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ment because it makes the least demand upon them. Situated 

 near railways, the Universities have the best facilities for 

 forestral excursions and for fullest demonstrations in the field. 

 As a matter of fact, the special schools do not turn out more 

 practical men, and are not supplied with better districts for 

 excursions, while on the other hand, in the Allgemeine Hoch- 

 schulen^ the instruction in the accessory sciences can be more 

 complete and extended, and be given at no additional expense 

 to the State. 



After a long and spirited discussion by prominent professors 

 from both classes of Forest Schools, the President, Dr. ISTord- 

 linger, desired those who were in favor of combining instruction 

 in forestry with other departments in the university or 

 Allgemeine Hochschulen to rise, when seemingly the whole 

 assembly rose, which was followed by vehement applause. 

 When those who favored the separate system were invited to 

 rise, only sixteen members stood up. It will thus be seen that 

 the result of the fullest and latest experience of Europe is in 

 favor of organizing a forest department in connection with 

 some existing collegiate institution. 



