New-York tribune., 1909-06-23
HUGHES on IDEALS
TALKS TO COLLEGE, MEN.
Urges Them TO Hold to aspirations
> of Their Youth.


gate before going TO Brown University. and from
e review Of college aims especially as represented
; in the society Of scholarship which he ad-
dressing. Re drew the theme that the college bred
man should stand fast by the purpose which j. p
= izhed MS youth in college halls.
Governor Hughes was met At the station this
I svsl;ng by President William Henry Crawshaw Of
Colgate, and later spoke outdoors for few min
utes 70 large crowd which had gathered 10 vel
come him
To the Phi Beta Kappas he was introduced by
Professor Anderson. Of Colgate Seminary Gov
ernor Hughes said:
The meetings Of this society, by virtue Of its
Testjon Of The ideals Of liberal study to our social
and political development ,,
These ideals cannot now he said 70 he admittedly
saorOsanct. The annual deliverance in this pres
enoe Is no longer address from the intelect1lal
night At time when intellect is so largely de,
voted 10 the satisfaction of material wants ana
relief Of bodily distress. when the Church
makes its appeal largely through social service anG
osss - % % ems 5 sr+TaTce 70 The acIivi-
ties Of business and frequently is more scnin-
cant Of social opportunity than Of culture. the %
Garnet be ignored They must be justified TO
/ democracy zealousy intent upon ascertaining and
pursuing what is worth while
Il would show. deficient perspective and scant @
otherwise than with profound qualification the in
creasnE amplitude Of provision for technical train
Inust be well done We thrive by wants created and
the rIIrircz+ion Of opporriInities for skillful work
and in the preparation OF skilled workers; Re
! the oorplexty OF our Industrial Development the
eerlanas 81 ne aplfa scenes @ LesT 2 ire,a ljc
formerly vas unknown 10 our schools The intel
Is~eTl - f str g and f sifreo The pas
Tes r9e-icsr rt5 Is fasciTate5 With the definite
ness OF object and with the wholesome spirit or
The requirements Of preparation for technical
pursuits are instantly sprIehended- There must he,
1rst. precise knowledge OF material. definite in
formation as 70 the results OF observation ana eA-
perie1cs, 70 the degree essential 70 ordinary pT5c
SO Tha1 with minimum of loss Of Tine and energy
one may know how 70 acquire further I9ioTnaIon'
. 1icIlar subject Again. there must he knowledge
Of method. the patient and psins1aking exsrnina-
there must be The scientific spirit Ihe love Of truth
for its own sake, the fearless. unflinohirE demand
sor verify. without prejudice or pride OF o[7l.on
pertinent is subject 10 correction every analysis Is
continually reviewed n order TO expose fallacy..
E-ENFoRcEMENTs OF YOUTH
The benefits derived by the community from this
ficular results IN practice invention Nor are
they fully described when account Is taken OF ne
addition human happiness hy the enlargement q
the field for trained EFFORT and by the creation OF
new departments Of useful activity. presenting op-
portunites for individual research and the exercise
OF individual talent
The annual le-enfcrcement Of society by com
panies Of EounS men whose business N IRE IS 70 |
4fei~ ezeTieoe - cortribute 10 wider knowledge aid
whom some selected sphere tne discovery and
: ro7zer4i ffeCt mon fIe chsracfer Of The com
poe I ot 5pC "a -Fr-.7,e1t i,9its Ire faId
If passion. reduces tn sway Of prejudice and |
superstition. aids the cautions Of prudence anti
S5otes the poison Of denagoeery and strengf hens
the appeals 10 reason behalf Of the well ordered
conduct Of private and public life -
our attention from the iuportsnae of the ideals Of
liberal study, Indeed. in The effort to point con
senffal harmony of nI1fpose
The American college has never SO wei served |
this purpose as to-day Il may indeed De rsteited
1hai 50 many Young men throns OUT insJlinIGrs
with but slight appreciation Of their unJlValled |
opportunities and are content - live 50 far he |
meath their privileges. But candid comparison |
leve attest the fact that not only IN the case Of
also in the average case, the benefits Of college
trainins are more marked than heretofore
The for rigid discipline in the |
earlier DAYS ana for more careful guidance in
lection OF subjects may need emphasis. The prob
lens Of liberal education have not vet been solved,
and present many difficult questions which engage
Ine attentLon of our educational experts. But one
& h9 &tshfy iI con e9p9fe t @ 5?I actual york done 4d in
example. cannot fai TO he impressed with the
gains which have been made Nor is il be
who have no Intention Of devotinE therns5l-as to
digtnctively intellectual pursuits
L is advantage that more AID more largely
TIRE general activities OF business life should feel
the influence Of those who have the wider horizon
world which lies outside the range or observation
for congratulation that throughout our Iand from
almost countless educational centres there are
LESSONS but 10 the varied activities or trade and
tennatic training. have been enriched by The wis
dom Of the past and the study Of the progress Of
COLLEGE MANS START
We want more Of this and not less. There is
70 danger that the importance Of technical train
sng VIII be dsTesarded but its precursor TO the
general discipline and equipment which liberal /
study alone supply. The that +
have in the community who have come into con
tsct with the masters of thought. ancient and
rao6ern who familiar with. the course Of his
rory and appreciative OF art and literature. who /
fortified with resources Of profit and ENJOYMENT
outside the routine Of their daily work. Inc more
potent will he the sway Of intelligent public opln-
Ion, the progressive our civilization ana the
more stable our institutions
every man. Il dignihes wiki patience and noble
contentrnent many humble worker, who from a .
sublime philosophy. Ever and anon it flashes upon
amid the Administrations OF so-caIled success he
catches glimpse Of what he might have done !
sgt before he college man wisdom has early
have presented % him their lessons Low ambition /
sTe ose se ~ s1 1n s f,fT R 7P5 iPPtgf Pgfss
Isstisfscfions have been exhibited their indie /
ard ideals have become indissoublv connected with
the oblisations Of truth and Justice enforced by |
The college man is not only The heir Of ell the /
asss bur has had rare opportunity 10 become &C
cuslnted with his inheritance. He Of all 4
Sor Fir7 Is worth T5.le9 snail he seii bi-axelf fo
The desusiors 90 power Can ne shut his eyes 40 /
the nnockery of mere acegisitloE Can he become /
enothsr mans tool or sycophant2 what for him /
s. any place or title AZ tho expense Of MS birth
Bu. the college man too often falls to remain |
true 70 his vision. Too frequently he separates |
hlrssf ey iI1ssnslese oeaIees rom the path he hsd
count tie loss 10 society Of these lapses?
FEW LAPsEs.
su4 sucl lapses Il IS Believed are exceptional In
the great s59Ilty 81 instances the Goilege Is JUST
against the lnamDustions of shaFpers and the |
orce 10 college In the councils Of the nation
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