The age-herald., 1900-12-18
Students Were Dissatisfied With
 Action of the Board
THEY DEMANDED VESTS REMOVAL
Discomfort Grew to Rebellious Propor- tions-Cool Heads CounciIed Con- . servatism -Forman Appoint
 ed Acting commandant

Tuscaloosa, December 17-(special) 1.-The trouble at the University of Alabama has been renewed, but it is the belief that mat ters are nearer settled now than they were at the close of the meeting of the Board of Trustees Saturday afternoon. Commandant James West resigned this afternoon and was granted leave of ab- sence President James K. Powers has also resigned, his resignation to take effect in June. 1901.
 The boys disliked the action of the board in passing the resolution regarding Cap tain West. They claim that their only reason for returning to the performance Of military duties on the night of the 14th during the session of the trustees was the statement or strong intimation made to them by Speaker Pettus that West would be removed or allowed to resign immedi ately after the meeting of the trustees. When the boys found that the command ant would not resign at once there began rumblngs of discontent and Saturday night only the strongest persuasion of the leaders of the former outbreak could pre- vent similar occurrence. However, the best judgment prevailed in the matter, and the boys did not take any rebtllious steps. But their discontent continuel to grow and today there was desultocy firrg of cannon crackers at the university. However, it is justice to the boys 10 say that one or two of the officials stated that tie shooting was no worse than Il usually is, during the week preceding Christmas. But when the boys learned later in the afternoon that She commando at had re- signed then letsun celebration in earnest. Tley had lot of fireworks on hand and they burnt them in celebration, as one Of them said of their victory.
 Roman Candle Charge.
 Company drills were being held with not very full complement of men, when one of the boys charged a company with a Roman candle, causing confusion.
 The faculty was in session while the dis turbance was at its height, and two of the teachers most popular with the boys were appointed a committee to counsel with the cadets. When this was done the disturb ance soon ceased and quiet was restored. A meeting of the student body was held in Phiomathic Hall and addresses were made by Messrs. Mcqueen, Stickney, For man and others, advising the boys to de- sist from evidencing their feeling in such a manner. This meeting was very success full and it was decided to keep disorder of all character down. l understand the re- cent student board of control, composed of Messrs. Mcqueen, Drennen, Chapin and Sticlxney, took no part in the demonstration and advised the boys to desist l was pres- ent when the order was read in the mess hall announcing the resignation of Captain West and the appointment of Senior Cap tain Forman as acting commandant The boys heartily applauded the reading of the order and showed their pleasure :, but 6nP 1n Nyh hnn he were dismissed.
 In conversation with two of the members of the late board of contol' they stated that they are confident that more dis = turbance will occur; that they will eXe"r every effort to keep it down, and that they are all satisfied. Captain Forman is reeog- nzed as one of the most popular men in college.
 Powers and Vests designations.
 The resignation of Dr. Powers was mailed to Governor Jelks at noon, and Is as fol- lows:
 December II, 1900. 'Hon. W. D. Jelks, Acting Governor and
 Ex-Officio President of the Board of
 Trustees, Montgomery, Ala:
 "Sir-I hereby tender my resignation as president of the University of Alabama, to take effect at the end of the present ses- sion in June 1900. 1 have the honor to be your obedient servant,
 (Signed) JAMES K. POWERS"
 President Powers immediately sent the following letter to Capt. James D. Webb:'
 December 1T, 1900. "James D. Webb, Chairman Executive Committee of Board of Trustees, Birm- ingham, Ala:
 Dear Sir-I beg to advise you that I have