Referee's report by Cyril Norman Hinshelwood, on a paper 'The photosynthesis of carbohydrates from hydrated carbon dioxide' by Edward Charles Cyril Baly Sectional Committee: Chemistry Not recommended for publication in the 'Proceedings of the Royal Society of London'. The paper contains much speculation without experimental basis or reasonable theory. Before publication, the speculation would need to be brought into closer relation with experimental facts. [Published in the 'Proceedings of the Royal Society of London'] Endorsed on verso as received 28 January 1939. [January 1939]