in attendance at his funeral was an inadequate representation of his many friends. His name will never be forgotten in the story of Homœopathy. Sit ei terra levis ! Excuse this long letter, and believe me, with the kindest regards, Very sincerely yours, THEO. KAFKA, M.D. I send you with this letter also his photograph. Very respectfully submitted, WINTHROP TISDALE TALBOT, Chairman of Committee on Foreign Correspondence. THE INSTITUTE'S CORRESPONDING MEMBERSHIP. BY T. C. DUNCAN, M.D., CHICAGO, ILL. My experience as member of this committee, as well as that of Chairman of the World's Congress of Medico-Climatology, leads me to believe that the objects of the organization of this committee would be furthered and the results prove more satisfactory if the Homœopathic physicians in different parts of the world were encouraged to become more closely identified with this great body as corresponding members. Certainly, the scattered physicians who are champions of the cause in the various States and countries of this hemisphere should be invited and encouraged to become active members of this American Institute of Homœopathy. They would, without doubt, contribute valuable papers to some of our scientific sections. Especially could they aid in the study of the epidemic diseases, and of the genus epidemicus, an atmospheric condition affecting disease expressions, and recognized by the scientific founder of our school. The progress of cholera to the West has been an interesting study, and reports from corresponding members would interest not only our sanitarians but also the great body of practicing physicians of our school who should know just the remedies needed. Some of our corresponding members have contributed valuable reports on indigenous remedies. We often find that we have not remedies for all of the various phases that diseases assume, and are therefore glad to welcome any addition to our armamentarium. The chairmen of the Bureaus of Materia Medica, Clinical Medicine and Sanitary Science should not forget our corresponding members in the make-up of their committees. Recently there has been established in Calcutta a school of Homceopathy which will doubtless exert a strong influence for the cause in India. Foreign physicians turn to America and to this great body for moral support, and I am persuaded that the cause could be greatly advanced all over the world if it became more and more in ternational, and with suggestions, and perhaps co-operation, help on the good and great cause all over the world. Dr. Custis then called up the amendment to the by-laws proposed yesterday, as presented and urged by the Homœopathic Medical Society of the District of Columbia, in relation to changing Article V., Section 1, of the by-laws. The amendment was as follows: After the word "diploma," in the seventh line, insert: "and also the name of at least one medical society of which the applicant is a member; and no one shall be eligible for membership who is not a member in good standing of the State or local society covering the territory in which the applicant practices." Drs. Kellogg and Talbot suggested that it be referred to the Executive Committee for further consideration. Dr. H. W. Roby said that the passage of such an amendment might work hardship. Most of the State societies hold their annual meetings later in the year than the American Institute. Suppose I move to Colorado a few days after the annual session of the Colorado society, and I want to become a member of the Institute, which convenes after I move. I come to this meeting and make application, but because I am not a member of the Colorado State Society I cannot become a member until next year. Dr. John E. James said he had no sympathy with the proposed amendment; he was in favor of throwing all the safeguards possible around the membership of the Institute, but he did not think we have reached that time when we should compel membership in minor bodies as a requisite to membership in the national society. Dr. Dudley declared himself in sympathy with the object of the amendment, but did not think this the best mode of attaining it. While a local society may be a better judge of the qualifications of a physician residing in its neighborhood than the American Institute of Homœopathy is likely to be, and while in a local society there are more intimate acquaintances and of a more personal character, yet we know that there are also more bitter antagonisms and more intense prejudices to be overcome. While the amendment might do some good, it might also do harm. Nor was he in favor of taking any steps towards making the Institute a delegated body, like the American Medical Association. On motion of Dr. Fisher, the matter was referred to the Commit tee on Resolutions and Business, to be reported upon next Monday morning at half-past nine o'clock. Before stating his motion, Dr. Fisher reported a case in which he had himself been taken in by an applicant. He had endorsed the application of an applicant last year, and after the sessions had adjourned, found that the new member was one of the most outrageous advertisers in the profession. He was, therefore, in favor of the motion to amend made by Dr. Custis; but in order to give the matter due consideration, he moved to refer to the committee. THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS was presented by Dr. I. T. Talbot, Chairman of the Committee, as follows: The committee to which was referred for consideration various subjects contained in the Address of the President, would respectfully report: 1. That the title Provisional Secretary be changed to Recording Secretary wherever the title occurs. 2. That the salary of the General Secretary be increased to $1000 per annum, the same to apply to the present year. 3. That there be made the office of Registrar, and that the following by-law be adopted: ART. III., SEC. 9. There shall be elected a Permanent Registrar, who shall attend to the registration of members present at the annual sessions, the preparation of a daily roster, and the distribution of the appropriate badges to members and visitors. He shall make a full report to the General Secretary at the close of the annual meeting. 4. That Sanitary Science should be taught in all our colleges, and that the subject be especially called to the attention of the InterCollegiate Committee for their action thereon. 5. That the position is a correct one, that all the rights and privileges of citizenship belong to our members, and that none of these can properly be denied to us because we are Homœopathic physicians. Respectfully submitted, I. T. TALBOT, Committee. Dr. T. F. Allen, of New York, being in the chair, the Insti tute considered these five recommendations consecutively, and the first and second were adopted without discussion. When the third recommendation was read by the Secretary, two amendments were offered relating to different parts of the subject. Dr. James moved to amend by erasing the word "permanent" and providing that the Registrar serve for a term of five years; and Dr. Kellogg moved that the Registrar be appointed instead of elected. The two amendments were before the Institute at one time. Finally, after much discussion, the two amendments were combined, and, being put to vote, were declared not carried. The recommendation was then amended so as to provide that the Registrar be elected annually, and was then adopted. Recommendations fourth and fifth were adopted, as was the Report as a whole. Dr. E. F. Storke made a number of additional announcements relating to special provision for promoting the enjoyment of the Institute members. A communication was received from the Chamber of Commerce of Colorado Springs inviting the members to visit their city. The Institute ordered that the invitation be accepted with thanks, and referred the subject to the Committee of Local Arrangements to make and report definite arrangements therefor. The following cablegram was received: "DRESDEN, June 15, 1894. "To the American Institute of Homoeopathy, Denver, Colo. : "Best wishes for your semi-centennial.-Villers." The Secretary was instructed to make suitable response by mail, as in the case of Dr. Bojanus's cablegram. The session then adjourned to meet at 8 o'clock P.M. A Sectional Meeting was then held by THE SECTION IN MATERIA MEDICA. AFTERNOON SESSION. Sectional Meetings were held at 3 o'clock by THE SECTION IN CLINICAL MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY, and THE SECTION IN OPHTHALMOLOGY, OTOLOGY AND LARYN GOLOGY. |