THE SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF 



MEMORIAL TO THE RIGHT HON. EARL CROMER, 

 K.O.ll, AND THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF THE 



SUDAN. 



" The undersigned are deeply interested in the 

 preservation of the larger animals, some of which 

 arc so rapidly disappearing in parts of Africa under 

 British control. 



" We regard this disappearance or diminution as 

 something to be deplored and if possible to be ar- 

 rested. Experience shows that the best means for 

 effecting this purpose is by the establishment of 

 sanctuaries in which the animals shall be strictly 

 protected, combined with reasonable restrictions, 

 operating outside them, on the number of each 

 species which may be killed by licensees, and by 

 other regulations. We rejoice that such laws have 

 been established in the Sudan. 



" We believe that the reserve established by 

 order, dated October 16, 1901, and contained 

 between the Blue and White Niles and Sobat river 

 is peculiarly well designed for its purpose, as it 

 contains representatives of nearly all the wild 

 animals found in the surrounding territories, and 

 at all seasons of the year, and because it is com- 

 paratively easy to control by the officers who patrol 

 the rivers at frequent intervals. 



" We have heard with regret that it is proposed 

 to divide this reserve into two portions, one of 

 which is to be allotted to officers under government 

 and the other to non-official visitors to the Sudan. 



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