The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-02-28

stitution should hardly be interrupt
ed, even for a day. 1t is such loyalty
to educational institutions a was
shown by the people of Moscow that
build up universities, and | might say,
other worthy institutions. 1t is such
loyalty as was shown then that crea-
ties empires from towns, cities and
states. 1t is that kind of loyalty that
is admired by every good citizen, and
that will make our university as good
as ever, as quickly as energy, brains
and money will do the work Of recon-
struction.
II Must Be Rebuilt
Though we all feel that we have
met with great loss in the destruc-
ton of our magnificent building, it's
splendid library, and in other valuable
collections, this is no time to grieve
over our losses. A condition con-
fronts us here that must be met.
There must be no unnecessary delays.
The work of rebuilding must be I'M
dertaken at the earliest possible mo-
ment, and in this work the board of
regents will at all times find me will
ing to act with them in advancing the
great task they have before them.
The citizens of Idaho are begin
ming to reap the fruits of this insti-
tuition of learning. In all parts OF the
state are young men and women who
have graduated here and show the
marks Of ripe scholarship. | am glad
to say they are taking an active part
in Idaho's industrial and political de-
velopment. l hope to see the time
v,han ~ will ha tho p~o,J hooc@ ne
thousands of young men and women
that they are graduates of the Uni
versty Of Idaho. For it is here, that
we can best teach state pride and
state loyalty to u boys and girls.
1t is the duty of all good citizens to
assist in the advancement of this in
stitution until it has no superior in
any state in the union.
81 hope to see the time come and
that very soon when this institution
will be reached by a north and south
railroad over our own soil, and it
must and should come, in my judg-
ment, eve if it becames necessary for
the great state of Idaho to take a nand
in the construction of this road. The
people of north and south Idaho must
be brought in closer touch with each
other, so that they may better under
stand the needs of our public insti-
buttons in all parts of the state, and
able to enjoy their benefits with
out being put to great expense and
a hard journey, to reach these insti-
buttons.
Is Against Dismemberment
"The good people of Latah county
may expect to hear many rumors at
this time of the proposed dismember-
ment OF the university. l want to as
sure you that so long as | have a voice
in this matter, the work of this splen-
did institution shall not be impaired
in any degree by the cutting off or
removal of any Of it's branches or de-
The people of south Ida
no take the same pride in the state
university as do the people of north
Idaho. In speaking of the people of
south Idaho, | include the people of
southeastern Idaho, known as the
Mormon" people for the records of
different sessions of the legisla-
all show that they have always
given loyal support to the university.
[ hope the people of north Idaho will
pay no attention to the claim from
some sources that it is necessary to
organize for protection. / can assure
you that there is no feeling in the
southern part part of the state in re-
gard to your institutions here other
han one of intense pride and admira-
There should and must not be
any southern or northern Idaho in
The sentiment of our people-but all
me grand and glorious state. I shall
make it my duty to frown down any
Effort to kindle any sentiment of that
Kind. And in this matter I shall let
ny actions speak for me in the future
is they have the past"