I move the resolution be divided into two parts, the first part ending with the words literature has.
Mr. Peters (rising): I second the motion.
The Chairman: It is moved and seconded to divide the resolution into two parts, the first part ending with the words “literature has.” Are you reading for the question? (Debatable as to the propriety of dividing). As many as favor division say aye. . . . Those opposed no. . . . The ayes have it. The resolution is divided. The question now recurs on the first part, Resolved, That science has benefitted humanity more than literature has. Are you ready for the question? (This question is now open to debate and amendment). As many as favor the resolution say aye. . . . Those opposed no. . . . The ayes have it; the resolution is adopted. The question now recurs on the second part, Resolved, That education should be conducted on scientific rather than literary lines. Are you ready for the question? (This question is now open to debate and amendment).
