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As to research, the State of Illinois is pledged to build 

 a hospital in connection with the State University. Let 

 the State give this institution ample means to carry out re- 

 search in ear, nose and throat. Let it have a paid director 

 in ear, nose and throat with paid assistants and technicians, 

 ample dispensary facilities and laboratories, and let any 

 one entering the hospital do so with the distinct under- 

 standing that in case of death a post mortem examination 

 is to be held. Then let the men engaged in teaching have a 

 chance to develop their ideas, and a real start will have 

 been made in the study of ear, nose and throat diseases and 

 we will soon be able to be independent of Europe for what 

 we know about our subject. 



DISCUSSION OF DR. BOOT'S PAPER 



Dr. Latham heartily endorsed the paper. She urged that 

 opportunities be given to research volunteers, provided 

 laboratory equipment is given. These on the practical 

 work done should be admitted for degree. Close relation- 

 ship between the rhinologist, larjugologist, aurist and den- 

 tist for mechanical opening of the air passages at an earlier 

 age than usually done is a great help. Clinical practical 

 work by students in all public State institutions should be 

 increased. 



Dr. East expressed a keen appreciation for the research 

 work carried on by Dr. Boot and lamented the fact that 

 endowment funds are woefully lacking in the United States 

 for research work. 



The discussion was closed by Dr. Boot, who pointed out 

 that his experience showed that the research work in the 

 past in this country had depended almost wholly on per- 

 sonal ambitions that were often satisfied by sacrificing 

 financial gain. 



