The San Francisco call., 1899-07-19

the quasi business and directory board
To him il seemed that all academic mat
terS should be entrusted to the faculty
represented by the president. He said ne
had neither the intention nor the desire
to play the autocrat but his strongest
belief Was that the faculty in its relations
with the Regents should be represented
by the president OF the university Har-
mony ard unity of action would thus
be preserved the best ends of the univer-
sity being sure of realization.
The new presidents speech made pro-
found impression upon the Regents. all of
whom had already given signs OF conces-
sion Professor Wheeler then retired and
the Regents INDUCED their passion for dis
cLssion. Unc1ncerned and seemingly IN
different 10 what was Transporting within,
Professor Wheeler walked up and down
the halls. awaiting the call 70 return: In
order TO speak Wallace left the chair.
which General Barnes occupied during
the rest Of the proceedings.
We cannot go outside the legal con-
S7ititutional powers accorded US said
Wallace and our fiat. unqualified ac-
ceptanCe of Professor Wheeler's demands
would amount TO this. Therefore intro
duce. the resolution which think Will
satisfy all parties concerned
Resolved. That the principles sug
gested by Professor Benjamin Ide
Wheeler in his letter to the committee
OF the Board Of Regents dated June
24 1889, be declared the policy OF the
board.
This was put to vote and carried q.
Professor Wheeler was then called in
and General Barnes appriSed him or the
action Of the board. He was then asked
If he would accept the position of presi-
dent of the university, 10 which he read
lily replied in the affirmative. The board
without a moments further delay elected
Benjamin Ide Wheeler to the presidency.
Professor Wheeler will not assume the
duties Of his new Office until October l.
He Will leave for Cornell tonight. ar
range his affairs and return TO California
i'm October. Slack, Deuicke and Hallidie
We're appointed committee TO confer
with the president-eleCt about the selec-
zion of home in Berkeley.
The regents upon recommendation of
the conference committee granted Acting
Secretary MCkowen an additional salary
of $50 in the absence of Secretary Davis.
They also directed Frank Soule TO take
charge OF the University Cadets with an
additional salary of $50. l. c. Allen was
appointed assistant in chemistry at sal
airy of $25 per month. with a request for
him 10 continue his analyses of coal re-
gion deposits in the State
Following is a copy Of dispatch sent in
reply TO one received from the Associated
Students OF the University Of California
by President Benjamin Ide Wheeler:
Fred G Doherty. President OF Associated
Students. University OF CaIifornia-My Dear
Mr. Doherty: Your telegram just received
The students OF California extend heartiest
congratulations and pledge earnest support -
does my heart good. l. in my turn. pledge you
nv support. I pledge you my heartiest Co
operation in all the good things that make
up the students university interest
We viii pledge ourselves together TO labor
with hand and mind and heart for the name
ana good fame Of the University Of California
BENJAMIN IDE WHEELER.