STATE BOARD OF FISHERIES.
On motion by Mr. WILSON, his bill [S. 24] authorizing the appointment by the Governor of a Commissioner of Fisheries, was read the second time.
Mr. SAYRE moved to amend the bill by increasing the appropriation from $1,000 t $3,000.
Mr. WILSON said this bill was framed y one of the best pisticulturists in the State. Under its provisions great benefit will result to the entire people of the State. The portion relative to the duties of the Commissioner is largely copied from the law of Michigan. It is exceedingly modest so far as the proposed expenditure is concerned. This is an untried experiment in Indiana, and he had no objection to the amendment. A similar bill pending in the House appropriates $5,000.
The amendment was agreed to, and the bill ordered engrossed for the third reading.
On motion by Mr, COMSTOCK, the last two votes were severally reconsidered.
Mr. WOODS thought $1,000 would not be sufficient. There ought to be at least $3,000 to make a fair experiment. It will require about one year of careful study to establish a place, and $1,000.
On motion by Mr. BUNDY, the appropriation was fixed at $2,000.
The bill was ordered engrossed.
