The Washington herald., 1910-10-25
G. W.U.BOARDELECTS
John B. Larner Chosen Chair.
man by Trustees.
H. B. F. MCFARLAND RESIGNS
Or. Gaiiandet Unable TO Continue
on Account of III HeaIth-RichRrd
Charles w. Holmes ms Treasurer.
A. ;. wOrthington stin Counsel.

AZ a meeting OF the board of trustees
of George Washington University, held
yesterday afternoon, John B. Larner was
elected chairman OF the board and Will
lam d. Hoover vice chairman Richard
Cobb was elected secretary Of the uni
versity; Charles w Holmes. treasurer.
and the American Audit Company, au-
dltor
Henry 3. F. mcfarland. who has been
chairman OF the board for the past three
years. withdrew his name for reelection
on account OF pressure OF professional
work. Or. Edward NJ Gallaudet. who
has been vice chairman, was unable 10
act longer on account OF Ill health.
Both remain members OF the board OF
trustees. The counsel OF the university
IS A. s. Worthington.
Executive Committee.
The executive committee is as follows;
Charles H. Stockton, the acting president
OF the university: Alpheus H. Snow,
chairman; William j. Flather. William
D. Hoover. John B. Larner, William H.
Singleton, and Archibald Hopkins.
The following is Mr.. Macfarland's let
ter Withdrawing from the Craftsmanship
OF the board OF trustees:
October p. 1910
To the Board Of Trustees Of George Washington
University:
Gentlemen: The time has come when ! must be
relieved from the exacting duties OF chairman OF the
board Of trustees and therefore l beg that my name
shall not be considered for reelection. Ever since
Mr.. Wayne MaeVesgh resigned, In 1907, ! have
served as chairman, and when | retired rom the
Commissionership to enter law partnership last
January. / felt that ! ought 10 be relieved. but
remained as chairman because Of the critical siua-
ton Of the university.
Now that the reorganization Of its affairs by the
board. including the satisfactory adjustment Of Its
finances made possible by the sale of the property
al Fifteenth and ii streets ordered by the board
two years ago. has been practically completed, 50
that the university is freed from the hampeTing
$50 900 mortgage debt incurred prior To 1906 vel
as from It's floating debt. with sufficient property
remaining 10 amply meet endowment obligations and
the academic year has opened with inCTease
registration Of students without any lowering Of
standards / believe that can honorably retire from
the chaimauship. my professional engagements
require me 10 do. shall. Of course. continue a
member of the board 20 do everything in my power
10 advances the interests ii the university and
especially 10 secne additional Subscriptions for
maintenance and for permanent endowment. and also
the appropriations which ] believe should Re given
10 the District Of Columbia under the Morrill, acts
II the attempts Of the Trustees In the past 10 50
Cre such permanent support Tor the university had
beea as SUCCESSFUL they we're earnest, 1t would
have escaped the financial difficulties which have
embarrassed IT, bat without such permanent support
il cannot avoid such difficulties or attain permanent
success. No college can should be maintained by
tuition fees. Our faith that such a university Is
needed az the National CAPITAL and deserves such
support Is given other universities which has
sustained through these trying yean in efforts
TO maintain high standards Of work and obtain per
Tnanent revenues will I believe be justified BIZ the
fufuF. pgrrDffa rffigpu uhor7f1 fa.1f ha an
peal Of such 4 university bearing the e the
founder Of the republic in the Capital which he
established. The self sacrifice OF members Of our
faculties in order that the university might do its
work this year has set noble example 10 US all.
Very respectfully Yours
HENRY B. P. MCFARLAND.