it. We 

 are sure to hear about the flaws. 



The present number of the Journal has been delayed 

 by several causes. Part of the responsibility belongs to 

 the editor. For the rest of 1913, it is hoped that the suc- 

 ceeding numbers may appear earlier each quarter, not 

 later than the middle of the quarter. This can easily be 

 done the rest of the year if the copy for each number is 

 sent in far enough in advance. 



