The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-27

the Ri Rev. Joseph b. Cheshire. Short
but eloquent speeches were made by r.
B. Glenn, r. T. Gray, Ed. Chambers
Smith, r. l.. Smith, DR.. Geo. r. Winston,
Josephus Daniels and President YenabIe.
An outline of President Venable's adj
dress is here given. II is most earnest
and eloquent presentation of The work of
our University it's needs and it's opportu-
nities-it is the voice of a great heart
speaking from a perfect understanding
eloquent in its simplicity, straightforward
in it's honesty, and convincing In its earn
estness.
Every member of the Legislature should
have heard it. that he might better know
the worth of this property of the peo-
pie and the necessity of its nurture. Pres
ident Venable said;
A few days ago there was a sight in
this city which should have thrilled the
heart of every one who loved his State.
A great concourse OF people were gath
cred 10 inaugurate their governor. The
streets and The capitol grounds were
filed by the throngs; cheering, bugle-
calls, the tramp of marching soldierly
were heard. There was a strong, true
speech by an earnest, high minded, great
hearted man and all listened intently that
they might hear the promise of the new
century. In looking at the people, the
thing that impressed me most was the
look of hope in their eyes. of renewed
purpose and determination that this
should be century of great achievement
and that their beloved State should at
last arise from her ignorance and poverty
and take her own high place in the Sis
terhood of States. God grant that these
hopes be not disappointed. If the lead
ers but act wisely these people can and
will work out their own salvation.
The herald cry of tho new day dawning
before this people has been given in
your Governors message. It is the edu-
cation of the whole people. We are hui
inflated by the position of this State in
the column of illiteracy. It is a shame
and disgrace under which true men can
no longer passively sit. We must be up
and doing The fitting education of all
must be provided for al whatever cost.
Education may seem costly but after all
it is the cheapest thing on earth to those
who buy il and use 1t Alright The most
costly thing that know of is ignorance.
There must be more public schools and
better and longer term. Technical
training must be provided for those who
are to till tho soil, and build our mills
aud engage in our manufacturing enter
prises. The women OF the State must
be taught all that is BETTING for our
best teachers and the mothers OF the
coming generations. And browning all.
the University must be so strengthened
and upheld that it may send forth educa-
ted citizens, teachers, preachers. lawyers,
physicians, druggists, business men, filling
them with that breadth OF culture, that
Iowa for all that is noble and true and
high. that respect for law that large
hearted liberation for the beliefs and
opinions of others that shall make them
tho leaders wherever they may be placed
and shall tend more Than any other one
thing TO the uplifting Of this Commons
wealth
| tell you that he University is the
greatest thing in the State. aud It can
not, must not be neglected if tho real
purpose is 10 benefit the schools of tho
people. Where did Archibald Mnrphey
and Calvin Wiley learn their lesson OF
popular education? From what source
did our Governor draw his inspiration?
Where did Winston and Mclyer get the
training fer their present. great work
From what loving mother did Alderman
and Graham and Joyncr and Noble and
many others get their gospel Of education