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malicious influence emanating from societies or institutions 
hich are holding out inordinate inducements to men of lim- 
id education, claiming to thoroughly 'equip and place them 
:fore the public in an acceptable manner upon short time as 
lalified veterinarians—the tendency of which only drags 
>wn and degrades tire character of the profession, and that 
s believe the standard should be made higher and more 
liform in character, and which we believe would be effec- 
al only through centralized authority. Be it 
Resolved , That this Society, with one accord, ask of the 
nited States Veterinary Medical Society at its next annual 
seting that steps be taken by the Committee on Legislation 
seek by legislative enactment through Congress the estab- 
hment of a National Board of Examiners, with authority to 
nfer the diploma of “ The Veterinary Regents of America, ” 
id that the degree so conferred shall be final and the only 
cognized certificate of proficiency to practice the art in the 
cited States. 
Dr. Morris spoke very favorably of having it offered 
i the meeting of the United States Veterinary Medical 
tsociation, ta be held in September, 1892, and acted 
on, as great benefits would be derived by having a United 
:ates Board of Regents established which would compel all 
derinarians to pass the examination of this board, thereby 
aking a universal standard throughout the United States. 
Dr. Wende.—Have any of the members any remarks to 
ake on the resolution offered by Dr. Morris ? 
Dr. McLean.—It would not be constitutional to pass such 
iaw as Dr. Morris suggests. It is a stepping-stone to es- 
alish a national school for veterinary medicine, and we can- 
it do it. I move the report be received. Carried. 
Dr. Morris.—I do not agree with the Doctor, judging from 
>r experience when we started. Professors Law and Liau- 
'd say it is constitutional. I prefer it should be worked for 
few York State alone, and would like to see it succeed, but 
ivvill take money to do it. 
Dr. McLean.—I think the bill as presented was all right, 
Kve could get it. But there cannot be general laws that 
’ll interfere with State laws. 
