New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-14
MOSELY LAUDS SCHOOLS
He SAYS 4mericdn Teachers Are
Enthusiastic.

The main body Of the Mosely Educational Com
mission which TO the United States from
England early n october. and which has been
pursuing its inquiries in the educational centres OF
the East and Middle West has returned to this
city. Several OF the commissioners sailed for Liv
erpool yesterday. and others will sail for Southamp
ton to-day.
Alfred Mosely. who planned the expedition and
has borne the whole expense Of the investigation.
when seen at the Park Avenue Hotel yesterday,
discussed the results achieved.
Besides New-York.' said he I'VE visited Phila
delphia. Baltimore. Washington. Boston, Chicago,
Indianapolis. Dayton and Pittsburg. Then various
members OF the commission have gone here and
there TO other points where they have been at
tracted by the opportunities for investigation Of
the subjects in which they were specially inter
ested. Several members are still pursuing their
inquiries and some of them will go to San Fran
cisco. 1t is the expectation that all will get home
to England by Christmas.
4 am satisfied that the members Of the commits
sion have been immensely impressed by what they
have seen. They will each make a report upon
their observations. and I shall also make report.
It IS possible joint report may be formulated.
The reports will be published simultaneously, in
England and the United States. in April next.
shall hope 10 make the volume issued in England
a shilling publication, even If it cost something
more so as to put il within the reach of all who
may be interested in the information that has
been gathered.
I am impressed by the fact that infinitely more
money is expended in the United States than in
England for school buildings and equipment. The
tea cheers are imbued with tremendous enthusi-
asm. and there is an uaquenchable thirst among
the pupils for knowledge. Such combination can
not fail to produce results that afford an uplift
for the people anG contribute to the greater eff
fectiveness in its Industrial life But If that were
all I should think it worth the expense and
effort 1t has its effect however IN raising the
ideals Of the people to a higher standard,
in England, Mr.. Moseley replied: Il may answer
by saying that I am a member of the executive
the weapon Mr.. Chamberlain is using TO dissent
nate information broadly concerning his proposals:
am now l sim believe that if ali the world would
adhere TO free trade 1t would be best, but when l
she has been doing in some industrial lines, look
for the cause. l md that England is being made
the dumping ground for the surplus manufactured
products OF other countries. Free trade may nave
been all right nifty years ago; bul TINS Is a %oIla
Of change. and We must meet present conditions.
There is no such thing standing stil. There Is
change to meet conditions as they appear am
not now protecticnist, but believe IN giving the
government the power to make reciprocal trade
chamberlain will win his fight. He is not only
a politician but farseeing statesman he ta, Is
recent adyices from london which made it clear
that the country is coming around at a marvellous
pace and IL Parliament is not dissolved for two
years. the Chamberlain proposals will succeed at
Mr. Moseiy was born in Bristol, England and is
in his fOrty-ninth year. lie is a companion
distinction conferred on him for colonial service
humane and philanthropic character, performed IN
career has been that of merchant; with extensive
mining interests in South Africa He Is no longer
active i'm business. He explains his reason thus:
4 made the resolution when / entered business
that / would retire at forty OF course was not
very sure l would be in a position 10 DO II when
the time arrived, but found il possible, and when
I attained that age ] began to withdraw from
active business. l still have mining interests in
South Africa The talk that / am mutimilion-
aire is all nonsense. but have a competence that
viii permit me to live, do some gooo ana leave
something might I presume cut more OF a
dash but I get my enjoyment out OF such things
as the two commissions ] have brought 10 Amer
tca I feel that l may through such means, &C
complish something that cannot be effaccd
think il is q crime for TO hoard money. 1t
should be put TO use for the benefit Of humanity"