74 Thirti/-se veil fit Annual Meeting 



that will be binding on the fisshermen on both sides of our north- 

 ern border. This is the tirst instance in which the government 

 has attempted to exercise Jurisdiction over the fisheries in state 

 waters, and marks an epoch in the history of fishery legislation 

 in this country. 



In conclusion, there should be named among the things that 

 make this time noteworthy from the fishery standpoint, the 

 Fourth International Fishery Congress, whose sessions begin in 

 this city tomorrow. It will be recalled that this society united 

 with the United States government in extending an invitation 

 to the congress to meet in America this year, and the society thus 

 becomes a joint host. With great magnanimity you have con- 

 sented to curtail your regular sessions in order that you may at- 

 tend the meetings of the international body. I believe that your 

 course in this matter will be fully justified and that you will 

 feel at the end of the week that you have had one of the most 

 profitable and enjoyable fishery experiences in your entire exist- 

 ence. I hope that every member of the society will become regu- 

 larly affiliated with the Fishery Congress, so that he may par- 

 ticipate in all the functions that have been provided. 



