The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-05
MINISTER TO TEACH
POLITICS TO YOUTH
Rev. r. NJ. West Plans School,
for instruction in CltI.
zensh'p

|, Linking politics with religion and
thereby probably establishing a nrec-
edent for the United States in thu
institution of school for instruction
III Citizenship is the idea which has
originated with Rev. r, M West, pas
.of OF the First Baptist church. which
idea VIII without doubt bear fruit in
the early establishment of such
school. SUN
This afternoon Rev. West will meet
the heads of departments of his church
organization, these including the sun
day schools, Young Mems Bible class.
Young Mems club. Young Mems Mis-
sionary league. Baptist Young PEG.
pies union, the Berean class and sew
erai other church societies. In con-
junction with the adoption of plans for
the years work, the proposition for tba
establishment of a citizenship school
WIZ pc submitted by the pastor and
VIII be acted upon. There is little
ooupt that the proposition viii be ia
vorably received.
viii Organize School
The plan of the Rev. West 10 n
organize the school in connection with
the Young Mems club. It's scope will
De wide and there will be no limit
TO membership. The course of instruc-
tlon VIII include lectures by promi-
nent people and, if possible, Senate"
VIII be organized and the DrincinIes of
government worked out along lines
similar to actual business" in com
mercial colleges
1t is the belief of the originator of
the idea, that the modern method of
attacking civic corruption by attempt-
III ing TO remedy immediate conditions
Iaiis In accomplishing the desired end
ana that the only way in which cor,
rupt conditions can be remedied is
by rearing new generation of men
VINO shall be instructed in government
and citizenship.
1t is along this line and with this
OBJECT In view that the proposed
school will be established. -
Will Teach Politics
Ihen 1T will be school to teach
politics" was suggested.
Well-call it craftsmanship re-,
piled Rev. West
1t is the belief of Mr.. West that
at the meeting Of the church mana
gers this afternoon ARRANGEMENTS will
be made for starting the. school at an.
early date, so that it will be well or
gained within two months , .=n.
1t is not the purpose of the school
to lnculcate partisan principles in the
student, out to teach in detail the in
trlcate workings Of municipal state
and national government The club
rooms of the Young Mems club will
probably be used at first for the school
and larger quarters secured if nee
essary ',-'.- - -!
In speaking of his plan Rev. West.
said: 1919 -,
I believe that this is the best. if
not the only method for securing good
government. And it is unquestionable
| that it is the perogative Of the church
to do all in its power to advance good
government. This being the case, it,
seems duty for the church to ses-
establish such a school,
The Rev. West returned Friday from
| a months vacation. At the meeting
of the managers and superintendent
OF the various church organizations
this afternoon number of new plans
for advancing church work will be in
troduced. Mr.. West declined last night
to say what these plans were, but in
timated that there would be some in
novations.