PROTECTION OF FISH.
Mr. BERRYMAN, from the same Committee, submitted a report on the bill [H. R. 22] to establish a Board of Commissioners, to increase the the product of the fisheries and make appropriations therefor, recommending its passage with certain amendments.
Mr. KENNER said we could not legislate in a question that would strike near to the interests of the people of Indiana, because the Northern part of Indian was dotted all over with splendid lakes and the balance of the State with fine creeks and rivers, and hoped he the bill would receive a full discussion and fair consideration at the proper time. The most of the other States have established Fish Commissioners, and he thought if the subject was thoroughly investigated it would be found to be highly beneficial to the whole State.
On motion by Mr. GILLUM, a Special Committee of three was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Gillum, Walls and Kenner, to inquire into the necessity and benefits of such a law.
Mr. BERRYMAN, from the Committee on Rights and Privileges, submitted a report on the bill [H. R. 137] providing for the protection of fish, recommending the indefinite postponement of the bill.
The report was concurred in.
