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EDITORIAL. 
enure peculiarly to the advantage of veterinarians as servants of 
the people, or whether it shall be so adjusted as to include in its 
scope the benefit of the community at large. The making of laws 
relating in one way or another to veterinary medicine almost 
seems to have become u the order of the day,” not only within the 
national legislature at Washington, but with the legislatures of the 
various States, as well. A bill for the prevention of contagious 
diseases has been introduced in Congress under the name of the 
“ Miller Bill,” and, according to general indications, with appar¬ 
ently a fair chance for becoming a law. This measure was intro¬ 
duced and has been manipulated in Congress through the efforts 
of the stock breeders of the West, and, we believe, originated 
witli the last meeting held in Chicago, by the various kindred as¬ 
sociations assembled on that occasion. It is likely, we understand, 
to encounter strong opposition. But on the other hand, influences 
not easy to overcome will be brought to bear to insure the success 
of the measure, and it is not likely that Congress will adjourn 
without effecting some legislation on the subject, and the appro¬ 
priation of a fund sufficient to cover the expense attending the 
process of stamping out. We may, at least, therefore, look for 
some stringent tentative measure, aiming at the extirpation of con¬ 
tagious pleuro-pneumonia, as the result of the pending legislation, 
and whatever there may be to follow must be waited for with 
such patience as we may command. Such of the provisions of the 
bill as relate to the appointment of veterinarians, as aids in the ex¬ 
ecution of the law, present strong indications of a large demand 
for men of recognized ability, and opportunities will probably 
soon be offered to the practitioners of this class who may entertain 
a desire to assist in the work. 
Special State legislation is not wanting. New Jersey, after 
her failure last year to perfect an enactment for the protection of 
veterinary practice, has the matter again under advisement, and 
strong measures will be urged upon her Legislature. We have 
printed a transcript of the provisions of the bill, and the result of 
the pending effort cannot but be earnestly watched by those who, 
with the veterinarians of New York, are already enjoying legisla¬ 
tive protection in their calling. The remark is equally true of 
