Speaks of [John] Caldecott, Astronomer to the Rajah of Travancore, who plans to build an observatory. Needs a letter from the R.S.L. for the Rajah and also for Johann Lamont, who is working in Germany.

Approves of the R.S.L. letter written to the Rajah of Travancore. Notes that the Court of Directors has approved the change in observatory locations from Bombay to Singapore and from Doon[?] to Simla. The site of the Canada observatory in Toronto has been chosen. Discusses a committee meeting time and expenses. Mentions Mr. Clark's work in atmospheric electricity.

Announces that the R.S.L. Council has passed the resolution to reorganize previous committees into one entitled 'Physics and Meteorology.'

To remedy the negligent omission of Humphrey Lloyd's name and the work of the observatories in a recent R.S.L.'s presidential speech, special communications will be sent to all foreign scientific institutions. Requests a special meeting of either the Council or the Committee be called to discuss the many foreign communications.

Regrets deeply the little notice given to the observatories and to Humphrey Lloyd in the R.S.L. President's recent speech. Urges ES to comfort Lloyd. States R.S.L. 'is no longer the sole arena in which a scientific name can be acquired.'

Writes of recent data. Addition of the Prague and Milan magnetic observatories will bring the total to 18 sites. In presenting to the Council a map ready for publication, has found out that the other committees have not been informed about the need to revise their own reports. Appreciates JH's letter of regret about the lack of appreciation in the recent R.S.L.'s President's speech.

Declines to take steps to call a special committee or council meeting of the R.S.L. regarding foreign communications of the observatories, noting his own wish to stay out of R.S.L. affairs.

Concurs with JH in his desire to stay out of R.S.L. affairs but feels it is important to promote terrestrial magnetism in the R.S.L., especially because many foreign countries with observatories like to deal officially with the R.S.L. instead of private individuals. Asks if JH wishes to continue receiving information about magnetism after JH moves to Collingwood.

[John] Boileau brought drafts of reporting forms from [Humphrey] Lloyd. Wants JH to examine these books. Will obtain supplies for observatories.

Ready to propose Hammerfest to the Council as a new observatory site. Says the Christiania station is lost due to oversized equipment.