The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-11

the policy ana expect hiLi Co oee 1id' # is carried into effect. The Presi- dent. in the absence of the Board, rep resents the Board to the Conferences, to the public, and with Faculty and students, and is expected to unify and harmonize all of these interests.
 I have no personal desire for pow CT. I have loyalty and cheerfully worked in subordinate positions, but l know that the responsibilities of the presidency can only be met by req sonable grant of authority to the one who is held responsible for results. In the evolution of the College there have been gradual differentiation of func- tions, and occasional misunderstand- ings. These would occur under any administration and will again and again occur unless prevented by clear definition and delmitation. Therefore, it is fortunate for the future of the College, no matter who may be Trus- tees and President, that the revision of the Charter has become necessary for other purposes. At the last meet ing J. H. Basham, A. c. Millar and w. B. Hubbell were appointed and dl- rected to submit a new charter. We have studied the old document, and charters of such first-class colleges as Trinity, Emory, Randolph Macon, and Southwestern, and have considered ex- pert opinions on administration, and have endeavored to formulate a Char ter, Constitution and Bylaws, con- taining a combination of the best fea- lures and eliminating the weaknesses of standard institutions. There is not a clause that is not based on some well-tried precedent. Your committee reached unanimous conclusion and submit their report in the sincere hope hat the adoption of the document will prepare the way for larger things which we all desire.
 In order that your work may be fa- cilitated and made definite, 1 submit
 
 the following commentators
 1. That the Charter, Constitution, and Bylaws prepared by the Special Committee be adopted.
 ?. That the general policy outlined by the President is recognized as the policy under which the College has been working and is now reaffirmed.
 3. That Trustees be nominated to fill vacancies in case the Annual Con- ferences fail to ratify the proposed Charter, and the complete Board of eighteen be nominated for election if the Conferences ratify.
 i. That on recommendation of the Executive Committee, in session at session at last Commencement, the honorary degree of DID. be voted con- ferred on Rev. James Thomas at the next Commencement.
 ,. That Rev. James Thomas be re- elected Commissioner of Education.
 6. That Rev. w. B. Hubbell be re- elected Business Manager for the pur- pose of collecting balance of endow- ment, helping to close up the debt, and raising funds for the dormitory and other purposes.
 '. That the Commissioner, the Business Manager, the President, and one other member from each Confer ence constitute a Special Committee to raise funds for dormitory and the other buildings in the order previously Isuggested
 8. That the general plans for the dormitory as accepted by the Execu- tive Committee be approved, and committee be appointed to build as soon as sufficient funds are pledged. 9. That Profs. Staples and Wilson be relieved of duties in coaching Sc that they may devote their whole time to teaching, but that they and Prof. Russell be requested to assist in every possible way in the Athletics.
 10. That the President be autho- rized to secure Coach at a salary of $900 to. $1 200, to take full charge of Athletics and to teach two or three College classes.
 II. That w. w. Parker be re- elected Instructor in the Academy.
 12. That .............. be elect ed Bursar, to collect tuition, fees, and