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more stringent and the management of our quarantine stations 
has been such as to cause them to be regarded by many as an 
imposition and a farce. Some were of the opinion that the 
convention was called principally in the interest of the Commis¬ 
sion and the veterinarians employed by the Government. 
As will be seen by the following report, which want of space 
compels us to curtail somewhat, there was not entire harmony in 
the views of those who took part in the debate as to the best 
course to be pursued, but it was agreed that the National Govern¬ 
ment ought, through competent persons, to take prompt and 
effective steps to stamp out contagious diseases, especially among 
the cattle of this country. 
The meetings were held on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 15th 
and 16th, a large number of those in attendance at the Fat- 
Stock Show and public sales that week being present. 
At half past ten o’clock Thursday morning, Prof. G. E. Mor¬ 
row called the meeting to order, and read a letter from Commis¬ 
sioner Loring, expressing his regret that owing to illness he was 
not able to be present. 
The roll-call of States and Territories was then proceeded 
with, after which, on motion, Prof. Morrow was chosen to act 
as temporary Chairman, and L. S. Coffin selected as Secretary. 
Committies on permanent organization and on order of busi¬ 
ness were appointed. 
Mr. John Dunne, British Vice-Consul at Chicago, by request 
of his Government, attended the convention, and was accorded 
the privilege of participating in any discussion. 
Gov. Hamilton, of Illinois, was introduced, and addressed the 
meeting on the subject of contagious diseases in this State. He 
spoke of the action taken by the Legislature in reference to the 
glanders, the result of which was, that the spread of this disease 
had been checked. He urged the importance of some effective 
action being taken by the General Government to protect the 
live-stock of the country from contagious diseases, and, in closing, 
expressed the hope that this meeting would be productive of good 
results. 
Hon. J. B. Grinnell, of Iowa, said he would like to hear from 
