New-York tribune., 1902-05-24

name to be voted upon. His friends In the
board are determined to fight. and fight to the
last but express little hope of winning.
One of the most prominent of Mr.. Jasper's
supporters who by Tribune reporter
yesterday, did not hesitate TO attack the posi-
tion of the ma jority
1T is the work of a trumvrate." said he
Birmingham. Rogers and Mack are united in
this preconcerted effort TO OUst Mr.. Jasper.
They do not make any direct charge or state
any reason. 1 haven't heard of any such step.
and yet as 1 look around I become more con-
vinced that they are quietly preparing the
board to drop Mr.. Jasper. l have tried 10 find
out the cause for this step. I know that Mr..
Jasper disagreed with both Mr.. birmingham and
Mr. Mack the old board, but still, only a
few days ago I asked City Superintendent Max
we'll about Mr.. Jasper's work, and he told me
It was done efficiently and well. He is taking
no part in the fight. When the board meets on
next Wednesday I intend to speak for Mr.
Jasper. and then I shall wait to hear what those
opposing him have to say. But it doesn't seem
right to attack a man in this way"
President c. c. Birmingham. who was asked
by a Tribune reporter yesterday what he had
say in answer to the above charge. said;
IT decline TO discuss such an absurd charge.
anonymously made. that 1 engaged with
any two or any number of the board in try
ing to get anybody out of or into the schools i
do not care TO discuss the matter"
prominent commissioner. member of the
majority which opposes Superintendent Jas
per's reappointment, said yesterday:
II know of no preconcerted movement TO oust
Mr. Jasper. but there is unquestionably
general feeling that he has reached an age
which renders reelection unwise. He is sixty
five and can afford 10 retire and allow
a younger man 20 go in Personally am sur
prised at all the talk about the matter, TOT
have repeatedly heard him say he wished 10
retire"
stin another of those opposed to Mr.. Jas
per'S reelection said:
Il think NJ. Jasper's friend is perfectly right
in stating that he will not be reelected, de-
spite the fact that he is working in harmony
with Mr. Maxwell. Mr.. Jasper has for many
years been reactionary force in the board
He was reelected eight years ago only after
bitter contest, and by vote of IL 10 ; EX-
President Gilman of Johns Hopkins. who was
A candidate retired at the last moment. Twelve
years ago he also bitterly opposed, par
ticularly by Miles OBrien. The feeling is In
no sense personal; neither Mr.. Reynolds nor
any one else has the slightest influence with
the board
The reference 20 Mr.. Reynolds was sug-
gested by the fact that some years ago an at
tempt was made to expel him from the board
of trustees and Mr.. Jasper concerned in
this Allusion to this was made at the Herlihy
trial the other day when Mr. Reynolds was
on the stand Several times in the last few
months ii has been suggested that the Mayors
secretary taking hand in the fight.
Superintendent Jasper enjoys a wide popu-
larity. His service extends over thirty years.
and has given him a great knowledge of
the details Of his work His present term
pires early in June Under Section 1,O92 of
the new charter he IS eligible to retire with
pension of 81 OOO This retirement is neces-
sarily for disability but simply provides for
those who have served a certain length of years
in the department II Is understood. however,
that this retirement is only possible in case of
voluntary retirement and that before the Off
Ciars term expires