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Editorial. 
Here the first things necessary are to secure the services of veter¬ 
inarians of acknowledged ability, and men possessing executive 
and business qualities. These schools'seem thus starting in the 
right direction, and we extend to them, in fact, to all honest and 
conscientious attempts, the right hand of fellowship, our best 
wishes, and whatever assistance our experience can give. 
There is plenty of room for all these institutions, and it is to 
be hoped that they may one and all see the propriety of making 
a uniform course of three years’ study, appointing a common 
examining board, graduating only men of ability, and not pros¬ 
titute our noble profession by endeavoring simply to turn out 
each more abortions than the other. Let the diplomas from all 
our colleges be recognized as the proof of the learning and skill 
of their holders, and not monuments to the greed, cupidity and 
selfishness of “ rival schools.” 
FOURTH INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY CONGRESS. 
The fourth International Veterinary Congress was held in the 
Palais des Academies at Brussells, on the 10th of September. 
A large number of veterinarians from various parts of Eu¬ 
rope and from America were present. Through a courteous 
invitation of the Secretary of the Committee of Organization, 
Prof. Wehenkel, the members present met on the Sunday pre¬ 
vious at the Grand Hotel, where a most friendly entertainment 
took plate, giving to every one present the opportunity of mak¬ 
ing each other’s acquaintance. 
On the day of meeting, in the absence of the Minister of the 
Interior, Mr. Somerhausen, General Director of the Department, 
presided at the organization and opening of the congress, while 
many of the celebrities of veterinary medicine were present. 
On the first day the Constitution of the Congress was dis¬ 
cussed and the various officers elected, Prof. Thiernesse being 
unanimously selected president. The other officers consisted of 
five vice-presidents, a general secretary, and five adjuncts, cor¬ 
responding to the number of subjects to be discussed. 
The various questions brought before the Congress were : 
