GENERAL VIEW OF ARCHEOLOGY OF THE PUEBLO REGION. ()05 



sainc :!iv couduclcd according to tlic iv<j:uliUi()ns prescribed, and to 

 see dial collections are disposed of as ])i-()vide(l for l)v law and not 

 for connnercial pur})oses,. 



G. Adecpiate penalties for violation of the law should be prescribed 

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

 great machinerv of Congress when so nuich power already exists in 

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

 gressional action can never repair, llesults can be steadily accom- 

 l)lished. Departments invite authentic information and reconmien- 

 dations. AVhen furnished with evidence they act i)i-omptly and 

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

 antiquities — and this is a rapidly growing number — should encour- 

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



