The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-31
SALMON INDUSTRY
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piled Herewith. To DO this, we shoul,
have a reliable party at each Of theS
sections of the state that would giv'
his entire time and attention thereto
Some people are disposed to think tha
to look after matters Of this kind n,
Warden should have Water Balitrs ap
pointed which are paid for their ser
vices out II the money derived from
the fishermen for licenses. but, II Seems
to me that the fishermen are already
carrying their share OF the burden II
maintaining the hatcheries. which hav,
become necessary 10 great extent II
order to keep up the supply Of Salmon
on account Of these distractions and
irrigating projects, that have proven
SO disastrous to the natural spawning
of the Salmon; and TO expect Of them
that they carry this additional burden
A1laN hdS bcSll blNuSh' 0HtNN ANi NAN
sole benefit Of others, 10 the entire
detriment OF the fisherman is, in my
estimation. as imposition. II II is a
benefit to our common wealth at this
time 10 take the waters from our fish
for other purposes which without
doubt benefits the soil hundreds Of
thousands of dollars annually, they
should see 10 it that fthe Salmon in
dustry is not jeopardzed thereby to
any greater extent than is absolutely
necessary and should bear the burden
of the expense In so do-
shift the matter off onto the fisher
men.
am also asking the Legislature that
a clerk be furnished the Office of the
Master Fish Warden ana that stipu-
lated salary be provided for his SER
vices. My reason for asking this is
that the detail work connected with
the office is becoming altogether too
excessive TO permit Of the ..den Civ.
ing outside matters the attention that
they deserve at his hands. The re-
ceipts from licenses have been more
than doubled during the past few
months, hatchery operations are being
extended on every hand. and the work
of the Department has been increased
In a general manner along the lines,
all Of which has had a tendency to in
crease the work in the office 10 such
an extent that l now find it impossible
to meet the calls from complaints that
are received from all directions that
require the personal attention Of the
Warden. This is not as it should be,
and l doubt if it ever was intended for
the Warden TO be tied down TO office
detail work as has been required of him
during the past two or three years,
but be that as it may, it is entirely
wrong nevertheless, and to obviate
this, the office should be provided with
a competent clerk to isue licenses in
the name of the Warden during his
keep the accounts with the
different hatcheries, and give his un-
divided time and attention to the in
terests Of the Department. In this
l will state that | have
been getting along in a fashion under |
the annual Expense Fund allowed me
as win be seen by statement thereof |
submitted herein and statements an
nually furnished; but in doing this, | |
have been required to use money that |
should be used for patrol and other !
ike purposes. Now that I am asking
FOR a patrol boat for use on the Col
1mbia River, some will be disposed to
hink that other patrol services are not
needed but such persons must be re-
minded of the fact that the Columbia
River is not the only stream in the
State that needs attention along this
inc, for, in addition thereto we have
he Coquille, Coos Bay, Umpqua, Sius-
aw, and the Yaquina, all Of which are
becoming great Salmon producers and
iced more or less attention during their
fishing seasons. At the pre-
ent time they do not need any great
mount Of such service but they are
ecomng more important every year
nd their interests deserve more at
ention at my hands than what they
ave been receiving. Thing cannot
un along much longer in such a man
er and the Warden must be placed in
position to meet emergencies when
hey arise, small or large as they may
e.
One or more good swift patrol boats
hould be furnished this Department
)r use on the Columbia River and the
,gislature will be strongly urged a.
ain this year to furnish such craft
nd make provision for the mainten-
nee thereof. 1t is impossibel for any
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