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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-17
DEAN VESTS IDEAL.

Professor West hoped that the graduate
students ~ Princeton would he the flower
Of graduate training in this country. The
frontispiece ~ his dc luxe book. The Pro-
posed Graduate College OF Princeton Uni
versity.' is a folder which is reproduction
~ sketch made by leading firm OF srchi-
tects as a Suggestion for an Inner View
Of a Part Of the Inner Quadrangle Of the
Proposed Graduate College" The book con-
tains I've chapters and considera bic
number 81 most attractive Illustrations Of
proposed features. Some OF these flustrs-
tons are A Possible Garden Wall"
Treatment Of a Dark Corner" Battle
menJs and Windows Overlooking a
Garden" A Winter Effect" and View Of
Tower from Walk" These Illustrations are
accompanied by descriptive text. which ex-
plains how the desired aesthetic and artistic
effects may be achieved through the ar
rangement OF trees, the Kind Of vines
planted. etc.
The following quotations from Professor
Vests book viii serve TO indicate his ideas
better than any commentary. Speaking
Of the kind Of men who are 10 reside in the
proposed graduate college. he says.
They viii be chosen from the graduates
OF our own and other universities with
special reference 70 their personal worth
men Of good minds and good manners. men
Of culture a. well as knowledge, accessi-
bic and interesting men. possessing those
engaging qualities TO whicn students so
readily respond. men VINO can help N the
education Of undergraduates and especially
in those private hours Of conference with
the individual student when il will be pos
sible and easy. as at no other times. TO act
a. guide. philosopher and friend i'm dis
covering where the students special need
lies and in pointing out 10 him whatever
is suitable in the way Of criticism revision
and encoura cement
They are men who must be picked one
by one for their fine personal qualities and
be developed in q special environment,
which viii test a. every point. so far as il
is possible for human appliances 10 90 so.
their fitness for such career.
They should live during their prepsrs-
ton in place and society worthy or their
ideals. They should form a community
where every man benefits the other in the
constant daily intercourse OF a home OF
gentlemen who are scholars. The build
ing in which they live and its surroundings
should be the visible symbol Of that dignity
and charm which ought 10 accompany and
enrich their life
And provision Will be made for that
most important group Of cultivated men,
those who have the desire for the sudious
life without proposing 10 themselves per
manenuy the scholars career. At every
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-17

residents of Msrufck as to the times and
places when they shall don their college
gowns. Thursday evening Is dress suit
night. and the men in the graduate college
are expected 20 appear in full evening dress.
II is said that some OF the resident stu
dents OF Mervick have not taken kindly TO
the conventions prescribed for them. This
case is cited of a preceptor who as
signed by President Wilson to residence at
Merwick. At the close OF his first year re-
made known to Dean West his intention OF
taking up lodgings in the village in case he
was unable to ind quarters in one Of the
campus dermitories When pressed for an
explanation of his purpose 70 leave Mer-
wick he is said to have replied somewhat
after this fashion:
When / left college, and subsequently
when 1 was a college instructor, before
coming to Princeton, I was considered TO
be grown up Here il appears that / am
regarded as being in swaddling clothes. and
I do not care TO remain here, where 1 must
be so treated.
This preceptOr is still numbered in the
Princeton faculty. but he no longer lives at
Merwick.
professor in science who found that a
student in one OF his courses was not doing
justice to his work urged the student to
give up his residence in Merwick. The
young man followed the advice and the
professor is quoted as declaring that there
was pronounced improvement in his labo-
ratory work almost as soon as he was re-
moved from the 'dilettante ideals OF the
graduate college.
The feeling OF faculty men who stand by
President Wilson in the Proctor controversy
toward the results achieved at Merwick is
summed UP in d memorial addressed to the
president. This says: We feel that an
appreciable distance in intellectual sym
PATTY. well as in social contact, already
exists, unfortunately. between the graduate
students in Merwick and the more numer-
GUS body Of bona ide graduate students
resident in the town"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-17
OFFER OF Mr. PROCTOR.

Before the Thomson college could De
built, however, Mr.. Proctor, an aIumlus OF
Princeton, made his offer of $4,000 for a
graduate college. conditioned upon the rails
ing OF an equal amount from other sources.
The offer was made through a letter to
Dean West. beginning thus:
My Dear Professor West: I have read
with much interest the book prepared By
you outlining the scheme of the proposed
graduate college Of Princeton University
Believing in its great value to Princeton
provided the scheme is carried out on these
lines, I take pleasure in making the follow
ing proposition for acceptance by the board
OF trustees:
Il will give the sum Of $4,000. 20 be ex-
pended for such objects. in furtherance OF
the plans" etc.
Beyond any question. Mr.. Proctor meant
his gift TO be used for the development of a
graduate college on the lines outlined by
Professor West. Princetonians all over the
country sent I'D shout Of delight. They
applauded Mr.. Proctor and hOnored Pro-
lessor West, and nearly all the conditional
900 was quickly pledged.
Men in the faculty and in the board OF
trustees who knew that President Wilson
and the dean OF the graduate school held
differing views on the matter realized that
Princeton was confronted by a situation
which required extreme delicacy for its
harmonious adjustment Clearly. the uni
versity should get this added 81. 100000 yet
the feeling soon developed among those
who would be responsible for it's accept
ance that there must be no misunderstand-
ing as TO the exact use 10 which the money
was 20 be applied.
This feeling is Indicated in a resolution
passed by the board OF trustees on October
Z. 1909. and reading as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-17
THE QUADRANGLE IDEA.

Believing that the social life Os the IN
deTgraduates should be reorganized 10 the
end that IL might become a more efficient
educational factor. President Wilson pro-
posed 70 draw the students together IN little
communities housed in quadrangles in
which upper and under class men and soma
OF the instructors should be daily asso-
cfated in natural and intimate ways"
But this would mean the eventual break
ing up OF Princetons famous clubs. and
such a gasp Of horror az the thought OF
this went up from Princeton alumni that
the trustees did not see ~ 20 give the plan
their approval Many Princeton alumni TO
whom their club associations are the best
beloved memories o. college days. havs
since regarded President Wilson az a man
dangerous TO vested social rights" and Il
may safely be assumed that because OF this
attitude on their part they were the NOR.
ready 20 see in the Incidents which led 70
the withdrawal OF the Proctor offer some
new and subtle effort on the part OF Prssi-
dent Wilson 20 bring about the social re-
form he is known 20 desire.
So there arose the hue and cry among
the alumni. The spirit OF Princeton and %
her traditions must be preserved" This was
an expression OF the loyalty 20 Prince
ton which had shown a notable Increase
coiucidenJ with the beginning OF President
Wilson's administration. and 10 was also
an expression OF the antagOnism that t1s
president had aroused by his quad pro-
posaL In either aspect il was almost pure
lv emotional and served IN no way as q
contribution toward lessening the strained
relations among the Princeton officials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-17

has been termed Professor Vests rhsp-
sody'' declare that II puts emphasis upon
nOn-sssentials and that the graduate school
should. above all else. be distinguished as
place Of learning. While they RECOGNIZES
the lack OF social perception that exists in
many American scholars Of note and the
desirabiIity OF having all college professors
men OF social charm, as well as OF intel
lectusl attninments. they believe that 10
put too much emphasis upon social attain
msnt and to make the residential environ
ment an essential and recognized part OF
Princetou's graduate school training would
be 70 lower the scholastic standing OF the
university and lay il open 10 the charge Of
adherence TO dilsttants ideals"
In December. 1905, a fund amounting 20
about 100000 from a beGuest Of Mrs. 10
sephins Thomson Swami. was made avaia-
bic TO the trustees OF Princeton for the
purpose OF building a graduate college
This bequest was accepted, and after con-
siderable discussion il was decided TO build
the proposed college on the campus not far
from Prospect. the presidents house. About
this time the wide divergence OF opinion
between President Wilson and the dean OF
the graduate school relative 20 the admin
istration OF the graduate college came 20
be more clearly appreciated. as definite
plans for the college were being shaped
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-17
Az INVOLVED SITUATION.

-- .ta outsider rra entire situation seems
L. ,.ossas tr -rrtIeriee which ne is IN
-, fz+r4--. and ne IS constrained 20 be
-. --- statement ~ ouo well informed
,,-.,-s.rn --a1. who declares
.~e,-r.rss 1f Gle alumni have no sde-
..., t-oe. edge .f rhe questions involved
81 ss f1- me FACULTY members. 50 per cent
= ...-- are Sela-ely lined up with Presi-
~. Wilson and -Ee administration. 10 per
-. vs-r Dean Nest ln his position. and
=. -a--af-f-- 81. per cent are asking what
-.s fuss is al about.
-ss final HrldraUai o. his gift by Nj
BINDER .r February e. after some CORE
.,5-5sree WIN t-e university officials
,.-sg al emotional 0utburst from the
,-mrf tre prevailing tone Of which was
ensure of .Hs aamiristration Tor permit
.-- So nur.aee-t SIT 20 be lost 70 the
DIVERSITY.
This has eHmrreate ted the matter and rem
..-ss tle situation even more tense than il
r-s before rs has brought out acrimonious
-markz -v t-c supporters Of both factions
al has fna-.r eliminated in the publica-
-s- of ramu. .et. bearing the date Of
Nslet = declared TO be printed al the
request re- many IF the alumni Of Prince
ta.r demanding t0 know why the Proctor
s.nefscuou was repealed and what princi-
1t vas a. stake which caused l. TO be re-
lslld
Tbs uamrhet says. The details OF rec
I'D. 80 Ear as they are open % the friends
q Princeton. seem 10 cast no light on this
,sV.ezing question. Why was a great
anstact0n ranellede' Granting that il
Agald have been SO repealed II any great
rincrie was 81 stake. Princeton men are
SD sskug .N nat is that p-inciple% They
a. entitled -a an answer no answer has
Lei been given. And before this discussion
Is over they hope to get d. regardless OF
.frer~s u..-te nr rnfUEE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-17
A MIsAPPREHENSIoN

At the Princeton clubs Il was known that
some difference OF opinion had arisen be-
tween President Wilson and Professor
West. and many partisans % the latter
Jumped al the auckland as seems evident
entirely d-conciUsion that 10
was a question Of personal antagOuisn-
President Wilson. realizing the acutsness
OF the situation over the Proctor matter.
began a speechmaking campaign which has
done much toward bringing about a better
state OF feeling among the alumni Mr..
Proctor consented 90 be a guest at ST.
Louis where the president and he both
spoke before the Western Association OF
Princeton Clubs. and since then Tiers has
existed a feeling of hopefglness among
friends OF the university that In some vay
the question OF the Proctor gift may -
reopened and the intended benefacrion
eventually received by the university.
To the outsider who has watched the
trend OF events during the Iast three
months IL appears PROBABLE that IL the
question Is rsopened Il viii BE with ths
understanding on all sides that the grad
uate college viii not be controlled BY ths
ideals SO interestingly portrayed by Dean
West. President Wilson has taken MS
stand very frankly and has shown thar hs
purposes TO adhere % a. Whether Prince
ton ultimately secures the Proctor gift or
not. she now seems in a fair way TO hsvs
her graduate school follow recognized
standards IN its avovsd purposes and
methods. "A. z. q. i.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-17

and approved by the trustees committee
on the graduate school and published under
the authority of President Wilson. This
statement OF the plan has been repeatedly
reafirned by the president and never ques-
toned until Mr.. Procter's gift had been &C
cepted last October"
Mr.. Pyne is one Of the most influential
OF Princeton's trustees. He has shown his
devotion TO the University in years past by
notable benefactions 1t is said that his
generosity made possible the experiment at
Merwick. as well as the trip abroad taken
by Professor West for the purpose Of study
ing English and F-1lropea0 universities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-17
NATIONAL GUARD NEWS.

At the review or the eth Regiment next
Wednesday night in its armory, TO cele-
brate the twenty-ffth anniversary or the
institution OF the regimental cross OF honor
for long md faithful service, all the sur
viving honor men have been invited 20 re-
view the regiment. and Brevet Major Gen
eral George Moore Smith. who recommend
I'd :he Institution OF the decoration. has
consented 10 lead the reviewing party
The cross OF honor has been awarded 20
I IA men who enlisted IN the 9TH Regi-
ment and who qualified By faithful service
with the coIoys or by service In the armies
81 the United States
Former AdJutaat General z. A McA1pin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-17

-r,;u Sc6cforrbip sOifb
ACREAGE Manners Sill
Suffice?

.,-,, University develop Its
So 49,. along tire educational lines
g-ae'", 4, other leading universities u
.c,o@l1 ~ snail Il have as one Of the
- c.. -,.s-sr.e~istics Of it's graduate
.-.n'''- s.,ief.tsai college governed by the
sec. ..-.,i.-sted sorle years ago by Pro-
- 's-s-rw T. West which have IN
80 -.ss.,--e. controlled the existing
a,2e ,,l-ece known as Merwick?
gai.-' .a-s 20 be the basic question
lA.s ,...-. is varing one Of the keenest
49, - sfs- have taken place in re
crrii' a. -re collegiate world. and
osai --ecfoi.ated by the proffer OF
Fa' ...f q million dollars by William
81 ,.,.te~ ef chicago. 10 he expended
toef .s.,ste college az Princeton.
f,r NO ro De- understood that this
% r4s divided the trustees. the
c. and -he alumni ~ the university
~'- ,ec.fons. each enthusiastically
rl-,.sa- ..... s,..,,, ,,,,,,,.os ann
,.rs. lis a.scrted 90 be the evil
Tie controversy, documentary.
g. -.,,..sl ana collateral. individual
Co. nd members ~ the faculty. as
Il .e--a.- alumni have stated. orally
---t freir particular points o.
~ r,-.s.+er- Woodrow Wilson himself
- 8 number - public speeches,
- b. general way upon certain
- NJ tre points az issue-but all this
--.-ss.on sua presentation OF evidence
-. s,Heo. sd gar. 90 give 70 the academic
- ,--s,ie nj Princeton. or 70 that por-
- -s.-4e rrrHc a. large which is not in
~. .,-,- u.tr college matters. any well
..s-.s ,fra af f-p difference u opinion
-..t .r-a discussion rests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-17
HONORABLE DISAGREEMENT.

% sremp. ING 20 ana'vze the present sit
azl11 a. Princeton a. impartially as posi-
f IS ou-E fair 20 start with the as
Sumption thar the trustees and faculty
nsnbers OF The university VINO have diff
ta as -o ire feasibility OF accepting Nj
9ucers GIT have all been actuated by an
a-est and sincere desire 10 subserye the
aEaeS interests both Of the graduate
ala and af the Undergraduate body %
E-n-s D. aalld be absurd 70 assert that
President Wilson would raise any question
..g tle acceptance by the university OF
ID condition. 1f the Proctor gift unless he
tt That sl.l deeeutance would IN some
~ Interfere with what he regards a. the
agleL interests cf the university as
sloe AL. - would be equally difficult 90
aeEr tla- Professor Andrew r. West,
Can of la graduate school v-oulG propose
form graduate regime and stoUtly
t.al fs adequacy unless he felt Il 70 1e
" .ae rrst interests OF the university
81 tse s-s-., -hen lt fs reasonable 70
1s-a .o ;le supporters u The two factions
a11e-e desire 90 give 80 The university
neg ae-t measure az service and 10 pro-
-ie -s welfare. Then let as attempt to
lla'1r t-s Fundamental differences in
Fai 81. reH which LED Up 10 the present
1---noa ol crel q agreement precipitsted
le proposal NJ AZ. Proctor. In order
-lloVer -r.s d-@e-ence f. IS necessary 20
. aalk saEf.a. years and note the trend o.
t-lrrencss at Princeton.
-ae Plan -e- a graduate college was FIRST
'sl.y recognized be- che Princeton trus-
Pc ''t rlsu statement Cf the de-
~a'.i'y rt e..a1usding such al adjunct
- spread arou tne minutes OF the board.
years aE.. .1 1893. Professor Andrew
Nest 0.9 raa been made dean CT the
'--ale sc.H.. after serving Tor some time
we cass.la. department Of the uniyer-
~. prepared s1 ella crate and detailed
.'-s or Ie Proposed Graduate college, b"
- Vas published n book form.
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who has many friends in the national
guard, will review the 22d Regiment in its
armory on Saturday night, April so, and
reception will follow
Major General Charles F. Roe will review
the 1st Company Of the signal corps in
the Central Park Riding Academy on Fri
day night April %. There will also be ex-
hio'tions OF signalling and mounted games
Company VI. OF the 18th Regiment. will
hold package party and dance at the
arnlcry next Saturday night The veterans
OF the regiment will hold their annual din
ner next Thursday night at the Hotel
Gerard in commemoration OF the forty
ninth anniversary of the departure Of the
regiment for the war in 1851
\ net loss Of fifty-eight members was
shown by the 1+th Regiment in its annual
muster held a few nights ago when COM
pared with the muster OF one year ago
The regiment had $50 officers and men
present this year and thirteen absent. while
last year IL had 75f present and four absent.
Members Of the ed regiment will parade
for service in the armory next Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. Chaplain Cadman
viii preach the sermon. and the regimentaI
band Will furnish the music
The list Regiment veterans will hold
their annual dinner next Thursday nigh.
at the Park Avenue Hotel Among those
10 attend will be General L. A. McAlpin
and Colonel 4. T. Francis. Tie regiment
now has total membership OF 9O5 officers
and men. divided "a follows. Field, staff
and non commissioned STAFF. IS: medical
corps. ~; band. 10: Company A. s5; 2, IS:
{, 81; y. 81. r, -; F. SIS. G. SO: II. 81:
]. s.; X, 1913; l., So; NJ So. and attached
Officers and men. s. Company @, Captain
Maslin. VIII hold a sham battle IN the
armory next Saturday night In which
number OF the cadet corps will participate.
A very liberal supply OF blank ammunition
viii he used. ami there will be an exhibition
of how the wounded are taken care OF al
heid dressing stations
Colonel Bates OF the list Regiment has
received the resignation Of Major William
!. Downes, medical corps on account OF
business cares. He has been in the regi-
ment two years. The regiment will parade
for service on Sunday afternoon. May Is.
in the Collegiate Church OF Harlem. Chap
lain Edgar Tilton, tr.. will preach the ser
mon.
Il is probable that New York state viii
have fun regiment OF Held artillery with
In short time. There are now four bat
teries In the state forces. and the organize
ton Of two more batteries in this city Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-17
4 CLEAR CUT DISTINCTION.


a sharp l.st.1c-. 1a is made 81 Princeton
7fa fre terms graduate college" ana
s'sa-ate school rn bis address ~ Bal
t before .ae Princeton Alumni Asso-
'-'--- oi Har land President Wilson saIc:
II s-f1 a-s -cL0s. we mean . body OF
capable ol giving fhe most ad-
Instruction body " students sctt-
receive u end The necessary means
---.iner- -r me shape cr laboratories
s-l l5rs.ar.
wilson defines tac graauats college
q ia. es lesldence ID when graduate
s-E could Sec more pleasantly ana
- Hefe probably tHan q n posi-
o' -.c-s to CO row. when ;aey are IN
".h proper Clar.sTs and must
a. iley can in tne b0arzsrg houses
'-aSc ir olser words. by gracu-
-s-ese Is mean rae home for graduate
a., IolnL tae esac~atc college ana ITS
a. ~ 'ae work ~ The graGuale school
g.. anger sense SIS relation 10 the
-. D'-y o. Undergraduate students THAI
-, at controversy - raging IL rs
mercy Sc soras nave believed. >. az
=. -. ef 1D.n-cn ~ 20 the bast ste for
4. --Hs ~ graduate college.
a.. '1a pertinent o. ask herr. What
- lie cistiucr-e features 81 Dean
paa :or a g-a5azte college,
a.. giaa proposed beautiful
49,. ~ re~. a0ol.t s5sG.oo9, IA
i,-. To r.r'er o. sluacrss Should O=
- ore h4ad aeo These one hun
= i-cI f.r.s 30. an 49, - ,,ot v,acreI..
Co.. --s u H.'c--eCt-si atBess bit 20 a
g.. essaee ~ social .iacatious. An
- 'silrs VI go plan VaE that
d. rrs-uafe sehoo. snoaio deuelop
f.-.. scholars tIt men ~ gentle
ss-. f'a''0l1s1 fn no fneanir Z ~ taat
a. majority 80 E1568.te students
r.s,.. 80 are preparing 30 reach, ara
Fcat1 eG1te1UCu - tEst uen are
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Companies n and L. OF the 9Th Regiment.
will take part In an outdoor drill next Sat
urday afternoon at the summer home OF
Captain Barnard. at Island Hail. West
Chester. one company will represent 81
attacking force and the other viii be on
the defensive. and each company will have
two thousand rounds of blank cartridge.
The riding class Of Company F will visit
Rosedale. y J.. next Thursday night 70
jcin IN a drill under Captain Bryant. COM
handing the lst Troop OF New Jersey.
Later in the season the class viii make a
practice ride with the New Jersey men for
three days. Colonel Appleton has received
the resignation Of Lieutenant Burdett kipp.
" Company n. son OF Brigadier General
Kipp. retired. formerly lieutenant colonel
o. the 9TH. who served over nifty years
with IT, Lieutenant kipp. VINO resigns On
account Of business. Joined the regiment as
a private en- June ,, 1898.