The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-23
ANDREWSISOUT OF BROWN
RESIGNS FROM THE UNIVERSITY BE-
CAUSE OF FREE-sILVER VIEWS.

NE Not Only Quits the Presidency, but Gives
Up mis- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Committee
Appointed % Interview Him Give out the
Letters That Have Passed In the Case.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., July 22.-The free trade
and FREQ silver utterances Of President Andrews
OF Brown University have at last resulted in his
resignation Of the presidency Of the Institution,
together with his professorship. At q meeting
Of the Brown corporation a few weeks ago tho
attitude Of President Andrews in relation to
the leading economic questions OF the hour was
criticised sharply as being at variance with the
opinions Of the friends and supportorso Of the uni
vcrsity and of the community.
The discussion was lod by Congressman
Walker of Mnssachusetts, who 10 q member Of the
corporation. All who participated spoke highly
OF DR.. Andrews's merits as q teacher, but they
condemned his position on economics as being
contrary to the attitude of all Others interested
In the university.
A committee was appointed to confer with DR..
Andrews relative to his future action regarding
the subjects at issue. Tho following correspond
ence explains the result Of the corporations
action:
TO the Ret. benjamin. Andrers, D. D., President
Brotcn University:
I'm compliance with your request, the under
signed members OF q committee appointed at the
last meeting Of the corporation Of Brown Uni.
versity make the following statement,
"Thc committee appointed under the follow
ing resolution. to wit: Resolved. That q COM
mittce consisting of the Chancellor, Judge Dur
fee and Judge waylhnd be appointed to confer
with the President in regard to the interests OF
the university The resolution was passed
after remarks from several member Of the cor
n0ration showing mora annct0callv Tho raasnn
for 1t. The matters OF these remarks expressed
the highest appreciation of the services rendered
by the President In increasing and diversifying
the educational facilities and efficiency OF the
university and in multiplying the number OF the
students resortinE to 1t and at the same time
professed for him personally the warmest adj
miration and regard.
"They signifed q wish for a change In only
one particular, having reference to his views
upon q question which constituted a leading issue
in the recent Presidential election. and which 10
still predominant in national politics. namely.
that OF the free coinage Of silver as legal tender
at n ratio of sixteen ounces Of silver to one Of
gold. They considered that tho views Of tho
President, made public by him from time
to time. favored a resumption of such
coinage. and expressed the belief that
these these, views T Ts,S ,v e. 70. fS contra ! to, to the the
v vtsws se that Ike se uni ~ rne tri had a Gr .ds I iost
gifts and legacies which otherwise would have
come, or have boon assured to it, and that with
the pecuniary support which is requisite to ona.
bic 4 70 prosecute with s.uccess the grand work
The change hoped for by them. they proceed
10 explain, is not a renuncistion OF these views
Su - h q fosbea enre,.o omt Of ~ rrs5 fop me 1 MAN y
cially when 70 promulsate them win appeal
the public. The signers add:
Tho subscribers. understand that II was in
PPsinsias them S1 4 se eem aeRs .hf 70 ' sGn lsso' %i.S t hR;
President Was passed, and passed, too, IT may
be Ssts added without a '!ns %ss dsts sSnaR1 voice or
"THoMAs DuRFER.
"FRASeI pT M4 = 49,.
Corporation or Brotrn Untrernty:
Observation-Disclosures that, however much
explained by the special committee recently ap.
university without surrendering that reason.
able liberty or utteranco which my predecessors,
enjoyed. and in the absence OF which the most
ample endowment for an educational institution
would have but little worth. respectfully re,
sign the Presidency Of the university, and also
my professorshipt therein. to take effect not later
than the hrst day OF the approaching September.
but am acting at the earliest possible moment
after securing an interview with the committee.
thanking yOu.RentleWeu, anu Gil the Otner mem
bers of the corporation for the good will toward
me personally, which has been expressed in SC
many ways. and cherishlng the best wishes for
the prosperity OF the university, / am yours
with sincere esteem. Z. BENZ. ANDREws.
"PRovIDESCE. r. l., July IT. 1897"
DR.. Andrews's resignation was considered at a
meeting Of the committee held on Tuesday and
the following action was taken:
Voted: That the, secretary be instructed c
inform President Andrews that his communica
ton Of the 18th instant has been received by thil
committee with tho most. profound regret, anC
that 1t will be transmitted to the corporation al
Its annual meeting Sept. /, 1897"
When the action Of the corporation was FRS
made public all idea that 1t would result in DR.
Andrews resignation was disclRined by thu
members. Nevertheless, 1t was thought gen
orally that such would DO the outcome. Non,
Of tho parties Interested would discuss tn,
matter tonight. President Andrews said tina
he had nothing to add to his letter, and he dit
not care to discuss his plans for the future.