Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-03-11

I've must not be considered pessimistic
8ase we object to many Of the I'M
tfrantable schemes now pending before
Legis!a,ure, looking to large and
stefIl expenditure Of public money,
we draw the line in favor of a charity,
beneficial internal improvement and a
bblic benefit. The hospitals through
It the State whKs do Sc pueh to allie
ate the pain and suffering Of POOR
humanity, appeal to the generous side
every people. and however poor they
bay be, or burdened by taxation, they
bould share from a truly christian
Aandpoint part Of their possessions
fith their needy friends and neighbors
Internal improvements which add to
bacterial welfare Of all classes Of our peo-
pie, without regard to race, color or
becuniary condition, should be encour-
fged as an inspiration showing progress
And advancement, and money spent for
lhe moral, mental aud physical advance
ment Of the whole people cannot be con
tidered as wasted, but against an ex-
penditure Of the peoples hard earnings
for any purpose whereby a class-and a
fieh class at that, alone are benefited,
we enter a most earnest protest. APP
peals are now being made to the State
to aid the "Johps Hopkins University"
Of Baltimore city-a school whereat the
rich alone are educated, and By which
the wealthy alone may be benefited.
It Is an ornament to the State, as a great
school, it is true, looking at it from a
standpoint of personal pride, but how
and in what way is the general public
benefteds So far as the practical gain
derived from the Institution by people
of medium circumstances and the poor
classes are concerned, it had as well be
located on the shores Of the Pacific ocean
as to be in Baltimore city. The terms
for tuition are too bigh for the poor
mems pocket, hence the rich mans sons
only can enter its portals Why then
should the former be taxed 70 support
itf Pride should not be grati6ed at the
public expense. There is no good reason
why a distinction should be made be-
tween Johns Hopkins University and
any other private enterprise. The
founder created it to perpetuate his
memory, and for no other purpose, and
the general. public receive no benefits
from it. He endowed it in his own
cratic way with support and that sup
port failing, the Institution should de-
pend upon private assistance or fail. Or,
If it is Of so much Importance to Balti-
more city, let the city come to its aid;
thsre is no good reason why the State
should become its patron. The idea is
preposterous. For the Legislature to
yield to the request, is simply catering
to dangerous sentiment. There is no
more reason xbv the STATE sbonld so.,o.
that Institnt;on than ,bs,o wo,,la +. 9.
it to found a TTn;versi.v in son,ho.n
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