The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-06-03
SMALL'S NEW OFFICE
Elected President Of a MethO-
dist University.
The Evangelist Decides to Locate at Ogden
for the Present.
&c Gives an Outline Of the Policy BE Intends
10 PurSue-A Great Educational
Institution.
Special Dispatches to THE MORNING CALL

OGDEN (Utahl June 2.-Rev. Samuel W.
Small was yesterday elected TO the presidency OF
the Utah University Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church at Ogden. Mr.. Small came here merely
10 MI an engagement, but the Trustees OF the
University became impressed with his rne abil-
lily, his excellent educational qualifications and
large energy and executive ability, and decided
10 offer him a place at the head OF The faculty
Accordingly, the board passed the following
resolution:
Resolred That for the more active prosecution OF
the work Of the establishment OF the Utah UniVer-
sity Of the Methodist Episcopal Church and having
confidence in the scholarship zeal and ability OF
Rev Samuel W. Small. he Is hereby elected freSL
dent Of the University for the term, and to perform
the duties that may be required Of him from time to
time by the Board Of Trustees.
Mir. Small had been approached upon the sub
1ect OF his acceptance before the resolution was
passed by The board. and had decided upon his
course when lie heard of the action Of the
Trustees. He therefore, was soon ready 10 In
dictate his acceptance. In order 10 be assured OF
his decision in The matter. and also 10 gather ill.,
formation about bis future policy, reporter
hunted up MI Small and found him willing to
talk freely about the matter In answer to an
Inquiry Mr.. Small fully explained the situation:
- have given the matter my most serious and
prayefful consideration since the suggestion was
made 10 me, and now that the selection has been
made feel thai II Is call which ought not 10
hesitate over. VIII accept me duties and re-
sponsIbilities of the position with humble and
earnest determination 10 discharge them with all
the energy and fidelity can command"
what Will be your policy as President oil the
university p"
'Tne firsl work in hand is TO see the university
buildings completed and equipped for operations
Until that Is accomplished the policy of the
Board OF Trustees VIII be The only policy and
will be deter mined from time 10 time as the eXl.
gencies OF lie work demand. They are able aud
capable men aud Will work Wholly with their
counsel and approval IN all my preliminary Ia
bOrs."
"Wlat do you think of the outlook for the
~ university in seneTal?'
%. with HE hearty and liberal support of the
citizens Of Ogden ana tie valuable assistance
Shich Will be drawn from lie Methodist Church
OF tile country We expect TO found and set IN OPP
.eTauOn here the best and greatest educational
enterprise between The East and the Pacific
Coast. We have Location IN growing Irfil-
tory from which TO draw patronage. ana unrl-
vailed natural surroundings 10 make such uni
verSity possible. Ii VIII be the eudeav0r OF the
board and myself TO place this university upon
an equal footing OF dignity and curriculum with
The most apIa owed university OF our land. We
not simply erecting a college, but a unlVer-
sity, not only in name but in every fact aud scol
OF school facilities, faculties and equipment.
This IS a gigantic labor, but we believe 1t is pos
sible, and ~e are determined 10 Work Tor the
high marx which our position geographically
and our field educationatly demands"
'Nuat are your immediate plans
"My first work VIII be to push the financial
ana furnishing operations, which are urgent
shall present Tie claims OF lie university
throughout The Whole body Of MethOdism from
Maine toEaliforuia aud seek TO center upon II
the interest and liberalily q the friends OF
Christ, Of Meihodsm and Of Utah. feel sure
that Tie appeals in these nam, VIII give TO lie
university due support aud i generous endoH-
menL"
"Wheu viii you commence ibis w0rk?'
Almost Immediately. At Tie NIssle,- Or On, ,5il--
IN salt Lake Cit" Iva 18th we will
ave our sceme Of operations com
'tter lials the work VIII be prose
-iilrungly."
Will YOU come TO Ogden to make it your
n0me2"
This Will OF course be my headquarters
and Mt cessarly the base OF all operations. l
VIII, for the present be absent at this Work OF
which have spoken a large part Of the time"
e" BYt~you will hall from Ogden In your official
capaedy?'
Most certainly. l ike the people Of Ogden
and am in love win the city. My position iden-
titeS me for the iulure with your prosperity and
municipal movement ! hope to prove that my
interest IS not selfish and will not prove wholly
Improbable to all good and righteous enterprises
Of your people"
III a conversation with some friends last night
the question, " " hat about your candidacy for
the Georgia Legislature?" was asked Mr. Small.
=" ON, shall drop that altogether. / see In the
york 1 have undertaken here Il greater field for
good than could ever hope 10 accomplish in the
pOltcalaTeua."