Article May 21, 1904 Issue

Christian Science Legislation in Congress

EDWARD EVERETT NORWOOD.

April 19 and 20 of 1904 should be red letter days in the Christian Science calendar, for upon those dates our National Congress enacted legislation favorable to Christian Science. Our people have occasion to be thankful for this demonstration, for it is another milestone in the triumphant march of our Cause.

The nature and status of the bill was ascertained on Saturday afternoon, when it was found that House Bill No. 11693, Regulating the Practice of Medicine and Surgery in the Indian Territory, contained a section which might be interpreted to interfere with Christian Science practice, This bill passed the House of Representatives February 20, was favorably reported upon by the Senate Committee, was on the Senate Calendar, and was to come up the following Monday.

The friends in both churches in Washington were invited to co-operate in every legitimate way in protecting the interests of the Cause, and a friend in the Senate was willing to propose an amendment excepting Christian Science from the provisions of the bill, but he expressed doubt of its going through, owing to the lateness of the hour, and the fear that it would provoke debate, thus delaying adjournment, which both Houses hoped would occur the following week. His kind offer was accepted, and as the result of a careful canvas it was found that over thirty senators would support the amendment. Only two or three declined to commit themselves, and so far as the writer knows, not one positively refused.

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