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same are condiicte*! according to the regrulations presci'ihed, and to 

 see that collections are disposed of as ]5rovided for hv law and not 

 for commercial purposes. 



6. Adequate penalties for violation of the law should i)e prescribed 

 In the meantime it is unnecessary to await the movement of the 

 great machinery of Congress when so nuu'h power already exists in 

 Executive Departments and so much loss goes on that future Con- 

 gressional action can never repair. Results can he steadily accon?- 

 plished. Departments invite authentic information and reconnnen- 

 dations. AVhen furnished with evidence they act promptly and 

 eti'ectively. All who are interested in the preservation of American 

 antiquities — and this is a rapidly growing numl)er — should encour- 

 age and uphold the^e ell'orts in every possible Avay. 



