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was absolutely stamped out iu a few weeks by the rigorous es- 

 tablishment of a dead line. I think this chestnut disease calls 

 for constructive conservation of just that kind. (Applause). 



THE CHAIRMAN : Last call for resolutions : All resolutions 

 should be presented without delay at the desk. 



We are now to hear reports by State Foresters. What is your 

 pleasure in reference to the time to be assigned to this part of 

 the programme? Do you desire to place any limit on reports? 

 We desire, of course, to have them unlimited but, in your judg- 

 ment is it necessary to place any time limit on these reports? 



PEOFESSOE HAESHBEEGEE, of Pennsylvania: I believe 

 we have a time limit of half past eleven, and it is now within an 

 hour of that time, so I believe we are obliged to have these re- 

 ports within the next hour. 



THE CHAIRMAN : In your opinion, would it be well, then, to 

 limit the reports to say eight minutes, except by unanimous con- 

 sent for more time? 



PROFESSOR HAESHBEEGEE: I would imagine so; eight 

 minutes with two minutes leeway, making it ten minutes in all. 

 I make that motion: that the papers be limited to eight minutes, 

 with two minutes allowance. 



The motion was seconded and carried. 



THE CHAIRMAN: The motion prevails. It can, of course, 

 be exempted to under unanimous consent. Is the State Forester 

 or a representative prepared to report for Maine? (No re- 

 sponse). New Hampshire? (No response). Massachusetts? 



PEOFESSOE EANE ; Is the idea of this report to give some- 

 thing along the line of work being done in the State 



THE CHAIRMAN: The Chair will read the subject as stated 

 on the programme : "Reports of State Foresters or other officials 

 on the present extent of the bark disease; an estimate of the 

 present and possible future losses." In answering Professor 

 Rane's question, it would seem desirable to the Chair to discuss 

 this subject from the standpoint of his own State, if that answers 

 your question. 



