University of Virginia Library

Official Statement

Later, Mr. Canevari released the
following official statement concerning
the earlier notice: "My
statement of 14 April was a
precaution based upon indications
over the weekend that serious
disruptions of the Founder's Day
proceedings might occur. Signs
were in preparation for a demonstration
which could be embarrassing
to our guests and could incite
disorder. At the beginning of the
proceedings I was assured that the
signs would not be disruptive and
the academic procession would not
be impeded. The student ushers
gave out my statement as a warning
and nothing untoward occurred."

Mr. Canevari added that no
disciplinary action was planned.

The doormen at the entrance to
Old Cabell Hall were told not to
allow any signs into the building by
Mr. Canevari. This edict was obeyed.

The Coalition's rally began several
minutes late as the main
speaker was delayed in coming
from one of the symposium being
held yesterday morning. As has
happened at several of the previous
rallies, Mr. Rosen opened with a
welcome to the FBI man, this time
dressed in a blue-grey suit. The
frequent visitor acknowledged the
applause of the spectators by

Photo By Bob Gill

B. F. D. Runk, Leading The Academic Procession, Is Confronted By Sign-Waving Students

Coalition Rally Held On North Steps Of Rotunda Two Hours Earlier Drew Several Hundred People