Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-06-07
1he General Session.

1he General Session.
chairman OF the local committee Of arrange
ments, called the association 10 order, with
the remarks that in Sccords nce With the uni
Terssl custom Of tbs association its dellbera
lions would bs opened with prayer, Right
Rev. Bishop Ireland officiating Ca this oc-
easion.
PRAYER By BIshOP IRELAND.
Upon the appearance of Bishop Ireland the
association and visitors rose TO their feet and
stood in respectful silence while the follow.
Ing prayer, delivered in the usual forcible and
impressive manner of the bishop, was de.
livered:
wisdom, indnite wisdom thysalf, Al
the minds Of thy faithful servants with heavenly
lIgh.. and enEindIe 10 their hearts tbs frs CT thy
Let thy inspiration prompt ell our thoughts and
desires. Be thou daring our delioer stions, our
chief councillor, that may understand thy own
admirable works, and that our abors result IN good
for thy crsstures and IN glory for thy Own holy
name
Tbs body snd the mind Of man. o Lord, are the
masterpieces Of thy handiworkr. They show forth,
IA sl their parts harmony, order, power and beauty
In such fullness and msgni6cence, that he who
studies them feels himself at every instant within
10 sanctuary Of thy presence. The mysteries of life
We bless thee flor these evidences Of thy power
AId providence which thou hast placed
In our pathway. We thank thee for thy goodness
in permitting US 70 ascertain the va which thou
curity of thy works, aud to assist BY own care
In maintaining the action OF these laws, and thus
guiding our fellowmen to health and happiness in
the ful6lment Of thy designs upon them. May Wa
through thy wisdom, understand more and more
thy lava, and our knowledge IN supreme obs-
diense TO thy WILL for the true welfare of thy crsa-
actions aud thoughts by thy holy grace, and carry
ihe forward BY thy mercfui assistance, that every
word aud work Of ours may begin always frem thee
and by thee be happily ended.
Bishop Ireland concluded his Invocation
with the Lords prayer.
WELCOME TO ST. PAUL.
Upon the conclusion of the bishops prayer,
Chairman Stone said It was his pleasant duty
TO bid the association welcome to st. Paul
and the whole Northwest, and especially to
the hospitality OF the members Of the medical
fraternity OF the state. A still more pleasant
duty was devolved upon him-that of intro
dueIng gentleman 10 you who can welcome
you right royalty, gentleman whose gallant
conduct on the battle field, and whose honor
able conduct in every walk of life, has won for
him the respect and esteem OF sill with whom
he has been brought into contact, officially or
socially-Gen. Lucius F. Hubbard, our gov.
ern0r.
The appearance of Gen. Hubbard was
greeted with hearty applause, at the subsid-
snce of which he formally welcomed the as
ISOLATION to st. Paul, Speaking substantially
as follows.
ADDRESS OF GOV. HUBBARD.
Mr.. President aud Gentlemen Of the American
medical Association: Toe people Of Minnesota
feel highly honored By the presence In their midst
of soE5istinguished body OF gentlemen as this,
and at their desire aud n ther behalf bid you
a cordial welcome If the people of this State fail
in the observance OF any virtue IL 10 not that OF
hospitality. We regard that an essential element Of
our reputation as people, and We assume thst the
stranger coming among US will regard himself no
longer such, after grssping the hand OF welcome
which Is here extended always.
Wills regard your visit to our state on this 90.
cseon as hiEhly complimentary and Of advantage to
us, We believe you Will feel 1t IL not altogether lack
ing IN substantial beneft to yourselves IL fs Sin
eerely hoped that You may no: limit your visit TO the
time required for the discharge of the professional
or official duties that call you here, but that sou may
that will be afforded you 10 acquire somewhat
comprehensive kno Hedgs OF the varied attractions
and advantages We possess. There Is char
aCtsrisdc Of our country OF peculiar interest
10, and that invites the investigation OF gen
iemen of youe profession The exhierattng and
vtalzing influences Of our climate have made Min
nesotn the Mecos for heath seekers In years pas,
and as direct result OF your visit ST this tlns we
shsll expect to greatly widen and strengthen our
reputation In that regard With assurances OF
health that do not dssppoiat. and opportunities for
the acquisition OF wealth that osn but satisfy, We
invite the brain and muscle of the world to home
in our midst.
BUTT Is not my purpose. nor would 1t be appro-
pirate hero TO exto the beauties and advantages Of
our state That pleasure shall be yours, gentlemen
after you have looked upon our heritage and be-
come acquainted with us. II Is rather my pSrpcss
Is II Is my pleasure 10 greet you in the Of the
people OF the state; to assure You OF tatr hearty
Welcome which they would be clad of an cpportu-
nifty to individually express, and to givs voice to
their wish that your deliberations at this convention
may be OF character, as no doUb. they viii, to ad-
vance the science aud elevate the proud profession
you represent.
The very happy remarks OF Gan. Hubbard
were closely followed and at their conclusion
he was honored with smother hearty round OF
applause.
SEATS ON THE PLATFORM.
DR.. Stone here invited all ex presidents and
vice presidents present 10 seats on the plat.
form, in response to which DR.. s4yres, New
York, Dr.. \. S Davis. Chicago. d.. J. n,
Toner, Washington, D. G, and D.. Beverly
Cole, California, stepped forward, the appear.
ance of each being heartily greeted.
The BONE OF CONTENTION.
as mas oeea before stated, one OF the most
important matters to come before the present
meeting of the association, is upon the action
of the New York Medical association in
changing its rules SO as to recognize prac
tiouers, other than of the Alopathc school
In consultation, etc. While this matter has
excited great deal OF discussion aud feeling
in medical circles, and the action to be taken
at this time was recognized as one of the mos,
important in the history of the associa.
ton, 1t was generally believed the
whole subject would be disposed Of in the
session OF the judiciary committee, and thai
really all that would appear in the public de
liberatlons of thu a; ISOLATION, would be only
mere statement 81 the facts and the decision
reached.
The subject was raised at this point in the
proceedings by Secretary Atkinson, announc
ing the reception of protests against the ad
mission Of delegates from the New Fork 30