The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12
Reply 10 Colonel Garter.

Editor OF The Times:
Sir,-In your issue OF February 9Th
| there appears a letter from Colonel
Thomas III. Carter. of the University Of
Virginia, which contains question by a
member of the Visiting Committee from
the General Assembly with reference 10
Washington and Lee University, and an
answer from Colonel Carter which I think
does Injustice Il am sure unlntentionallY
10 the Washington and Lee University,
and which l desire as an alumnus OF
Washington and Lee, 10 correct The
following s the question and answer re-
ferred TO:
90. why is it that the University IS
not az self-sustaining as Washington and
Lee University
Answer-The Washington and Lee is an
endowed institution, whose funds nave
been applied to its support those OF the
University have been applied 90 the enc
dowment OF chairs and other purposes
specially designated by the donors, and
the former does not give free tuition. as
does the University OF Virginia. The
equipment, capacity. scope and expense
of the University OF Virginia are on a Idf
larger scale than Washington and Lee.
From tho answer one would suppose
that Washington and Lee had no endoW-
ed chairs, while the fact is IL has seven
endowed chairs-thOse Of Latin. Greek.
mathematics. physics geology and blolo-
gy. civil engineering and chemistry. MOST
of its endowment IS applied IN TINS way
OF the entire income from endowment,
in round numbers $4,000. $4,000 is paid
i'm salaries 90 professors ana oilcets OF
the institution. IL Is true that Washing
ton and Lee does not ofer free tuition 20
tho sons Of Virginans. rich and poor
alike but il IS also true that she does
offer free tuition 10 many worthy youns
men who are not able 20 bear their own
EXPENSES The record shows that OF the
many students at Washington and Lee
since the civil war about 81 l-3 per cent.
were educated free of tuition fees, ana
that a large number have received IN au-
dltion to tuition substantial inanciai heip
from the Washington and Lee university
and It's friends. Lack OF space fOrbids ME
40 can attention 10 a circular that Wash
ington and Lee University has issued on
the subject of Opportunities 20 sen
HELM" 10 show what Washington ana
lee Is doing not only for the students OK
virginia but for the students OF America.
am sure that no true Nirginian de-
sires TO iniure the University OF virginia
in its noble work; but. on the otnef manu.
would ike 70 see IL advance 10 greater
usefulness. But we cannot shut our eyes
20 the ever growing opihlou AH"N t-
state of Virginia has no right 90 educate
al the expense Of the state the sons OK
rich men who are able TO pay tuition Tor
tbeir bows. l do not advocate reducing
the appropriation 10 the university OF
Virginia. because 7 know nothing OF tne
conditions that exist; but. should this
annuity be reduced. I do know a way 10
counteract its effect 20 some extent
charge tuition for an students whose
fathers are able 10 pay.
7 hone 10 live 20 see the day when the
University Of virginia VIII discard l's
urinary and academic, departments ana
receive only post graduates. Ihen IL WIZ
no longer come ia conflict with the COZ
Ieges of the state: then Will students on
the South no longer pass IT'S doors TOT
ereater advantages at northern uhlFet-
stiles. then will IL be indeed the eNp
stone" OF the southern schools; ihrh VIZ
Jefrerswl's dream be realized then VIII
the state Of Virginia have uniVe'S''S'
not only IN name, but IN fact ...,,
"'' W. q. M DOW ELL.
Lexington, Va. February g l's''