THE PROTECTION OF FISH.
The PRESIDENT announced the consideration of the unfinished business of yesterday being Mr. Claypool's bill [S. 40see page 46] on the third reading. A motion pending to re-commit, with sundry instructions-
Mr. STUDABAKER. I desire to propose additional instructions, for the reason that I know the provisions of the bill will not suit a portion of my constituents. Amend so as to exempt the St. Mary's river.
Mr. SLACK: So amend as to authorize the taking of catfish and suckers at any season.
Mr. ODELL: So amend the bill as that the restrictions shall have no force or effect except from the first day of May to first day of October of each year; and not to prohibit the construction of dams across streams for water power purposes.
The bill was recommitted, with the various instructions offered yesterday and to-day.
