The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-01

Dr. Beach, who had the manhood to
boldly step out from the old mcthods and
ton of q more liberal and beneficial sys-
tenn which afterwards gave rise to the
eclectic school, though d giant in intellect
beside his confereS was ostraciSed by
them of the old school because he at
tempted to enlighten and benefit humanity
and introduce for them a system of more
Zimmerman also, when he introduced that
eXpectant system of his was looked upols
with scorn and Indignation by TIE old
school, because it was in opposition to
their views, and his followers, like the
followers of Beach and other pioneers OF
eclecticiSIn, were considered as outside
the pale and had no rights that allopathic
doctors were bound to respect. although
they were equally qualified in law and
held legal diplomas. yet the great con-
sentative, bombastic aIlopath refused to
recognize them or consult with them, and
considered them as quacks.
And such has been the condition until
within the last few years. The allopathic
code of ethics refused to recognize the
outsiders, or to meet them in consultation
and both the homeopatlls and eclectics
We're considered as interlOpers and that
all the knowledge of medicine was wrap
ped up III the allOparic school. And like
the Pharisees of old, they were always
ready TO exclafm to every other school
outside. of their own, Stand aside, am
holier than thou'
What are the facts in the case? During
the last twenty-five years these same
alloraths have quietly been stealing from
the eclectics all their vegetable fluid ex-
tracts, and concentrated remedies which
the eclectics were the first to introduce.
They have also been laying strong hands
on many. of the medicines first brought
into use by the homeOpathS and not con-
tent with this, they are now largely en-
piCy ing many homeopathic remedies also
and this they have done without giving
any credit to the other schools, but put
forward the claim that they made use of
them first themselves The code of ethics
by which they are governed belongs to a
by-gone age, and is too Anticipated to be
thanks to a few bright intellects and pro-
gressiye spirits, whose broadened views
or humanity will not allow them to walk
In the same old ruts, there is a change of
feeling gradually gaining ground, and
though such as these we hope to see an
evolution i'll the code which will be more
liberal in its tendencies and more in &C
cordance with the age of progress in
which we live and move.
Because a doctor chooses to advertise
his business, which he has a legal as well
as Just right to do, Just the same as a
merchant has, the. code Of eschics is thrown
in his face although he may not belong to
their ethical society, and the bigoted
members of a state board may refuse to
grant him a certificate of license for I'M
professional conduct, although his diploma
and qualifications may be of a superior
character (and often Isl than some Of
those who thus sit in Judgment against
glorious liberty which our fathers died to
preserve? If they are at all cognizant
of what goes on in this world and of what
is often done in the name of that liberty,
1t must often make them groan in their
graves by witnessing it. Let us have
liberty in its fullest sense, not a pander-
ing to a clique which seeks for legislation
for self interests only under the guise
Of being the friends of the people. But
II the good Lord Will only defend US from
these so-called friends we shall be found
very we'll able to look after our enemies
without their assistance.
Public opion is superior TO sumptuary
laws and the rights of the people IRE not
to be trodden under foot by the mere
caprice and to prompt the interest of a
chosen few. If any legislation is needed
it is merely that of a general character
and not that of a class. AS the laws In
general stand they are sufficient to take
cognlzance of all case of malpractice
whether produced by a qualified or I'M
qualified person. The fact Of a person
holding a diploma does not prevent him
or her from a misuse of his knowledge
or to the performance of reckless opera
tions, or cases of surgery as is vel
known in this community as well as ir
many others where sumptuary medical
laws have full sway. Trusting cur 1egis-
lators will give this their careful consider
alton and attend to the petitions of the
people, l remain,
PRO BON PIJHIICO