The San Francisco call., 1913-10-01

university. / am sorry to disappoint
all of these expectations.
Il have no new policies to announce,
no new theories of education TO try
| out and no reforms to urge; and. as
for following In Chancellor. Jordan $
footsteps-I could not take his long
-strides II l would. and, in addition to
that impossibility. I find 1t difficult or
impossible to do things just. because
some. one else has done them.
"It never appeals to me as .suffi-
cient reason. I believe in the reason
ableness of most things as they are,
and, as take no pleasure In sensa-
tions, YOU. are liable to find me a
rather Unconditional university presi-
dent"
NO HoUNDENG OF ALUMNI
The speaker devoted several min
lutes TO explaining the existence of a
situation with which he had small
sympathy. This was in regard to the
alumni In commenting on this, ne
said:
There is one utilitarian theory re-
garding university alumni in general.
however. which has been enormously
overworked-one with which ! can
not sympathize. Perhaps l can best
illustrate by meaning an instance.
..I know an estimable lady who was
educated at a famous college for
women. From the day she was grad
uated-now a good many years ago
down to this day, although she as
sures me that she paid all her bills,
she has been followed up and down
the face of the earth. appealed to and
beset by boards. by committees. by
societies. by secretaries and by treas
urers. through circular letters and
through personal letters. on behalf
of ORGANIZATIONS of every conceivable
kind. for raising money for her alma
mater. 1t seems as though she had
committed some objectionable sin that
| Is to follow her to the grave.
| with this sort of thing ! have no
sympathy 1t is 90 suggestive of the
cannibal king who raised his own
children for his own food.
| 81 can freely promise our alumni
that / shall not be a party to such a
policy. The alumni are already ac-
quainted with our needs, and when
they want to help us they know where
! " Afito u.s.
NEW PRESIDENT WELL TESTED
| Timothy Hopkins. president of the
board trustees, after showing
wherein Doctor Branner was adapted
particularly to assume control OF q
| large institution of learning. said:
THE trustees have chosen for Doc
| tor Jordanss successor a man whose
| worth has been tested by long years
OF experience, a man who is loved
honored and respected equally by
alumni. faculty and students.
Eminent In his profession and dis
ttin1uished as a scholar. his strength
of character. sound judgment and ex-
ecutiye ability combine to promise
success for his administration.
Marked out for the place by al
/ these assurances of efficiency, Doctor
Branner takes up his burdens with
| the cordial and hearty support OF
| trustees. alumni. faculty and students
the whole university. in each and al
its parts stands ready to assist hin
| in the great work which he has be.
fore him."
PRAISES SCHOLARLY WORK
The welcome extended to Doctor
Branner on behalf Of the faculty By
John Maxson Stillman was a glowing
tribute to the scholarly attainments
OF the new leader. He. frequently al
luded to the strong executive ability
and other traits present in the makeuT
| of Doctor Branner and which were
predominant in Doctor Jordan.
by your merits, and by your tried
and faithful service, you have achieved
the right to expect that which we car
freely and gladly offer--our loyal ant
sympathetic support" declared Mr.
Stillman inconcluding his addresss