| Description | Geikie explains that the Treasury asked the Royal Society to suggest a representative for the country on the Permanent Commission of the International Seismic Association, and states that the obvious candidate is Professor Arthur Schuster, as he has been their longstanding delegate, knows the matter thoroughly, and has possibly been asked by his foreign colleagues to accept the presidency of the commission or committee. Geikie will inform the Treasury of Schuster's nomination if Strutt agrees.
The Treasury have further enquired about a second delegate, and Geikie suggests it should be offered to John Milne due to his knowledge of seismology, even if he declines due to his perceived mistreatment by the Germans regarding seismic stations. Schuster believes nobody else should be selected if Milne declines. Geikie asks that Strutt inform him of his decision on this matter. |