New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-07
BREAK IN HIGH SCHOOLS
Principals Not All in Sympathy
with Secession from League.
SOME GIVE THEIR VIEWS
Lack of Voice in Ruling Body the
Chief Cause for Grievance,
1t Appears.


been acting Independently since the an
nouncement OF the severing Of relations
with the Public Schools Athletic League.
there is persistent rumor 10 the effect
that already dissension has broken out in
the ranks OF the so-cslled insurgents
This rumor was discredited by certain
men who have been prominent in bring
ing about a break between the high schools
and the Public Schools Athletic League.
II became known yesterday afternoon
that some OF the principals were not in
sympathy with the dissenters and would
remain loyal 10 the standard OF the Public
Schools Athletic League. Certain IL is that
Or. Gunnison. Of Erasmus Hall High. Mr..
Farley. of Commercial High School, and
Dr. Aldrich. Of Manual Training High
School are in sympathy with the league
and might not he willing 10 lay away the
old coat and don the colors Of the newer
body.
Or. Gunnison takes decided stand in
the matter, and while he disclaims any
hostility TO the PRINCIPALS Association, he
is none the less firm in his views on the
league In making a statement to Trib-
une reporter Hho questioned him on the
subject DR.. Gunnison said:
There is not the slightest reason for any
hard feeling in The matter. The men Of the
League are in sympathy with the principals
and are kindly disposed toward the schools
and are not going 10 feht them. II the
principals we're really interested in the well
fare Of athletics they would not fight with
the league and there would be no trouble.
AT the meeting OF the directors last
month I opposed the changes in the amend
ments which we're suggested by MI Kirby.
not because they were not good, but be-
cause / knew they would stir up trouble.
I suppose il would have been better 70
have POSTPONED that until the principals
we're consulted upon the matter The
League is too big thing TO nave broken
up by a mere technicality.
L am not as we'll up on this matter as
some Of my colleagues, as have been
away for year. but wish 10 20 on rec
ord as being behind the Public Schools Ath-
letic League every time. and Erasmus Han
High School has done nothing 10 break
away. Mr. eastman. our representative on
tie high school games committee. DID not
attend the last meeting because Of the
hostile attitude assumed toward the Public
Schools Athletic League. and it is not like
" that he will attend any in the future
While Or. Aldrich. OF Manual Trsininc Is
is sympathy with the Public Schools Ath-
lotic League. Or. Larkin. principal Of the
school is i'm sympathy with the Principals
Association and will subscribe 10 the judy
ment Of his colleagues in the action they
deem proper to pursue. In reply 10 mo
query. 'Is Manual Training indorsinG the
action Of the high school games commit
toe" Or Iarkn said Manual Training
High School is one Of the schools repre-
sonted by the Principals Association, and
ur McCreery. our representative is still
attending the meetings Of the high school
games COMMITTEES. and We are one If the
seeding schools"
There has been some talk NJ influence
heing brought ~ hear upon pr. story, the
director Of athletics g. the College Of the
CITY Of New York. 70 revoke permission FOR
tho Use Of the tank. but this Will not he
done. Dr. story is positive in his stand
and makes the statement that the schools
anplied for the use Of the pool for an in
ter-bieb school meet. and he said. II have
granted the schools tho use Of our pool Tor
FRIDAY night There was nothing unusual
in the request II came through the chair
man Of tho swimming committee, and /
granted II knowing that tho persons inter
ostsd in tho matter are legitimstely con-
nected with scholastic athletes
DR. Sullivan. principal OF the BOYS High
school Is firm in his belief in the ability
Of tho principals 70 govern tho athletic. al
fairs NJ the schools and voices his opinion
in no uncertain manner. lie is one OF the
strongest partisans in the whole matter.
He said YESTERDAY.
The league proposed TO cooperate with
the athletic associations OF the high
schools and 10 promote athletics. In real
nv however. the league seeks 10 take
charge OF athletics and spares no effort TO
maintain the balance Of power. This fact
was never brought to light more strongly
than at the meeting In February, when an
amendment was adopted to read so that
the league held the baton OF command and
/ could reverse any decision. The amend
ment gave the principals the right 10 APP
neal tho case originally, but between the
meeting and the final adoption the amend
ment was changed 10 read that any mem
J her of the school or OF the games commit
Zee might make the appeal, which was
| like giving the milk and then kicking the
pail.
| THE principals are willing 10 cooperate
with the league. but they are not willing
10 serve as a subordinate body, and We
/ will not accept any such ruling. In real
| inv. the Public Schools Athletic League Is
not league The board Of directors are
self-apponted. We have no representative
in the Public Schools Athletic League, and
IL any OF the other schools have [ certain
IS am not aware Of the fact.
The Public Schools Athletic League IS
not officially connected With the Board OF
Education and should not attempt to CO.
cree the schools into accepting its rules
The intercollegiate league, composed Oh
Yale. Harvard, Cornell and others, confines
MS efforts 10 controlling its own affairs
and IN that league each college has rep
resentative. That body makes no effort "a
control the work OF the smaller colleges
however and there IS no reason why the
Public Schools Athletic League should try
IN control the high schools