The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23

get. as the executive officer of the COL
, lege, one of the leading agriculturists
the country.
However, this is very important
work, so it is well that we should make
haste slowly. In the meantime, am
DESTROYS of getting the views of agri-
culturists throughout our state, and if
you are interested in this matter |
should, indeed, be glad to receive from
you any suggestions that you may desire
to offer which you think will be helpful
to the trustees IN making proper selec-
ton of the president and solving such
other problems as are presented to
them.
In discussing the college and the pres
idency the Governor said:
| am sending two hundred or more
letters to leading agricuturists through
out the State. 1t may be that | have
missed some farmers who are interest
ed IN the subject referred to in the
letter, and if such be the case, wish to
state that shall be glad to receive a
letter from anyone giving me his views
on the points touched in the letter.
The time has come to broaden agri-
cultural lines in Maryland, and we must
take up the march of progress. In
science, in arts, and in industrial and
commercial activities we have gone
ahead by leaps and bounds, but the fact
remains and its contemplation is most
startling, that the United States stands
the lowest in agricultural production per
acre amongst the civilized nations.
Says writer: 1.-THE great manufac-
turing industries have been for MANY
years studying and applying efficiency
methods IN their business and improving
the conditions under which their en-
ployes live and work with the most
profitable and beneficial results; while
the great agricultural industry. the
most essential industry to the welfare
of the nation, has been neglected and
LETT to the individual to develop.
1t is known far and wide that the nat
ural advantages of Maryland for agri-
cultural expansion are almost without
limit. We have soils that are capable
OF producing the many varied crops
raised the country over, and much of it
especially adapted to the growth of
fruits, melons and berries Of all kinds.
we are, indeed. veritable truck garden.
What we want is the men of the State.
who are engaged in agriculture. to take
up this work not alone with their hands.
but with their heads and the greatest
agency to help bring about this condi-
ton is the creation and continuance of
a college of agriculture that is genuine
~ and purely built on agricultural lines;
which stands for and is what its name
actually implies. AS first step in this
direction, It's my determination, speak
ing as an individual member of the
board of trustees Of MARYLAND Agricul-
tural College, TO secure for the prosi-
dency of that institution the best agri-
culturist that can be found in the coun-
try.
In letter received by me from
gentleman in one of the large centres of
population of this country he said: THE
cry of Back to the farm is no longer
a sentiment. Improved conditions in
farm life. and the production of increas-
ed food supplies to provide for the in
creasing population is the vital issue of
the times; and upon its solution depends
the future welfare of the nation, and
perhaps the continuance of our present
form of government.