This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 Excerpt: ...sun. From my investigations in seeking the truth relating to the treatment of cattle in transit, I am forced to recommend to your committee that it would be unwise to permit, if in your power to prevent it, the extension of the so-called twenty-eight hour limit though such a law "was not adopted as the result of ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 Excerpt: ...sun. From my investigations in seeking the truth relating to the treatment of cattle in transit, I am forced to recommend to your committee that it would be unwise to permit, if in your power to prevent it, the extension of the so-called twenty-eight hour limit though such a law "was not adopted as the result of science or experiment." From all the sources of intelligent, unbiased information that I could find, I have learned that the present law meets the approval of owners and shippers of cattle who ought to be intensely interested in such an important question. While it may give the railroads an opportunity to increase the cost of transportation of cattle that are carried long distances at the expense of the shipper, it is certainly a means of preventing inhumane treatment. VIVISECTION In addition to the foregoing undertakings, there were two other minor matters that engaged the committee's attention: (1). In order to develop public sentiment in regard to human vivisection, Dr. Leffingwell conceived the plan of obtaining the opinion of influential men and women through the country on this subject, and he proposed that this committee should co-operate with him in defraying the expense of the undertaking. As this work was eminently in the line of promoting humane education, for which general purpose the committee were appointed, an appropriation of $50.00 was made from the committee's funds. (2). It occurred to one of the members'of the committee that an appeal addressed to and distributed among the clergymen of the country, invoking their interest and assistance by the formation of humane societies, bands of mercy, etc., would be productive of much good. Such an address was prepared, but lack of time and lack of funds prevented its publication a...
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