Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
INQUIRY BY CONGRESS
Az A SOLUTION OF HOWARD UNI
vERs1TY TROUBLES.

AZ a result OF the recent revolt of a
number Of the students at Howard Univer-
sity congressional investigation of that
institution viii be called for.
This statement was made TO a Star re-
porter today by man OF standing, who
says he Is in favor Of the proper conduct
OF the college and its connections. He
added that there are certain circumstances
connected with the uprising of students
last Friday which should be brought into
the limelight of the public, and that they
can only be developed properly by con-
gressional probe.
The Stars informant, who did not deny
his friendship for Rev. DR.. John Gordon,
president of the university, added:
And why should not Congress investi-
gate the undercurrent conditions at the
university when it Is shown that such an
investigation is absolutely necessary for
the preservation and usefulness of the in
stitution.
Committees Investigation.
Furthermore. I contend that 1t is not
within the province OF any committee. such
as that headed by DR.. GalIaudet to inves-
tigate existing conditions at a government
institution, for does not Congress appro-
pirate $4,000 a year for the support of
Howard University. making 1t as much of
a government institution as the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane, both of
which are under the immediate supervision
OF the Department OF the Interior.
Steps have already been taken looking
to an investigation of the affairs Of the
university, and I will add that there Is Il
big surprise IN store for the people who
are interested In educati methods, and
that means all good citizens, for education
fo 10 h.,1xr. IL ST. r,atg
1t win be shown, I believe, that the stu
dents revolt was not, as has been stated,
movement against alleged lilly white
methods at the college. but that there were
resentatives will develop when they go In
to the matter. as they will in the near fu-
ture.'
After receiving this important informa
ton the reporter called on DR.. Gordon, but
he declined to be interviewed. saying at the
proper time a statement would be made
Peaceful Service Today.
The first chapel service was held at he
university today since that on which tbs
revolt occurred last Friday. At noon. as
usual. the students, men and women, as
sembled In the chapel, and DR.. Gordon ap-
peared in his accustomed capacity, but
there were no signs of renewal Of the
tumultuous scenes Of last week. The meet
particular.
Some OF the students assembled In groups
after the service, and two of them at least
threatened that il severe disciplinary meas
ures were resorted to by the managers Of
the institution in the cases of the alleged
leaders of the uprising the result would
be general walk-out of students.
THAT report about throwing of books at
President Gordon Saturday was wrong"
said an officer Of that Institution to a Star
reporter. Our students have never resort
ed to acts OF violence or the offering of in
suits. They are very firm in their opposi-
ton to DR.. Gordon and desire very much to
have him removed from the institution, and
did hiss and withdraw from the chapel Fri
day In large numbers as an expression of
their dislike for him. but there was not such
a riotous scene as was reported"
Strong Opposition to Gordon.
'.will they now go on with their work
and submit to DR.. Gordon's adininistra-
tion2' asked The Star, man.
II am very positive that all effective
work at Howard will be impeded while
DIR. Gordon is here. The students do not
believe In him and think him an unfit man
to preside over the university"
rs this feeling general among the col
ored people as well as students?'
Yes, so general that we are embarrassed
on every side by the strained relations
which exist. / hope the matter will be
amicably settled soon. But don't forget to
say that there was no rioting. Our stu
dents are very amenable to discipline, and
under normal conditions give us no trouble
at ALL"
1t was limited this afternoon that a Sc
cret mass meeting of the reyolutionists
may be called down town some evening
this week.