Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-26

n. Al. h. A. endorse the efforts OF
ex-Presldent Taft and President VIII
son 10 bring about the adoption OF un
limited treaties of arbitration with
other powers
Recognizing the menacs OF the bcv-
eragc liquor traffic to the physical
aud mornl life OF the nation. aud par
tlcularly to the youth who ARE our es-
pecial charge: and standing upon the
American principle OF majority rule.
We believe that the people OF New
voting upon the question OF state
wide prohibition. And the New Mex
leo Educational association hereby
declares itself In favor Of notion by
our state legislature submitting this
question to the people OF New Mexico
for decision at the next general elee-
ton.
We believe our present law requlr-
ing the regular attendance at school
is productive Of great good wherever
II Is enforced In order that its eff
fIclency may be increased. we rec
commended that the age limit from Z
10 n yenrs of age be extended TO re-
quire all persons between the ages Of
TO fG years to attend school for the
full term school Is In session in their
respective school districts, unless the
pupil has completed the work Of the
eighth grade. and that the provision
be made by the next state legislature
to have "A truant officer TO aid In the
enforcement thereof.
Resolved, that Rupert +. Asplund
he elected representative of the
New Mexico Educational association
in the educational council for term
Of one year and that President +. II.
H. Roberts and President t. l.. En-
loc be elected representatives OF the
New Mexico Educational association
F.; In the educational council each for a
I term Of three years.
Resolved. that the legislature be
urged TO investigate the question OF
free text books to be furnished either
by the state or by districts, with a
view to enactng suitable provisions
therefor.
Resolved. that the association APP
proprlate the sum Of $3.50 for the use
of the legislative committee In secur-
ing the passage OF needed school leg
islation.
Resolved, that the New Mexico Ed
ucational association thank the people
of Albuquerque for the cordial treat
mcnt we have received during our
stay in their city and for the many
efforts made in our entertainment.
That We thank Superintendent
Milne and the board of education for
THE use of their magnificent school
building as meeting place. and
In particular, we wish to thank the
Woman's club. the Parent-Teaehers'
association of Albuquerque. the Uni
Ivcrsity of New Mexico, for their zeal
Gus efforts in our behalf.
That we express to the Santa fe
Railroad company our appreciation
of their excellent accommodations and
courteous treatment
Resolved. that we thank most sim
cerely Drs. Coffman and Craighead
and Miss Lutte T. stearns for pre-
Isenting to the teachers of New Mex
leo such vital and inspiring addresses
in important educational subjects.
Resolved: That In future the ser
vices of an expert stenographer b.
furnished at the general meetings I,
take down and preserve sucf
speeches as. In the Judgment of the
executive committee. are of more
than passing moment. TO the end thai
they may be published as part of the
proceedings of this association.
Resolved. That wo favor in the
general salary bill for county Officers
that the county superintcndents sal
arv should be put upon q par viii
Iall other county officers salaries, 4
the end that the salary paid for coun'
" supervision. shall be commensurate
with the professional services render
ed and the great expense necessar,
for the proper visiting of all county
schools.
Resolved that 1t is the sense of thii
association that in connection witt
the teaching Of the history and civic
OF the state and nation emphasis
should be placed upon instruction II
the duties OF citizenship and with ref
ercncc to the sacredness OF the ballo
and general political morality W.
also urge that in all the schools ol
the state adequate attention shall BE-
given to teaching Of the effects of all
cohol and narcotics In accordance
with the law ON this subject
Resolved That this association en-
dorses the good roads movement ant
the consolidation of schools, wher
ever practicable, and pledges its co
operation to all sane endeavors foi
the improving Of conditions in thu
rural communities OF the state.
Relieving In the mutual Interests
OF all educational agencies, we in
wife the affiliation of all such agencic
Including private, church and Indiai
! schools OF the state with the genera
educational system of New Mckee
land welcome their representation an'
participation in the general and sec
tional programs Of the association.
Council Resolutions.
The council presented the follow
ing resolutions adopted on saturday
The council endorses the presen
general system of certification Q
teachers by state authority. 1t ha
, proved of incalculable benefit to tn
cause OF education In this as we'll a
, ! in other states. We recommend, how
! ever. that provision be made for is
, suance of special certificates. that tn
present system be modified 50 as
Inflow for the difference in qualifica