The herald., 1895-06-23

1t will be seen by this that do not
recoe nize the validity of the action OF the
board in declaring my office vacant: but
l have too much respect for myself to
continue in association, not with the en-
tire board but with leaders who will
deny me as they have done, every profess
sonal opportunity and consideration
have done so thus far because did not de-
sire to desert noble citizenship, which has
hau so much heart in other result; and
my interest apd the peoples have been
one. Because of unfinished work, I will
be in my office all of this month, and
longer if / so choo After that time
my hone for time at least, will be in
this city. l came here to enjoy the priv
ileges of citizenship, and ior the time
being shall remain to help the city in
its higher interests. ! shall not allow d
few unpleasant experiences to lead me to
forget the noble support | have had from
the press, the officers and members of the
Merchants association, the chamber of
com merce, the board of trade and the
Friday Morning club, and the many other
elements of an aroused and indignant
constituency. In this city I have had
everything in my support excepting the
trading politician, and the so-called
they by insidious manipulation, have
had the board of education and many
good people misnformed.
Is it possible, ih enlightened America,
and particularly in cultured Los Angeles,
that such an outrage can be permitted to
of Washington write: ''You have my
full sympathy in the unfortunate pre-
dicament IN which you and the schools
are placed through the political dishon-
esty Of the enemies OF progress in Los An
geles. | would suggest that the city
choose change of name; Its present
appellatiun appears under the conditions,
great niece of hypOCrlSy. "A
And now l want TO request my thous-
ands of loyal and warm-hsarted friends,
who have fought so nobly but unsuccess-
fully this gigantic battle against an un-
seen enemy, that they drop at once all
attempt to further protect my interests
and 10 help to give the succeeding ad-
ministration the loyal support OF united
people. The need of'this community is
cooperation and union and so long as
/ remain its citize my voice and band
will be the willing support of the superin-
tendent of schools. In this much, at
least. will live on, that no combination
of circumstances can ever destroy the
trend | have given to the considerable II
of the interests of the individual. The
body of individualism may temporarily
be buried, but its spirit will live on'and
will permeate the hools in thousand
ways for the good of the children.
l recommend that immediate steps be
taken to arrange for better school pro-
vision in the city charter.
First-There should be dscontinuance
| of ward representation. Five directors
| should be elected by the vote of the entire
city to serve for five years, with only one
member retiring each year.
Second-There should be absolute sew.
| erance of the executive and legislative
| departments. (See recent report of the
| committee of fifteen upon organization of
| city schools.)
Third--There should be removal of
| every apparent technical provision that
| would impoverish the city by confining
| the succession in SUPPLEMENTARY to the
| subordinate officers.
Fourth--At least the heads through
| whom the superintendent must operate
| in the execution of his policy should be
| appointed by the superintendent. | do
| not mean TO re fleet upon my deputy. but
| do regard that organization unfortu
nate to say the least where the superin
| tendent must operate through those who
have everything to gain by the failure of
| the current school plans. Even San
Francisco places the appointment of a
| deputy superintendent and as well, the
| clerk of the board of education, entirely
| in the hands Of the superintendent.
| In conclusion, l would say my past
silence with reference to true issues will
now be definitely understood. l have
en- lered upon this defense with great re-
| luctance, Tor l have hesitated to say any
thing that might add to present animosi-
ties. But have h professional reputa-
| tion and the interest of other schools to
protect, and duty demands the truth
should be known. 1 am we'll aware this
statement will be followed by attempts at
explanation and by MISREPRESENTATION. 1
| do not care for that and shall utterly dis
regard any thing that may be said, which
course, l know, will give unbridied license
| to further abuse.
rest my interests upon the honor of
the community. If abuses. misrepresen-
tation and attack are still continued upon
me, then l ask as simple act of justice
that the Merchants association, the
chamber OF commerce and the board of
trade shall each appoint one person who
shall constitute committee of three to
pass upon the veracity of this statement.
What | have said, l trust. Will be taken
in the spirit intended. I do not know
that my professional reputation needs
any defense of this kind; but at least. it
is right that people should know and
recognize the great octopus that, from
under the surface, has raised its arms to
drag down the man who has dared to
stand for an entire people and for true
Americanism. ?. w. SEARCH,