Changes Mind
However, after the rally had
begun, Mr. Canevari decided against
reading the notice. He later refused
to comment as to why he had a
change of heart, although he did
say that it was not a question of
legality. Mr. Canevari stated that he
had consulted legal minds before
issuing the statement.
Mr. Rosen and the rest of the
Coalition took Mr. Canevari's
silence as an official retraction of
the notice, however, those students
who later carried signs on the Lawn
were given copies of the order. Mr.
Canevari then said that the statement
was indeed in effect.
It then appeared that a truce
had been reached between the
supporters and administration officials.
No movement to remove the
signs started and the students were
allowed to remain as long as they
did not rush on to the Lawn.
Once the procession started, the
spectators rushed towards the restraining
ropes and the student
ushers who were spaced along the
route of the marchers.
