The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-15
Aspirations of William
Carey Jones.
PROFESSOR MOSES CHANCE
WILLIAM JAMES SPOKEN OF AS
A CANDIDATE.
Friends of the University Hope
That No Poor Selection Will
Be Made by the
Regents.

The friends of the University of Cali
fornia are eager to ascertain the name
of President Martin Kellogg's successor
The resignation Of the venerable and
faithful president was not surprise to
some of the regents In fact, the latter,
in rendering the resignation, clearly
states that the writer's intention to re-
sign was known to several members of
the board. In the selection of a man to
direct the affairs of the great institution
of learning the regents will be called upon
TO perform the most important official
duty that ever devolved upon them. Men
who take deep interest in the fortunes
of the university freely express the opin-
ion that mistake or blunder committed
now in the choice of a president might
work irreparable injury to the institu-
ton.
All men familiar with educational af-
fairs in California recognize that a broad
gagged man of character, intelligence
and influence is r0Nded at the head of the
university. There is a demand for a pro-
gressive, up-to-date presiuent-not man
of the world in the sense commonly used,
but nevertheless a man that understands
the world of men. Any 'Imber of agree
able and harmless little professors Will
aspire to the presidency. The prestige, in
a society way, of little cliques at Berke-
ley will be brought to bear in the hope of
influencing the judgment of the regents,
but there is no indication that the board
will be swerved from the line of duty by
such efforts.
One of the regents remarked yesterday:
1.-The successor of President Kellogg
should be man eminent for his ability
as an educator. He should possess exec
utive power 10 compel the respect of all
the professors, so that his leadership
would not be questioned more than once
by any one of the faculty. The man
needed can be found. and the university
is able to pay a salary commensurate
with the RESPONSIBILITIES of the position.
1t would be a great misfortune to the
cause of higher education in this State
If the regents should select man simply
because he could I'LL the office to the sat
f sfaeton IL Of the faculty anu NJ few OF the
Another regent said: Il understand
that the new president has been slated.
There has been talk for some time that
President kellogg would resign when re-
quested. l cannot say that a majority
of the regents have been pledged to the
support Of any candidate l am not aware
Common report leads me to the opinion
the the regents who were first advised
of Mr.. Kellogg's resignation have a man
In view for the place"
Outside gossip is to the effect that the
regents have been tmportuned in many
aTeS to vote tie fiji be 6ee of
dent. The argument is advanced in
Jones favor that he will be able to ce-
Hearst entertains for the institution and
that If he shall be chosen to direct the
destinies of the university she will en-
dow the institution with the bulk of her
fortune. 1t is not asserted that Professor
Jones is man of exceptional ability, but
It is claimed that he is capable of filling
the position in a creditable manner.
Furthermore 1t is said in his cause that
he would be acceptable to the professors
at the university. They hold him in high
regard and would accept his promotion
In spirit of profound satisfaction.
The intellect of Professor Moses is not
overlooked by the regents. Mr.. Moses is
Of the university, but his aspirations do
not invite the favor of his fellow-teachers
at the institution. Years ago there was
sisted on, exalting the doctrines of free
trade. when the leading men and the
toiling masses of the United States were
seeking to convince the country that
protective tariff would bring prosperity
Events have demonstrated that Noses
was wrong and the people were right, but
United States and in Europe Professor
Moses is rateI as an able man, a pro-
gressive man and teacher of force and
Is large enough to invite the jealousy and
enmity Of several of his brother workers
at Berkeley; Common. report is to the
effect that his promotion would not be
accepted with any considerable Cegree of
good feeling by the faculty.
1t Is to be hoped that the Harvard
graduates residing In San Francisco will
pot be shocked if The Call intmates that
Professor William James of Cambridge
came out here some weeks ago with a
lightning rod. The attractive metal is in
position and the lightning may strike in
his direction. AS one regent expressed it,
HE was brought here from the East to
be tried out" Professor James is said to
possess many of the high-grade quail
hcations of the modern university presi-
dent. His ability commands the respect
Of educators and his ways Of meeting men
Inspire confidence. His merits as a pos
sibiee president of the University of Cali
fornia have been discussed