The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-04
A Supremacy Important and
Urgent Matter.
BY BISHOP w. A. GAMBLER,
Chancellor of Emory University.


well its part in this conflict for hu-
man rights and freedom, a multitude
of our best and most brilliant young
men win be called to the colors; and
when they enter the army their school
days will end, whether they do or do
not survive the diseases of the camp
and the dangers Of the field. This Is
scarcely less than a calamity to the
nation.
But greater calamity will befall
us IL we allow the youth who are not
of age for the army to be uneducated.
AS many ~ possible Of these must be
sent to our colleges and universities
this fall, or we shall suffer disastrous
consequences in the years at hand
The leadership of mankind will
come to the United Sites. IL indeed. 1t
has not already come to our country
This leadership involves grave respon-
sibilities in this time of war. and it
will involve even more serious obliga-
tons when peace comes.
If we fail to educate the youth who
are Of the age just behind that OF the
young men who will go to war. we
will not have enough educated young
men In the country to meet the re-
sponsiblities of the new era which
will come upon us with the coming
Of pence The welfare OF our own
country, and the welfare OF the world
: in SO far as we affect it, will suffer
If we incur any serious lack of edu-
. Gated men.
The Soufh's Duty.
The South must bear its part In the
period of great opportunity and obi
CATION which is at hand but the South
is not now prepared to do so. Our
college and universities must be
speedily made stronger, IL We are to
do what we ought. Both contribu-
tons and patronage must be directed
to our institutions of learning this year
as never before.
Let no parent or guardian enter tain
for moment the thought that the
conditions which confront us justify
the keeping out of college this fail any
youth who is prepared to enter upon
a collegiate course. III sacrifices are
necessary in order TO send TO college
the young men who will be left TO US,
then the sacrifices must be made
cheerfully and willingly. 1t is better
for US to sacrifice material interests
and personal comforts than to sacri-
fice the higher moral and intellectual
interests involved in the speedy educa
ton OF as many young men as posi- bic.
Il is 10 be hoped that the pastors Of
our people VIII consider this supreme
~ important matter, and bring il to
the attention Of parents and guardians
without delay. It would be nothing
less than uufaithfuiness 10 the solemn
responsibilities of the pastoral office
for any man To neglect this duty at
the present crisis in the history OF
our church and cur country. W esley-
an Christian Advocate.
ENLIST FOR COLLEGE
Robert l.. Kelly executive secretary,
council Of church boards Of educa-
ton. whites
ono thing should be impressed upon
tho college students. and high school
and ata.lcl,,g seniors looking forward
to roIlee, work. aul that is the OUT
s6soan- asa 9serrnas'oriue patriotic
lin "a sa.ssasIs NOW for college at
Tendance ns>s YEAR.
m t-a . HpaI senior bows and
sg>= arc under The age
.aa#sf N thr CONSUMPTION
.. aassae-... .tut is nat calling
C.. I.I. Iha4as ar" some college
t#ea >-eEe wears OF "a re.
1h4 Ntr.Es ETs G ..I decide which
ea4 hes Tll be called to military
Tbs soHWsij ~ national de-
feae> y ar6 r. advised premedical
3a"a,s thtt :. IS the patriotic duty
u cnrafl Id their chosen line cf study
~ he possible moment The
same iHe ss given 10 students OF
tn@-acsfHgS rClcUlturc and other
tpt hutl3 sDhscgts
Thr alaf .oa .aii that comes 70 boys
aru laa< "t #csr age Is that they
should 81 college and thereby best
satne themselves their country. and
the world ~ large. college authorities
ana monsters should advise their
Young eepie If The position taken by
the L. : commission of education. the
counci! of national defense and tho
conferences Of the college and uni
Nerslt1 associations OF the country
Enlist for college now. Settle the
matter for Yourself and be an ex-
ample for others.
MORE STUDENTS NEEDED.
Dr. p. ~ Ciaxton. United States
commissioner OF education, says:
The number tof college, students
in the fan Of 1917 ought. however, TO
be larger than usual. This appeal
is made on the basis of patriotic duty.
II the war should be long. the coun-
try will need al the trained men and
women ii can get--many more than It
can get--many more than II has now.
There will be men IN abundance to
fight in the trenches. but there win be
dearth of officers. engineers, and
men of scientific knowledge and skill
in all he industries in TRANSFORMATION