MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES,Jun-5, 1906 Page 84(cont'd)



     It should be borne in mind that this growth and development
begun in l19O and continued till the present time has been
achieved, especially during the first part of the period under
the most adverse circumstances. The imposition of the tax was
vehemently opposed in l19O. A determined effort was made in
l1S2 to repeal the tax. This attempt was defeated but was re-
sumed again and again in every Legislature which convened until
1892. The constitutionality of the tax was contested in the
Legislature and carried into the Courts, where it remained un-
determined for eight years. When the Constitutional Convention
met in 1890, the enemies of the College mustered in strong force
and endeavored to constructively cut off State aid by refusing
constitutional recognition under the article on education. Later
when the appropriation was made by the Legislature of 1904, the
Auditor refused to pay until the constitutionality of the act was
settled by the Court of Appeals. These assaults and enmities
and embarrassments it has triumphed over and survived. It is
now stronger than ever; secure in constitutional recognition;
secure in the estimation of the general public, it has come to P.-5
stay. The youngest of all institutions for higher education, its
leadership is recognized.


     During the "winter of its discontent", it bore itself with
patience and dignity and courage, giving back blow for blow.
During the era of its prosperity, it has been considerate and
conciliatory to such a degree that nearly all the institutions
once arranged against it are now its friends.


     All the indications therefore clearly suggest the expediency
of takibg the necessary steps to procure from the next Legislature
a change of name from State College to State University.


     In conclusion, while we are naturally disappointed that the
parsimony of the Legislature failed to make the much needed
appropriations required by the College we may congratulate our-
selves that the institution is growing in public estimation, in-
creasing in numbers, strengthening its stakes and lengthening its
cords, that it is doing better work than any collegiate or univer-
sity establishment in Kentucky and more of it, that its alumni
are in constant demand and stand in the front, the peers of those
of any institution East, West, North or South and that with more
means, we could extend our area of usefulness.


     I beg to thank the Board for its continued confidence and
support.
                                I am
                                  With much respect,
                                       Your obedient servant.