The Washington herald., 1906-12-27

that Cardozo be reinstated, suggesting
that in his mind the board would not care
TO make an appeal.
Oyster Moves Reimbursement.
As soon as Mr.. Mcnamara had resumed
his seat. Capt Oyster made the formal
motion for Cardozo's reinstatement, ac-
eording to the order of the court It was
seconded. and upon vote unanimously
adopted.
When DR.. Chancellor arrived and took
his seat directly in front of Cardozo, Capt
oyster continued his talk, giving his
opinion of the position of the board.
This question is of considerable i'm
pOrtance, and il is about time now for
us 10 know what our duties are When
this recommendation was originally pre-
scented, with one exception, we We're al
familiar with the affair, and believed
Cardozo was guilty of the charges, and
voted unanimously. If Cardczo was guilty
then why not now. The court has de
clared our action null and void and tells
us he is entitled TO a trial Court rules
do not relieve US of our duty and regard
for the reputation Of our superintendent"
Capt. Oyster then reviewed removals
by the board, saying there was one white
and one colored: that 50 per cent of the
teachers and pupils approved Of these
and the demand for their restoration
should never be considered.
we have made every effort to do our
duty and 10 play fair, he said.
DIR. Chancellor Called Upon.
Admiral Baird asked if there was any
motion before the meeting. and Il was
then moved that DR.. Chancellor be heard
Accordingly, Or. Chancellor made the fol
lowing brief statement:
Early in the course Of the present sIperutsndency
aas informed by Dr. Montgomery and hy others
that f L. Cardozo supervising principal was engaged
in erd,ayolIr 90 disturb the harmonious relations ot
the calgrcd school system by both words and acts
clearly diSoyal and ins8hordIuate. Later Iir Mont
g1mCry identified as having been written by Mr..
CaTdoz0 an anonymous letter regarding the colored
schools sent 70 one Of the newspapers intending %
nre him assistant superintendent Of the c1l0red
zchUis On these grounds I regard him as un-
worthy Of continuance IN the service and recommend
dismissal
Capt Oyster then made formal motion
that charges be preferred against Car
dozo.
Mr. Mcnamara stated that this meant
the president Of the board give such
charges official consideration and confer
with the boards attorney, then hold a
meeting to decide upon date for the trial
by the board.
Mr. Mcnamara said il would not take
long for Admiral Baird and himself to get
ready, and consequently it was voted that
the next meeting be left subject To- the
call of the president The board then dd-
journed
viii Pay CHrdOEO's salary.
Tt was unoficially agreed that a requisi-
ton be sent by the secretary Of the board
to the Comptroller Of the Treasury for sal
airy for F. l. Cardozo from October H.
the date Of his dismissal
Capt Oyster. when questioned after the
meeting. wished to make clear his belief
that if Cardozo was guilty when dis
missed. he is still guilty tie said il might
be represented that this was unfair in
view Of the fact that the board Of educa-
ton would be the jury in Cardozo's trial,
and in view of this fact it was unfair in
that it showed prejudice before the taking
Of evidence.
This Is not the case. however" he said.
I'VE have already given a unanimous
verdict on the question, and there is ~
changing that / viii be absolutely i'm
partial and fair. and if CardCZo can dis
prove the accusations brought against
him, I viii be only too glad 20 vote for his
aCquittaL I viii vote according TO The
dictates Of my conscience, and am sure
/ the same is true of the other members OF
the board"