224 MOSTLY MAMMALS 
Although there is some little doubt in the matter, it 
appears probable that the whole of the present haunts of 
the sea-otter are within the territory of the American 
Government, and if this be the case there will be no need 
for an international agreement. Captain Hooper has com- 
piled a code of regulations for provisional acceptance by the 
Government, and as these appear in every way admirably 
suited to effect the object for which they were drawn, it 
must be the earnest hope of every naturalist that they will 
be sanctioned and put into operation with the least possible 
delay. 
