Evening star., 1901-12-10
Mr.. CARNEGIE'S GIFT
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gress. AS an evidence that such an institu-
ton Is needed in the United States the
committee referred to the fact that between
1900 and 5000 American students go
abroad each year for post-gradute work In
European universities, which they said
was a confession that American institu-
tions do not fully equip men for special
lines of work.
The fact that this project was still
prominent in the minds of Congress before
the announcement Of Mr.. Carnegie's dona-
ton Is shown by the fact that in the pres
ent Congress two bills for the establish
ment of such an university have been in
troduced.
Mr.. Carnegie's offer will relieve the
project from one Of the main causes of Op-
position that has been advanced. This
was the fact that such an educational in
stitution would involve a very large ex-
pense, which, of course, will be eliminated
from all further discussion Of the project.
Much interest is manifested in the mes
sage, which, 1t is understood, will be sent
to Congress by President Roosevelt ap-
proving of this offer and of the acceptance
of the donation.
Personal Expressions. '-sf
Rev. Dr. Herrick Johnson, professor in
the Mccormick Theological Seminary, Chi
cago and member of the Presbyterian re-
vision committee, said today that the pro-
posed gift of Mr.. Carnegie was magnifi-
cent in it's proportions. The results in his
opinion of carrying out the purpose Of
such benefaction would be of great pub
lie benefit. In this would be provided such
educational facilities that young men who
now go abroad for purposes of study would
remain in this country
Mr.. Brainard H. Warner said: '"The pro-
posed gift of Mr.. Carnegie Is most impor
tant to the city of Washington and fixes
the character Of this city as an educational
center for this country, and one Of the
most desirable features in connection with
hnT of OF IN q hn fno of hof hoc
been largely secured through the influence
and aid Of such men as Presidents Harper,
Hadley and others at the head Of great
universities. We have had no event which
outranks this splendid gift in it's bearing
upon the growth Of Washington as a cap
ttal to which the nation looks with pride.
Probably no one man had more to do with
this gift than DR.. Chas. d. Walcott."
Gen. Miles Enthusiastic.
Lieut.. Gen. Miles is most enthusiastic
over Mr. Carnegie's donation and said to-
day 1t Is probably the grandest thing that
ever happened in the history Of the national
capital. President Washington was deeply
interested In the establishment Of a ma
ttonal university in this city and selected
the site of the old naval observatory at the
foot Of New York avenue as the most suit
able place for such an institution. Gen.
Miles said that Mr.. Carnege's donation will
permit the fulfillment Of Washington's
hopes IN tnat regard ana Will give the Capl-
tai of the nation an institution of learning
superior to any similar institution in the
world, with the possible exception of the
celebrated University at Berlin.
The proposed university, he said, would
form an admirable supplement to the Cath
olic University and the Methodist Univer-
sity, but, unlike either of these, would be
non n-denominational and purely national in
character and scope, and like the Smithso-
nian Institution, similarly founded by a
philanthropic individual, would be utilized
In gathering the knowledge OF the world
and disseminating 1t broadcast
In speaking of this matter, General Miles
called attention to the good work already
accomplished toward the establishment of
''the University of the United States by a
committee Of 400 members, which included
ex-Presidents Of the United States, ex-
United States senators, ex-cabinet officers,
scientists and the presidents and officers of
educational, scientific and patriotic organi-
cations. The executive council of the ma
tional committee of that institution is COM
posed of Chief Justice Fuller, ex-senator
Edmunds, Ambassador A. D. White, Mr.,
Oscar s. Straus Of New York. Gen. Horace
Porter, Prof. Simon Newcomb Gen. John
Eaton, Col. w. R. Smith Of Kentucky ex-
Secretary Herbert, ex-senator Henderson,
Prof. s. P. Langley, Gen. N. A. Miles, ex-
Minister Kasson and ex-Gov ]. W. Hoyt