The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-30
Interesting Proceedings in the
Closing Hours.

ton in the Indian IerrltOry-prOVOked
spirited, and at times heated, debate.
The resolutions, which were finally
adopted, are as follows. First, the school
land bill:
Whereas, There is q. bill now pending
before congress, one Of whose textures
provides. for the sale of the school lands
Of Oklahoma; and
Whereas, The experience Of other
states reveals grave dangers to the pub
lie schools and state institutions in such
procedure; therefore, be it
-"ResoIved, That this association enter
It's emphatic protest against this plan and
hereby respectfully requests that con-
gress provide a system Of longtime
leases that viii secure the occupants Of
the land from great uncertainty Of ten
ure and at the same time secure to the
school children of Oklahoma forever the
use Of that which is theirs by every sa-
cred obligation"
The Indian Territory schools resolution
follows:
1.-The Teachers association Of the terri
tory of Oklahoma. in session in the city
Of Oklahoma, presents the following
memorial:
ITO the House an Senate OF the Fifty
sixth Congress of the United States:
Whereas. Under the conditions that
now exist, It is impossible for the whites
Of the Indian Territory TO tax real es-
tate or, except in a few incorporated
towns. all of small size, personal prop
erty, for the maintenance Of public
schools; and
Whereas, 1t has been the policy of
congress in making provision for the edu-
cation Of the youth Of our western states
TO set apart certain sections Of each
township for school purposes; and
Whereas, No such reservation has
been made for the youth of the Indian
Territory; and
Whereas, There are tens Of thousands
Of white children in the territory that
are thus deprived Of public school edu-
cation Of any sort; therefore, be it
Resolved That the Territorial Teach
ers' association earnestly petition con-
gress TO establish at an early date in the
Indian Territory a system Of free public
schools to be administered by the proper
authorities at Washington and supported
out of the United States treasury until
conditions in the territory shall have
been 50 changed as to permit the people
by taxation Of real estate and personal
property, to provide for the maintenance
of their own public schools, or until con-
Eress shall make some reservation Of
public lands for the support of the pub
lie schools Of the Indian Territory"
Wood u-ar1 count es,. sJ,, -1,;,.4
utive year, carried off the prize flag for
The largest attendance in the meeting as
expressed in mileage The presentation
was made by Hon. Z. D. Leach. regent
~ the normal schools. in an address that
overfowed with eloQuence and patriotism.
stirring the assembled teachers into fire.
quent demonstrations of applause. He
hoped the time would come when the
American flag would be symbolic of the
highest education and that it would wave
everywhere in this land from every dis
trict school, high school and university:
that every child from the smallest to
the biggest would be taught the history
of his country's flag ana what it stands
for.
The following telegram addressed to
President Cole was received from Cover
nor Barnes. explaining his inability to
attend the meeting:
Press Of business and state Of nv
health prevents me being present with
You today. Convey my sincere regrets
and heardest wishes TO the teachers as
sem5ed The future of our common
wealth IS largely in the hands of the
teachers who have charge Of the youth.
May truth wisdom and patriotism guide
your every action.
&C NJ. BARNES. Governor
In response to The cordial sentiment ex-
pressed in the above telegram the asso-
citation instructed Secretary Ledgerwood
10 express TO Governor Barnes the re-
Gret experienced on account of his al
sence, thanking him for his strong sun
port TO the cause OF education and wish
Ing him a speedy return to health and =
Happy New Year"
One Of the most entertaining papers Of
the session, The Function OF ART in Ed
ucation." was read this morning bv Miss
Marilla Adams. teacher Of drawing in
the Edmond normal school. The term
drawing, she said. sis too narrow
The suggested term is art education II
aims 10 train the eve and hand. 10
We know how much we are indebted n
this art? The feeling OF love is NOT Z. eitt
Of God 10 few-it Is a citt TO all The
beautiful is not necessarily costly. Art
desires the homage Of mankind. Where
words are inadequate a picture or a
sketch will suggest the thought"
The general discussion of Miss Adams.
paper was led by President Scott. who
thought It one OF the greatest papers read
before the association. The writer called
art 1.-THE universal language. 30 which, 7,is,.7
the question what is the criterion n.
greatness? Is il the fact that a nro.
oucton appeals TO the critics. or TIA,
which appeals TO the rabble. or that v-hic,
appeals 10 both?
Professor Stevens. Professor Ksrl,qs
and Mrs. Ristiue also Joined in the dis
CusSj0p.
The second paper or the progra m.
democracy, or Capitalization of power IN
ne management OF educational matters
which, was not read on a,e,,,r+ ~ "a.
absence OF President Ament. 10 whom IN,
topic had been assigned. In spite ~ thi.
drawback there was lively discussion
which soon became general coacernirs
The insuthciency OF the present school DIS.
'riet system as compared wlsa the NOR.
centralized, or township. system. Ubir-
tie majority seemed 70 favor.