the Park to secure abundant water supply in the dryest of 
seasons,—a part of these lands being the property of the 
National Government, and a part of them privately 
owned. The reasons for the recommendation made by 
Mr. Loring are fully set forth in his report. 
In view of the finding of Mr. Loring, and the previous 
actions taken by this Society I beg leave to make the fol- 
lowing two recommendations: 
1. That the Society seek the establishment of a 
National Game Preserve on the Wind Cave National 
Park and adjacent lands. 
2. That the Society seek the establishment of State 
herds in New York, Colorado and other States as rapidly 
as practicable. 
The influence of the work of the American Bison 
Society has been felt throughout the country not only for 
the preservation of animal life, but also in the pre- 
liminary organization of a Society for the conservation of 
the American Indian with his native customs, cere- 
monies, arts, ideals and religious beliefs. 
In closing this brief report I wish to thank the Society, 
and especially the members of the Board of Managers, 
who have actively carried on the work of the Society 
during the past year for their co-operation. 
Respectfully submitted, 
FRANKLIN W. HOOPER, 
President. 
