Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-31
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Nohceining this so grand science. anu
upon which the medical fraternity Is Sc
Verely criticised, Is why is II that there
is so much discord. difference OF opinion,
envy, and Jealousy within its folds. In
part. l viii answer By counter question
ing. III you will tell me why is it that
all men do not possess the same opinion;
why IL is that the commercial world DO
not agree; why IL Is that different de-
nominations OF the Christian religion 10
not agree; why Is 1t that philosophers.
scientists, lawyers. ministers, Judges,
and juries. all of whom possessed OF pro-
found depths of learning. men Of differ
ent religions and sect. politicians OF the
same and different political organizations,
do not agree; why is IL that musicians.
both in vocal and instrumental. from
the lowest TO the highest, do not agree;
why Is II that men Of every age, class,
and kind in all walks OF life. do not
agree: why is Il that individuals COM
panles. corporations. trusts newspapers,
from the rural 10 the metropolitan cen
tire. townships, counties States, unions,
principalities. republics. and Kingdoms 90
not agree? l VIII try and tell you why II
Is that the medical fraternity do not
agree IL Is well that IL Is tue. | believe
that it was intended by our Maker for q
good purpose. 1t is TIE difference OF
opinion that makes the world progress
and advance In every way. that Is neces-
sary and best for humanity.
THE DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
IF Columbus had not differed in his
opinions" continued the speaker, "aud
persisted in his belief. and in carrying
out his idea, the New WOrld-Americ1-
that is now considered one among the
greatest powers on earth. would still be
hidden by the veil of ignorance IT'S
wide and fertile area would stiU be roam
ed by the wild beast and troddeu and
governed by the savage. The boasted
nineteenth century civilization would be
an unknown quantity In this, the land
or the free and brave--a country that
IS now considered an instrument OF Pro-
vidence. that will not tolerate unjust and
brutal iniquity by the strong over the
weak; country whose mighty arm is
feared by all of the continental Powers
I'm fact, the world; the only country where
man has absolute freedom and the bless
ed privilege of reaching the starry-decked
vault of fame, through perseverance, In
dustry, integrity. and bravery
THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE.
MARK you. all OF this has been accom-
plishcd through American antagOnism Of
opinion and apparent discord.
Il admit that in all the important de-
partments OF civilized life these are
fundamental principles, upon which n
great majority agree i'm part, but still
there are diversified opinions among
them in the various divisions or depart
ments of any fundamental principle. l
claim that the medical world has re-
cetYed unjust criticism at the hands of
the public I'm general. Many of the
critics seem to lose sight of the fact
Of life. possess the %lme faults that they
accuse US of, and that we are human
beings with all Of the instincts and
faculties of other people.
IT Is RIGHT AND PROPER.
Il believe it is right proper and best for
men 10 possess different opinions, and
also TO possess, | might say, a righteous
sense Of envy and jealousy, and by their
possessions they will put forth every leglt-
innate effort 10 outclass and rise superior
10 their Opponentshor rivals I'm their par
ticular walks Of life. Such as VIII induce
the physicians to better qualify ana equip
himself for superior attanmcnts. both
I'm scientific Investigation and the practi-
cal application Of his knowledge; such as
will make the lawyer profound student
I'm the pursuit Of a superior knowledge ot
law: such as will cause the minister 10
thoroughly post himself In the knowledge
Of holy writ ana general literature thal
he NAV rise superior 10 his Fellows and
more successfully present the cause OIL
Christ: such as will stimulate every one
I'm his particular sphere to put forth an
honorable and legitimate ehort TO out
class his superiors; such as Will stimu-
late one nation TO rise superior TO others
cial. army. navy. and all proper national
characteristics: those OF a higher order OF
manhood. Of justice, and magnanlmity TO-
wards its enemy.
"However. let me place myself on record
as unalterably opposed TO that form oi
rivalry and jealousy which rises over the
PROSTATE form ana Outclasses its oppo'
nent through vile slander and uncailed
for inginuations. - No, mJ
friends we are not more jealous and On
vious and given 10 more discord than ou'
fellow-men in other walks q life
THEIR EXALTED POSITION.
"Our exalted position. both i'm literature
and science, and the peculiar position ano
reIationAip that exists between the phy
sician and patient. and the great number
of people that he daily, weekly and
monthly comes i'm contact with, makes
his virtues and his faults more noticeable.
members Of the medical profession are
hound together more closely than mem
hers of ordinary aYocatiOns, and the pro-
fession. as a whole, enjoys an esteem and
honorable standing, not surpassed By any
,Iaoe of mem