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discussed. Liste are given of the Japanese catches from 1898 to 1910. A 
lengthy historical section discusses past relationships and the treaties be- 
tween U. S., Canada, Russia, and Japan. The present status of Japanese seal- 
ing and the Japanese ideae of the future of pelagic sealing are delineated as 
a prelude to the forthcoming four-powers conference. The anthor admits the 
decline of fur seals and the necessity of protective legislation. He suggests 
continuing all fur sealing under the management of the four nations concerned 
to insure protection, plane for propagation, and an equal division of the pro- 
fite. 
Anon. The American-Japanese Seal Protection Treaty (in English): Jour Fish Soc 
Jap (333), pp 2-3, Jun 1910. 
Reports a Japanese newspaper conment on the forthcoming fur seal convention. 
The Asahi Shinbun believes Japan should agree to limiting Japansse pelagic 
sealing, particularly on the moral question as poaching is definitely immoral. 
Anon. The Schooner Koei Maru (in English): Jour Fish Soc Jap (337), p 4, Oct 1910. 

The Koei Maru and 30 other Japanese sealers seized by American patrol vessels 
in Alaskan waters were tried in the Alaska District Court. All were released 
ezcept one Captain Thompson, an American. 
Anon. From the Letters to the Journal: Jour Fish Soc Jap (337). p 34, Oct 1910. 
Complains that subsidies given to pelagic sealing companies under the fisheries 
encouragement law are unwarranted, since the companies are paying dividends of 
10 to 20 percent. 
Anon. Otter and Seal Fishing (in English): Jour Fish Sec Jap (338), p 4. Nov 1910. 
Short review of the season which was uneuccessful because of bad weather. A 
total of only 2,400 fur seale and 90 sea otters were taken by 10 vessels. 
Anon. From Letters to the Journal: Jour Fish Soc Jap (339), p 34, Dec 1910. 
Protests the proposed Alaskan measure to discourage Japanese sealing by refus- 
ing their vessels stores and water. 
Anon. Recent Conditions on Robben Island; Jour Fish Soc Jap (339), p 37, Dec 1910. 
Quotes the inspector's report, showing the maximum seal population on Robben 
Island in September and October to be 3,770 males and 110 females. There were 
1,800 pupe born, of which 1,757 survived, an increase of 500 over the preced- 
ing year. 
Anon. The Catch of Sea Animals This Year: Dai Nippon Suisan Kaiho (339), p 40, 
Dec 1910. 
Thirty-five Japanese vessels went to the Bering Sea; one was seized at the 
Pribilofs by the U. 5; the others returned safely. Total catch was about 
7,500 skine. Total profit will be nearly one million yen. 
Anon. Furs of Sea Otter and Fur Seal: Jour Fish Soc Jap (339). pp 54-55, Dec 1910. 

The annual summary of the catch showing 10,246 seals taken in 1909 as against 
13,114 in 1908 Though the catch decreased, profits were greater because the 
price increased four percent. 
