The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-12
work, and among is graduates are found
many ~distinguished IN the various walks

work. and among is graduates are found
many distinguished in the various walks
From 1t have gone. many able educators
to I'LL high and responsible POSITIONS an
noted institutions of the country. rom ne
fact that these Institutions were better
able to pay salaries and offer opportunities
commensurate with the ability. OF the men
secured. Few institutions q the, kind.
with so little pecuniary aid, possess 50
splendid n record. That its usefulness ~
the future shall keep pace with the en-
tension in university study and work VIII
depend in a large measure upon the aiu
given it by the State
fractional mill tax for its support. as asked
for by its president and the board OF trust
The question of removal has been SO con-
stantly discussed during the past Few
months that 1t could not escape your at
%tention, and may probably be brought pe-
sembly. Upon the ACCESSIBILITY or wisdom
of a removal there can be honest am
your conclusion should not be hastily
reached. and several questions should be
earnestly and conscientiously weighed.
Is it absolutely necessary that a univer-
sity OF this character, to be great, should
history of the State University and what
has been accomplished, Is 1t unreasonable
to suppose that. with proper aid, II coufd
in smaller cities or rural communities?
The State already has considerable IN
vestment in buildings. which would be
! greatly sacrificed unless due compensation
be made to the State by the community to
which the removal would be made. Besides.
there are certain rights, which should not
be ignored, of the people among whom the
university has so long been established ana
| community have made great sacrifices in
behalf of the university. in which they have
felt so much pride. and 10 whom Its loss
whatever they may be deemed to be. should
be justly and fairly considered.
Nor should 1t be forgotten that a removaI
| of the university Will neceSS1t2te an enCE-
nous expenditure for buildings and equip
ment, should these be in accord with the
point. Your concern should solely be tor
the interest of the people and the welfare
would at least suggest that the appro-
priations for additional buildings and inn
| p~rovements, called for by the board, should
be carefully counted until this agitation Is
definitely settled.
THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
In connection with the educational work
of the State I would direct your attention
| to another institution, whose work and in
| fuence is, in general. along the same line.
has existed for a number of years In a con-
| dition of commendabie activity without any
recognition or aid from the State. ! re-
fer to the Indiana Academy of Science. The
organization of this body grew out OF the
public spirit of a comparatively small NUM-
Der of men, but within a few years it has
grown in numbers and it's work has been Of
Quill "a &AoA = oo ~
attention from the thinking public.
1t gives yearly a great service to the
State, by investigating and advertising the
natural resources of the State; by investi-
cations of and acquaintance with problems
Of scientific interest in the State; by col
lating the results Of work in order to pre-
vent duplication, of the waste of time upon
Improbable material or unwise methods; by
the reputation given to the scientific and
other educational interests OF the State.
This organization needs, however, in oruer
to insure it's continued and prosperous ex-
istence, an established relation to the state,
and some moderate provision for the pub
lication of It's valuable contributions to
knowledge. Such recognition is given to
!! similar organizations In many other States,
as also in nearly every civilized country or
the world.
Science covers Is so wide that there could
not be the same objection that might
hold against societies organized Tor the pro-
lection of any special department OF science,
So broad is its scope that 1t includes all
science, and much of its work thus far has
the mineral resources, topography, geog-
raphy and meteorology of the State, while
questions relating to hygiene and sanitation
have received much attention.
If properly fostered there is reason to
believe it would become a strong education-
tribute much to the material prosperity of
the people.
i The cost of such aid will be comparar
lively insignificant. This organization de-
sires only means for the publication. illus
tration and distribution Of the results or
and to be provided with a room for head
quarters in the Statehouse. / recommend
the enactment of such legislation as will
bring about these desired ends.