The San Francisco call., 1897-01-30

demonstrated the peril TO health of unwhole-
some water and noxious surroundings, and
yet much remains to be done by way OF pro-
tecting our people against the e dangers. You
have established a code OF ethics which con-
demns charlatanism in all its forms and yet
ignorant pretenders roam over the land oHer-
Ing 10 perform miracie es, or are locs ted j; our
towns and cities, preying upon the weakness
OF the sick and afflicted, while men and wome n
are allowed to die without med cal attend
ance, deluded with the hope that faith will
save them in their extremity.
We cannot but think that the discoveries
and Improvements in the medical practice
which We now enjoy are dearly bought ii the
mem berS of the profession, in their onward
march, have left behind them their sense OF
civic obligation and the r interest In the gen.
eral public welfare. We cannot accuse you OF
utter neglect of your duty 10 The country. and
yet we cannot keep out OF mind the suspicion
that II your pro iessional work in exposing
evils was more thoroughly supplemented by
labor in the field of citizenship these evils
would be more speedily corrected.
II laws are needed to abolish abuses which
youA professional Investigations have un-
earthed, your fraternity should not be stran-
gers to the agencies which make the laws. II
enactments already in force are neglected, or
badly executed, you should not forget that 1t
IS your privilege and duty to insist upon their
vigorous and honest enforcement. Let me
also remind you of the appli cation to your
case of the truth embodied in the homely in
junction., "lf you want job well done, DO II
yourself"
IL luclu VI your pIOlcSSlOu were OAtSuOA
found in our State aud National Legislatures
ready to advocate the reformatory measures
you have demonstrated to be necessary, and
to defend your brotherhood against f1ippant
and sneering charges OF impracticability, the
prospect of your bestowal upon your fellow
men of the ripened results OF your professional
labor would be brighter and nearer.
While thus suggesting the need OF your in
huence in legislative circles for the accom-
plishment of reforms related to your proles-
sion you will hope, permit me in conclusion
TO enjoin upon you the duty of an active ana
general interest and participation in public
affairs for the promotion of your county s
good in all the phases. The Government was
founded on the faith and anticipation that
those who loved it most and we're best able to
hold it steady would be at its helm. Without
this it will surely go aStray.
Never did patient need your medical treat
ment more than the body polite needs the
watchful care of your patriotic and disinter-
ested citizenship. No object of personal am
bition and no love for professional liberty
should make you withhold from the Govern
ment the tithe and service due from thought
full, intelligent and educated citizens. IL is
your obligation to watch and protect our Tree
institutions and preserve them from weakness
and decay, which will surely be done When a
just Government, supported by the patrlotlsm
Of a loving people, shall bestow with equal
hand upon us and all our countrymen me
blessings OF NationalNpeace, con ntentment ana
happiness.
After the exercises Mr.. Cleveland went
to DR.. Bryant's house, where he Will pass
the night. He will return to Washington
To- OrrOw