Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-07-13

taxation, and not as a substitute for
it.
49, We cannot too often repeat that
close, intelligent, judicious supervision
is necessary for all grades.
Simplified Spelling Applied
H. The National Educational associ-
alton approves the efforts of the sim
plified spelling board and other bodies
to promote the simplification of Eng
lish spelling by the judicious omission
of useless silent letters. and the sub
stitution of a more regular and intel
ligible spelling in place of forms that
are grossly irregular or anomalous,
such amendments to be made accord
ing to the existing rules and analo-
gies of English spelling, with due re-
gard to the standards accepted by
scholars; and the association hereby
approves the simpler forms contained
in the list of three hundred words now
spelled in two or more ways, published
by the simplified spelling board, and
containing the twelve simplified forms
now used by this association, and di-
reefs that these simpler forms be used
in the publications of the association
in accordance with the rule now in
force, that If the writer of any paper
published by this association expressly
so desires, his paper shall be printed
in the old spelling.
Is. Without seeking to determine the
merits of co-erucation versus separa-
ton of the sexes in higher institutions,
the association recognizes that at pres
ent the demand for separate instruc-
ton for women is greater than exist
ing colleges for women cana supply.
Moreover, the great colleges for wom-
oil oil In
ton of the country. We urge upon the
attention of the friends of higher edu-
cation for women the needs of the
western and southern states for this
kind of educational institution.
16. The association believes that Sc
cret societies, fraternities and sorori-
ties are inimical to the best interests
of schools and pupils, and we urge
school authorities to abolish them in
all secondary and elementary schools.
Peace Is Advocated
II. In teaching, as in every other
kind of work, the best service is Sc
sured by finding the individual best
fitted to the particular place as indi-
Gated by training, experience and
meritorious service: the National Ed
ucational association accordingly
heartily approves a merit system of
promoting teachers and filling vacan-
cies. We assert, Furthermore, that the
grounds upon which teacher may APP
ply for a position are preparatory
training, experience and merltorious
service; in a word, professional fit
ness alone; and that the use of other
personal and political arguments is inn
moral in the teacher and a serious
menace to high professional stand
ard.
IS. The association regrets the pure
" theoretical work which still charac-
terizes much of our so-called training
of teachers, especially in colleges and
universities, and urges the establish
ment everywhere of training and prac-
tice facilities for the better prepara-
ton of teachers.
49, The National Educational associ-
alton believes that the forces of this
world should be organized and ope-
rated in the interests of peace and not
of war; we believe that the material,
commercial and social interests of the
people of the United States and of the
whole world demand that the energies
of the governments and of the people
be devoted to the constructive and
helpful pursuits OF peace. and that the
people be relieved of the burdens of
providing at enormous expense the
ornaments suggested by the conpetl-
tive desire for supremacy in war. We
further believe that the fear of war
and the possibility of war would alike
decline If governments were to rely
more upon the sentiments of the people
and less upon the strength of their
armies and navies. We accordingly
indorse and commend the sentiments
expressed in the annual address by the
president of this association. We urge
upon our representatives at the second
peace conference to use their influence
TO widen the scope and increase the
power of The Hague tribunal While
disclaiming any desire to suggest
program or to urge specific action, we
do urge our representatives to secure
the most favorable action possible
upon international arbitration, the linn
itation of ornaments, the protection
of private property at sea and the in