, 1907-09-25
WHERE is
THE MAN?
ONE WANTED WHO WILL LAY
FOUNDATION FOR WYOMING
REPRESENTATIVE IN THE
RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
Graduate Of Oxford University FRS.
and only Representative of Great
Commonwea Ith in That Broad
Scheme, Points Way to Successful,
Outcome Of Effort to Be Part Of
Diamond Kings Intentions.
BY Harold G. Merriam.

BY Harold G. Merriam.
Being myself an ex-Rhodes scholar
for this state, there are few things
which | can find dearer to my heart
than the representation of Wyoming
among the Rhodes scholars at Oxford.
l am proud of the fact that have rep,
resented this state, and that | could
find myself ready for oxford when the
first call was made by the scholarship:
SO is the state proud of that. But
neither the state nor myself is proud
of the fact that, when there existed
two opportunities, Wyoming had no
sons to send n Oxford, and that this
great state of ours is unrepresented
at present in the greatest educational
scheme and scholarship the world has
eve seen. 1t is no excuse for us that
Wyoming is not alone among the
states who fail to provide men who
shall snatch up this wonderful oppor,
tunity. 1t is a disgrace; and none the
less Sc because we are a wild western
state averse to Latin and Greek and
higher culture. We must be repre-
sented in this great educational
scheme.
Some Of the Difficulties.
l have been devising how an ade-
quate interest in this scholarship can
be aroused. / have written paper ii.
ticles, have talked to my personal
friends until hoarse, and have written
around the country in search of can
didates. Wyoming, I think, can be rep
resented in the next installment OF
Rhodes scholars, If she can get owe a
few difficulties. l know of aspirants
In this article l wish to pnt forward IA
scheme which. If eamaed ont, may
excite interest in the scholarship-at
any rate it will get over difficulties.
Worthy of a Trial.
My scheme may seem irrational and
faulty | many a ~hard-headed thinker.
but to him who is lenient in thought
and ap~preciative of marvellous oppor,
tunities-as well as flush of PURSE
am confident that it will appear worthy
of a trial. want a scholarship Of
500 or more established at our state
university, a scholarship governed by
these two requisites; first, the recipi'
ent shall be needy; secondly, he shall
be a candidate in the Rhodes scholar.
ship examination during the year in
which he shall hold the said scholar
ship. The presentation of this, if there
should be several applicants, can be
by examination or otherwise, as the
founder may desire.
Some Financial Reasons.
Now, why do | want this foundation
What will be its virtues? l know Of
at least one bright young man in this
state who is hindered from attending
our university from financial reasons.
He wants the Rhoades scholarship, he
cannot get it unless he attends at Lar
annie. He is not the only bright young
man in the state in that position. That
is some good this foundation may be,
stow. Secondly, if this existed there
would be more candidates for the
Rhodes scholarship-thats s~elf-eviden..
Thirdly, the bestowal and holding OF
this scholarship upon condition OF
competition in the Rhodes examina'
ton would keep men working steadily
toward an end who might otherwise
be side-tracked by circumstances.
Fourthly, and mostly, it would not only
show Wyoming's interest in this won
derful scheme of Mr.. Rhodes, but
would also insure her representation
where she deserves it and is entitled
to it. l can give a pocketful of otneI
reasons for it's value. If you don't
believe me, then write to me and
will try to interest you.
The Man Wanted.
Now, where is the man? The uni
~versity possesses three scholarships
and six prizes, everyone donated by
Albany county men and the Cheyenne
Tribune. Here is a chance for a north
ern man, or an eastern man, or any
man. 1t is not going to benefit the
university one bit, this foundation. The
university can get along very nicely
without your 800, Mr.. future Donor
1t is for the state that you will found
this scholarship. Wyoming wants 10
be represented at Oxford. This
scheme will lay steps to the attain
ment Of such representation.
President Will Be Pleased.
l have consulted neither President
Tisdel, for the university, nor Cover
nor Brooks, for the state, regarding
this suggestion; but if you wish t.
write to the former and oner an an
nual scholarship, you will find he viii
be pleased to put the plan into execu
ton; and II you care to speak to the
latter, you will find that he will shake
my hand in this consideration. II you