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lnunity against contagious pleuro-pneumonia, by the inoculation 
of the virus of that disease.” 
Mr. Grisonnange moved “ that disinfectants, well used, may 
take the place of inoculation, or even be superior to it, and even 
diminish the need of stamping out.” 
Dr. Wirtz presents the following amendments: 
“ Article 4—Drop the words i or to a proper preventive mod¬ 
ification.’ 
Article 5—Strike out. 
Art. 6.—Strike out the first part of the section. 
Mr. Desgive stated that on the following two days, at 8 
o’clock, the collection of vaccine matter in the vaccinogene estab¬ 
lishment of Cureghem les Brussels would take place, and mem¬ 
bers of the Congress were invited. 
Five members proposed the following change in the business 
of the Congress : “ The question relating to tuberculosis shall be 
discussed on Saturday.” This was done on account of the fact 
that several members of the Congress are directors of abattoirs, 
and will not be able to attend sooner. The proposition was 
adopted. 
The discussion was closed, and the meeting adjourned to the 
next day at 9 o’clock. 
FOURTH DAY OF MEETING. 
Dr. Wirtz, Vice-President, in the chair. 
The meeting was called to order at 9.30 a. m. 
The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, the adop¬ 
tion of which was postponed till the publication of the German 
text. 
The President presented a letter from Mr. Pollet, which will 
be inserted in the bulletin. 
A communication of Mr. Isidor Penny, Director of the abat¬ 
toir of Gand, will also be mentioned. 
The discussion on Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the report was 
taken up. 
Mr. Berdez agreed with Mr. Bouley as to the efficacy of 
