1884.] 
The Extraction of Gold. 
423 
In pronouncing this new process one that will make an 
epoch in the metallurgy of the precious metals as signal, 
doubtless, as that due to Sir H. Bessemer and to Messrs. 
Gilchrist and . Thomas in the treatment of iron, we must 
no omit to point out that we have taken every precaution 
to assure ourselves of the bona fide character of the inven- 
tion. With fair play it will especially add greatly to the 
prospenty of Australia and of India. It deserves, therefore, 
a full and a candid examination. 
