The San Francisco call., 1898-03-09

vey. and stated that his election to this position would be a reparation in that | regard. AS he was man Of tact and ability he would harmonize matters in the observatory, in way that we have not had In many years past.
 Judge H. $. Foote, in an eloquent speech, seconded the nomination He said he knew of no man in this coun- try better fitted for the position and no one who would carry greater weight than Professor Davidson. He thought he would organize the forces at the ob- servatory and keep 1t in better condi- tion than any one else, that he was a splendid all-round man and last of all that he was a Californian and an honor to his State.
 Chairman Phelps vacated his position for the purpose of placing in nomina- tion Acting Director Schaeberle of the Lick. In a speech full of fire and elo- ouence, he told of his candidates fit ness for the important office.
 MT. Rodgers thought that President Kellogg was a trusted member of the university, and called upon him for his opinion as to who was the proper man for the position.
 President Kellogg stated that he had written to leading astronomers on the subject. He then read communications from Professor G. E. Hale, who is in charge of the Yerkes Observatory, In which the latter gave as his opinion that Professor Keeler was the best man for the place Professor Simon New comb also chose Keeler, and Professor Chickering of Harvard wrote that Pro- lessor Keeler would be his choice for the position. Professor s. T. Langley head of the Smithsonian Institution, also chose Professor Keeler.
 Arthur Rodgers then arose, and said: 1T need not remind the regents of the r, fact that owing to the fame of the ob- servatory abroad, we can secure the ser vices of anybody, almost without ex- ception, for the position. l am sure we can secure any of the leading aStron- omers of America 1 am satisfied we could secure for the position Simon Newcomb, who recommends Professor Keeler, and Is probably one of the most distinguished in the world, who has been in charge of the National Observ- atory at Washington, who has re- ceived more decorations than any other astronomer in America. It is not neces- sary to go over the names in detail. It seems to me 1t Is our duty to select the best man."
 MT. Rodgers then went on and told of Professor Keeler's ability and dtness for the place After paying Professor Davidson many compliments, he closed by saying that he thought Davidson was better fit for the position of pro- fesor in geography at Berkeley Judge Wallace then followed with a spirited speech, in which he indorsed Professor Davidson. He said he did not believe in petitions, as any one could gain any number. He closed by eulogizing his candidate. saying that he was an honor to his State and we should further honor him by electing him to the position and make his re- maining years pleasure and give him an opportunity to add further laurels to his already well-known name
 The nominations being closed, Regent Marye moved that the board go into executive session, but after spirited speeches by Foote. Wallace and the mover of the motion, 1t was lost. An other motion to have a secret ballot met the same fate.
 As the secretary called the regents by name they voted as follows:
 For Davidson-Jeter, Chase. Denicke, Foote, Hellman. Houghton. Miller. Wallace, Waymire and Governor Budd -10.
 For Keeler-Kellogg. J. E. Budd. Mrs.