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An nmendment to the Medical Act which would give osteopaths the same status as medial practitioners was given second reading in the Legisla. ture. and is to so to the Legal Com- mittee for furthcr consideration. Hon. J. M. Robb. Minister ot Health. while stating that there had been great op- position to the bill both inside and outside the medical ranks. consented to this disposition. COULD ENTER HOSPITALS Measure Is Sent to Legal Committee for Further Consideration Russell Nesbitt iccnservative. mac. one-ale), who introduced the bill. ex- gained its purport Osteopaths would ' recognized as medical practition- ers. As there is no college in On- tario from which they could gradu- ate. those graduating ttom United States where: would be recognized. the btll provided. Monopoly Below Board. Osteopaths could not now practice in Ontario hospitals. Mr. Nesbizt pointed out. Neither were they recog- nized by the Workmen's Compensa- tion Board. with the result that the medical profession had a monopoly before this board. even though there might be cases which rs'eopathc could handle better than regular medical practiticners, he said. "This bill who ply asks that they be given the right to attend patients in hospitals. and that they be placed on a professional basis." said the Toronto member. Dr. Robb recalled the amendment of 1325. which gave to dmgless prac- titioners a. certain status. This was the same for osteopaths. chlrcprac- tors. etc. "The teaching ct medicine in this Province has reached a. point where it is possibly unsurpassed anywhere. I think 1 am perteevly within my rights when I say that no schools re- quire greater knowledge of medicine trom graduates than do those ot cur Province." he said. "This bill would give Osteopaths the lame status as our medical practition- ers. They are graduates from United States schools. and this bill makes no provision as to how they might be- come registrant in this Province. It lays there would be an examination, but does not say who shall hold it." Discriminniion Is Seen. Osteopaths were still presumed to be timeless practitioners. Dr. Robb stated. He had received communi- cations from the Drugless Practition- ers' Association. which stated that this would be class legislation in favor of one group of drugiess practitioners. The chiropractors had also protested. "And. strange as it may seem. I have a letter here from the Toronto Osteo- pathic Association which is similar to the others." he said. "lf this bill becomes law we will tmd ourselves in the position that "months would have the same status as the medical protcssicn. It would enable them to use the ttretix 'Dr.' They could issue burial certificates, and they would have the use of hos- giltals. and could also deal with the orkmen's Compensation Board." "tn so tar as the hospitals are con- cerned. they ore , law unto fugu- selves." said the Minister ot Health. "In certain of the Provinces where ettstoopaths, are recognized they are allowed in some hospitals and not in others. There is no doubt that the osteopath, due to tire Pt that. ttt .21"??? Gi I ciFia Rims; has something to commend him. But after viewing this bill trom all aisles. and - -- ___-oat-,.. " " ' kg... iCGit Ji"iiiabosiqon to iiuthave had msny telegrams from the medical profession-d smut that it might co to the committee tor further dis- cusslon." "lawyers Will fteP"i'.. . -- JCTORS' STATUS FOR OSTEOPATHS PROVIDED ill BILL 3.5 ml: over"? k. n, Sinclair. Liberal House ', sntilingly remarked on the committee dealing with the a matter. "Bending . medical bill to the Legal Committee," smiled Mr. Nubltt. "The lawyer: will operate on it," rejoined P. O. McBrien (Consent: tive, Brockton). The bill amending the Marriage Act was also given second reading; after Attorney-General W. H. Price explained that it was merely clarify- ing the question of the jurisdiction of the Province " distinct from that of the Dominion. He recalled that the Senate had formerly dealt with divorce questions. "There are a few matters which have to be brought into line. It, has taken a few decisions in the courts. and amendments to our act and adjustments to the Federal act," he stated. "It is solely tor the purpose of clarifying the act so that, when u divorce is given here. there should be no doubt as to its validity. It is to make our powers dovetail into those of the Dominion." Nixon Raises Objection. Hon. Harry G. Nixon. Progressive Leader, objected to the fact that the bill as printed did not show distinctly how the act was being fitted in with the Federal act. "Why not set out the clauses here? As it is, many mem- bers may not know what they are legislating.'f he aid. _ . _ .. Colonel Price then explained the matter, and Mr. Nixon stated he was satisfied, but merely wished to ob- Ject to bills coming forwar_d in s1Elt 't'Gturpe-ittat privite members could not understand just. what was being done. The House. in Committee of the Whole. approved of the bill to amend the Liquor Control Act. "How did the matter ot cancellation of liquor per- mits stand before?", asked Nr, Nixon; "There was one clause which stated that the Liquor Control Board could review a. case where the permit had been cancelled. and give it back, and there was another clause which stated that it could not be given back until the end of the year. This makes it clear that the board has power to deal with a permit which has been cancelled." explained Colonel Price. " suppose that it will help the sales?" suggested Mr. Won. Colonel Price smiled return. Premier Makes Move To Speed Legislation Provision for speeding up legisla- tion was made in the Legislature, yes- terday. when Premier Henry gave no- tice that on Wednesday next he would move that on subsequent Fridays and Wednesdays Government business could be placed on the order paper. These are the private members' days, and Mr. Henry's move will enable Government business to be taken up as well on those days. At present most of the private bills have either been disposed of or have reached the final stage. There are about a dozen on the order paper waiting to be read for the third and final time. As the date for introduction of private bills has passed, no more legislation of this nature can be put in without the unanimous consent of the House. March air. BILL ENFORCES CARE OF WAR MEMORIALS Would Compel Couhty Coun. cils to Appoint Commit- tee in Certain Cases A bill to enforce County Councils to appoint a committee to take care of war memorials which are not look- ed after by municipalities, churches or other organizations, was introduced in the Ontario Legislature yesterday by Dr. H. J. Davis (Conservative, Elgin West). The committee would act without pay. A slightly similar hill is already before the House, - __ Attorney-General Price introduced proposed legislation to amend the Consolidated Sales Act. The bill pro- vides that furniture and fixtures at- tached to land or property shall be registered against the land in order to constitute a notice to subsequent purchasers and buyers that they are part of the land proper. _ . An amendment to the Stenographic Reporters Act would change the title of the act to the Chartered Shorthand Reporters Act, and term a stenogra- pher who makes verbatim reports of proceedings a "shorthand reporter." It is explained that a chartered reporter has studied the technical side ot shorthand. and, having prepared him- self for the work of verbatim report- ing, he is taken cut of the category ot stenographer, - A A A proposed amendment to the. As- sessment Act. introduced by A. H. Acres (Conservative. Carleton) would allow townships bordering on cities of 50,000 or more to submit their tax bills without the necessary rates set out in detail, providing a table thereof is attached. Mr. Acres also introduced a. bill which would prohibit hailifrs from ore municipality operating an another without receiving a license in the former place.