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Pbeliminaey. 1. That each colony represented have three votes. 2. That where a colony is represented by the Chief Inspector of Stock and another delegate, the former shall have two votes. 3. That a notice of motion must be in the hands of the Chairman not later than the day preceding the proposed discussion thereof, unless the matter is considered urgent by the Conference. 4. That no member of the Conference be allowed to speak on any subject under discussion for more than ten minutes, but that such time may be extended five minutes or a still further period by the indulgence of the Conference. The mover of any motion shall have the right to reply. 5. That the following be the subjects for discussion:— (1.) Eegulations regarding the introduction of foreign animals. Foreign diseases, i.e., diseases not known in Australasia. (2.) Eegulations regarding the introduction of Australasian animals— (a.) By sea. (b.) By land. (3.) Eegulations regarding disease — (a.) Scab. (b.) Catarrh. (c.) Fluke. (d.) Worms. (c.) Foot-rot. (/.) Anthrax. (g.) Pleuro-pneumonia. (h.) Tuberculosis. (i.) Stringhalt. (&.) Coccidium and actinomycosis. (l.) Prurigo (horse-mange). (4.) Eabbit-pest. (5.) Frozen-meat trade. (6.) Stud-book for Australasia. (7.) Any other subject which may be suggested and agreed to by members of the Conference. 6. That the term " Australasian Colonies " comprises the colonies on the continent of Australia, also Tasmania and New Zealand; and that the term "foreign" includes all other parts of the world. Animals and Things pbohibited. 7. That the following foreign animals and things be prohibited : —• (1.) Cattle, sheep, and pigs from all foreign countries and colonies other than Great Britain and Ireland, unless they have been fourteen days in Great Britain or Ireland. (2.) Goats, deer, antelopes, llamas, buffalo, and any other ruminants from all foreign colonies and countries, unless for a zoological society. (3.) All fodder and litter with which foreign animals have been in contact from any foreign colony or country, or from any foreign vessel. Intboduction op Fobeign Animals. 8. That the following foreign animals be admitted subject to regulations framed on the resolutions of the Conference :— (1.) Horses from any colony or country. (2.) Camels from any colony or country. (3.) Cattle, sheep, and pigs from Great Britain or Ireland. (4.) Goats, deer, llamas, antelopes, buffalo, and any other ruminants from any colony or country, if intended for a zoological society. (5.) Dogs from any colony or country. 9. That the following be included among the regulations under which foreign animals and things not prohibited may be admitted into any Australasian colony : — (1.) That twenty-four hours' notice be given by the owner of the animals of his intention to land them. (2.) That the animals be accompanied by a declaration by the owner and a certificate by the Inspector or by a qualified veterinary surgeon in the district from which they start. (3.) That no animals, nor any fodder, fittings, or effects with which foreign stock have been in contact, be landed without the written permission of the Inspector. (4.) That notice be given to the owner when any stock are ailing or are about to be destroyed. (5.) That notices be given personally, or left at the residence or place of business of the person for whom the notice is intended, or sent by registered letter to the address of such person. (6.) That at least fourteen days' notice be given to the Chief Inspector of Stock of an owner's intention to introduce foreign stock. (7.) That all cattle and sheep and pigs exported to Australasia be shipped from the ports of London or Glasgow.