New-York tribune., 1899-02-09
THE SELECTION APPROVED.
Prominent BROWN GRADUATES PLEASED
WITH THE CHOICE

m lf1k C1OlOE
Arthur Lincoln. for many years secretary Of the
Brown Alumni Association Of New-York. was seen
by Tribune reporter last evening. and said that
n his opinion and ne believed in the opinion Of
al the alumni Of Brown the choice OF Dr. Taylor
upresident OF the university d most wise one
ne alumni and the faculty had both feared that
Il would be found difficult 10 Obtain president who
had gained practical experience Of the manage
nsnt Of large array of students but the selection
o. d. Taylor had put end 70 these anticipa tons.
he believed that the work OF Brown University
would be greatly benefited. and that Il would have
an ever wider scope than in the past. Or Taylors
most valuable characteristic. Nj Lincoln said.
vas remarkable executive ability which he has dis
played In his work al Vassar and which would be
brought into fun play when he took charge of
ooWn Cniversitv He was man who would in
s1'ue reforms II they were needed, and was not
siso to act upon MS own initiative NJ. Lincoln
s'oeo that ne understood that Or. Taylor's cleo
a'h was unanimous and that ne had previously de-
a1fec his willingness 10 allow mis- anne 10 be used.
ms meant that ne would consent 70 become presi-
esnt o. Brown
D Taylor mas a brother in this CITY. Charles
Isylor banker and broker. with office in
"a ne Edison Building No. a Broad-st He lives at
Aontcair y
me information hat President Taylor OF Nassar
,"ese had been elected 10 the presidency OF
sU"h University was not altogether surprise
=. ,assar graduates in this city. ~ the meeting
"e New-York Alumna Association last Satuf-
90 80 ne possibility % Dr. Taylor's resignation was
aN'eo and t is understood that steps have al
"a! been taken 20 bring pressure TO bear upon DR..
U WIN WOW 10 persuade him 10 stay at
N~' The selection OF Dr Taylor for tho presi-
- o' brown Is regarded favoraby by the grad
- oi that university In this city. The Rev Dr.
-, - Z. faunc- pastor OF the Fifth Avenue Bap-
Nhurcn. and a member Of the Corporation OF
,...u s'u University said 10 Tribune reporter yes
sy president Taylor has many friends IN
'aence. where he was formerly a pastor and
=. warm friend % Dr Robinson formerly pres
:, Brown University He is thoroughly ia
- with the educational world. and has high
s.]e among American educators. | should not
M. opposed u possible That he would have been
3, e 10 leave the great work now on his hands
~, "sar. bat II he does 90 10 Brown ! antici-
o.. wise and careful administration ana
nsns ''''''S''' j" oil ''S DeP''
Eng on 10 speak Of the university itself Or.
&c &c SAID The outlook for Brown is exceedingly
~ although New England Is thicky sOwn
~. colleges. Brown University has for over a
sn' and quarter filled q place that no other
- could I'll and mas done a unique and lasting
A. N American education Until President An
,, .ahe u was content 10 be a college seldom
p7hs over two hundred and fifty students
g., nose students received training through per
!, contact with great teachers that was equal
~ given IN this country The college was es-
snG y sTong in eq1ipp.ng mel for public life
harv r,e"''! 10 flllcGf % lis size can SHOW so
70 IL sen s'i VINO have rendered Important services
BIO "SeI W. Fresdent Andrews tne college expanded
mat hi. ..,s'y o. ABOUT g 3D. ushnd students.
At fact ,bst ~ ii.l1ifnNai -if 10 j. shown by
,tfe The T''s Suinlsslon "ss greater than ever be