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The results of these experiments will be published in detail when the series is completed. In the meantime, with reference to No. 1, sufficient work has not been done from which to generalise upon. Great difficulty was experienced in getting the flies to breed freely in captivity, and the number of pupæ produced can only he regarded as a fortuitous circumstance as far as the work has gone; however, it would seem that as regards the dimensions of the pupa produced the mammalian series has the advantage, otherwise it would seem that there is little or no advantage in a mam- malian diet.
2. A fairly extensive series of experiments was carried out by Mr. Lloyd to determine whether Glossina morsitans will feed on small mammals, birds, reptiles or amphibians.
Twenty-nine experiments were carried out, which included lizards, chameleon, toad, fowl, rat, mouse, burrowing rodent, mongoose, bat, shrew mouse, caterpillars, from the result of which it would seem that these animals do not provide a suitable food supply for the fly.
Messrs. Dollman and Eminson have been stationed at Nwengwa near the upper Kafue, where they have been inquiring into the seasonal variations, breeding habits, and places, and distribution, their report on which will shortly be available.
The details of a concentrated experiment with the object in view of determining the relationship of fly to game are now under consideration.
It is thought that the conditions which would obtain after the removal of the game can be produced on a small scale and suitably enclosed, and that careful and accurate observations of the result as regards the life and breeding capabilities of the fly will throw some light on what might be expected to happen as the result of the removal of the game.
These particulars, should further consideration show the experiment to be prac- ticable, will be submitted for approval later.
It is also proposed, subject to approval, to establish a permanent entomological camp within easy reach of the railway probably on or near the Mulungushi River, to the east of Broken Hill.
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examine the administrative measures which the various Governments concerned might take in common, but without contracting engagements of an international character, for the protection of elephants in Africa.
M. Doumergue, however, in apprising me of this decision, expresses the opinion that the programme of the labours of the commission ought to be extended to the protection of elephants, and also of rhinoceros, not only in Africa, but also in the other parts of the world in which these two species now exist.
The Right Honourable
Sir Edward Grey, Baronet, K.G., M.P.,
&c..
&c.,
43082
SIR,
&c.
No. 66.
I have, &c.,
FRANCIS BERTIE.
COLONIAL OFFICE to FOREIGN OFFICE.
[Answered by No. 67:]
Downing Street, 20 December, 1913. I AM directed by Mr. Secretary Harcourt to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 15th of December,* forwarding a copy of a despatch from Sir Francis Bertie on the subject of the proposed Commission to consider the question of the protection of elephants and also of rhinoceros in Africa.
2. With regard to the suggestion of the French Government that the delibera- tions of the Commission might be extended to include not only Africa but other parts of the world in which the two species now exist, I am to request you to inform Secretary Sir Edward Grey that Mr. Harcourt fears that the extension proposed would result in the matter being indefinitely postponed pending the collection of information from the countries outside Africa and the appointment of suitable representatives to the Commission, and he would therefore prefer that the discussions should be limited to Africa.
3. It is assumed that Sir Edward Grey will now communicate with the other Governments which are interested in the original proposal.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE
Reference :-
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43082
No. 65.
FOREIGN OFFICE to COLONIAL OFFICE.
(Received 15th December, 1913.)
[Answered by No. 66,]
The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs presents his compliments to the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies and, by direction of the Secretary of State, transmits herewith, for his observations, a copy of a despatch from Sir F. Bertie (Paris), dated December 11th, respecting the protection of elephants: pro- posed conference.
Reference to previous letter:
Foreign Office,
December 15th, 1913.
Colonial Office, 39762/13, November 28.*
SIR.
(No. 60. Africa.)
Enclosure in No. 65.
Paris, December 11, 1913.
I HAVE the honour to acquaint you that the Minister for Foreign Affairs, addressed to His Excellency's predecessor replying to the communication which under the instructions conveyed to me by your despatch, No. 80, Africa, of the 19th send ultimo, informs me that the French Government willingly agree to delegates to an international commission to meet shortly in London in order to
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SIR,
No. 67.
I am, &c.,
H. J. READ,
for the Under-Secretary of State.
FOREIGN OFFICE to COLONIAL OFFICE. (Received 30 December, 1913.)
Foreign Office, December 29th, 1913.
WITH reference to your letter, No. 43082, of the 20th instant,† respecting the proposed Commission to consider questions relative to the protection of elephants and rhinoceros, I am directed by Secretary Sir E. Grey to inform you that he concurs in Mr. Secretary Harcourt's opinion that the enquiries of the Commission should be limited to Africa.
Sir E. Grey thinks it advisable, before communicating with the other countries interested, to make certain that the French Government are willing to take part in a conference limited to African territories, and a despatch, copy of which is enclosed, has accordingly been addressed to His Majesty's Ambassador at Paris.
I am, &c.,
W. LANGLEY.
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