St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-09
State University.

The growth of our state university i'll num-
bers and in the enlargement OF its scope OF
work and field of instruction has, within the
last ten years been exceedingly rapid and
beyond precedent and expectation. mere
are now enrolled and attending the UNIVERSE
ty in its various schools and departments an
aggregate of . $50 students. There are nearly
500 students in the law department, jos stu
denis in the medical department ana 253 stu
dents, including go women, III the sehool OF
practical agriculture. This rapid ana I'M
usual growth and expansion has OF Iate
caused the inevitable expenditures to outrun
the appropriations, and III consequence tne
university is at present nampereu Win
small deficiency. arising partly from increase
in running expenses and partly from outlay
for extra room and repairs ana necessary ap-
paTatus Unless immediate provision is
made for this deficiency the salaries OF pro-
fessors aud instructors will be in Arrears and
the institution will be otherwise embarrassed.
Iuasmuch as there are available FUNDS III tne
treasury | recommend that you make
| special appropriation at all early day TO meet
this deficiency.
The university in order that its growth
NAV continue unhampered ana in order that
| it may be able to meet all the requirements OF
our age and people, and III order that II may
hold the high rank il has already attained,
is III urgent need of more buildings. A gym
nasium and drill hall, mechanics art build
ing. including room for heat ana llghung
plant; q laboratory Of hygiene, lnciudlng a
tiers for the state board of health; an addl-
ton TO the dairy school, and dOrmltory ana
boarding hall at the school OF agriculture
are all urgently needed. ana should be pIo-
vided for by suitable appropriations. The
library building will be completed during
the present year and will afford ample room
for study and research. But our supply OF
books is very limited. and large addition TO
the library is urgently called tor by
The students and teachers in all the
departments. Without an ample library the
university will be handicapped ana placed at
a great disadvantage. Next 10 al able presl-
dent ana faculty there is no equipment OF
university SO essential and so much demand
ed and called for as good library. Our uni
Ver<ity stands at the head OF our educational
system ana occupies leading ana com
manding position es all institution OF hlgh
order both at home and abroad Inc most
fastidious have no longer occasion to send
their children to the East or abroad. All that
is worth knowing and learning can be Oh
obtained 81 home and in our own MIDST.
Onr university has made Minnesota known
throughout the civilized world. 1t deserves
kind and liberal consideration at your hands.
You should deal with it in a broad and lib
eral spirit The people expect nothing less.
Conclusion.
In conclusion permit me 10 suggest to you
the Importance of exercising economy, both
in AUTHORIZATION and in legislation. In these
times of industrial stagnatiOn when so many
enterprises are at q stsndsIiL, or IN coma
tose condition, and so many people are en-
cumbered with outstanding liabilities and
are nampered in their progress for want Of
funds the situation urgently calls for
diminution in taxes and expenditures. winch
l know you fully realize and will endeayor
TO mitigate. Excessive and needless legisla-
uon-legislation to meet lot OF petty ills
that are more easily cured within the realm
of moral suasion--is one OF the tendencies
of our times, in respect 10 which We ought
to Practice little seif-restFaint The people
can be burdened with too much and 100
cumbersome legislation. as well SIS with too
| lavish expenditures and too heavy taxes.
/ feel assured that q spirit of economy and
self-res traiut will be your guide in all direc-
lions, and | address you not in spirit OF
giving YOU instruction, but rather 20 let you
know that YOU will have my hearty cooper
atom in YOUR exertions and labors. May an
aIlwise and merciful Providence guide and
bless our efforts.
Estimated Receipts and DisbUrse-
nlenfs for Fiscal Years 1896 and
1897, Made on a Basis OF a FAX