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19. That appeal in salvage (fishing) be made to the 

 magistrates only, assisted by competent assessors.. 



20. That the law of lettering and numbering of vessels 

 be carried out properly. 



21. That permits be issued in cases of borrowed sails or 

 gear. 



22. That no legislation be enacted by order in council. 



23. That in ferrying fish, or other boat work, the mate 

 of the vessel should always take command of the boat 

 when the master does not 



24. That a closet seat be provided on every vessel, such 

 as is now provided in a very few vessels, as many lives 

 have been lost both in harbour and at sea, either through 

 the vessel lurching or other causes, through sitting on the 

 rail. This would save many a life by its being inboard. 

 Two iron loops also might be screwed to deck to put toes 

 in, to give a hold. 



25. That regulations be made as to the buoying of 

 telegraph cables on fishing grounds, and when it is neces- 

 sary that they should be put down, to ensure that no 

 unnecessary delay takes place in removing them, as is 

 sometimes now the case. 



26. That one or more fishing cruisers should be equipped 

 and devoted to scientific investigation or practical experi- 

 ments, similar to those carried on by America and other 

 nations. 



27. That a code of signals should be established, so that 

 at night cruisers could be signalled for when required. 



28. That extraordinary punishments be enacted for 

 offences which oblige a fishing vessel to return to harbour, 

 such as cutting a trawl-warp, throwing capstan handles 

 overboard, &c., which are similar to rattening in factories. 



29. That the branding system be abolished. 



