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use of said park for recreation purposes by the public and for the 

 preservation from injury or spoliation of all timber, mineral deposits, 

 and natural curiosities or wonders within said park and their retention 

 in their natural condition as far as practicable and for the preserva- 

 tion of the park in a state of nature so far as is consistent with the 

 purposes of this Act. He shall provide against the wanton destruction 

 of the fish and game found within said park and against their capture 

 or destruction for purposes of merchandise or profit, and generally 

 shall be authorized to take all such measures as shall be necessary 

 to fully carry out the objects and purposes of this Act. . . . 



The act also provides against appropriations of more than $5,000 

 annually unless expressly authorized. It also authorizes the Secre- 

 tary of the Interior to grant leases for the accommodation of visitors 

 and to exact charges for same and to sell dead, matured, and down 

 timber. Trespassing is forbidden. Provisos are inserted safeguard- 

 ing privately owned lands and valid preexisting entries. Reclama- 

 tion Service use is permitted and provision is made for the acquisition 

 of rights of way by railways, for automobile roads, etc. Lands in 

 the park not to be used as a basis for claims of indemnity selection 

 by corporations. 



Mount McKMey 



1917— Act of February 26, 1917 (39 Stat. L., 938)— An Act 

 To establish the Mount McKinley National Park in 

 the Territory of Alaska. 



Sec. I. . . . and said tract is dedicated and set apart as a public 

 park for the benefit and enjoyment of the people, under the name of 

 the Mount McKinley National Park. 



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Sec. 5. That the said park shall be under the executive control 

 of the Secretary of the Interior, and it shall be the duty of the said 

 executive authority, as soon as practicable, to make and publish such 

 rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of the United 

 States as the said authority may deem necessary or proper for the 

 care, protection, management, and improvement of the same, the said 

 regulations being primarily aimed at the freest use of the said park 

 for recreation purposes by the public and for the preservation of 

 animals, birds, and fish and for the preservation of the natural curiosi- 

 ties and scenic beauties thereof. 



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Sec 8. That any person found guilty of violating any of the pro- 

 visions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall 

 be subjected to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment not ex- 

 ceeding six months, or both, and be adjudged to pay all costs of 



the proceedings. . •• • .• 1 j 



The act also provides against the impairment of preexistmg land en- 



