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Mr. Geo. H. Graham moved that Dr. Ward be asked to pre- 

 pare his paper immediately and that a copy be sent to each of 

 the fish and game commissioners, and that they in turn give it 

 publicity in the newspapers of the various states. The motion 

 was carried. 



Mr. G. A. Smith, of Oklahoma was called upon to read his 

 paper entitled: 



Stream Pollution. 

 This paper with the discussion that followed will appear in a 

 later number of the Transactions. 



COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.* 



The Committee on Resolutions, through its Secretary, Mr. 

 John P. Woods, presented the following resolutions for the con- 

 sideration of the Society: 



I. Whereas, there are upon the roster of this Society the names of 

 certian enemy aliens; and 



Whereas, it is distinctly repugnant to the loyal spirit of this Society 

 thus to harbor such undesirables and to be thus burdened thereby; therefore 



Be it Resolved, that each and every such enemy alien be hereby expelled 

 instantly from membership in this Society; and 



Be it further Resolved, that any member who may have been or may 

 hereafter be convicted of disloyalty to the United States be automatically 

 expelled; and 



Be it farther Resolved, that the Executive Committee, with the Secretary, 

 be invested with the authority to make all such eliminations, the Committee 

 duly to second each disbarment, and to report back to the Society its find- 

 ings and actions. 



It was moved and seconded that this resolution be adopted, 

 whereupon it was unanimously carried. 



II. Whereas, the supply of red meats for the customary food purposes, 

 but more especially and decidedly for the successful conduct of the war, to 

 supply our army and our allies satisfactorily, is one of the prime objects to 

 be now attained; and 



Whereas, the suitability of fish as a human food presents itself impres- 

 sively now, not merely as an acceptable substitute for meat, but as a ben- 

 eficial food alternative, it being noted for its great bulk, its moderation in 

 cost, and its otherwise general adaptability for food consumption; therefore, 



Be it Resolved, that this, the American Fisheries Society, respectfully 

 and faithfully dedicates its first and full aid, not only to the maintenance, 

 but to the increase, of the supply of fish, promising further to employ its 



*See also pp. 91 and 111. 



