New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
PRESIDENT ANDREWS AND BROWN.


THEIR RELATIONSHIP UNDER PRESENT coNDI-
TIoNs NOT HELPFUL TO THE INSTITUTION.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: New-York journal OF June 10 contains an
article so misleading and unfair concerning the af
fairs of Brown University that It's boosted 5000 900
readers will receive false and distorted ideas con-
corning the situation. The objection TO President
Andrewss public political speeches was voiced long
ago. Three years ago one Of the trustees expressed
sincere regret 10 the writer of this article that
President Andrews saw fit to neglect the interests
Of the University by entering the arena of politics
Thousands of the alumni ndorse this opinion. Mr.
Rockefeller certainly not factor 10 be con-
sidered at that time.
The absurdity of accusing Mr.. Rockefeller of an
tagcnism TO President Andrews in his legitimate
sphere as q college man is clearly shown by the
fact that he sends his 10 Brown to receive IN
struction But when the reputation Of the Univer-
sity is used add dignity TO his political utter
ances it is wonder that opponents of the pohu-
cal views of the president decline to contribute hb-
orally to institution that permits its representa-
tive 10 degrade its influence by prostiuting his
high office in the demoralzing field OF party poh-
ties.
distorted when presented by such political writers
as the author of the screed alluded to against l
a similar cause when, during the late Presidential
campaign he obliged to deny in the PUBIC
question so confidently asserted-even after his de-
niai-by that blatant demagogue. the Hon
George Fred Williams ,, A.
The newspaper In question says: Presdeht An
drews built Brown from the Dimensions Of board
ing school and placed it in the list or the Dig uni
versties" This Is putting the cart before the
horse with a vengeance. As far back as Coionlai
times Brown was the peer of Harvard, Yale ana
Princeton OF the three great figures in the educa-
tonal world half century ago Marx Hopkins;
DR.. McCosh and DR.. Wayland. the president OF
Brown was by no means the least conspicuous OF
these famous educational leaders. President sears
Of Brown had previously served the cause or educa-
ton by directing the public school policy or me
good old Commonwealth of Massachusetts' ldler
he refused the proffered presidency OF Harvard III
order to work for the interests OF his own anna
mater and he resigned only 10 accept the direction
Of The great Peabody Educational Fund. the grand
est educational benefaction the world mas ever
known Upon the faculty Of Brown were Proies-
sors Lincoln and Hardness. whose editions OF Latin
texts and of Latin readers and grammar were tIe
America Professors Chace. Hill and Appleton were
the acknowledged leaders in the fed OF chennStiy
and its practical application. professor Greene hau
n world wide reputation and among the UNDER
Richard Olney and hundreds of men whose names
are now we'll and favorably known In the learned
professions. Was II President Andrews VINO Hdue
brown University or is it Brown University that
has made President Andrews? -,
If Is the opinion Of the best friends or the pres
dent that It is better for him TO confine his activ-
ties to a University that requires all MS pest ta-
ent TO advance its interests. or TO sever ms reia
lions with Brown and enter active pon,tGal me ne
trustees will tell MIN this and present the case LOT
his consideration and decision. Meantime the pest
friends of Brown await with interest the outcome
decide to devote all his energies to the service of
the University from which he was graduated with
distinguisheo honor LOUIS II. MARVEL,
New,York. june q, 1897. Brown University. 81.