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...doubt that the authorities were actuated by the best motives, and thought that their decision would be for the good of the college and its athletic interests, we do not think that any interference at the present time was necessary. This is not the time for any such action. The whole proceeding was rushed through without taking the requisite amount of care in such an important matter. In a matter like athletics which so nearly concerns the students and so little concerns the faculty, we think that the former body should have been consulted. The single conference which was held...
...trouble alone with the manner and time of action. Several of the resolutions seem to be extremely objectionable, some on the score of impropriety, others as being very damaging to the interests of athletics at Harvard. The first and second resolutions are not particularly harmful and may do good, but the third seems to us to be the most pernicious to the interest of athletics here. It would seem as if it must be a concession to some other college, (such, in fact, is reported to be the case) as we can see no reason why such a measure...
...hoped that the faculties of the various colleges interested will take immediate action on the resolutions submitted to them for their approval by their representatives in the conference committee. Time certainly flies and the days are not many before outdoor exercise will be possible, and the inter-collegiate contests at hand. The time for preparation is limited and each man wishes to know what to expect, whether the resolutions will be put in force and college athletics make a radical change, or whether the necessary number of colleges will fail to ratify and athletics continue in the old ruts...
...obey Pope's order, Porter would have been obliged, with his ten thousand men, to overcome Longstreet's twenty-five thousand. On the other hand, by holding his position, he kept Longstreet in check and prevented his attacking Pope's flank. In brief, Gen. Gordon showed that Porter's action not only failed to disconcert Pope's plans, but positively helped him. Gen. Gordon illustrated his lecture with maps and plans, and at the close was greeted with great applause...
...current year was raised to $1.50. It was suggested from the floor that money necessary for enlarging the privileges of the society should be raised through the formation of a stock company or a guaranteed loan. The matter was referred to the board of directors with power of action. The treasurers report, was read and approved, and the secretary's report which follows, after some discussion, was also adopted...