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tection of natural monuments in un- 
owned territories, and in various parts 
of the ocean. Such an international 
association of scientific academies 
might, without impropriety, make sug- 
gestions or recommendations to the 
States concerned, on such an uncon- 
troversial matter as the preservation 
of natural monuments. 
In conclusion, it may be pointed 
out that the care of natural monuments 
is not only of scientific and public 
interest, but it also possesses a patriotic 
value ; for, by these undertakings, parts 
of the country at home become better 
known and more fully appreciated. In 
this way it is that true patriotism — 
the love of one's homeland — is in- 
creasingly promoted. True patriotism 
is one of the finest national character- 
istics of any civilised people ; Shake- 
speare says: — ''Who is here so vile 
that will not love his country [Julius 
Caesar J Act iii. Sc. ii.). 
