Some time ago we announced our intention of publishing a number of letters from ex-captains of the University crew on the recent action of the athletic committee in regard to boating. Since then facts have come to light which have induced us too change our determination and to withhold the publication of the letters, at least for the present. Careful consideration of the question in hand, together with a better acquaintance with both sides of the case, has convinced us that the publication of those letters will not be for the best interests of the college. We still maintain the advisability and necessity of a paid coach; we still consider Col. Bancroft the most available man for the position from his long experience and active interest in Harvard boating; we still feel sure that the course of the faculty will be injurious for the present to our crew, and on that account we regret it. Recognizing, however, the fact that the good name of our University is dearer to all of us than success in any boat race ever can be, we decline to open a discussion which will only give publicity to the disgrace which befell Harvard in the races of last June.
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