68 BULLETIN OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES. 
3. That the congress reaffirms the action of previous International Fishery Con- 
gresses in recommending an international exploration of the Mediterranean Sea in the 
interests of the fisheries. 
4. That the congress records its sincere appreciation of the inestimable services of 
Dr. H. C. Bumpus as president and of Dr. Hugh M. Smith as secretary general of the 
congress, their untiring devotion and constant courtesy as principal officers of the 
congress having contributed so much to its success. 
5. That thanks are freely extended to the following institutions for their generous 
entertainment and their contributions to the exhibits: The American Fisheries Society, 
the Blue Ridge Rod and Gun Club, the Alaska Packers’ Association, the New England 
Forest, Fish, and Game Association, the National Geographic Society, the United States 
National Museum, and the United States Bureau of Fisheries. 
6. That the thanks of the congress be, and are hereby, extended to the donors of 
the various competitive awards. 
7. That the efficient and painstaking work of the international committee of awards 
merits special recognition, and is heartily appreciated by the congress. 
8. That the proceedings of the congress be edited and published by the secretary 
general, who is authorized to incorporate in the volume of proceedings such papers as 
may have been received but which for lack of time or other reason may not have been 
formally brought before the congress. 
g. That the secretary general be, and he is hereby, authorized and requested to bring 
the various views and resolutions adopted by the congress to the attention of all persons 
concerned or interested therein. 
