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EDITORIAL 
sented by a gentleman well known for his devotion to the 
profession, and for his sacrifices to its welfare, it carries with 
it a great significance, and the call which is made upon all 
veterinarians throughout the land will, no doubt, receive 
proper attention. It may appear to some that the resolutions 
will have a tendency to open a door for the admission of poli¬ 
tics into our Association, but there can be no such result. It 
is just the contrary tendency, since it calls for a protection 
against that very evil. It asks simply for a recognition and 
appreciation of the services of the veterinarian in his profes¬ 
sional character, and for the exclusion and discountenancing 
of unqualified men. If the enforcement of the application of 
the civil service rules is ever required in official appointments, 
it is nowhere more needed than in the appointment of mem¬ 
bers of the Veterinary Corps of the Bureau of Animal In¬ 
dustry. 
The following are the resolutions in question, presented 
by Dr. W. H. Hoskins : 
Whereas , The many rapid and uncalled for changes recently occurring in 
the veterinary corps of the Bureau of Animal Industry, and the grave dangers 
following in their train, to the true recognition and proper advancement of vet¬ 
erinary science, calls from us an expression of opinion at this time in Congress 
assembled ; therefore be it 
Resolved , That we deplore the degrading of this service in this department 
of our national Government, and in all others where the veterinarian is recog¬ 
nized, to the shameful basis of the “ infamous spoils system ” which has done so 
much toward hindering the proper and true growth of our country ; and further 
be it 
Resolved , That we call upon the proper officials of our Government to rescue 
this service from the grave dangers now threatening the health and wealth of our 
nation by the appointment of incompetent, unqualified officials to enforce the 
wise laws provided, which have been so fruitful of good results in the past, and 
have so well accomplished the removal of the embargoes against our food pro¬ 
ducts in the foreign nations of the world—and further ; 
We call upon every veterinary organization, body, society and member of 
the profession to array himself against the perpetuation of this un-American, un¬ 
wise and degrading system of entrance to public service, which should be the 
emulation and pride of every true citizen. 
To conclude, at this time, the consideration of some of the 
resolutions of the Congress, we present this last one : 
Resolved , That a special committee of three, in connection with the incom- 
