The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-13

New York. chairman: Malone 81 Utah.
Rounds. OF New Hampshire; Carlisle. of
Texas. and Eaton, OF Louisiana
Departments OF national sssence. physi-
cal training and school officers were also
added 10 the association work.
The vote on the place OF the next meet
ing was as follows Los Angeles. Il. DVl-
iu1h. :. AsAary Park, = The matter was
finally left to the executive committee.
At the evening session the resolutions
committee made its report.
The more important resolutions fallow:
Resolved. That the members of the Ma
tional Educational Association. 50 far as
possible. attend the congress Of education
IN Atlanta. second. that the board of di-
rectors of the National Educational Assc-
eiatlon make suitable provision, so far as
practicable, 10 secure a more representa-
tive edUca ational exhibit at the cotton
states exposition; third. that 20 this end
committee be appointed at this meeting
10 Cooperate with the United States COM
missioner OF education
Resolved. That. recognizing the grow
ing greatness and grandeur Of our coun-
try, des!rouS OF closer union among all
our people. the National Educational AS
sociation heartily inderses the general
movement throughout the country in the
direction OF education fer American citi-
zenship. In the firm belief that our
mend the spirit which ands expression m
placing the national flag upon our school
houses, in the increased attention TO
school exercises which tend to a greater
love and veneration for the flag. and in
the observance of national holidays in our
schools. We regard this movement as not
inculcating an education or preparation
for war, but as inspiring a deeper love OF
country. reader obedience to established
law and order. firmer respect for our in
stitutions- As the interest of the whole
nation are more carefully guarded as sec
tional feeling dies away. we recognize the
great opportunity afforded to and obliga.
ton resting upon our schools 10 place a
higher value upon patriotic citizenship.
and we recommend systematic course or
instruction which shall give a broader
view TO patriotism and morality. higher
regard for the rights of citizenship, of so
ciety, of prosperity. of the security and
saeredness of human life. In this connec~
ton we commend the great work which
has been accomplished by the various or
ganizations 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 Though
arbitration We recommend to our his
torians the importance of placing before
the people of our country fuller history
of what has been accomplished by arbitra-
tion 10 secure peace throughout the world.
Resolved. That the national bureau of
education. through the personal infiu-
ences Of its head. and by the dlSseulina-
ton of most valuable information has
made itself Indispensable to the general
advancement of education and that We
hereby earnestly recommend 10 our rep
reseftatfves In congress that more ade-
quate provision be made for a much need
ed and increased efficiency, in a reason
able provision Of buildings for its offices.
It's library and It's museum. and for the
more liberal preparation and publication
OF educational information.
Resolved, That this association COM
mend the fidelity of its officers, under
whose managementoso large a fund OF
money safely invested has accumulated
amounting. with the proceeds of this
meeting. TO over S510O0; that we further
recognize that this is an educational
rather than a financial organization, and
that the warrant of It's exis must be-
found In its ability 10 discover great ends
OF usefulness. and 10 expend It's accumu-
lat.ons wisely. rather than In boarding
them, and therefore that we cordially ap-
prove the action of the national council
in the appointment OF an active commit
tee 10 investigate the condition OF the
rural schools of this country regarding
their organization, their consiuch and
their support, and to report upon the
most feasible plaqs for their improvement
in these respects. whereby the youth OF
the country may enjoy. in a reasonable
measure the advantages that are common
in cities and villages, and in support of
this action, the request of the council for
an appropriation TO meet the necessary
expenses OF this committee is approved.
Resolved. That we heartily appreciate
the efforts Of our government TO bring
every Indian child under appropriate in
struction IN the elements of conduct. in
dustry and letters, and 10 free the Indian
schools from the evils OF partisan infiu-
ence; that we emnhatically approve ITS
efforts TO systemaHze Indian education
under professional leadership; that we cor
daily sympathize with Supt Hailsman's
appeal TO the teachers of the land for ac-
tive interest on their part in the civiliza-
tion OF the Indians and for concerted
effort 10 bring the Indian under the same
law with the white man IN the several
states OF the Union: that we heartily ap-
/ prove the efYortsto educate Alaskans, and
especially in the care and use OF reindeer
as an industry and as a means OF saying
them from starvation and affording Mem
/ food, raiment shelter and transportation.
and that we believe congress should ex-
( tend 10 Alaska aid in settling the questions
Z OF productive industry by experiment sta
tions, as It now aids In the other terrific
/ ries and in the several states by its ap-
/ propriations for agricultural stations.
Resolved, That all intelligent pedagogy
+ demands tharwe should recognize as fully
/ as possible the nature of the children for
whom the schools exist. Every method
which can prove itself profitable 20 this
end should be encouraged. All sciences
/ touching upon the physical or mental de-
vNiopment of children should be drawn
5 upon for whatever help they can afford.
/ Teachers everywhere should have wise di-
rection in the common sense observation
OF the children under their charges. There
should be throughout our public school
rveecrn renewed and profouna c0nsidera-
/ ton OF al things touching the physical and
+ mental health OF children. and training In
school hygiene should constitute part or
] the professional education Of teachers
( Resolved, That we hail with Joy the
advent os the kindergarten, and we urge
tna legislatures Of the several states 10
make such provision in their school laws
as will render IL possible TO make the kin
! Sergarfen an integral part Of the public
/ school systems OF the United states.
Resolved That since we believe the in
/ .eIffgent teaching Of children can ne Sc
cured only by the intelligent training OF
/ teachers We heartily commend the e1orts
made in all parts of the country, through
/ means Of round tables. teachers institutes
I ana summer schools, 10 increase the EN-
( ciancv OF the force already in the heid.
+ T3ut =, hest -he training acquired by these
i vrAa.s IN .ha nature OF things, must ~ m
Z saanuata. hence we urge upon the lezlsla-
/ +srax ~ tie several states that they make
I ~,-rx-gsior for the Establishment of tnor-
( oughIy equipped normal schools IN sum,