REPORT OF THE SECRETARY 107 
mals needed. ‘Tanganyika Territory, in eastern Africa, which 
seemed to afford the best conditions, was selected as the field of opera- 
tions and an expedition was organized and equipped which left New 
York March 20, in charge of Dr. W. M. Mann, director of the park. 
Just at the close of the year a report was received of the first opera- 
tions in the field and the securing of some valuable animals. 
Respectfully submitted. 
A. B. Barer, 
Acting Director. 
Dr. CHartes D. Watcort, 
Secretary, Smithsonian Institution. 
