36 BUREAU OF AMERiCAK ETHNOLOGY [bull. 42 



If the steps above outlined are taken in a determined manner, it 

 is certain that speedy progress can be made in preventing and 

 curing tuberculosis among the Indians. Fortunately, improvement 

 of existing conditions is being brought about as speedily as is practi- 

 cable, by the Indian authorities. 



In conclusion, it is well to reflect that whatever is done for the 

 Indian in preventing and curing tuberculosis will be of potential 

 civilizing influence for the race and will mean also an advance in the 

 campaign against the other pathological conditions to which he is 

 subject. 



