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That the ( V)minissioii appointed by tlie Governor of Penn- 

 sylvania be commended for the earnestness and diligence they 

 have shown in the conduct of their work. 



That we urge the National Government, the States, and the 

 Dominion of Canada to follow the example of Pennsylvania, 

 wliich is analogous to that of Massachusetts in starting the fight 

 against the gypsy moth, and appropriate an amount sufficient 

 to enable their proper authorities to cope with the disease 

 where practicable. 



That we favor the bill now before Congress appropriating 

 180,000 for the use of the United States Department of Agricul- 

 ture in Chestnut Bark Disease work, and urge all States to use 

 every means possible to aid in having this bill become a law at 

 the earliest moment. 



That we believe trained and experienced men should be em- 

 ployed in tlie field and laboratory to study the disease in all its 

 phases. 



That we believe definite boundaries should be established 

 where advisable, in each State, beyond which limits an earnest 

 endeavor should be made to stamp out the disease. 



That Ave believe an efficient and strong quarantine should be 

 maintained; and that it should be the earnest effort of every 

 State, the Federal Government, and the Dominion of Canada 

 to prevent the spread of the disease within and beyond their 

 borders. In accord with this thought we strongly commend 

 the efforts being made to pass the Simmons bill now before 

 Congress. 



That we believe strong efforts should be made in all States 

 to stimulate the utilization of chestnut products, and in order 

 to do so, we recommend that the Interstate Commerce Commis- 

 sion permit railroads and other transportation companies to 

 name low freight rates so that chestnut products not liable to 

 spread the disease may be properly distributed. 



That we recommend the National Government, each State, 

 and the Dominion of Canada to publish practical, concise, and 

 well illustrated bulletins for educating owners of chestnut 

 trees. 



