r end. It is late now, but it is not too late for us to
put a stop to the process elsewhere. What is being done in
Labrador is substantially what was done, and is still, in
places, being done in Florida. A resolute effort is now
being made by the Audubon Societies, and all kindred
organizations, to stop the waste in the United States. Great
good can be done by this effort, for there is still very
much left to save in the United States. But there is very
much more left to save in Canada. Canada has taken the lead
in many matters of far-reaching importance to the future
welfare of mankind, and has taught other nations much. She
can teach no more important lesson to other nations, and
incidentally, she can benefit herself in no more striking
way, than by resolutely setting to work to preserve her
forests, and the strange and beautiful wild creatures, both
beasts and birds, of her forests and her sea-coasts.
Labrador offers one of the best of all possible fields for
such work. The forests, the wild beasts and wild birds of
Labrador can be kept perpetually as one of the great assets
of Canada; or they can he destroyed in a spirit of brutal
and careless vandalism, with no permanent benefit to anyone,
and with the effect of ruining the country and preventing
its ever becoming what it otherwise would become. The
economic argument is by no means the only argument, and, in
my eyes, is hardly the most important argument for
preserving the forests and wild life of Labrador, as your
Commission desires to preserve them, but it is in itself so
important that, even though there were no other reason to be
adduced, it would amply warrant the taking of the action
you recommend. I extend you my warmest good wishes for the
success of your movement.

Mr. Ernest Thompson Seton writes:

... your most interesting and convincing address on _Animal
Sanctuaries in Labrador_. You certainly have hit the nail on
the head. It is now demonstrated by experiments in many
parts of the world that the only sure way to preserve
indefinitely a supply of wild animals is by giving them
well-placed, well-selected sanctuaries, wherein at all
seasons they are safe. I am delighted to know that you are
taking up this important matter with such vigor.

_South Africa_. Major