New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-09

tuO Oullcu OLdt6b Il isu OOminlssiOu III tAViOih-
tions of the waters of the country. The text
of statement by Professor Baird of the adj
vantages expected to be derived from q
thorough exploration of these waters, which
largely influenced the House Committee ON
Appropriations, is given herewith.
DEEP-SEA EXPLORATIONS
TIE NECESSITY AND VALUE OF SCIENTIFIC AND
THOROUGH INQUIRY INTO THE habits And
MOVEMENTS OF FOOD FISHES - DISCOVERIES
CONSTANTLY MADE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrsUSEI
WASHINGTON. March 8.-Among the acts OF the
XLVIth Congress which deserve commendatlon was
the passage of item in the Sundry Civil bill ap
propriating S103, 900 to be expended In building
seagoing steamer for the use of the United States
Fish Commission. This vessel is designed for pur-
poses of exploration, and will be constructed under
the personal direction Of Professor Baird To Repre-
sentative Monroe, Of Ohio who was instrumental In
obtaining this and other appropriations necessary to
maintain the educational and scientific service or
the Government great credit is justly due. When
the application for the appropriation for the work
of the Fish Commission was pending In the House
Committee on Appropriations Mr. Monroe obtained
from Professor Baird very interesting statement
OF the advantages expected to be derived from o.
thorough exploration of the waters of the United
States. A TRIBUNE correspondent has been fur
nished by Mr.. Monroe with copy OF the communica-
ton, which reads as follows:
Among the most important objects Of Government
Fishery Commission Is that OF investigating the known
their extension and CHARACTER 90 as to dene the crcu
stances and conditions under which the pursuit OF the
seasons Of the year. and also to ascertain what natural
can be secured on the most . tns
a distance This involves also the question OF the
n 81 @ e sas
be the discovery and definition OF new nshug groands
%sn sac6 undoubtedly exist and from to time
accidentally brought to light some becoming OF naSona
incidental 70 this is the inquiry into the
the year. as the case with the mackerel. menbaden
d 70 relieve IRs 6s Und from
upon Canadian waters either for sh OF
bait that with the utmost probable develop
meu OF the fishery marine OF this country 1t may ind
ample occupation the waters directly on from our % own
stimulation and development wi OF course be found IN
great increase 10 tne numoer o sSaRC,rg % s n adven
| ture.
THE EXAMPLE OF NORWAY.
Norway is the only country in Europe in which the
Government has to the aid Of the fishermen In any
notable degree and the result Of moderate amount or
attention by the State shown by the immense develop
ment Of the fishing industry. 1t Is well known that 70
greater than other country Norway sup
great Of the ash supply OF the world ner cod
and herring being exported in immense auanuty nos
| Gndles. Central and South America The Lofoden
anS M sSe Ssf NoT Ss Sn CT and For
i've months OF each year the fishing INDUSTRY Is prose
fSan that Of America including both the British Prov
tnces and the United Statea The norwegian Govern
sen or tns purpcse of sdyns carefully ali possible
methods Of protecting and developing her fisheries and
satisfied with labors in the known grounds. but has
S Siass for dS adSca gaSd and
though the Norwegian seas have been ravesed ny her
nS sOws Ts''es new locality Is @aSe
known aud occupied including the summer abode 9f her
This problem so far as the of shores OF the Uaited
States concerned one that Is eminenty worthy OF
OF the support Of Congress its attemptto solve it, AZ
present the principal grounds visited by the fishermen
Re Gqsa a a s Of only
five degrees put extending eastward beyond the
search these grounds the cod and habut but
the .ebs &c diminish the the pP a
| to lead to the inquiry for other banks not YET
grounds Will result in determining the exact depths at
which the fish be taken at different seasons oi the
SToaaby SuTsTed Another even more important
branch Of the subject is that OF finding entirely new
localities not previously explored.
DISCOVERY OF VALUABLE FISH.
notable instance OF what may be done in this respect
IA seen In the case Of the Tlesh species already men
| toned few Of these were accidentally taken by
Gloucester fishing vessel in 1s79 and, like all strange
fishes brought into that port. delivered to an
agent OF the Fish Commission, who Transmitted
gated and found constitute entirely new genus aud
species OF admirable food fish and ono entirely wothy
OF further attention. In September 1880 the Fish Hawk
proceeded the locality where these FISH were taken,
about seyeutyye miles south Of Newport, aud dscoy
cred that this in the western edge OF the CUR
Stream putting dewn the trawl net the sea bottom
was found 20 be rich animal life beyond any previous
experience of the Commission, the mass and variety
being perfectly startling and large number OF new
species being readily secured In snort tie Ihe Juan
uy crabs shell fish, etc., serving as FOOD f"f nsnes
was incalculable. ,. ,,.,
and the Tefsh found in abundance proportional to
that OF its tood The fish were then traced In tDree
successiye trips OF the vessel along extent OF sixty
miles where they appeared to be as abundant as codhsh
on their banks and were taken with even greater ac-
inv with the hook The flesh found TO be most pal
aiahp and to be capable Of preservation by sailing or
driving IN the way the cod dsh therefore, which
two years ago entirely unknown even to the Usher
men. bids fair, when It's Distribution ls
object OF pursuit by the fishermen. and TO
nave the advantage OF occurring further TO the
sonth localities which the cod eud balbut are
abundant and be equally accessible from any part
the esast It is extremely desirable to prosecute thi4
inquiry so ascertain exactly over what degrees OF
latitude the Tile hsh similar research n tno
waters 10 the south and southeast OF New-Engaud Will
IN Ali probability show much moro accessible localities
for ha halbut and cod especially In the winter season
| SOUTHERN FISHING GROUNDS.
There is also large field for investigation into
new fishing grounds or the coast Of the South
ern states--eevera fishes, such as the sea bass,
the redsnapper etc. occurring there In great abundance