The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-29
WILL GATHER AT TAMPA.
Disciples of Inaak Walton to Hold .
Congress.

On January 70 the city OF Tampa. Fla,
will entertain tne United States fish COM
mission, prominent scientific men OF the
United States and foreign countries, and
the delegates TO the national fishery con-
gress, which will meet there on taat day.
Gov B!oxham issued call fer the con-
gress last April and il ~ now known that
the representation at the congress viii De
large and that the proceedings VIII be OF
grea. concern 20 ali those who are inter-
ested IN p.scatoriaI culture. In fishing as
an industry and In the promotion OF this
branch Of commerce.
One OF the principal offsets OF the con-
grsss Is to consider the means to maintain
and increase the supply OF fish and other
products In the rivers, lakes and coastal
waters OF the country. The commercial
fisheries will be discussed with reference to
taeir conditions, extent. methods and the
influence of special methods en- the supply.
The relations OF legislation and protection
to the economic fisheries viii De considered.
Artificial methods, as applied to the In
crease OF water products, viii be a promi-
nent topic. The cause and interests or the
angler ami sportsman viii be duly regarded
and IL casting tournament Will be lea
tlre.
The United States fish commission Is
manifesting great interest in tbs congress.
A vessel Of this important branch OF the
government service win be stationed at
Tampa during the congress. to give prac-
teal demonstrations OF the methods OF
Matching the local marine food fishes, and
10 give practical exhibitions Of the man
ner OF conducting deep sea dredging opera
tons for fishes, corals, sponges. etc.
Excursions 10 points OF historic interest
On the Gulf Of Mexico and other forms OF
entertainment Will be provided for dele
gates and their friends. Since the issd-
ance OF the governors call the congress
has created widespread interest. and the
outlook Is excellent for very successful
and enjoyable assembly. The national gov
eminent has extended invitations to many
foreign governments which have been re-
quested 10 send delegates.
i, Is proposed to organize at the close
OF the congress an international fishery
association. having for It's purpose the pro-
motion OF friendly relations and the In
terchange OF ideas among those interested
in fishing and fish cultural matters IN vart-
Gus parts OF the world. through the me-
dunn of an official publication. A call may
be issued for a session 10 be held at Paris
IN 1901. during the great exposition.
II Is designed TO have a select exhibit
o; all kinds OF fishery products, appi-
ances for capturing and curing the same
and angling outfits. A modern. connodl-
Gus and attractive exposition building IS
arranged for this exhibition. No charge
will be made for space.
The personnel Of the congress will con-
stst OF delegates from the national and
state fish commissions. representatives OF
state and foreign governments; members
OF angling and fishery associations. and %
persons interested In The commercial fish
cries. fish protection and fish culture. Spe-
ejsl sessions VIII b devoted 10 the Co1sid-
Grafton Of fsh. oyster and sponge cultiva-
SeN 80 La ~ 81 a
economic fisheries sni angling.
An entire week will be taken up by the
deiibera,Icrs and proceedings Of the con-
gross. ard the exhibition in The fine new
hGiliI0g viii he continued for nearly two
months after the close Of the convention.