go 
Congress of Tropical Agriculture,’ proposed by the Chair- 
man, who in the name of His Majesty’s Government 
welcomed the Delegates, and referred to the importance 
which the Government attached to the deliberations of the 
Congress, and the interest with which he had followed that 
morning the opening address delivered by the President, 
Professor Dunstan, with whose name he desired to associate 
the toast of the International Congress of Tropical Agricul- 
ture. , 
Professor DuNnsTAN, in reply, said that on behalf of the 
Delegates, Representatives, Officers and Members of the 
Congress, he wished to thank Lord Emmott, and through 
him His Majesty’s Government, not only for their generous 
hospitality, but also for the assistance which the Government, 
and especially the Secretary and Under-Secretary of State 
for the Colonies, had afforded to the organization of the 
meeting. The success of the London Congress was already 
assured, and never before had there been assembled a more 
numerous or more distinguished representation of all the 
countries concerned, or a larger number of important com- 
munications. As he had that day occupied so much of their 
time, he would say no more except to make an announcement 
which he was sure would meet with as much enthusiasm as 
that with which they had just received the toast of ‘‘ The 
King.’’ His Majesty, who was the Patron of the Congress, 
had graciously sent the following message, which arrived 
after the conclusion of the opening meeting that morning :— 
‘Tt is with much pleasure that I welcome to London the 
Delegates of the International Congress of Tropical Agricul- 
ture. The importance of their deliberations, and the number 
and variety of subjects to be discussed, are of especial interest 
to me. I trust that their discussions will contribute to the 
advancement of agriculture in the tropics.”’ 
GeorceE R.I. 
He was sure that they would desire that a reply should be 
sent conveying the respectful thanks of the Congress to His 
Majesty the King for his gracious recognition of the import- 
ance of their work. 
After the Dinner a Reception was held by His Majesty’s 
Government in the Central Hall and Galleries of the Imperial 
