The other members of the commission also greatly benefited by their stay in the hills.
While there we heard disquieting rumours as to the practicability of completing the road.

There was a difference of opinion between the engineer in charge and one of his immediate subordinates as to the route which should be followed.

The consulting engineer of the commission was accordingly requested to make a survey to determine a practicable route for the unfinished portion of the road and estimate the cost of completing it.

In due time he advised us that it was practicable to complete it, but that the cost would be at least $1,000,000.

Warned by our experience with Meade, we wished additional expert advice, so summoned to Baguio Colonel L.W.