Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-27
STATE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
I Full Text of the Bill Prepared by the
/ Committee Appointed for that Pur-

Full Text of the Bill Prepared by the
Committee Appointed for that Pur-
pose.
ATLANTA, July 25.-The report of the
Special Committee appointed to visit the
North and inspect the best schools of
technology in that section is a lengthy and
elaborate document prepared by the able
Chairman. Hon. Y. +. Harris, of Bibb,
and meets a hearty reception on all sides.
The following is the full text of the bill
attached to the report:
SECTIJS i. Be e enacted by the General As
se5abiy Cf the State of GeOrgia, That the fol-
lowing named five persons. to wit: - be
and they are hereby appointed a Commission,
who shall serve without pay, but whose actual
and necessary expenses while away from their
several places of residence may be allowed.
SEC ,. That it shall be the duty of said Com
mission, a majority of whom may act. to pro-
cure necessary ground and buildings in the
corporate limits of the city of f. in this
state, or as near the corporate limits as NAV
be most eligible and practicable for the estab-
lishmcut of an Industrial school. which when
established as herein provided shall be part
oil the University OF Georgia, ana under the
control and management of the Board OF
Trustees of said University as hereinafter
provided
SEC. 3. That said Commission shall proceed
as early as practicable to have erected on
such ground. either in whole or by remodel
ing any building thereon, or the erection
of additional buildings. suitable houses, and
place therein the necessary machinery
power, fixtures. tools. appliances and appa-
ratu-. as Will best carry into effect the inten-
tIon of this act. and viii furnish to the stu
dents therein education in English, mathe
matlcs. chemistry and drawing, and practical
training in the use of tools and
machines i'm wood and iron working as is
taught and practiced in similar industrial
schools, and az near as may be practicable
with the appropriation herein made. to the
curriculum and course of training at the Free
Institute. Worcester, Massachusetts,: Pro-
riieI. that regular course of manual train
ing shall be provided for all students in said
school. and no student shall be received eX-
cept for the fun course as prescribed, and no
student shall be permitted to remain at said
school, unless satisfactory progress shall be i
made in all the departments; and J)rocided
further that the Board of Trustees of the
University of Georgia. may from time to time
add such special features and make such rules
and regulations for tn eteaching and training
of students in said school, as will best sub
serve the purposes of this act.
SEC. 1. That IN the erection of such build
ngs. the selection and placing of the ma
chIuery. tools and appliances therein, said
Commission Is authorized and empowered to
procure the services of a suitable person. who
shall have been a student in good standing of
a similar school, to aid in said work, and who,
bv virtue of such employment. shall be the
SUPERINTENDENT of the manual department of
said school for one year after said school shall
have been opened, when ms place shall be
filled 10y the Board of Trustees of the Univer-
-itv of Georgia. in such manner as they
may direct
Sic. >. That when the necessary buildings
shall have been erected and completed. and
the machinery. tools and appliances placed
therein as contemplated 10y this act, and said
school shall he ready for the reception of stu
dents, said Commission shall notify the Board
of Trustees of the University of Georgia, and
shall turn over to their control and manage
ment said school property, and said Board of
Trustees shall make all needful rules and
regulations for the government and successful
management of said school. and shall
either 10y thIlnselYes or through the local
Board of Trustees as herein created. select
and employ competent teachers, of such
number, on such terms and for such tme as
may seem best 10 them, and fix such terms of
tuition, not exceeding - dollars per an
mum. as they may see proper, prO0ided that
the rates Of tuition TO Others than residents
of this state, shall not be fixed at an amount
below one hundred and fifty dollars per
annum.
SIC. Is. That the five persons named as the
Commission in the first section of this act. are
hereby created local Board of Trustees for
said school with power to fill vacances) and
shall have such control and management of
the affairs of SAID school as may be provided
by the Board Of Trustees Of the University of
Georgia.
SIC :. That the sum Of $65, 900, or so mnch
thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appro-
priated for the establishment of said school
and te carry this act into effect, and the Gov
ernOr Is authorized to draw his warrant on
the Treasurer Of the State in favor of the
sssd sum as may be applied for.
SEC. 5. That the sum of money named in the
preceding section Is appropriated with the
understanding that 1t Is To pay all the cost of
grounds, buildings, machinery, tools and ap-
pliances necessary for the establishment of
said school and its operations for one year,
and should said Commission find the same in
sufficient for this purpose, they must before
any purchases are made, report that fact to
the Governor. who Will in that event issue no
warrant for any part of the sum appropriated.
"A
the authority OF this act shall be free from
liens or encumbrances, that title to the same
shall be taken in the name of the Trustees Of
the University Of Georgia in their corporate
capacity, and said property shall become the
property of the state of Georgia. and the
same shall not be aienated by anv person
nor shall any valid lien be created thereon,
nor ia the erection of auy buildings connected
Herewith. either by the act of anv person or
hv operation of law.
SIC. 10. That when any one of said Com
mission shall have incurred any necessary eX-
pense while away from his place of residence,
in the performance of his duty under this
act. then. on verlhcatiOn of the same by his
affidavit the Governor. if the same shall seem
reasonable. shall ind0rse the same correct. and
order it paid out of the fund herein appro-
prGted, and any Indebtedness Tor plans and
specifications must likewise be indOrsed by
the Governor before payment of the same is
made
have performed their duties under this act
they shall turn over said property to the
trustees of the University and submit TO them
ot the same time full and final statement
describing the property purchased. the
amount Of money expended therefor, the
nature and character of the property; and
said Board Of Trustees. after verificatiOn of
the same, shall transmit to the Governor said
report. with such suggestions connected
herewith as they may deem proper, ana the
Governor shall transmit 70 the General As
semhly a summary Of the same
While it is true that the Finance Com
mistee is inclined to favor this bill, and
that there is a strong outside pressure for !
its passage. unless the utmost harmony |
shall exist in the ranks OF its supporters |
in the General Assembly, l fear il may |
not pass.
IL the question of lOcatiOn.can be set |
tied without contest. and the friends of 1
the measure press its claims in a iudi- |
ciOus and practical manner. there will be !
but little difficulty in getting the bill 1
through.
The best men in the State, in and out of |
the General Assembly, heartily favor a |
school OF Technology, and certainly no |
better time could be selected than now to /
inaugurate the institution, Skilled arti- |
sans are IN great demand all over the |
South. and Georgia alone will be able for /
some years to come 10 give employment |
to all the graduates Of the school.
CHATHAM.
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