78 FISHERIES OF ALASKA, 1908. 



Under the present conditions it is impossible to do effective inspec- 

 tion work except in a few places in southeast Alaska, where launches 

 for hire are numerous. In the greater part of the district it is impos- 

 sible to charter a suitable vessel for occasional trips, there being none 

 available. During the season of 1908 the agents of the department 

 were imable to visit important sections of central and western Alaska. 



2. That a cod hatchery be established on one of the Shumagin 

 islands, in order to aid in perpetuating this valuable fishery. 



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