2. The Conservation of Races. WASHINGTON, D. C.
Published by the Academy. THE CONSERVATION OF RACES. And manifestly, in each of these
respects, human beings differ widely. All these physical characteristics are patent enough, and if
they agreed with each other it would be very easy to classify mankind. Unfortunately for scientists, however, these criteria of race are most
exasperatingly intermingled. What, then, is a race? Is it the physical differences of blood, color and cranial measurements? They were practically vast families,
and there were as many groups as families. e._, there was a slight and slow breaking down of physical barriers. The answer is plain: By the development of these
race groups, not as individuals, but as races. Here, then, is the dilemma, and it is a puzzling one, I admit. Here, it seems to me, is the
reading of the riddle that puzzles so many of us. Farther than that, our Americanism does not go. Not only
is all this necessary for positive advance, it is absolutely imperative
for negative defense. As such, the Academy must, if successful, be
(_a_). In science and morals, I have indicated two fields of work for the
Academy. Finally, in practical policy, I wish to suggest the following
_Academy Creed_:
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