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EDITORIAL. 
of the communication cannot believe that he could have 
become in one lifetime as proficient in the intricate propo¬ 
sitions of modern scientific medicine as though he had received 
the basis of his education within the walls of a veterinary 
school, and he will not claim that the profession in his State 
can afford to place in the most important position a non-grad¬ 
uate, when there are hundreds of men who would honor both . 
the post and profession through their ability to direct its affairs 
along scientific lines. 
If the bill means literally what it says it strikes very harshly 
upon ears which are accustomed to hear clearer distinctions be¬ 
tween educated veterinarians and those without professional 
training. If it means that it does not intend to do what it 
claims or insinuates that it will do, it is deceiving the law¬ 
makers and the people. If that commission has the power to 
license a candidate who has never attended a college, or in¬ 
dulged in practice, the law puts a premium of $20 a piece on 
dishonesty, whether the commission accepts it or not. 
We reiterate, that the measure is not what it should be, and 
the question may well be asked, u Is it not better to have no 
law on the subject than the one proposed?” 
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VETERINARY PRO¬ 
GRESS. 
To any intelligent person following the course of veterinary 
medicine in America, a very rapid improvement in men and 
methods must be apparent. The solution of many problems in 
sanitary medicine is an evident indication that minds are active 
along scientific lines and that ability is guiding the efforts put 
forth. To illustrate the force of these remarks it is but necessary 
to refer the reader to the address delivered by President Salmon 
at the opening of the last meeting of the United States Veteri¬ 
nary Medical Association, printed in full in the Review for Oc¬ 
tober, wherein a complete resume of the advance made in this 
department is given. In the character of the associational work 
being done we get further evidence of the permanent progress 
