The First Report of the Merchants' Locust Investigation Commission of Buenos Aires... - Couverture souple
Présentation de l'éditeur
The continual ravages committed by theL ocust in the Argentine Republic, and the extension ot the area visited by them from year to 3ear. drew increasfd attention to the subject of their study and destruction until a general movement was made to organize some S3 Stem for saving the country from the terrible losses inflicted by the insect. The commercial body, though so deepl}- interested, were unable to take an active part in any practical destruction, but gladly took up a proposal that tliey should help in the study of the insect so as to assist the (iovernment in framing suitable laws, and the people in finding the most practical means for ihe destruction of the locusts. An inlbrmal meeting was held, a circular issued, and an open meeting was called for the IS th January. 18: 7, when resolutions, as already published, were passed and the following gentlemen were named to act as a commission to carry them into effect: Messrs. R. A gar, Juan Drysdale, Vm. F. MlhaJ l, H. von Bernhardt. G. T. Crane J. F. Roberts and Wm. Goodwin, together with Messrs. W. Bertram, C11. Rrabb ,J os X. Drysdale, E. Fiorxthal A. Devoto, E. Lernoud and A. (i. Pruden, as suplentes. Subsequently Mr. R. inulis Runciman joined the commission. This commission, with Mr. J. F. Roberts as chairman and Mr. Wm. Goodwin as secretary, set to work at once, arranged for collecting subscriptions, obtained Minister Bermejo sapproval of work proposed, opened correspondence with various quarters and took steps for engaging a professional entomologist. Vhe following gentlemen and firms subscribed towards the expenses and so iar have been called on for 50 %of the sums promised :J. -J. Drysdale cV C. B. A. -P acific Railway C. C. de Fabricantes I ngleses. -E nsenada La A gricultura. Rosario Barclay, Mackintosh 6- C. Western -- Drabble Bros tC. Banco lranc sdel Rio de la A shworth -C. Plata. Toso, Crane
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