New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-30
A SUGGESTION MAI

in the discharge OF professional duty, we must
look for them among our physicians ana SUI se'''
SUGGESTION MADE.
II we have now arrived at understanding you
are, / hope prepared for suggestion quite III
keeping with the extremely moderate and reason
able disposition that characterizes the patient ana
layman You have invaded our benighted content
ment and led us out into broad fields OF scientific
discovery. This has inspired US with me~ 'Dt
spirit Of wisdom and criticism Teh E
gaze. You have penetrated the places wnere ne
That YOU should be required to destroy the origin
of disease and ultimately usher in the day wheh the
sageway marked old Age Exit" II this has the
appearance OF exacting too much, or II BUSINESS
comsideTa h psesen, nerhsps TO reduce our
claims, or at least give our doctors time 10 ma
In the mean time those OF us who are conserya-
tive must be allowed to hope that further investi-
yenon ~ S o T bs INVESTIGATION we must
still rely upon the efforts OF those who have already
stimulated by such effective organizations as the
Academy of Medicine. We are sure that this
work. having arrested the attention OF the world
brotherhood OF medical science: will not be neg
lected. nor need We fear that Americas contrbu-
In some instances, however, investigation has
performed its part and only effective ae,p gnr
dies. In such cases. OF course, you are absolved
acter By exhbng dangers y0" and Warning against
them. Thus certain diseases which you deem con-
demonstrated the peril to health OF unwhoesome
water and noxious surroundings: and yet much
pie against these dangers You have Established
a code OF ethics which condemns charlatanism IN
over the land Offering to perform miracles. or
located In our towns and cities, proving upon the
women are allowed to die without medical attend
snce deudsd with the hope that faith viii Us; save
your professional power and influence you seek
ypf 1sQIcfinQlV Though d.
vertse the way to such crimes; and startle their
to which they directly accessory.
need not suggest that such evils allowed 10
axity IN their execution have minated that for
this condition YOU are not responsible in profess
are doing all In your power 10 remedy the situation!
NOT ONLY A PHYSICIAN
The village doctor not only our physician. but
he OF influence in all neighborhood
affairs In every matter that concerned the good OF
the community he at the front. lie presi-
dent of the village, represented his town I'm the
County Board of Supervisors: and If he was ever
late in visiting patient 1t was because he fingered
at the postOfce to discuss the political situation.
Thus he Joined with the performance of proessio al
duty discharge of the obligations OF citizenship
We cannot but think that the discoveries and i'm
provements in the medical practice which we now
enjoy are dearly bought IL the members of the pro-
fession In their onward march have left behind
them their sense Of Syic Obligation and their inter
you OF utter neglect OF your duty to the country;
ana yet we cannot keep out OF mind me suspicion
that II your professional work in exposing evils
were more thoroughly supplemented by labor in the
field OF citizenship these evils would be more speed
lily corrected.
II laws are needed TO abolish abuses which your
professional Investigations have upearthed. your
fraternity should not be strangers TO the agencies
which make the laws. If enactments already in
force neglected or badly executed. you should
not forget that il is your privilege and duty to in
sist upon their vigorous and honest enforcement.
Let mo also remind you of the application to your
of the truth embodied in the homely injunc-
ton, III YOU want JOB well done do II Yourself
in our National and State Legislative assemblies.
ready to advocate the reformatory measures you
have demonstrated TO be necessary and TO defend
your brotherhood against fppant and sneerng
charges OF impractcabity the prospect Of your be-
stowal upon your fellow men of the rpened results
of your professional labor would be brighter and
nearer.
While thus suggesting the need of your influence
In legislative circles for the accomplishment of re-
forms related 20 your profession. you will. I hope.
permit me in conclusion to enjon upon you the duty
In public affairs for the promotion of countrys
good in all It's phases. Our Government found
loved it most and were best able to hold It steady
would be at it's helm. Without this It will surely
go astray. Never did patient need your medical
treatment more than the body polite now needs the
watchful care of your patriotic and disinterested
citizenship
No object of personal ambition and no activity Of
professional life should be permitted to withhold
from Government the 1.-THE Of devotion and SER
vice due from It's thoughtful intelligent and edu-
Gated citizens. The reward of willing recognition
Of our obligation TO watch and protect free in
stituions and preserve them from weakness and de-
cay VIII surely come when just Government. sup
ported by the patriotism of a loving people. shall
bestow with equal hand upon and all our
trymen the blessings of National peace content
ment and happiness
After the exercises. many OF those present adj
journed to the Academy Building, in West
Forty-thrd-st.. where was held a reception in
honor Of the President. President Cleveland re-
turned to Washington last night on the mid
night train.