(is 
which means both the fishermen and the public at large 
would be benefited. 
Mr. MuRRAY said he had much pleasure in moving the 
following resolution: “That this Conference of Practical 
Fishermen having heard the disastrous and destructive 
effect upon the fishing industries of the United Kingdom 
through the excessively high charges of the railway com- 
panies, which prohibit the distribution of good wholesome 
fish throughout the country at a cost within the reach of 
the poorer classes, are of unanimous opinion that some 
pressure should be brought to bear upon the Railway Com- 
missioners ; and that Mr. Birkbeck, M.P., be requested to 
forward this resolution to the Commissioners.” 
Mr. J. SAUNDERS seconded the resolution, which was put 
to the meeting by the Chairman and carried unanimously. 
HARBOUR .ACCOMMODATION,” AND 
SBELrER MEANS FOR PREVENTION 
Ore k@Oss OF LIFE AT SEA” 
The CHAIRMAN said the prevention of loss of life at sea 
was a subject in which everyone was deeply interested, but 
no one more so than himself, as he had the honour of being 
the Chairman of the National Life-boat Institution. The 
question resolved itself into whether any other steps could 
be taken to prevent the loss of life which occurred from 
time to time, especially in the winter months on board 
smacks in the North Sea. A Board of Trade Committee 
last year visited Grimsby, Hull, Scarbro’, Lowestoft, Yar- 
mouth, Brixham, and Penzance, and took evidence from 
skippers of smacks, crews, and also owners upon this sub- 
