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CONCLUDING REMARKS. 



904. In commencing: onr Eeport, we explained the steps taken to carry 

 out the duties assigned to us. In Part I we have given the conchisions 

 to which our investigations have led us in regard to the facts and con- 

 ditions of seal life in the North Pacific Ocean, and to the measures 

 necessary for the jiroper protection and preservation of the fur-seal. 

 In Part II and in the Appendices there are presented, in fuller detail, the 

 results of our investigations, together with such collateral information 

 or evidence as appears to be necessary to enable just conclusions to be 

 arrived at. 



905. In conclusion, we would wish to record our hi^:h appreciation of 

 the ready response afforded to our inquiries by the numerous persons 

 to whom we addressed them, whether in correspondence or by word of 

 mouth. 



90G. To the officials of the United States Government, to the Com- 

 manding Officers of the men-of-war and revenue cruizers, as well as to 

 the representatives of the Alaska Commercial and North American 

 Commercial Companies, we are greatly indebted for the hospitality an ' 

 courtesy they uniformly extended to us, as well as for the zealous and 

 ready assistance they rendered us in our endeavours to obtain the infor- 

 mation of which we were in search. 



907. Prom the Admiral in command of the Pacific Station and the 

 Commanders, officers, and men of Her Majesty's ships "Nymphe," 

 "Porpoise," and "Pheasant," we received every assistance and aid, and 

 they secured for us much valuable information. 



908. We would venture specially to commend the industry, zeal, and 

 ability with which, throughout our investigations and negotiations, Mr. 

 Ashley Fronde has conducted the arduous duties of Secretary to the 

 Commission and Joint Secretary to the Joint Commission. We would 

 also beg that the Government of Canada may be informed of the pains- 

 taking, capable, and thorough manner in which we have been assisted 

 throughout by Mr. James Macoun. 



All of which we humbly submit, for the gracious consideration of your 

 Majesty. 



(Signed) George Baden-Powell. 



George M. Dawson. 

 (Signed) Ashley Froude, Secretary. 

 June 21, 1892. 

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