The Washington times., 1902-12-10
Standard Oil Magnate, With
Other Wealthy Men, Plans
Munificent Gift to Endow
New Institute of Learning.
BILL PASSES CONGRESS
Measure Incorpor ates General
Education Board - Deal Has
Been Engineered Without At
tracing attention.

Carnegie Institute. has been quietly
planned By John D. Rockefeller. the
Standard oil King. and will become
reality within a short time Already
a bill Incorporating the General Edu-
cation Board has passed both houses
Of Congress. and within a few days
viii be sent to the President for his
signature.
While many Of the details Of the move
ment are withheld for the present. It is
known that Mr. Rockefeller intends 10
cndow the new institution with proba-
bly, more than the $4,000, 900 donated to
the Carnegie Institute for the advance
ment Of scientific research.
Not a 0ne-Man Affair.
Furthermore. it is not his desire that
the institution should become a one-man
affair as other mHlionaires and trust
magnates have signified their intention
OF contributing TO fund that will make
the General Education Board the
method Of exploiting the greatest edu-
cational movement in the history CT
the world.
Unlike the Carnegie gift. the purpose
is not 10 explore the unknown realms Of
science. but rather 10 make practical
the dissemination OF knowledge among
the people. The bill as it passed Con-
gress provides for the promotion OF
education within the United States with
out regard to race. sex, or creed" The
headquarters OF the board will be in this
city.
For several years past Mr. ROckefel-
Ter has been a liberal contributor to
schools, colleges. universities. and edu-
catlonal institutions throughout the
country. and the immense sums 90 be
made avail bic viii be placed iE the
hands OF a board. whose education and
training nt them for the task of appor-
t.oning the money to institutions deserv-
ing Of help.
Wealthy Men to Join Hands.
The avenue thus cpened for those Of
means 10 assist in the work has induced
wealthy men 10 enter heartily into the
plan Many have been desirous Of as
sisting worthy institutions. but have not
had the opportunity 10 intelHgently act
In such cases.
The quiet manner iu which the meas
ure has been engineered through Con
gress. without attracting the attention
Of the many news gatherers there is one
of the most remarkable features OF the
affair. The bill was first introduced in
the Senate by Senator Aldrich Of Rhode
island. shortly after the marriage Of his
daughter. Miss Ahline Aldrich to John
ID. Rockefeller. ir.
While under consideration in the com
mttee Of that house. the point was
riascd as 10 whether Congress had the
power 10 incorporate such a body The
question was referred to Senator Nc
Comas. Of Maryland. formerly a justice
Of the Supreme Court Of the District OF
Columbia. who submitted an exhaustive
report arming the power Of Congress to
act.
House Approves Bill.
After the passage Of the bill through
he Senate. at the earnest solicitation OF
Senator AIdrich. Representative Grow.
OF Pennsylvania. fathered il in the
House, and to such good effect that il
passed that body without delay.
As soon as il can be engrossed IL
viii be sent to the President for his
approval When that is secured il is
said the full details Of the project viii
be given 10 the public
The iuCOrpOratOTs named iu the act.
several Of whom are also on the board
OF engineers OF the Carnegie Institute.
are the following well-mown educa-
tors; Daniel c. Gilman, George Eos
ter Peabody. Morris K. Jcs5up. Robert
G.. ogden. William II. Baldwin. jr..
Jabc L. NJ Curry. Frederick T.. Gates.
Walter Il. Page. and Albert shaw. The
measure was framed by the Hon. Ed
ward NJ. Shepard, OF Brooklyn
Power is given the board. under the act
to take or receive, whether by ,ift. grant.
devise bequest, or purchase. any real or
personal estate. or to hire or lease the /
same, 10 accept and administer any trust
Of money or Of real OF Of personal estate. .
The existence Of the board viii be per
petual
The board is further granted authority
tor the promotion Of its objects, to build. /
improve. enlarge. or equip building for I
or primary schools indus I
trial. technical normal school training /
schools for teachers. or schools Of any I
grade. Ur for higher institutions of learn /
ing
Furthermore, I'm connection herewith 4
Of libraries. Workshops, gardens, kitchens. /
and other educational accessories TO !
aid others to do so; to employ teachers |
an dlectureTs; to aid or endow educa- 1
ti0nal institutions, and TO collect and 4
publish educational statistics and in /
formation.
Senator Aldrich today admitted that |
II Is Mr.. Rockefeller's purpose TO make |
a munifcient donation 10 the cause Of /
but that his information on /
The subject had been In confidence and 4
therefore he was not at liberty TO give .
any OF the details.