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that all the contributions be united for any one country in one appro- 
priation, payable to the International Research Council, which shall 
apportion the funds in accordance with the relative needs. The wisdom 
of this policy can scarcely be questioned, in view of the intimate relationship 
of governments to the subject of appropriations for these purposes. A 
definite statement as to the total financial obligations of the United States 
cannot now be made. This will depend in part upon the list of countries 
which give their adherence to the proposals. The total number of con- 
tributory financial units remains unknown for the present. It is hoped 
that the number depending upon the allied and associated countries will 
be augmented by the adherence of many neutral countries. It should 
also be stated that the effective population of certain member countries, 
and, therefore, the amounts of their financial contributions, will depend 
upon whether they decide to include the inhabitants of their colonies and 
protectorates. 
A resolution expressing the profound sympathy of the delegates for 
their colleagues in Russia was adopted unanimously at the closing session 
of the Conference. 
Formal receptions were tendered to the delegates : by the city of Brussels, 
represented by the celebrated Burgomaster Adolf Max and the members 
of his Council, at the Hotel de Ville; by M. Hermignie, Minister of Sciences 
and Arts, and Madame Hermignie; and by M. Hymans, Minister of 
Foreign Affairs, and Madame Hymans. M. Lecointe, Director of the 
Belgian Royal Observatory at Uccle (a suburb of Brussels) and Madame 
Lecointe, received the astronomical, geodetic, and geophysical delegates 
in the director's residence. The members of the Observatory staff kindly 
provided opportunities for the delegates to see the more interesting and 
important features of the Observatory and its work. Much of the success 
of the Brussels Conference was due to the thoughtful and able services 
of Director Lecointe, Belgian member of the Executive Committee of 
the Research Council. 
The Conference was memorable for the splendid spirit of cooperation 
and personal friendliness which prevailed universally. The discussions 
were conducted with sincere efforts to reach wise conclusions. The de- 
cisions were in general unanimous. These facts are happy indications that 
the evolution of the new organizations will follow along successful lines. 
The chairman desires to express his appreciation of the uniformly helpful 
spirit in which every member of the American delegation joined in the 
solution of the many problems before the Conference. 
Respectfully submitted, 
W. W. Campbe:IvI., 
Chairman of the American Delegation to the International Research Council. 
