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In my assistance TO COlleSeS am en-
deavoring to apply the same business
principles which have enabled me to put
myself in the position to do what I am
doing. I have no intention Of encourag-
ing small colleges-nor large ones, for
that matter-to expand beyond their Wis
ible resources. 1t will do them more
harm than good in most instances to
place at their disposal considerable sum
Of money to be employed in any way
which might crafty the immediate views
of their trustees and faculty.
Colleges Must Need Money.
I must be assured first that there ex-
lists pressing need which cannot be met
by the resources at the command Of the
trustees. I must then be assured that the
enterprise is one which has a reason for
being, which is managed wisely and con-
serVatively has a reasonable chance of
becoming self-sustaining. My secretary.
Mr.. Bertram, receives all applications for
gifts before they come to my attention,
and he is an expert. The method of pro-
cedure is as follows:
The president or representative of the
college makes an application to me fol
financial aid. Sometimes this Is done in
person, but more often by letter. Such
applicants receive a blank form Of appli-
cation. which they are requested to fill in.
This blank Is made for library applica-
tons or general or special assistance
since in every instance I require the
same set of facts to assure me the gift
will be wisely bestowed and we'll en-
ployed.
Library Demand Decreases.
No. am not tired Of assisting libraries
am ready to assist the establishment OF
libraries now as ever, but the demand for
them is much less active than formerly
Most cities and large towns already are
supplied, and the applications now re-
ceived are mostly from small communi-
ties whose requirements are not great
The applications now average only about
one day, and this costs me only about
$4,000 day. I do not consider that
enough to spend on the work I have
planned, hence my interest in colleges.
Sectarian foundations are not eligible
as sectarian foundations. However, most
colleges which started as sectarian foun-
dations have broadened their basis volun-
tarily, and, while still sectarian in name
perhaps, admit students Of all creeds an6
impose no hard and fast conditions. I dc
not object to a school conducted under
i the patronage Of a denomination If II
o.
case school is so strictly guarded thai
1t makes the acceptance Of it's tenets a
condition Of matriculation I am free t.
say it does not interest me.
/ Small Ones Ask Million.
Five small western colleges have
asked Mr.. Carnegie for 100000, one
million apiece. They are Beloit, Knox
Grinnell, and Colorado colleges and
Washburn university. Their presi
dents met last year and agreed to place
their needs before Mr.. Carnegie.
President Eaton Of Beloit; McCle1land
Of Knox, and Slocum Of Colorado, were
appointed a committee to interest sew.
eral rich New Workers in the small col
leges of America. Frank Sisson, an
alumnus Of Knox college, also Of Har.
ward, said today:
The small colleges Of America have de-
cided to hold out their hands in the hope
of getting a few much-needed contribu.
lions. So far the small college, which
does infinite good for the country in the
development of it's youth, has a great
handicap. All the millionaires have beer
giving to the larger colleges and uni.
versities. With proper equipment an6
up-to-date organization, which can be
obtained only thru endowments, the
smaller colleges can compete successfully
with the larger universities, but unless
some of the big men of this country come
to their aid, our small colleges will be
forced to the wall.