PANAMA CANAL.


and somewhat more in width; that it should be severely simple in
design; that the lettering should be done in Roman V-shaped letters
large enough to be easily read by normal eyes across the canal; and
that the material should be concrete applied as a massive facing to the
irreaularly fractured trap rock of the cliff.
 We strongly recommend this and regard it as one of the most im-
portant matters to be considered.
 We suggest also the possibility of marking the highest point of
canal excavation on Gold Hill immediately over the proposed inscrip-
tion with some form of monument. This should be considered care-
fully by the designer of the principal monument.
 Respectfully submitted.
 THE COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS,
 By DANIEL C. FRENCH, Chairman.

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