The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-09-27
cLEMSON'S OPPORTUNITY

the actual operating expenses of the
presen. fiscal year ending June so.
191e.) Few of us are optimistic
nough to think that we can end the the
year without deficit, unless we
drop some of the work now required
Eor the legislature makes an appro-
priation to carry on some of the pub
lie work which the college Ia now re-
quired to do. To add in one direction
would be to reduce in another, and
hedged in as we are by State laws
which direct q considerable part of
our expenditures, such shifts are not
practicable.
1t Is difficult to make clear to the
public that while Clemson college
has large resources, 1t has to carry
large financial burdens as we'll. That
1t Is not only a college but a great
public service corporation as we'll.
The suggestion that the college,
should limit or curtail the educational
opportunities offered to sons of our
| people In order to divert more money
toga more extensive program OF pub.
lic' service. would, believe, meet
! with the disapproval of our agricul-
tural citizenship. The college has OF
necessity stopped all new work. ifieiad.'
ing smuch needed infirsInary, but
the demand OF her young aie,. for n
technical education continues and IL.
must be met. Already in spite Of the
financial depression the College Il has
enrolled 73S students, which number
will likely be increased to over 500
by theatime the enrollment Ia, COM
pletea by the coming of the One Year
agricultural men On October III. The
college has not advertised any gener-
al policy Of giving financial assistance
to its patrons, because practically all
that is paid up by its students for
their clothing and other living expen-
ses. and not to swell the revenues of
the institution, as is the case in most
colleges where where student fees are
collected. However. am glad to be
able to say that no patrons has been
refused financial accommodation, and so
Tar as know. no young man has been
deprived of an education at Clemson
OF inability to make immediate pay
ment.
In crisis such as now confronts our
agricultural interests. the first re-
quirenlent is a leader to coordinate
and inspire all forces that are work.
ing toward the common end THE coll
lege feels that in Mr.. w. w. Long,
Director OF Extension. 1t has one of the
best fitted men for his particular work
to be found in the nation. = We have
no feaFs but that under hisi able and
consecrated guidance. the benfits OF
the college will be carried to our peo-
pie, and made practical and effective
for better farming. better profits and
larger life.
Out OF the present conditions mey
come untold support to the teach
inss of our agricultural workers who
Tor years past have earnestly preach
ed q reduction and more intelligent
use OF commercial fertilizers. the
waste OF money involved In bpyine
potash for the Piedmont soiia. and
above all the advantages of the diver.
sifiea system that will make ;sars en-, |
rieuiture less dependent upon cotton
and more dependent upon good farm
ing The COLLEGE believes thai ia flfstl
duty IN to preach a doctrine Sthas win |
bring prosperity to our farmers
whatever may be tia effect upon the
revenues OF the college from il,e $er-
tiiiEer tax. The college IooEs for
ward "a, a steady reduction of :sta Ia.
cssne f.sm this source az the paop,el
give heed more and mora to 90, an |
vice OF Ito agricultural exDertS
Tho college can only advise the fa,-
mers what to do. It has no power 10 |
compel compliance with its instruss-
uons. II is hoped. however, thai A.
this critical 1unctcre they win folIov
expert advice as never before. ii thin
habit ts formss. We will indsed hsys
q silver lining 20 the present slark
cloud OF agricultural depression
w, AZ. RIGGS,
$. Presideht.
Clemson College, Sept. 2s.
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