The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-07-31
WILL SAVE
THE FISH
An Association To Be
Formed.
PLAN BEING ORAF TED
Secretary Cooper Hopeful of Inter-
esting the People and the
Government.

| Secretary of the Territory Henry IL.
| Cooper Is at work Planning for the or
gdnization OF an association for the
| preservation of the varieties of fish
which inhabit Hawaiian wat RS and for
introducing Mainland varieties in the
| Island waters. Mr.. Cooper yesterday
drafted "a call to be issued 10 persons in
terested in fisheries. and anticipates
that at least three hundred peop.e will
Join the society.
The purposes for which the associa-
ton is to be formed are set forth in
the call which reads as follows: I'VE,
the undersigned. being DESTROYS of pre-
venting the Wanton destruction of the
food hsh living in the waters of the
Territory Of Hawaii. and believing that
much can be dore to Increase the NUM-
Der OF fishes for food by the Intelligent
propagation of the species now living
In these waters, and by the judicious
importation of other species from the
waters of the Mainland, do hereby
agree to form ourselves into an asso-
citation for the above purposes under
such constitution and bylaws as may
hereafter be agreed upon by the sub
scribers hereto
Mr. Cooper stated to an Advertiser re-
porter yesterday that the idea of form
ing such an association came from OBJ
serving the destruction of so many of
the small fishes which inhabit the shore
nese fishermen. These have small re-
gard for the little fishes and spawn
which are hauled up In their nets and
tons of them are thus gotten rid of,
and made fit for nothing more than
fertilizer material.
Another matter which has been
brought to Mr.. Cooper's attention OF
late is the increasing price for fish.
AS food supply for those who have
all their lives been accustomed to fish
for their daily needs, 1t is rapid Y GO
ing beyond their reach and becoming
more and more a luxury which only
those of means left over from their alb
solute nee.s can afforo to indulge in.
Hawaiians, Japanese and other ma
uonalities who have literally patroniz-
ed the fishmarket In the past are in
frequent visitors nowadays The cause
of this is the diminution in the supply
of fish near at hand. The shores are
not so much WISHED by fish as in former
years, and deep sea fishing is becoming
more and more Imperative.
1t is the plan of Mr.. Cooper and 9TH
efs VINO are enthusiastic on the sub
Ject, to have proper measures adopted ID
Tor the preservation of fish and care
of the spawn by legislative action.
After the association is formed a sum
of money can be raised TO carry out the
ideas In practical manner. Mr. Coop
er believes that through the efforts of
such an association request to the
United states Government for an ex-
pert OF the United States Fish Commis-
sion to be sent here to look over
the entire area of the island waters,
and see what features are adaptable for
the Introduction of certain Mainland ,
hsh would receive favorable considera-
ton. The expert would have to take
note of the various temperatures Of wa
ter around the different islands, sound
the shores for rocky. coral or sandy
bottoms. Upon his findings of the con-
ditions here his report as to what
varieties of the finny tribe should be
introduced would be based
If the Legislature can be prevailed
upon to look at the question of the
propagation OF the fish industry around
the islands, an appropriation from that
body for extending the preserves viii
do much toward having the United
states Fish Commission send its ex-
perts here for experimental work. Mr..
cooper says there Is absolutely no rem
son why fish hatcheries cannot be sue
cess1ul here, as every kind, salt and
bracklsh. to clear, sparkling fresh wa
ter are obtainabe in every locality.
There Is desire to see what can be
done with the striped bass. and meas
ures VIII be taken by the association,
when formed to experiment with the
toothsome fish which seems to stand
with perfect success.
Ihe association is not for the purpose
Df merely serving its own needs. but q
ior the good of the public at large.