are discussed, but in Porto Rico, it seemed best to hold a number of 

 conferences in the various sections, rather than to depend on having' 

 one large meeting where all the sections would be represented. Meet- 

 ings have thus been held at Ponce, Rio Piedras, San German and 

 Fajardo and the intelligent interest on the part of the planters en- 

 courages us to hope that they have been of some value. They at least 

 tend to foster a spirit of inquiry and cooperation that is essential in 

 building up and maintaining any large and commanding industry. 



J. T. Ckawley, 

 Director. 



