may be thought advisable, having special regard to more effective protection of 

 that animal 



tS. Such references to the game laws of neighboring states in the Union as 

 may have a bearing upon the interests of Game or Fish protection in this Province. 



It is further recommended that the Commissioners have conferred upon them 

 the powers of receiving evidence under oath and summoning and compelling the 

 attendance of witnesses, as provided by " The Act Respecting Enquiries Concerning 

 Public Matters." Cap. 17, RS.O., 1887. 



It is further recommended that the Commissioners hold general meetings of 

 the Commission at such times only as may be thought useful and necessary for 

 furthering the prosecution of the enquiries, the consideration of recommendations, 

 and settlement of their report ; and that for the purpose of facilitating and expe- 

 diting their work they be given authority to sub-divide among themselves the 

 various branches or subjects of enquiry embraced in the scope of the Commission 

 and to take evidence at different localities in the Province by means of sub-com- 

 mittees as may be found convenient, and as may be approved of from time to 

 time by the Provincial Secretary; that, in addition to the taking of evidence 

 under oath or by declarations, the Commissioners may collect information in the 

 shape of replies to letters and circulars of enquiry. 



It is further recommended that the remuneration of the Commissioners shall 

 be $5 per diem and expanses while actually engaged in the prosecution of the 

 enquiry. 



It is further recommended that the said G. A. MacCallum be appointed chair- 

 man, and A. D. Stewart Secretary of the Commission. 



(Signed) J. M. GIBSON, 



Provincial Secretary. 



