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tirely the fish-cultural element. I am opposed to changing the 
name to “ The American Fisheries Association,” but there is an 
intermediate name if we could just hit on it. 
Col. McDonatp: I have no opinion to express beyond what 
has already been expressed by Mr. Pike. I agree with him 
fully. 
Mr. Evarts: I somewhat disagree with my friend Mr. Roose- 
velt. I, would suggest something covering the same idea, but 
how it will sound I cannot say—‘ The Fish Interests Associa- 
tion”—I don’t know whether that would be intelligible or 
not. 
Mr. Wiutcox: I feel as if it were desirable to change the name, 
judging by what my feelings were when I was asked to become 
a member. I said: “Iam not a fish-culturist, although I am in- 
terested in its scientific relations.” I thought I would be “out 
of my latitude” in the territory of this Association, But judging 
from what I have seen and heard since I have been a member, I 
now believe that the Association has outgrown the purpose of 
its original organization. I think the time has come when the 
name should be changed; but 1 am not prepared to suggest a 
substitute, as I have not considered the matter sufficiently. 
Mr. Stone: I do not know that I have much to say. I think 
the considerations on both sides are of about equal weight, 
When Professor Goode asked me if I objected to the change be- 
ing made, I said I had no objection, but since Mr. Roosevelt has 
spoken on the other side, I can say that the change of name 
would I believe, radically change the purpose of the Associa- 
tion. J think it would be rather a pity to do that. Perhaps I 
am more sensitive on the subject than some of the others, because 
I happen to be the one who drew up the constitution under the 
old name. If, however, the change is thought to be for the in- 
terests of the Society, I don’t think I should offer any objection, 
but I think it would be a good plan to tet the matter lie over for 
a year, until we have given it more thought. 
Mr. Matuer: I feel like saying afew words. I think with 
