188. In the Malabar Colleclorate the reply of a Sub-Collector, 



apparently who has not seen the questions 



Mafa™^ * Sub " C ° lleCt0I ' in circulated, has been received. He observes, 



" so far am I from thinking" that any steps 

 should be taken to prevent the destruction of fish in these rivers, that 

 I am of opinion it would greatly benefit the country if Government 

 took steps to procure superior engines for their capture, and instruct 

 the people in the use of them. " £ From personal observations I can endorse 

 the former Acting Collector's views that the most minute fry are destroyed 

 by every poaching practice in Malabar. Perhaps it is intended to mean 

 that the supply is very deficient, the markets being insufficiently supplied, 

 surely such would be a reason for some remedial measures being employ- 

 ed.! Poisoning of the waters occurs in Malabar. 



189. From the South Canara Colleclorate no answers from the 



,, „ Native officials have been received, but Mr. 



South Canara, no answers. _. , „ „ '. , 



1 nomas reports are so lull as to leave but 

 little to be desired on that head. 



