The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-23

has on religion and manners, on government. lib
erty and laws Adams and Madison. Jefferson
and Hamilton Sherman and Trumbull. Harlcock
Jay. Marshall the cIntons and many others Of
our early statesmen. were scarcely less esirnest
ing the cause OF sound and liberal education Tor
the people.
that the trlest aims. worthiest ambition Of edu~
cation. Is finished scholarship for the favored
citizenship among the many. have had peculiar
satisfaction in the fact that Washington in those
early days. when engrossed with mighty govern
mental problems did not forget his contributions
for the education Of the people. and left 10 his
instruction Nothing better tells the value he
placed upon knowledge as an essential 70 the
liberal education. In itself what a rich erdow-
menti II Is not impaired by age. but its yalue in
rigntful owner. He alone illustrate its worth
and enjoy its rewards. 1t cannot be inherited or
purchased. 1t must be acquired by individual
effort 1t can be secured only by perseverance
and self denial But 1t is free as the air we
breathe. Neither race. nor nationality, nor sex
can debar the earnest seeker from It's possession.
1t Is not exclusive. but inclusive in the broadcast
and best sense 1t is within the reach of all who,
really want IL and are brave enough to struggle
for Il. The earnest rich and worthy poor are
equal and friendly rivals in its pursuit. and
neither is exempted from any OF the sacrifices
necessary for its acquisition. The key to its title
is not the bright allurements OF rank and station
but the simple watchword OF work and study.
PRIZE ALL SHOULD SEEK.
"A liberal education is the prize OF Individual
industry lt.is the greatest blessing that a man
enjoy, when supported by virtue.
morality and noble aims. But the acquirement
of learning in schools and colleges seems
easy that we apt TO underestimate its value
and let the opportunity to win 1t slip by until.
regretfully, find that the chance is gone. The
rudiments must be ingrafted In youth or with
rare exceptions, they forever lost. Life 10
most is struggle and there is little time for the
contemplation of the theoretical, when the prac-
teal IS pressing ~ every hand. Stern duty
mononozes our time. The command of others
controls our preferences and often defeats our
intentions.
by steadily adhering to firm purpose amid
the activities Of life we may keep in touch with
the literature Of the day, but to go back to the
classics or to grapple with the foundations of
the sciences, is beyond the power of most men
when they have entered upon their chosen BUSH
ness or PROFESSION one mental lighting. often
temptations. is battle of its own, campaign
Observation-Disclosures or uck nun Woris IN the snsn '
world is as real as that in the physical world
Nor mas any prescription yet been found to take
the place of application and self-denial and per-
sonal struggles which have given TO the world it's
greatest leaders and nohlest achievements.
Cherish the public credit How much, both
of reflection and instruction Is combined in this
simple admonition Of the father of his country
The United States emerged from the bitter and
prolonged struggle of the revolutionary wal ex-s
hausted financially and with hundred existing
perpeXittes and difficulties, which remained to be
solved before the financial credit of the
Nation could be established at home and demons
trated abroad
But Washington knew how to gather around
him and place in positions of the greatest trust
the able financiers and economists whose nstRnes
the country still venerates and whose great work
IL stil enjoys. Hamilton and morris and Gall
latin and others were successful In establishing
the treasury and inauguratfng the financial opera
lions of this government upon principles which
recognized that the most enduring basis 'of a
national credit national honor and that
whatever assets we might have or acquire, that.
was Indispensable first. last and all the time, ir
We would cherish the public credit.
I'VE have been fully rewarded all along our
history by adhering to the principles OF Wash
ingtOn In keeping the public faith. Before hale
tonal debt and had balance in the treasury.
Another debt, the greatest in our history was
incurred in the civil for the preservation OF
the Union. But this did not exceed the resources
people. There were those who suggested repudia-
tion, but the people repudiated them and went on
-sunchecked discharging the obligations OF the goYA
eminent in the coin OF honor.
NO STAIN ON OUR HONOR.
From the day our flag unfurled to the
present hour no stain just obligation violated
has yet furnished the American name. This
must and will be true in the future as it has
been Ia the past There will be prophets of evil
and false teachers. Some part of the column
may waver and wander away from the standard,
but there Will ever rally around Ii a mighty
majority to preserve il stainless and in honor.
-At point in his administration does Wash
ington appear in grander proportions than when
he enunciates his ideas in regard to the foreign
policy of the government. Observe good faith
and justice toward all nations; cultivate peace
aud harmony with all; religion and morality
does not equally enjoin it? II will be worthy or
free enlightened and at distant perlod q.
great nation to give 10 mankind the magnaninlous
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