Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-12
Local Citizens
Are United lii s.,
Support fKane

tAeAr REMUNERATION OF Inc attEnpC TO
force President Thomas F. Kane
university.
A number Of them when inter-
viewed by the Herald expressed their
views as follows:
Mayor H. M. Wheeler: IT favor
the retention Of DR.. Thomas F., Kane
as president of the University al,
North Dakota, and see no reason for
criticism against his administration.
In my opinion he is well qualified
state university"
Rev. w. E. Stephenson: II believe
the pastors Of the city are one. In
their opinion in this matter. 1 de-
plore the whole affair, and endorse
the actions of both President Kane
and Dean 'Squires. 1 deplore the sit
uation because it is an attempt to
bring state politics into our educa-
attack, on, the character. of the men
involved. II hope the feeling in this
city will have its effect in Bismarck
J. B. wineman, attorney: II think
the attempt to get rid Of President
Kane is. an outrage, that's the long
n short of 1t. I don't think politics
In any shape or ann should enter
into our educational institutions. We
have always tried to keep them out
in h past. and the sooner we get
rid Of them now the better"
w. II. Alexander. city auditor: 'To
inject politics into the conduct Of an
educational institution as Mr.. Totten
has tried to do, removes all posi-
bility of Its usefulness and mo- mar
ins5the position Of President IL Kane
can do his best work for the up
building Of such an institutions IL Ehis
hands are tied by the attempt to use
the institution for political pur-
poses" ~,
Henry O'Keefe, Jr.: Lean see No
excuse whatever for the attempt to
remove President Kane from the
presidency Of the state university"
E. j. Lander: IT have entire con-
fidence in Dr.. Thomas F. Kane-in
his ability, in his willingness and
disposition to give everyone a square
deal-student body, faculty and the
their children to the u~niversitys ]
believe DR.. Kane to be an able ex-
ecutive and a high grade man. NJ.
Il believe that he has high con-
ceptton OF his duty and obligation to
the administrative forces Of the
state. that he stands in every way
willing to discharge that duty in q
way which not only the governing
body but the. parents Of the young
people Of the state have a right to
expect
Il think that this attack perpetrat-
ed upon him by the governing body,
this attack which Is aided and abet-
ted here in Grand Forks, ts unworthy
of the men connected with 1T. The
usefulneas'@of the university. swiNs,be
very greatly harmed by hayinKasit
brought into tho political mire.""a.
Tracy R. Bangs: ..Dr. Kane haa
become very favorably known to the
people of Grand Forks and has
shown by his conduct and public ut
terances that he II q. man Of sound
judgment, who believes in q govern.
ment such u is guaranteed by the
constitution of the United States. Hi
abilities as an educator and executive
are unquestioned. and I feel that hi
Is q valuable man and should be re-
tanned"
r. B. Grifith: The c Of any
institution like the university re.
quires for It's president and genera,
manager . man Of learning and exec.
utive ability. The president also 70.
quires loyal support from all his "a,
Guilty aid everyone connected with
the institution. From the growth %,
the university. the evident esteem thu
students have for President Kane and
my personal acquaintance I feel Il
would be a great mistake to make
any chnge at this time in the man.
aSement Of the university"
O. J.. Barnes: II haven't words e
express my feeling ii the matter Il
the. people Of the state wants Social.
list for president of their state uni.
yersity, they do not want President
Kane.
III, however, they wasn't an sduca,
tor and 4 business man. In Preaiden,
Kane they will find the proper. MAJ
for the place"
j. n. McHJicol: II didn't thtnl
there il any question but what Prsd.
dent ZANE = the right m nan for tn.
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