Formosa, gave a very interesting paper (to doctors) on tropical febrile splenomegaly and its. surgical treatment, and then followed The resolution committee recemmended the establishment in China a research institute, and that measures be taken through—the secutive ta bring it to the atiention of those most likely te be inter sted in the enterprise.
The Association passed a resolu. tic conveying te wi hosts and iustesses in Shanghai an apprecia tion of the warm hospitality. provided and thy hearty—sympathy shawn in the work of the Associa alo a resolution thanking the Y.M.C.A., and especially Mr. Lockwood, for the great help given uring the Conference.
A telegram conveying greetings to President Yuan Shih-kai was der d to be sent.
Dr. Cole proposed "That this Association, met in conference in Shanghai, desires to place on record its appreciation of the intelligent and sympathetic attitude of the editors of the" North-China Daily News" the "China Press and the other papers of Shanghai."
This was carried, as was also a vote of appreciation with—the Chinese Medical Association, an institution which was formed yesterday afternoon.
A hearty vote of thanks was pass: ed to Dr. Duncan Main, the retiring President, for his services during the past two years, Executive Committee and President.
The Executive committee was elected, the members, other " than the officials, being, Drs, Davenport, Merrins, Evans and Beebe.
Dr. Venable was elected—President for the ensuing two years, with Dr. Maxwell as vioe-president. Dr, Morriss was reflected hon. secretary and treasurer.
Dr. Cole and Dr. Merrins were elected editor and associate editor the "Journal," respectively.
The Conference closed after most successful meeting. a paper by Dr. H. H. Weir, of Chemulpo. Korea, on a continued fever in Korea, Dr. R. A. Bolt, of Peking contributed a paper on sand flies in China and their relation to disease.
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