Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-03
There is no danger Of antagonism. and con-

There il no danger OF antagonisms and con-
fiets between the recently organized Sanitary
League and the city authorities The league
Was formed for the purpose Of cooperating
with and assisting the officials. The purpose Of
the League is set forth in its constitution in
these words:
The objects of this association shall be the
improvement Q. the health of the citizens OF
the District of Columbia by the collections OF
data with regard to existing or threatened
dangers to the public health OF the CITY, the
diffusion Of information with regard to the
best means OF removing or preventing sue b
causes OF danger and by aiding "a far as posi-
bic the proper authorities in their efforts 10
improve the sanitary condition Of the District
and to prevent the introduction or spread OF
disease"
II Is composed OF good citizens men and
women OF common sense, whose sole effort is
to aid in placing Washington where II will be
without a rival in point of healthfulness. With
such an aim in view il is ridiculous to suppose.
as some people have, that they would leopard
lie the success OF the movement by antayoniz-
ing or interfering in any manner with the work
OF the constituted authorities II is their pur-
pose to encourage that work in every way.
Much that IL to be done by the league lies
outside the province OF Official action. 1t is
educational In this phase of its work II prom
ises to prove n most powerful auxiliary to the
health department, for it will prepare the peo-
pie to welcome the health Office inspector and
to aid him in every way to speedily accom-
plish his task. This recognized by the
constituted authorities OF the city, who
were fully informed Of the movement at its in
ception, and gave 1t the benefit OF their ap-
prevail and their presence and advice at the
meeting at which the plan was adopted. The
need for a thorough sanitary survey of the
city. with the possibility in view Of an outbreak
of cholera, was recognized by the league and
by the District Commissioners. Such a survey is
believed to be beyond the limited means placed
by Congress at the disposal OF the officials.
Much can be accomplished by xhe voluntary
efforts Of citizens. in connection with vigorous
work Of the health department, and the league
has addressed itself to securing such co-opera-
tive effort on the part OF citizens. But this is
only fraction of what has been planned by the
league. IL proposes cooperation not only
with the municipal authorities, but with the
Medical Society, the Museum OF Hygiene. the
quarantine service. and every organization or
Official body interested in or charged with any
duties in connection with the health Of the
community. II has already set about the col.
lection Of information regarding sanitary laws
and ordinances. and the obtaining, from the
best sources, of data that would be of incaleu-
liable value in tbs event of an epidemic. COM
mittces OF efficient men are engaged in inquiries
relating TO school hygiene, hospital manage
men., the treatment OF contagious diseases and
other kindred matters. The health department
will find this organization of citizens its most
powerful auxiliary and there need be no fear Of
sntagonisms.