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follow vaccination were also distributed

follow vaccination were also distributed
among the people.
Although tho antf-vacciniEts have won
their victory in England, Mr. Tebb says
that the league will not be disbanded 1t
Is the intention of the members to push
the crusade against compulsory vaccina-
ton In other countries particularly In
Germany where the law is very strin-
gent. 1t is the intention of the league
also to start an agitation IN this country
against the regulations OF boards of
health, which make 1t necessary for chill
dren to be yaccinated before they can en-
Ter the public schools, and also against
the Federal law requiring all Immigrants
TO be vaccinated. While speaking of the
United States as a field for his further la
Dor. Mr. Tebb grew eloquent.
1t has been proposed by number of
medical men here, he said, to obtain the
cooperation OF their European colleagues
10 mold the next international anti-vac-
einatfon congress in this country. The
idea Is a splendid one. The object of
holding the international convention here
Is to enlighten the public concerning the
evils OF vaccination and to obtain II pos
sible the repeal of obnoxious regulations
framed by your boards of health AL
ready five International conventions have
been held in various parts of Europe, in
WhiCAh representatives. IfOIn Inc OniteQ
States took part. The last one was held
in Berne. Switzerland. The question of
vaccinating immigrants entering the
United States was the chief subject dis
cussed. Evidence was submitted and
photographs exhibited of various cases
where vaccination had produced trans
missible disease. and in some cases
where the health of the immigrant had
been injured.
The American minister to Switzerland
was waited upon by several of the medi-
cal delegates, and. after hearing their
statements. he recommended that a min
ute be drawn up and presented to him.
This action was taken, and the minister
promised to lay the paper, with his own
observations on the subject, before the
authorities at Washington.
The injustice of vaccinating immi-
grants is apparent from the fact that sa-
loon passengers on the same vessel with
them are not interfered with. Thus, so
far as vaccination is concerned, there is
one law for the poor and another for the
rich in the United States.''
Mr.. Tebb lays no claim to being consid-
cred the originator or pioneer in the anti
vaccination movement in England. The
honor. he says belongs to Mr. John
Gibbs. who framed the first systematic
indictment of vaccination in 1855, and to
his cousin, Richard Butler Gibbs. who
started an anti-vaccination league in 1856.
The present victory. he says, belongs to
the people alone a7
The measure which the queen signed
on August T." continued Mr. Tebb,
aroused more public interest than any
other bill introduced in the year. The
discussions in Parliament created wide
spread interest Lord Salisbury, Mr.. Bal
four and several ministers of the cabinet
advocated the passage OF the bill. We re-
ceiyed congratulations from all parts OF
the world, particularly from Germany.
where it is proposed to hold a public dem
onstration in honor of the victory for
parental freedom The law providing Tor
compulsory vaccination there has been in
force since 1885. We hope. however, to
procure Its repeal"
what do the members OF your league
propose as a substitute for vaccination
asked the reporter.
Personal and municipal cleanliness Is
our creed" replied Mr. Tebb promptly
We advocate instead of vaccination In
proved drainage. copious supply OF pure
and wholesome water, prevention of over.
crowding in cities, multiplication OIL
parks and open spaces. and a general sys-
TEN of free baths and wash-houses In
large centers of population. Over SoS,e-o,-
Oco has been spent in England In recent
wears in sanitation. The result Is that
the death rate has been greatly iow-
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