The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-19
MOVE CAREFULLY,
EGCLESTON SAYS
Superintendent of Public In
struction Discusses Y. P. /.
Presidency.
MEANS MUCH TO VIRGINIA
Committee Will Make Careful
Search and Will Look Over
Entire Field.
MEANS MUCH TO VIRGINIA

The action of the board of visitors
of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute
on Thursday In postponinS the elec-
ton of a successor to DIR. j. M. Nc
Bryde and the appointment OF com
mlttee to look into the matter OF an
available and suitable president has
attracted great deal of interest in
this city, and, in fact, throughout The
State.
1t has been rumored that there We're
differences of opinion in the board as
TO the wisdom of the postponetlent of
the election of n new president. In an
lions about the matter, superintendent
j. %. EEBleston, Jr., who Is a member
of the board of visitors, said:
THE action OF the board In appoint
ing committee to look over the field
and recommend suitable man, or
suitable men. to preside over the Viz
plain terms, that the board has no
intention of acting hastily in. so inn
portant a matter. TIE school is a
great and growing one, and its great great
ness and growth must not be checked
or crushed by hasty and ill-adVised
action. The Virginia Polytechnic In
stitute has had a very able man as
its president. The board Will use its
utmost endeavor to select a successor
equal In ability and experience. and
ono easily able to continue the e&pan-
sion of this great educational plant.
Was Unanimous.
1T is proper for me to say that the
board voted unanimously for postpone
''Will the committee be expected to
report suitable man by April?' was
asked Mr.. Eggleston:,,
u do not know. The committee, of
which I have the honor to be chair
man. is instructed to proceed at once
in the performance of its duties, and
for carrying out the purposes of the
resolution. 7 do not believe we can
look the field over by April. / doubt
whether we can do so by June. II We
the members of the committee. But
we will act with deliberation, and, |
trust, with an intelligent appreciation
of the gravity of our responsibility.
Certainly we will act with Il deep sense
of devotion to the welfare of the in
stitnte."
or has any move been made to secure
Il suitable man for PRESIDENT"
1--WE have heard a few names men
toned. but think no very, serious
consideration has vet been given the
matter, as there has been a feeling on
the part of the board that a commit
tee should be appointed to report avail
able and suitable names to the fun
ed, it was unofficial, as no authority
had been given up to yesterday to
anv one to act officially
..Will the committee confine Its search
for a suitable man to Virginia."
,'Certainly not. If the board believes
that the best man for the place Is In Vir-
ginia, it will naturally and properly
choose him: It not, 1t will not do so.
Judge this from tie expressed opinions OF
the members Of the board who We're
unit in expressing their desire to secure
the best mana big man for big
place"
Does the bestowal of the Office of prcsi-
dent emeritus on DR.. McBryde necessitate
any active duties on his part or carry
any salary with it?'
Wished Him to Stay.
Cdr McBwde's resignation to the board
stated thai his health necessitated his re-
tirement from active duties after July
list, 1907. The board was compelled, with
great reluctance, to accept his resignation
and to respect his wishes. The position of
president emeritus was an honor worthily
bestowed. 1t carries no duties with it,
The Carnegie Foundation will give to
Dr. McBryde In view of mis- eminent SER
vices to education the sum Of l think
5000 year for the rest of his life, In
case of his death before that of his wife,
She Is. to receive one-half OF this sum
annually. It, is a gift richly deserved
and It will enable the recipient to enjoy
rest from life Of great industry. which
has resulted in great achievement
The committee named In the KiZel rcso
luton to look the field over carefully and
select tho best possible man is as follows.
Joseph y, Eggleston. Jr.. of Richmond
. t!,iI 4 Cullen Darlington, of
cCHiallotte Courthouse; Peyton II. ST.
Clair of Bane, and III. NJ. Smith ,Jr.. OF
Richmond. r = ~
The post-ofllces of the members ,ra
given IN order that persons desiring to
write them may do so promptly.
The position of president of The Virginia
I'olytechnic Institute is most attractive
one It naying' s. 600 n Year, and s resi-,
dencc on the grounds.