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from their constituents hitherto silent. The Massachu- 
setts Legislature sent on the Attorney General and an 
agent, both of whom were to act without compensation 
and rely for their expenses upon the capacity of the con- 
tingent fund. | 
The Attorney General of Maine consequently ad- 
dressed the Committee against the bill. By these and 
other influences, the bill met its fate. 
The “Lapham Bill” will have served a most useful 
purpose if it emphasizes the danger to the fisheries from 
this quarter and suggests the remedy for their protection. 
The danger is in those opposing disciplined troops of 
gorilla warfare; the remedy is in the hands of admirable 
organizations such as yours, and lies in solidifying the 
interests of the country for the preservftion of its fish 
supply of food. 
