Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27
MAKES REPLY TO
 PRES. SYKES, CHARGES
Treasurer Reeves Refutes Statements Made by Connecticut College Presi- dent.

: William II. Reeves. treasurer of Connecticut College for Women writes the following reply to the charges ment submitted to the trustees of. the college at their meeting in New Haven:
 New London, Conn., March g, Dr. F. Fl. Sykes. New London. Conn
 Dear Sir: It is contrarysto my prac- tice and desire to make con1rnunica- tions through the public press. hut in your publicity campaign. in. attempt ing to show malice on the part of some of tine trustees of Connecticut college and your persecution fin con sequence thereof. you have without reason and upon an insignificant incl dent dragged in the name of a Chris tian gentleman of whose attainments and personality I am Very proud. my
 You should know very well, Sir, that far from having to- oppose the appointment of. the brother, of trus- tee to the college staff you have pev- CT had the opportunity. in person, in any comrnittee or in any truskees, meeting, to oppose my brother, whom you specifically refer to in one of your mInurlications. for any, col |. For the. information Of. my broth ers many friends and: to refresh. your memory which seems a little. trcach- erous. I state. the; only ground upon name or that of any Of my friends or family. including myself, with Con- uecticut college for any emolun1ent or honorarirrn whatever = past pres ent or prospective.
 In conversation and correspondence T much honored and respected trus- tee, Dean Henry P. Wright of Yale has on several occasions insisted to the chairman of the board and myself that I should have salary. You know, Sir. that have never accepted one cent for my. time and thought and effort, but have turned back to the college for the much discussed gym nasiurn. fees received as a trustee. The subjoined copy of a letter of ap- preciation I prize more than any com pensation.- In conversation with Mr. ChanpeH after he had received one of Dean Wright,s letters told the chairman that | of course. would -ac- cept no compensation but that if course of instruction ina Biblical. shi- tory and literature were. given at the college. would be pleased if my brother were considered, hut. only on condition that his capabilities were fully investigated and approved and that he be dismissed without consid- eration of my association with the meeting of the trustees subsequently. when neither you nor were present. MT. Chappeil mentioned my brothers name in this connection in merely a with no thought of action at that time. It is my impression that once in a general way while talking of col lege matters with you I referred to him speak when he preached in New London some time ago.
 f Dean Wright was so interested in the matter that of his own velition friends in Worcester. a clergyman, about my brother ana in reply re- ceived a letter of unduaiffied approv- al of my brothers character. school arship and ability.
 If he were instructor at the college as a, minister he might be expected to conduct chapel meetings and by his association lead to your chapel exer- cises. a spiritually and reverence per- haps now sometimes iaciing.
 With the above facts before you. 1 you will doubtless recall thai. this is the sum and substance upon which your statement is made. which. per faps unwittinsiy. implies that. against | your opposition. have tried to secure 1 a position on the eachinE or preach ing stan of the college for my broth CT. ard assume that you will have | the nnanlinees- to disclairn the siuten- cation.
 Yale College. New. Haven, Conn.
 Febiruar,t .fe.. 1918. =
 My Dear Mir. Reeves T ones ex- pressed to MT. Chappe1l my wish that you have some compensation for your services as treasurer. even though we are not now able to give You what 1 would be an adequate salary. He has told me of vcur Y-iflfngne to re- cefve a salary while the cc1fexei fs in debt. We must get out of debt and live within our income. and you inuat have adequate compensation for your work, which is more irnportaat than tuition
 want you to know how hiEi1iy we all appreciate your unselnsh devot16nl