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would be possible, moreover, after an experimental period 

 to discontinue translations in the languages of countries 

 which showed that they did not. appreciate our publications, 

 but I ought to add that, in my opinion, this state of things 

 will not occur if our publications continue to be interesting 

 from the practical and scientific point of view 7 . 



As regards increase of expense in the experimental period, 

 we can meet it with the assistance of a portion of our Reserve 

 Fund, which amounts at the present time to ^26,800, as 

 will be shown in the financial report of my eminent colleague, 

 M. Zabiello. 



The annual expense for the translation of each of our 

 Bulletins into a new language and for the printing of eacn 

 of them, according to the present charges of our printing 

 establishment, which are very much below those which we 

 formerly paid, may be estimated at ;£ 1,000 or thereabouts, 

 and consequently at ^2,000 for the two Bulletins. If we 

 assume, for the sake of argument, that it is decided to issue 

 editions in German, Spanish, and Italian, the expenditure will 

 be nearly ^"6,000 more than is spent at the present time. 

 The German edition would probably cost more than ,£2,000, 

 but the Italian edition would certainly cost less. 



If during the experimental period, which would also be 

 the most costly, and which might last eighteen months to 

 two years, the Governments which were interested in having 

 the translations made in their own language, would assist us 

 either by helping in obtaining subscriptions or by other 

 means, we should be able to reach our aim without exposing 

 our reserves to the danger of any great diminution. 



The Institute, while not wishing to treasure up its money, 

 needs a certain reserve on account of possible delays in the 

 receipt of its income, and also to provide for unexpected 

 eventualities. This part of the reserve, which is necessary, 

 would be in no way imperilled by the bold attempt of which 

 I am speaking. Next to the practical and theoretical im- 

 portance of our scientific work, the publication of our 

 Bulletins in the principal languages of the world certainly 

 constitutes the highest ideal of our Institute. 



