The age-herald., 1901-06-20
Alabama Educational ASSocia- tionAdoptS Strong Resolutions
OR. PHILLIPS ABLE PAPER
Changes In Preparatory and High Schools Suggested By Educators
 Teachers Entertained By
 Commercial Association.
BY E. E. KERSH.

Age-Herald Bureau Clanceys Hotel, Montgomery, June 19.-tspecial.) )-Local option in taxation for school purpose has been the most important question receiv- ing the attention of the Alabama educa- tors during the second day of the asso- citation meeting.
 This question was placed on the pro- gramme for the morning session, but was postponed until the afternoon to enable the members of the constitutional conven- ton to be present and hear the discus sion.
 pr. J. H. Phillips of Birmingham open ed the question with a very able paper favoring local taxation. He was followed by Messrs. Chappell Cory of Montgomery, o. T. Smith of Goodwater, Jas. K. Powers of Tuscaloosa, c. c. Thach of Auburn, A. G. 6eay of Sylacauga, Dr. R. M. Cunning ham of Birmingham, and others, all of whom argued for local option. It was clearly the sentiment of the teachers to oppose the report of the taxation commit tee of the constitutional convention, and demand something better.
 ITODdDiy- ln6 fIlOSL IdT-TedcHlHb sSupJeCI discussed at the morning session was that brought up by Professor Thach of Au- burn. He desires that a committee be ap- pointed to issue programmes of studies, not mandatory and compulsory, but for the guidance of teachers, in the prepa- ration of students for college life By his proposition 1t is intended to have a committee of seven named for this work. xxrt11 ha thA 4af frt, portant one yet made. It will result ih the abolshment of the preparatory schools at colleges and thoroughly fits the student to enter college immediately after leaving the high school. He pro- poses to name persons on the committee for mathematics, Latin Creek modern language, history and science It seemed to meet with the universal approval of those present.
 Public Libraries.
 Prof. Phillips of Birmingham touched upon the advisability of erecting public libraries to the schools as instruments of instruction. He incidently remarked that the Federation of Woman's Clubs was doing great work in this line and de- served especial commendation. He stated that the committee on library of the fed eration had offered opportunities to give communities that wanted libraries free of any charge whatever, excepting the cost of transportation.
 Prof. Thach of Auburn told of his experience in having erected an addi- tional school in his town. Of how oppo- sition was encountered, and how 1t was trodden under foot by enthusiasm in an 'old fashioned" town meeting. He threw out hint for other communities to work up and enthuse more enthusiasm in the work.
 Prof. Thach suggested that committee be appointed to issue a tentative pro- gramme of studies not manitory or com pulsory of general advisary informa- ton for the teachers of the Boys High School. His Idea Is a very broad one. He desires that the high schools prepare scholars for college, to take the place of the preparatory schools at the colleges.
 The following resolution was 1ntroduc- by Professor Cunningham: Re solved, that we, the members of the Ala bama Educational Association In session assembled do hereby petition the mem- bers of the constitutional convention now met in Montgomery, to grant the people of Alabama the constitutional privilege of local taxation.
 Resolved, That we the members of the Alabama Educational Association in session assembled do hereby petition the members of the constitutional convention now met in Montgomery to grant the people of Alabama the constitutional right to exercise the privilege of optional local taxation for school purposes by counties, cities and rural districts whose areas shall he determined by the county schoo. commissioner or Board of Reve- nue.
 A reception rendered the teachers to- night by the Commercial and Industrial Association was largely attended, and furnished much pleasure for the visitors.