| Description | Discusses the British Association's Memorandum on the proposed Expedition for the Exploration of the Sea. Explains that some of the suggested subjects for the expedition are: the temperature, salinity and composition of sea water, atmospheric electricity, long distance transmission of electro magnetic waves, and gravity variation at sea, shallow and deep water deposits, the physical conditions of oceanic islands, and the habits and life of native populations in the Pacific.
Explains that the Royal Society appointed a Committee to meet with the British Association to discuss the matter, and whilst they agree to the importance of the expedition, cannot justify asking the Government to give so much money (about £300,000) considering the present state of the national finances, unless satisfied that these investigations are of immediate importance to the scientific development of maritime industries. Suggests improvements to the case for the proposed expedition, and wish to confer more with the British Council. |