188. In Uie Malabar CoUectorate the fei)ly of a Sul-djUector, 



apparently who lias not seen' the questions 



Mntabar""^* ^"''''^''"''''°'''° circulated, has heen received. He observes, 



" so far am I from thinking that any steps 

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

 I am of opinion it would greatly benelit the comitry if Government 

 look steps to procure superior enyines for their capture, and instruct 

 the i)eople 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 jNlahibar. Perhaps it is intended to mean 

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

 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 Cullectorate no answers from the 



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



South Cannrn, no answers. ,,,, , , ,. ,, , ', , ^ 



1 nomas reports are so lull as to leave but 



little to be desired on that head. 



