SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY. 
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And— 
That steps be taken to advise in the planning of research to cor- 
relate the efforts of the different workers, and to promote in such 
ways as may be proper a uniform mode of publication of results. 
In connexion with Seismology and Voleanology, it was recom- 
mended— 
The continuance of the present voleano observatories, and the 
establishment of new permanent yoleano observatories in lands 
about the Pacific; and recommends that such a station for mainten- ~ 
ance and publication of continuous observations should be placed - 
On one or more active voleances in each important voleanie district. 
_ That precise levelling and triangulation be carried on at definite 
time intervals, in selected seismic and voleanie districts, in order to 
ascertain precursory and other changes in underground stress 
accompanying great seismic and volcanic disturbances. 
_ That each Pacific country publish statistical lists of local erup- 
tions, earthquakes, tidal waves, and other related phenomena; and 
issue catalogues of active, dormant, and extinct volcanoes, and of 
local seismic features. 
_ The establishment of a central bureau for dissemination of scien- 
tific knowledge among the voleano and earthquake stations of the 
Pacific. 
The Conference was undoubtedly a great success in bringing together 
representative scientists from around the Pacific, and much mutual 
benefit resulted. : 
The resolutions serve to show the very wide range of problems 
awaiting investigation, and it 1s obvious that Australia is highly in- 
terested and concerned in many of them, so that it is her duty to take 
part in their investigation. 
Should a permanent organization be established, overlapping and 
duplication will be obviated, and, pending the establishment of the per- 
manent body, a tentative Council has been set up, and composed of one 
representative from each of the following:—Hawaiian Territory, Aus 
tralia, New Zealand, Philippine Islands, Japan, Canada, United States 
of America. 
Mr, E. C. Andrews, B-A., of the Mines Department, Sydney, is the 
Australian representative on this Council. 
The utmost courtesy and hospitality was extended to all the visiting 
delegates, and especially to those from Australia, as it was felt they 
had the greatest difficulties to overcome in order to attend. 
A noteworthy feature of the Conference was the visit to the active 
volcano of Kilauea, on the island of Hawaii. This voleano is under 
constant observation by Professor Jaggar and his assistant, and much 
light has been thrown on the subject of voleanic activity by their observa- 
tions. The visit of the delegates corresponded with the end of a par- 
ticularly active period, and lava flows, which were quite hot, and in some 
cases still moving, were inspected. ; ro 
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