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| Haile Selassie the First - June 6, 1959 |
When in 1934, We first inaugurated the Boy Scout Movement in Ethiopia,
Our purpose was that it might, with the aid of modern knowledge, assist
in the development of that compassion which is inborn in Our youth and
the heroism which they have inherited from their forefathers. The Scout's
training, besides developing his moral character, is also productive in him
of personal discipline, love of fellow beings and a spirit of service directed
towards all of created life, animals not excluded.
When twenty-five years ago, in realization of the potential benefits if this
movement for Our country, We first established the Boy Scouts
Association of Ethiopia, the number of Scouts was no more than three
hundred and seventy-five. The services rendered by them, however,
during the period of the enemy aggression on Our country far exceeded
the limit of their numbers.
We then appointed Our Son, the late Prince Makonnen, Duke of Harar to
be the Chief Scout so that he may participate fully in the Scouts' training
as well as in their programme of service; and you are witnesses as to how,
till the moment of his being taken away from your midst, he never spared
himself in sharing your problems and extending his help in all the
Association's needs. All this charity and compassion, and this concern for
one's fellow men, sprung from his loyal adherence to the Scout's pledge.
Even in future, the development of the physical and spiritual strength of
Our nation is dependent on her youth obtaining Scout and military training
along with their academic studies, thus combining in themselves the
heroism and spirit of determination of their fathers with military training
and modern scientific knowledge; and it is for this reason that We have
commanded Our Vice-Minister of Education to establish facilities for
military training in all Our eductional institutions.
On this day, when Boy Scout and Girl Guide troops from all over the
country are assembled here for your Annual Jamboree, it gives Us great
pleasure to be present in your midst, and to present to you, in place of
your erstwhile fellow Scout, the late Prince Makonnen, whom We have
appointed as your Chief Scout and Patron. As We have commanded him
to follow in the footsteps of his illustrious father and to assist you in all
your difficulties, so also We entrust to you the responsibility of caring for
him and co-operating with him.
Our purpose was that it might, with the aid of modern knowledge, assist
in the development of that compassion which is inborn in Our youth and
the heroism which they have inherited from their forefathers. The Scout's
training, besides developing his moral character, is also productive in him
of personal discipline, love of fellow beings and a spirit of service directed
towards all of created life, animals not excluded.
When twenty-five years ago, in realization of the potential benefits if this
movement for Our country, We first established the Boy Scouts
Association of Ethiopia, the number of Scouts was no more than three
hundred and seventy-five. The services rendered by them, however,
during the period of the enemy aggression on Our country far exceeded
the limit of their numbers.
We then appointed Our Son, the late Prince Makonnen, Duke of Harar to
be the Chief Scout so that he may participate fully in the Scouts' training
as well as in their programme of service; and you are witnesses as to how,
till the moment of his being taken away from your midst, he never spared
himself in sharing your problems and extending his help in all the
Association's needs. All this charity and compassion, and this concern for
one's fellow men, sprung from his loyal adherence to the Scout's pledge.
Even in future, the development of the physical and spiritual strength of
Our nation is dependent on her youth obtaining Scout and military training
along with their academic studies, thus combining in themselves the
heroism and spirit of determination of their fathers with military training
and modern scientific knowledge; and it is for this reason that We have
commanded Our Vice-Minister of Education to establish facilities for
military training in all Our eductional institutions.
On this day, when Boy Scout and Girl Guide troops from all over the
country are assembled here for your Annual Jamboree, it gives Us great
pleasure to be present in your midst, and to present to you, in place of
your erstwhile fellow Scout, the late Prince Makonnen, whom We have
appointed as your Chief Scout and Patron. As We have commanded him
to follow in the footsteps of his illustrious father and to assist you in all
your difficulties, so also We entrust to you the responsibility of caring for
him and co-operating with him.
| Chapter XVII |
| Address To The Boy Scout Movement Jun. 06, 1959 |
| Humanitarian |