The position which Yale has taken in her recent action disagreeing with the rule passed by her athletic managers is certainly much fairer and more sportsmanlike than it would have been had she agreed with their ruling. It tends, moreover, to better the prospects of an amicable and speedy agreement between the college and Harvard. By this action Yale shows herself opposed to the idea of the college in athletics and in favor of the university in athletics, which is what Harvard will doubtless stand for herself. Harvard's desire to eliminate professionalism from athletics was well defined three years ago when the well known proposition made then unfortunately fell through on account of disagreements on minor points. The desire is still as strong, but the method for reform has assumed a broader character. The athletic committee is at present considering the best means of accomplishing the reform and steps are being taken to learn the sentiment of the athletic men on the subject. It is impossible to speak at length upon this matter until Harvard takes her final position; and this action may be looked for within the coming week.
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