He concluded by moving the first Resolution: That a society, to be entitled "The British Esperanto Association," be and is hereby formed. Mr. Geddes (Dover) seconded.
A discussion followed, Mr. A. E. Wackrill (late of Ceylon) suggesting a difficulty as to the equivalent in Esperanto of "Association," and pointing out the desirability of having the same initials for the title in both languages. It was replied that the word "Asociacio" (shortened in the newer Esperanto-German Dictionary into "Asocio") was already available. Finally, after Mr. Parsons (Battersea) had failed to find a seconder for his amendment—"The Esperanto Society of Great Britain and Ireland"—the Resolution moved from the chair was adopted unanimously.
Resolution 2.
Moved by Mr. Ledger (London); seconded by Mr. Gill (Acton). The objects of the Association shall be:—To promote in every way the spread of the auxiliary International language "Esperanto" by the formation of new local societies. By appointing representatives. Appointing delegates for International conferences. The arrangement of congresses. Distributing information throughout the Empire. Arranging for the loan of collections of literature, correspondence, etc. The making arrangements for lectures. The publishing and distribution of books and propaganda literature. The organising of examinations and granting certificates of proficiency, etc., etc.
Resolution 3.
Moved by Mr. Cowper (Deal); seconded by Mr. Hayes (London). That the following gentlemen be elected to hold office until the annual meeting in May, 1905:—Honorary President—Dr. Zamenhof. President—Lieut.-Col. Pollen, LL.D. Vice-Presidents—Messrs. Joseph Rhodes, F.J.I., J. C. O’Connor, B.A., Felix Moscheles, W. T. Stead. Hon. Treasurer—Mr. W. Whitebrook. Hon. Secretary—Mr. H. Clegg. Hon. Auditors—Messrs. Schultz, Comins & Co.
Resolution 4.
Moved by Mr. T. Hoskison (Leeds); seconded by Mr. Finez (Dover). That a provisional Council be formed, consisting of one representative of each existing British group, with power to add to the number, such Council to hold office until May, 1905, when the first annual meeting shall be held and a new Council elected.
Councillors.—Aberdeen, Mr. Christen; Acton, Mr. Gill; Battersea, Mr. Lee; Bedford, Mr. Dudeney; Bournemouth, Mr. Woodward; Brighton, Miss Oxenford; Brixton, Mr. Eagle; Corbridge, Miss Bickell; Dover, Mr. Geddes; Dublin, Mr. Fournier; Edinburgh, Prof. Sarolea; Forest Gate, Mr. Carter; Glasgow, Mr. Wallace; Ilford, Mr. Jeffery; Keighley, Mr. Rhodes; Kensington, Mr. Maitland; Leeds, Mr. Wyms; Leicester, Mr. Mugglestone; Liverpool, Dr. Lloyd; London, Miss Lawrence; Newcastle, Mr. Mills; Plymouth, Mr. Thill; Portsmouth, Dr. Greenwood; St. Andrews, Mr. Haxton; Tynemouth, Mr. Davidson.