New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-23
A NEW MEMORIAL COLLEGE.
GOVERNOR LELAND srANFoRD's PROJECT.
HoNoRrNG THE MEMORY OF HIS soN-AN ENDCR-
ING AND BENEFICENT MONUMENT.

HONoGING THE MEMORY OF HIS soN-AN ENDCR-
ING AND BENEFICENT MONUMENT.
II having been reported that Ex-Governor
Leland stanford intended found college in memory
mis- only whose early death occurred recently the
Governor asked about it yesterday by membar Oh
THE TRlBUNE stat. He said In substances
at is true that have such project in view. and VIII
tell you how the idea 10 NV dear son was very
Intelligent and nqusitve. lie had been brought up TO
inquire freely about all that interested him. He nad
made several trips 10 Europe. and there had
met, at my table and elsewhere, many very
bright people. At early age he manifested a
strong bent for the study Of the past Wherever we went
on the Continent also examined with deep interest the
progress OF the mechanic arts He haunted the museuS
and gradually obtained great deal OF practical now
edge OF archaeology, and presently he began making
collection $ a beginning for a museum which be hoped
when completed to present his native state In his re-
searches through Europe he had been much impressed
with the practical bearing Of enfanchised Thought upon
the advance Of civilization. He had noted that where
mems minds still In etters. was the slow
and in this way the vital importance OF education
bad been made apparent 10 him.
Now, when he taken from us for time all motive
for action seemed removed But night "a lay sadly
thinking OF the past idea to Perhaps you
may have heard that before ! 20 Europe had de
vised plan for rather extensive Arboretum, at my
place al PalO Alto had apart 500 acres OF good
and and thCrS proposed TO plant every Tree hho"h ~
botany and ylviculrur that would in the open air
considerable number Of in fact planted before
left Now It occurred that the true way to honor
and perpetuate my dear sos memory would he 10 give
vitality to his latest thoughts and intellectual tenden
put those thoughts and tendencies in the way 70
produce solid good for humanity; TO emphasize Ms
belief the clvzng force OF education by assocating
his with educational agency.
"Then and there determined that the Arb0retuIn al
PalO Alto should be dedicated this and that there
his mother and would occupy ourselves rs long as per
mitted in carving out such scheme as the report
you have alluded 20 credits me with.
Tn details Of the undertaking remain TO he arranged
shall avail myself OF the best Ideas can get hope 10
obtain valuable suggestions from Cornell University ana
from other home institutions, and shall also utilize the
freshest reports In technical schools both here and ID
Europe. fhavc IN my business experience found that
much Of rhe current college training launches young
men on the world void OF much practical knowledge Vi
any calling win enable them 10 earn their living ar
Scores Of educate youngsters have been sent ~
as President OF the entral Pacnc Railroad seeking
employment. and could not do any hing with them be
cause they would not tit in anywhere. When business
men wish 10 employ people they nave speclnc serVices
III their mind md mere general brightness VIII not
serve their purpose.
" therefore intend far possible, 10 seek practical
educational results do not propose TO establish purely
FOR is to be for both sexeswho enter the INSTITUTION
and take the t course shall when tLey come out know
some business or trade thoroughly that The question
OF bread and butter shall not De stumbling DOck 20
them on their entrance into LIE contemplate also the
establishment OF preparatory schools 10 the end that Inc
scheme shall be complete III ll.eii; Inc terIs upon
WdIcA entrance shall be lad viii Be- tho subject o. fltuTr
determination, but may say that my own experience
has taught the value OF intoxicating spirit OF SELF
be p and independence in the y0uE-.
"Of course shall be largely Influenced by the advice
OF experienced educators Ny aim Is 20 make Ae memo
ria college beneficial IN all ways is possible be
lieYe that the head such Institution should 10 tne
irst place very carefully selected and that having
been selected he should DE given paramount authority
educational n IL desire aud intention tha
The endowment o the memorial college and It's adjunct
shall be equal 10 that ~ any educational institution I'D the
county I wish 10 put IL upon an tndepehdcnt piano
from the lie ginning. So that all the experiments a
tempted shall have full aHd free play. | waui
the graduates. whether men OF women, 10 De nlteH
for action "a well "a FOR reelection. ! seek.
therefore. cultivate and develop all sides % th'
Intelligence and produce not only quick Wtird, bu.
nnble-handed scholars. when the prelimlnaries are
arranged time viii De lost IN beginning the work ana
expect 90 devote 90 IL The remainder or energies ana
life. 10 will be cOwfuTt 10 bis mother and myself o.
think Chat IL th~ way may rescue from oblivion and
perpetulte in bcUcceut and active usefulness tic best
tendencies and ideas Of the dear who has been taken
from u5."
Governor stanford viii probably remain few weeks
longer this city being occupied in collecting luIOrla
ton fJr ia hi PROBE ted educational undcI .alns