COUNCIL — APRIL 1912 ■ _ 22 — 



Head7a— e of the Agenda (Report and proposals of the Sections). 



The recommendations of the Sections and special Committees were laid 

 before the Council, and the resolutions adopted in accordance therewith, are given 

 on pp. 28— 36. 



It was reported by the Bureau that Dr. Heincke had stated that he on 

 account of his health and his other official duties could not possibly finish his whole 

 Report in detail by the autumn meeting, but, if nothing unforeseen happened, he 

 could by that time deliver a Resume which could form the basis for a preliminary 

 discussion. In the circumstances he was of opinion that this might be the most 

 desirable way of proceeding. While working out this Resume he would continue 

 the preparation of the complete and detailed Report. 



This was agreed to. 



With regard to the seal question Prof. D'Arcy Thompson raised the question, 

 whether it was not possible that the Council could pass a resolution with the aim 

 of preventing some of the cruelty which now — according to what had been 

 reported, especially by Dr. Sandman — often attended the capture. 



Geheimrat Rose, Dr. Hjort and Commander Dreghsel were of opinion that 

 this was a matter for the consideration of the countries concerned and if any 

 steps should be taken in this direction, it might be by the Societies for prevention 

 of cruelty to animals. 



After some consideration Geheimrat Rose recommended that Dr. Sandman 

 should be asked to use his influence to gradually abolish the method of capturing 

 female seals by sharp hooks attached to the young. This was agreed to by the 

 Council. 



Head 8 of the Agenda (Conclusion of the Meeting). 

 Commander Dreghsel referred to Dr. Heincke's General Plaice Report and 

 thanked him for the comprehensive and excellent work. — Applause. 



Geheimrat Rose expressed cordial thanks for the hospitality of the Danish 

 Commission and for the services of the honourable General Secretary. He also 

 referred to the splendid festivity given by the Municipality in honour of the 

 Council in the Townhall. Finally he expressed votes of thanks to the staff of the 

 General Secretary. — Applause. 



