We publish this morning two communications. One represents the opinion of graduates whose interest in the success of our University crew is vital and unquestioned. The other is the view of an equally sincere undergraduate who represents an honest condition of opinion. Our graduates urge upon us the necessity of unity and of implicit faith in Mr. Watson's management. They say that without these two things we are indeed wrecked so far as athletics go. The communication from "Ninety-six" is distinctly in the same spirit but instead of urging upon the University at large abstract unity and confidence, it points out a specific measure of Mr. Watson's which is losing for him the confidence of the University.

Secrecy has ever been the most fertile propagator of unhealthy rumors. When we have uncompromising secrecy, maintained for no apparent reason, every rumor carries weight; for there is no responsible source from which to contradict it.

The University will not fail to appreciate the necessity for confidence and unity in the present condition of affairs. But if lack of confidence and unity is due to the secrecy of the training, it seems as though the slight advantages to be gained from the latter should be sacrificed for the greater good to be gained from a closer identification of the crew with University interests.

Continuation of the present secret practice may result in a greater discontent which it would be impossible to check. If it is given up, we are sure that there will be no lack of confidence or support in the future.