The Washington herald., 1909-05-20

COlncident with the turn Of events IA
vorable 20 the administration Of George
Washington University, comes the asser-
tioE that substantial financial aid viii be
forthcoming within the next few weeks.
Dr.. Charles Willis Needham, president
Of the university. held conferences with
prominent business men yesterday, and
while he refused to divulge the names OF
the conrerees or the amounts offered to
the institution. he said things looked
promising.
effect in Washington. but the trustees
have received communications from phi
lanthrOpiStS In other cities
We have hope for the success OF our
campaign" said Or. Needhani last even
ing. I have had a number OF sugges-
tons frem financial interests to-day, but
the transactions have not progressed faE
enough 10 warrant the publicity Of the
details Of our conferences"
Means Saving of $4,000.
Evidently desirous OF dispelling rumors
10 the effect that the new retrenchment
policy would eliminate certain depart
mentS OF the university. DT. Needham
continued
The changes announced by the board
OF trustees practically insure a saving OF
t55.eoo for the next schoo! year. This re-
retrenchment Will not affect the integrity
OF the work, or will any OF the depart
ments be limited in their scope Il is our
policy TO cut down expenses wherever
/ possible, but you may say there viii be
no elimination OF any Of the courses OF
the institution. We are going 10 supply
/ all the wants OF educational Washing
ton"
Like the calm after storm. the dis
tCrbances that have stirred the student
bOCy and faculty yesterday gave way 10
peaceful discussion Of the changes al
nOunced Tuesday night BY the directors.
While not entirely satisfied with the re-
urement Of Drs- J. II. Gore and ". Mac
Bride Sterrett, the students OF the de-
partment OF arts and sciences have de-
cided 20 take part IN no further demon
stratiOns since theiV petition was ignored
at the meeting Of the executive committee
Certain persons IN this department con-
slider the action OF the board too drastic.
and were emphatic In expressing their IN
dignation in the clsssrooms IN the morn
ing Il was reported a mass meeting OF
protest wss 10 have been held last night.
and that posters derogstoTy 10 Dr. Need
ham would be circulated about the build
ing This project evidently lacked the
support OF the entire student body
The law department has already de-
clared Itself in favor OF the present ad-
minlstration. and while the medical stu
dents have not yet put themselves on
record. i IS believed they approve Maj
Eo76en's appointment as dean Of that
department IN place OF Dr. Philips
Prof Sterrett and Dr. Gore. when seen
yesterday afternoon. said they appreci-
ated the spirit OF friendship exhibited to
ward them BY the students. but they
would not discuss the change Of Affairs,
which places them on the retired LIST With
Carnegie pensions
We cannot discuss this topic until Of
Acialiy notified that We are professors
emeritus" said DR. Gore "As 10 the re-
pert that We win not accept the pension.
nothing can be said at this time"
Did Not Receive "A Salary.
Members OF the senior class in Colun-
ban College assert the removal Of these
men was not in line with the retrench-
ment movement as Dr. Needham declared
''Dr Gore and Prof. Sterrett have been
connected with the university for twenty
FIVE years. and have been instrumental In
its advancement DR.. Gore did not re-
ceive a salary. it IS said. and It IS diff
cult 10 ascertain how the university could
save money by his dismissal" said
senior
Another phase Of the situation looked
upon with disfavor by the students. is
that Dr. HOdgkins. dean OF the engineer
ing department, has to I'll the chair Of
mathematics in place OF DR.. Gore. and
al the same tine serve for a smaller
salary. This statement was not verified.
Dr. Williams Cline Borden, new dean
OF the medical school. was among the
first callers at Dr.. Needham's Office IN
The morning He remained in conference
with the president for more than an hour.
Il IS understood they discussed details
O. the administration Of the medical de-
partment
"All can say Is that we are going 20
place the medical school On the highest
Plane possible. and coordinate the hos
pital work with the other work. re-