New-York tribune., 1894-01-07

T, DUNCAN HARRIS DECLARED TO BE CAN
DIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENCY OF THE
BOARD OF EDCCATIoN-CAU.UsEs TOR
THE TWO MEN HELD YESTERDAY.
When the sudden death of Adolph i. Sanger
the president of the Board OF Education, was an
nounced the impression prevailed that Commis-
stoner Robert Macay would succeed him Up TO
the time of Mr.. Sangers death 1t was foresone
conclusion that Mr. Sanger would succeed h!nseif
BY virtue of his admirable record as the presiding
officer. Robert Maclay Mr.. Sangers opponent
last January and there was an exciting canvass
for the honor. and when the death of Mr.. Sanger
was announced there a general feeling In the
board that Mr.. Maclay was the man for the vacant
position.
Mr. Maclay comes from one Of the weli-hho"h
New-York families his uncle. William B. Mdciay'
having served in the Legislature ten years ana IN
Congress five consecutive terms. While IN Albany
William r. Macay introduced many bills afecung
the public schools of NewYork, and, although a
stanch Baptist himself. he advocated a Dill which
at the time was considered favorable to the 'a'ho-
lies in public schools. Mr. Maclay was severely
criticised by his Protestant friends for the per
sistency with which he worked for this Dill unti
IL became a law Since then. however, the justice
OF the bill has been admitted by his Protestant
friends and IL has been law over forty years ana
Is the present law governing the religious part oi
the public schools.
MR. MACLAY;S RECORD.
Robert Maclay was born in this city. and received
his education In the University OF the CITY OF new
York and NAV well be said to be product Of the
public-school system of this city. He has been ID
business here all his life is Intimately acquainted
with the needs of the population and Is Thoroughly
familiar with the whole educational system VI 'ii''
city. He has been chairman Of several OF the 'hoS'
important committees in the Board OF Educa''o"'
As president of the Kniclerbockcr Ice company
director In the Bowery Savings Bank ana In inc
Peoples Bank, and trustee Of the knicker'
booker Trust Company. he has acquired eIea ma 10
cal experience which has made ms servcsT o an
Board OF Education in financial and bulidihs hlaI-
ters Invaluable TWO years ago ne was MAJ % e' nos,
responsible on the board 50 valuable "efI nIs
vices on this committee that year ago iIes'uva. M s
Sanger reappointed Mr.. Maclay. although ne was
All these consideraiions made Mr. Maclay's elec,
seem both highly proper and desirable The an
nouncement OF the candidacy Of X. Duncan Hari, ri
OF surprise Mr. Harris is a comparatively new
member of the board, having been appointed Com
pointed He was identified with the faction headed
by Miles NJ. OBrien. and many believe tnat hiS
candidacy is due TO the efforts of Mr. OBrleh'
COMMISSIONER HUBBELL WILL NOT RUN.
II was also rumored yesterday that COMMISSIONS,
Charles B. Hubbe would be candidate for tho
presidency Mr. Hubbell at his Office in the United
Bank Building, Wall-st and Broadway yesterday
afternoon said TO Tribune reporter: "You may
say for that not candidate for presi
dent Of the Board OF Education. Last year some
Of the Commissioners asked me to become a can
ddate as Mr.. Hunt declined to run again for thu
position but when learned that Robert Macla,
was candidate / promptly declined, for ] be
lieved him to be by far the most able and de
serving candidate for the position. You can furthe
say that / will support Mr. Maclay this year FOL
president of the Board of Education. He is a mar
OF the broadest views and is eminently Ubera
both in religious and in political views"
There were two caucuses held yesterday after
noon noon by the members OF the Board OF Education
with view Of determining the strength OF thci
respective candidates. One was of the friends o
Mr.. Maclay in the parlors OF the Reform Club II
Twenty y-sevenh-st., near Flfth-ave. and the other
IN the interests of Mr. Harris. at the Murray Hi
Hotel The caucuses were held behind closed doors
ana good deal of secrecy was maintained
iriDune reDorter however, got a pretty accurate
iasa Of how the capvasses Of the two caucuses re
suited The friendG OF Mr.. Maclay found that o
tne twenty Commissioners now In the board the!
SS99uid count pretty accurately on Commssioner
nupoel Strauss. Rogers. Van Arsdale. Hunt Ge
ssrd Holt, Wehrum and Bienville The friends o
m:.inris naris believe they can call TO their aid com
sno Aoriarty. Commissioners Knox and Coleman