St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-07-13
INcuLcATE PATRIOTISM.

INCULCATE PATRIOTISM.
"As the interests of the whole nation
are more carefully regarded as sec
uonal feeling dies away, we recognize
the great opportunity afforded to, and
obligation resting upon, our schools to
place higher value upon patriotic citi-
zenship, and we recommend a system
atlc course of instruction which shall
give a broader view to patriotism and
morality, regard for the rights of citi-
zenship, Of society, of property, Of the
security and sacredness Of human life
In this connection we commend the
great work which has been accom-
plished by the various organizations
throughout our country, which, while
having their foundations in patriotic
purposes, exert their efforts for the
maintenance Of peace and for the set
tlement Of International disputes
through arbitration. We recommend
to our historians the Importance of
placing before the people of our coun-
try full history of what has been ac-
complished by arbitration to secure
peace throughout the world.
That the national bureau of educa-
ton, through the personal influence of
its head, and by the dissemination of
most valuable information, has made
itself Indispensable to the general ad-
vancement of education; that We here
by earnestly recommend to our repre-
senta uves in congress that more ade-
quate provision be made for a much
needed and Increased efficiency in a
reasonable provision Of buildings for
its Offices, its library and its museum,
and for the more liberal preparation
and publication of educational infor-
nation.
PLANS FOR PROGRESS.
THAT this association commends the
fidelity of its officers, under whose
management so larga a fund of money,
safely invested, has been accumulated,
amounting, with the proceeds of this
meeting, to over $50, ,0e0; that we cor
daily approve the action of the ma
uonal council in the appointment Of q
special committee to Investigate the
cone1uon OF the rural schools Of this
country, and TO report upon the most
feasible plans for their improvement.
That We heartily appreciate the ef-
forts of our government to bring every
Indian child under appropriate in
stTucdons in the elements of conduct
Industry and letters, and to free the
indian school service from the evils of
partisan influence; that We empha teal
ly approve its efforts TO syStematize
the Indian education under profess
sfenal leadership; that we cordially
sy-npashize with Superintendent Hail
mans appeal to the teachers of the
land for active interest on their part in
tha civilization of the Indians and for
a concerted effort to bring the Indian
under the same law with the white
man IN the several states of the Union
WORK FOR THE YOUNG.
THAT all intelligent pedagogy de-
manoS that We should recognize as full
ly as possible the nature of the chill
dren for whom the school exists. Every
method which can prove itself profit
abb TO this end should be encourag ged
Al sciences teaching the physical or
mental development of children should
be drawn upon for whatever help they
can afford. Teachers everywhere
should have wise direction in the COM
nonsense observation OF the children
unCer their charge. There should be
throughout our public schools system
renewed and profound consideration of
all things touching the physical and
mental health Of children, and training
in school hygiene should constitute
part of the professional education of
teachers
That we hail with joy the advent of
the kindergarten, and we urge the
legislatures Of the several states to
make such provision in their school
laws as will render it possible to
4i4EA1AC tAAC hlIICl SdI Ten All integral
part OF the public school systems of
the United States.
That since We believe that the in
telligent teaching of children can be
secured only by the intelligent train
ing of teachers, We heartily commend
the efforts made, in all parts of the
country, through means of teachers
institutes, and summer schools, to in
crease the efficiency of the force al
ready in the field, but at best the
training acquired by these means, in
the nature of things, must be made
quate; hence we urge upon the legis-
latureS Of the several states that they
make provision for the establishment
Of thoroughly equipped normal schools
in sufficient numbers to make il pos
sible that all the teachers of the public
schools may receive such training as
the uanScendant interests committed
TO their charge imperatively demand,
so that in the near future none but
weIl-trained teachers shall be permit
ted to enter upon the work of in
strueting children
The president named committee, Of
which Irwin Shepard, of Minnesota, is
a member, TO cooperate with the
United States commissioner at the cot
ton states exposition at Atlanta After
the induction of the new president, N
c. Dougherty, into office, the conven-
ton adjourned sine die.