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workers in natural history, but I fear my knowledge of these subjects is too limited 

 to enable me to give credit where it is due. 



I am sure I must have wearied you with such a lengthy address. I have 

 but one excuse — my firm belief that the future of Canada depends to a degree 

 not generally recognized, upon our liberality in spending money to exploit our 

 country. 



