THE PRESENT SITUATION.

Enough communications have been published in the CRIMSON'S columns to show the strength of undergraduate sentiment on the athletic question. For several days we have withheld editorial comment in order to give the University a chance to express itself. Thus far the arguments against athletic curtailment have been well stated, but by necessity very general. The CRIMSON still believes that the Faculty, and not the Athletic Committee, must be the object of our appeals. If the Committee believes that the Faculty has been influenced by the arguments, it may see fit to disregard the recommendations. If the Faculty is still firm in its opinion, the Committee may be compelled to act. By no means, therefore, has the CRIMSON rested its case. As stated before, we are seeking tangible facts on which to base our arguments. If these are secured, we shall be in a position to go ahead. If they are not forthcoming, the position of the Faculty is considerably weakened, and we shall be obliged to rely upon the general arguments, which in themselves are by no means weak.