DR. KOCH'S DISCOVERY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8471, 23 January 1891, Page 5

DR. KOCH'S DISCOVERY.

«. . HIS VIEWS ON THE RABBIT PEST. Press A3»ociation.— Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. London, January 21. Professor Stuart asked Dr. Koch if he would undertake experiments with the view of discovering an infectious disease which would destroy rabbits. Dr. Koch refused, and also declined to allow an Austrian delegate to work under his direction. He stated he was aware such diseases had occurred, and advised the Australian colonies to appoint two bacteriologists to study diseases which might be made available for the purpose, one working in Europe and the other in Australia. He was of opinion the discovery of a suitable disease was feasible. Dr. Koch denies that he is angry with the Emperor on account of his attitude towards critics. Professor Stuart has been promised a continuous supply of lymph. Berlin; January 21. A post mortem examination of patients who have died under treatment have advanced belief in the efficacy of Dr. Koch's discovery oy showing that the disease had nearly been cured when death occurred. Dr. Koch hopes the Australian colonies will not disregard the opinion he has expressed to Professor Stuart with regard to finding a remedy for the rabbit pest. He deprecated offering a price for the discovery of a disease that would decimate rabbits. The doctor still retains part of his secret with respect to the composition of lymph. A London chemist alleges that Dr. Koch's discovery is an old homoeopathic remedy which he has dispensed for years. ____«««———.