The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-03-02
Push Club Wires RecOmmen-
datl0n to Salem.
CLOSED SEASON VIOLATED
Association Employs Pred WIekman TO
Protect Salmon Pending Ap-
pointment Of Warden.


ing II. g Van Dusen of Astoria for
the position OF master fish warden. and
urging his immediate appointment by
the fsh commission. Arrangements
were also made for the employment OF
Fred Wickman 10 watch for Illegal
fishing pending The announcement Of APP
polniments from Salem. 4 meeting Of
the Chamber Of Commerce has been
called for 10 O'Clock this morning. at
which time that body will also endorse
the candidacy Of Mr.. Van Dusen. and
both resolutions will be Forwarded 10
the commission al Salem.
The meeting WIS called 10 order by
President +. +. Kendall. and In the
absence Of Secretary Lyman, Harrison
Allen was elected 10 MI the position.
Mr.. Kendall outlined the reason for
the special meeting. He said that un-
der the new law abrogatlng the Office
OF FISH commissioner, and IN the absence
Of appointment by the newly-elected
commission, there was no one legally
responsible for the enforcement Of the
closed season which went into effect az
ter midnight on the morning Of March
ist Mr. Kendlil said that from infOr-
nation received by him the law
prohibiting the taking u salmon was
violated yesterday and that two stOr-
age men handled large amounts Of fish.
The present run Of FISH is larger than
for mauy years previous at this season
and II was particularly desirable that
they be allowed to proceed unmOested
to the upper river spawning grounds,
Mr. Kendall further stated that h. had
been reliably informed that num-
- Hak lea fUh
In open violation OF the law.
In urging the necessity for immediate
action two kilograms received by the
president were read by Secretary Al
len. The messages were In repy 10
inquiries sent by Mr.. Kendall. first as
to the chances for Reeds retention end
second as 10 the probable date Of ap-
pointments. The kilograms are ap-
pended
Salem. Ore. March - Astoria Pro-
greSsye Commercial Association: Act
filed yesterday To provide for better
protection OF salmon provides commits
sloners shall appoint master FISH war
den and deputy. Cannot say what ac-
ton will be taken as TO Reed. NJ OBJ
lection TO send recommendation.
"F. |. DUNBAR,
Secretary OF State"
Salem, ore, March ASTORIA Pro-
sressive Commercial Association: The
board will not act In matter OF ap-
pointment OF fish warden for several
days, +. /. DUNBAR,
Secretary Of State"
This delay. II was pointed out. would
result In the closed season being open
~ violated unless steps could be TAX
en TO have successor to Mr. Reed
appointed Immediately. District AttOr-
ney Allen stated that he would have
the storage men notified upon request
OF the association and that any COM
nlaints made to the association. would
be promptly investigated and prosecu-
ton be vigorously pushed. John f..
Gratke said that the master fish war
den should come from the lower river
and suggested that the application OF
II. G. Van pusen be endorsed, and the
action communicated to the commission
at Salem. Councilman Scherneckau Of
fered the following resolution:
Whereas, the Astoria Progressive
Commercial Association believes that
In the selection OF man TO I'LL the
position of master fish warden Of the
state OF Oregon, II should be taken in
TO consideration that some one should
be appointed who Is both eminently
qualified for the position, and Is resi-
dent OF that portion OF the state which
Is the seat OF the greatest product OF
FISH. and also the home Of the great
est number of those actively engaged
in the fishing industry, and,
Whereas, The said association re-
poses especial trust and confidence In
II. @. Van Dusen, Of Astoria, Oregon,
for the reason that he is a man we'll
informed on the fishing question and
the propagation Of fish and is also a
man of merit in every other particular,
therefore. be IL
Resolved. by the Astoria Pro-
gresslve Commercial Association In
meeting assembled, that we earnestly
urge the appointment Of II. G. Van
Dusen for the position OF fish war
den, and request his appointment to
that office, and that copy OF this
resolution be at once forwarded to the
state fish commission"
The resolution was adopted unani-
mously and upon motion Of Councilman
Scherneckau the president was author
ICED to wire Immediately to the fish
commission apprlsing the members of
the action of the association. Presi-
dent Kendall's telegram was as fol-
lows:
Astoria, Ore, March 1.-The Hon.
Fish Commissioners. Salem, Oregon: At
special meeting this evening resolution
adopted unanimously endorsing II. G.
Van Dusen. of Astoria, for master fish
warden. Owing to large run Of salmon
IL, nf
illegal fishing that Is being done, we
urge immediate appointment of Mr..
Van Dusen.
ASTORIA PROGRESSIVE CONNER
CIAL ASSOCIATION"
1t was agreed among the members
that some action was imperatively nee
essary to prevent fishermen from TAX
ing salmon from the river and the en-
ployment of Mr.. Wickman was sug-
gested as the best solution of the diff
Guilty. He will be paid by the asso-
ciation pending the appointment of a
fish warden and will begin this morn
ing. 1t was currently reported last
night that a number of boats were out
and that statement made before the
association demonstrated the need Of
patrol boat.
The action of the fish commission,
which is composed of the governor, the
secretary Of state and the state treas
urer, in delaying the appointment, par
tlcularly when the need Is so urgent
Is incomprehensible. Probably the rea-
son lies in the difficulty Of choice. Sem
ator Fulton has recommended j. II.
Talbert, Of Clackamas country, for
warden and Fred Wickman Of AstO-
ria. for deputy. A brother of Justice
Bean. Of the supreme court, is also an
applicant and has strong backing. 1t