New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-28

50 froWn Of tyr1a "a t., boss hos or lord
E5is righteous purpose e'er can move
Nor ne big bolt that's hurled by Jove
Mid chaos and diSsOlYing bands
Tnmoved and fearless, 10! he stands:
"once our comrade in this university. always
our friend. and now Governor OF our state.
Charles Evans Hughes"
THE GOVERNORS SPEECH.
Governor Hughes said in part:
you have celebrated with fitting ceremony the
l0gh anniversary Of the birth OF Ezra Cornell.
Nothing could more suitably embody the spirit
which animated him in the founding of Cornell
University than this provision for instruction
aud experiment. for the spread of useful infor
nation and for intelligent leadership in order TO
promote the agricultural interests of this state.
The progress of civilization is perhaps most
strongly marked by the widening of the area OF
instruction and the diminutiOn Of failures due TO
untutored and unrelated effort. through the
establishment Of schools for proper training and
for the communication under skilled direction
Of the lessons Of experience. And the modern
breadth OF view with reference to scholastic
purpose. and the rapid growth in appreciation
nv The people Of the benefit OF scientific instruc-
ton could have no more striking illustration
than The establishment under the auspices OF
the state in contact with schools Of liberal arts.
Of politics and Of law, Of this school OF agd-
culture.
lam reminded Of the occasion when. fifteen
years ago, member Of the staff of instruc-
lion Of this university, I listened TO the inaugu-
well the mingled expressions OF concern as to
the wisdom Of his policy and admiration at his
courage-not 10 say audacity-in announcing II.
Rarely has there been YouchSafed 10 any
prophet a clearer vision or a more complete
fulflment Of his prophecy. Among other things
President Schurman then said: From the very
beginning Cornell University has paid special
attention To the two subjects which more than
any other vitality affect the interests Of the ma
jority Of our people, mean agriculture and
veterinary science. We need an appro-
pration for a college Of veterinary knowledge
of at least $4,000 year and at the
same time liberal provision should be made for
agriculture. including horticulture. The first and
imperative need Is that Of a building large
enough 10 house. along Y it'll the department Of
agriculture, those OF horticulture. entomology
sna GARY huSRandry- The home OF
teachers and Investigators, II should be made
the living centre Ct all the agricultural interests
of the state. Students would come for the regu-
Jar courses OF for short winter courses. and
those who could not leave their homes might
receive instruction by correspondence. Bulletins
would be published giving results OF investiga-
tons. We should need at least 5000. 600
for the building. and then such appropriations
as would make the work in il worthy Of the vast
agricultural resources and wealth Of this i'm
perial state
AT those who heard uarveled at his dream
But in 1884 a state veterinary college was
established and an appropriation was made by
the state for The construction and equipment Of
suitable buildings for its purposes. il has also
received appropriations for its maintenance
amounting 10 S2I0pO a year.
IN 1904 The Legislature passed act estab-
fishing a state College of Agriculture at Cornell
University. all appropriated Cor the construc-
lion and equipment 81 its buildings the sum Of
s-flth. ana ~ The last session of the Legis-
lature il e.vcd for its maintenance and for
ne promotion of agricultural knowledge
mfough the state an appropriation OF SlOOOOO-
We may pause 10 congratulate President
schurnan. not only upon his foresight, but
upon the sagacity and Yigor which have enabled
him 10 accomplish his purpose.
There are many engrOssed in the great indus
irial activities Of the state who fail 10 realize
According 20 The last census New York led the
states in the value OF its dairy products. of its
nay crop. Of its vegetables, of its flowers and
plants and Of its apple crop, while in the value
q lis Fruit and orchard products IL was second
only TO California The value of its farm prop
eriy is exceeded only in the case Of three states
me state has no more important duty than 70
husband its agricultural interests.
Much has been done I'm recent years 20 I'm
prove The condition of the farmer. The rural
Tree delivery has brought him in closer contact
With bis fellow citizens and with the forces
winch make for progress in the state. The i'm
lfoFenent o. the roads Of the state will greatly
facilitate his access TO markets. While he has
me advantages Of these external improvements,
ne has the opportunity Of forming part in the
important and efficient organization OF the State
Sfange for the protection ana advancement of
ms Interests. The State Department OF AgTi-
culture has most important function, and
among IT'S other activities is now addressing
Itself 10 the very serious problem Of farm labor
rs efforts have also facilitated the sale Of aban-
ooned farms
Press OF the questions incident 10 the congestion
u population In our great cities We must not
lofget the demands Of rural communities. and
. slEi not ian 20 take advantage OF every oppor-
tlnlty 20 promote the welfare Of that important
sorilon Of our population which, although not
Problems
We need scientific instruction in matters per-
saihng 70 farming-instruction with reference
- suitable farm machinery, with regard 10 tbs
various matters which Director Bailey has aptly
taled rural engineering" and IN the various
SUBJECTS which relate to rural life. We need not
why instruction and experimentation at this
tenool but the dissemination OF its influence
ana The carrying 10 the people through the Yari-
Gus forms Of extension work OF the information
&c the practical assistance and guidance which
VII help them in solving the problems Of exist
slce and in developing the agricultural re-
sources OF the state.
i is for. .nese purposes that this school has
tten established. The statute provides: 1.-The
.0lec; q said College OF Agriculture shall be 20
tNti0Fe the agricultural methods Of the state:
% develop the agricultural resources Of the state
y me production Of crops Of all kinds: in tho
ssaflng and breeding Of livestock: in the manu-
,4eture Of dairy and other products; in determin-
As better methods OF marketing and handling
sleh products and IN other ways: and 20 in
ssaSe intelligence and elevate the standards or
-.lg IN The rural districts"
Under the act of administration, while these
s-lolngs and equipment are 70 remain the prop
~ Of the state. Cornell University is Entrusted
s-sa their custody and control. and Is author
80 70 administer this college with authority
~ appoint investigators. teachers and other en-
tsses' . lay out lines Ot investigation 70 pre-
tsane the requirements OF admission and the
curse Of study and otherwise 20 exercise such
'y-er IS may be needed for due administration.
ms is sacred trust. To your administra-
- me state has committed one OF the most
D2ftaat Interests Of the people, represented In
~ establishment OF this school II is not
t..ool 10 be administered for the benefit OF Cor
~ University, but IL is a school 20 be admin
seed by Cornell University for the benefit OF
- people. We may view its future with cor
-shee as we recall the services rendered IN the
test by those connected with the agricultural
80 o. this university. and am sure Il is graft
s.ts 10 the people 70 know that the work Is 20
q tnne under The immediate supervision OF
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