The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-03

kOND0N, July z4s-lne principal
paper before the British Congress of
Tuberculosis today was read by Pro-
lessor Brouardel OF Paris. who urged
international legislation in regard to
the notification OF the authorities of
the existence of tuberculosis and the
disinfection and salubrity of hotels,
railroad cars and steamboats,, thus
preventing the spread Of tuberculosis.
Professor Brouardel, who is dean OF
the Medical Faculty Of Paris. main
tanned that the disease was durable
He said any measures tending to limit
the rayages OF alcoholism would dim
inish the mortality from consumption
and referred TO the great danger in
hawking pieces of meat in public
places and in the sale of milk which
had not been examined. He believed
those dangers could be remedied by
legislation. Professor Brouardel COM
plimented the United States on its
realization OF the dangers of expecto-
ration and on its legislation in the
matter
Professor Brouardel declines to ac-
cept Professor Koch's theory that tu-
berculosis cannot be propagated by
the meat and milk of tuberculous cat
tie, and said he thought it right to
protect the population from this con-
tagion by legislation.
In an important paper on the ques-
ton of tuberculosis, DR.. G. A. Heron
of London paid q warm tribute to the
researches Of Professor Koch. He said
that the prejudice against tuberculin
arose from the ignorance of those who
had attempted to use it. while disre-
garding the explicit injunctions of the
discoverer, particularly in applying it
in unsuitable cases. He pointed out
that a very frequent mistake was to
administer an overdose and to fail to
reduce OF suspend the application
when the temperature rose above the
normal.
The only chance to cure consump-
ton, DR.. Heron asserted, was to
begin in the early stages. The surest
method Of diagnosis was by the APP
plication OF tuberculin.- He expressed
himself as entirely confident that this
could be done with absolute safety.
Had tuberculin served no other pur-
pose than diagnosis" said he. sit
would be worthy of the highest praise
and appreciation.
Professor Koch, who was present,
was warmly cheered. He spoke briefly,
indorsing DR.. Herron's observations as
to the necessity for caution in the use
of tuberculin.
The Daily Mali publishes an inter
view with Lord Lister, In the course Of
which he is reported as having said
that he was absolutely unable to be-
lieve the statement Of Professor Koch.
that human beings could not get con-
sumption through drinking the milk Of
diseased cows, the evidences to the
contrary being far too overwhelming
Sir William Broadbent declined to
say how far Professor Koch's state
ment might be correct, in view OF the
fact that tuberculosis. while generally
decreasing. was on the increase
among children.
Dr. Edward Neumann OF Davos-
Platz. one Of the Swiss delegates, said
that Professor Koch was already pre-
pared to meet the objections Of Lord
Lister.
NEW YORK. July 24-A cable to
the Sun from London says The
ROYAL Institute OF Public Health to-
night gave . banquet in honor Of Pro-
lessor Koch. and presented him the
Harden medal In recognition Of ser
vices in the direction Of lettering
health.
) DR. Sir James Crichton Browne con-
tended that = Govcrnnent commission
must be appointed 10 establish the ac-
curacy or fnAccuracy az Koch's theory
rexArains bovine and human tubercu-
iosz& He said Sir James Biyth had
authorised him to offer his model FARM