New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-01
PHYSICIANS PROTESTING.
THE PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL TROUBLE.

TIRATER--ABOUr oUU PU1hiNIANs ihiStNi-
STATEMENT OF DIR. PETERS - RESOLUTION
AGAINST THE ACTION OF THE HOSPITAL MANA
GERS.
In response to an invitation addressed to
the members Of the medical profession in this city who
believe that the recent action OF the Board of Managers
OF the Presbyterian Hospital in the matter of failing To
reappcnt certain members Of the Medical Staff against
whom charges preferred s injurious To the sue
cess Of hospitals in their benefcent work. 300 per
sons present ut meeting last evening In the theaer
of the Union League Club Dr. Charles L. Hackley was
chosen Temporary Chairman, and DIR. Beverly Robinson
Temporary Secretary. Committee on Permanent
Officers reported the following, who were ac-
cepted: President Dr. Thomas NJ. Markoe; wee
Presidents Drs. Henry b. Sands, A. l. LOOMS, James
r. Wood, J. Marion Sims, William A. Hammond L. IT,
Thomas C. K Briddon John c. Draper Erskine Mason,
Lewis A. sayre, Abraham JacObi H. Hamilton, hDram
Dubois, j. W. {. GOuley, Edward O. I0ring Emil Noeg
gerath John T. Darby II. J. OSuvan, john G. Dalton
Thomas Adds Emmett, James r. Leaning, and heieuith
Cymer; Secretaries DIS J. W. g Arnold, Robert Watts
Max Herzog, J. W. MciAne David Magic, William NJ
Polk Hermann Althcf Allan Mel Hamilton, Beverly
Robinson woolsey johnson. In addition TO these gentle
men there present Drs Cornelius r. AGnew, i0iaio
Bridge, Freeman j. Bumstead J. L. Campbell, Edward
Curtis, Francis Delsheld, William ii. Draper, r. H.
Howard Joseph j. Hull Joseph Janvrin Charles f.
Uaskley, Fessenden n Otis, Charles lnslee Pardee'
Frederick r. sturgis s f. Morris, John p T. White. r.
Wtthaus Henry T. Walker, Il. T. Weir, and many others
In taking the chair Dr. Markoe said that il
binary occasion which had called so large number OF
the medical profession together, and he lad no reeolec
ton OF any other such occasion occurring in the history
OF the profession They had assembled together for the
purpose Of considering the relations Of the profession TO
the outside world. He said an aront had been offered
70 the proson and Physieians were not I
afiront It was for the defense OF certain prlhe'pie
that they had come together, and they should not let
personal grievances influence tbeu
A statement was afterward read by DR.. G. A. Peters,
who offered IL plain and truthful statement OF the
matter" II gave detailed history of the Presbyterian
Hospital trouble the facts in regard to which were given
81 THE TRIBUNE yesterday Following are the most I'M
pOrtant part OF this statement:
In the year 1872, the Medical Board Of the Presby,
terrain Hospital created by the election By the Beard
OF Managers of two consulting physicians, two consult
ing surgeons six attending physicians and six attending
surgeons The estimation IN which the gentlemen al-
Managers may be gathered from the fourth annual re-
port Of the Hospital Shortly before the annual meeting
rumors reached our ears that 1t was the l9len-
ton Of some of the MANAGERS 10 secure the drop
ping of certain gentlemen from the Medical Board al
no action was takeu in the matter either individually
as board election in April, however fonr sen-
tlemen drOpped-Drs Geo 6. WhcelOck, Walter de
trnc as ever served an hospital Not culy were these
-four dropped from the st OF attending physicians but
four others were appointed to iii the vacalcies mus
created, without any consultation with the medical
board AT this meeting one of the managers speaking
Cor several of his associates begged the Board not TO DE
nasty i'll their action; represented the great injustice
Ice done TO these worthy men, VINO haQ served
them faithfully, and asked inc Board 10 posJpO,t
action for one month, fortnight, or even one week
In consequence OF the already referred TO- one
of the gentlemen dropped had written his resignation,
and banded IL TO member OF the BOari OF Mahasets'
with request that lac would present should occasion
arise making 10 advisable THIS manager sought Oiol-
tuuty ut this meeting 10 present the resignation butt
aiuing twelve Medical Board signed dignited
aud respectful protest. addressed to the Board oil Man
Ugefs, In which they said:
e Ne do not propose 10 question: for moment, your
legal right 10 elect TO these positions whOmsocvor you
nevertheless deem III right 10 sIttt
that the experience OF many of s anu the observation Vi
ALL in the anasoment OF hospitals, has shown tiit ths
right OF removal on dropping (Which are in enScI syhony
essgaed eause has never before Oeen eAtIclseu' te
kew-York Hospital which las been in eAlstSnee over
century LAS never exercised It's ACKNOWLEDGED pre-
rOgauye EXCEPT in single instance, and theh
for the that The cuqaDt OF The position hah u
fortunately become, by increasing hnrmty, uhapie 70
properly perform his duties and even III tins ease very
many the Governors subsequently expressed regret
stigma upon his professional reputation In no other
general hospital IN tAis city Or Sse~hert III te world
mIuenuy Il, posed irOm his position 10y Viftue Oh tlr
almost uniSer rule 81 annual ei3e,oh. NC lex o.
TIE profession but also % the community III
general from your action be- the absence OF any
denite statement, that lie gentlemen who have been
dropped from our ranks have eiAer ialied 10 perform
their professional duties 10 yOm satisfaction Oh haVe
be guilty OF misconduct as gentlemen lhe success
aud Standing in the community OF medical men u 50
dependent upon me reeOsloh Oh tAe qd,inV, ,
bee alluded 10 Jnat they arr deIFcr TO hun ana are 10 MN
Of gedter value Than to one IA aunnst any DINER oi
in life. Nc respectfully submit tnat 40 cia ge OF hck
these qualifications ever been brOght against any
OF Board ana lidt your "ctivu th'io'"N
VII be universally Interpreted Is a tact llpulaNol Uu
TIE character OF these gentlemen in view o thcse st
OF very import which attaches 10 your recent
decision and seriously reflect whether the best interest
Hospital Nil no. Oe eutserNcd by reconsideration
o. yOdr action IN the premises and FEELING Of security
be thus impaired TO your medical board VINO nave az
deep regard yourselves Tor the permanent welfare
ami prosperity OF the institution 49, - .
Signed By A. Clark, Geo. A. Peters, C. Nj. AllD, d. NJ
stiInsOn . b. Ward, and L. dc L. Woodruff.
10 tlis communication no reply Was vOuchsafed Al
snbsequent time two other members OF the Medical
NiurtOn Buck aud n 6. IOst sent iii
protest The receipt of tins protest was, we DeIcNe'
acknowledged 10y tine Board OF Managers Iieh .! ihe
four gentlemen dropped also sent ia IrOtts coupled
with aIeqdeSt that lie should be FURNISHED III cory Oh
charges, II any were ptI'ehteu dSlne' NM a'u
opportunity allowed TO appear III dee4lsc' lhey "ele
thai Inc Board Of Managers insisted upon its
rght 10 elect according 10 It's own fules btlleF-
saS,1tsT aimed through s AT the profession in general
We resi- gncd positions on the Hospital stan Al the
m9rtug oil the Board on which our designations were
seu IN II was much discussion, determined To a-
point committee OF i've gentlemen 10 confer Win us gu
of Dr. willard Parker, JO Il. Parsons, Morris n Jcaup,
Joseph K. skidmUrc ana " after Ed "drds,Jr
We met tins committee IN the most hu4ly slIlI aho
they strongly urged Us TO Withdraw our iesgnalons-
Tie ina result ws th't the Committee asreed 70 re-
injustice winch considered 10 have been done me pro
iesslon TINS report we are hi9tneu war & S "a,
1873. Immediately on its being Rad, one OF tue Man
accepted and proceeded tO administer reDuhe 10 the
Committee Tor, lie said, uausCeDdlhg IhcH powers
aud entering MO league with the doctors IN crusade
against a most worthy ana IA deserving
cnarty The resolution not TO accept inc report
OF tner Committee seconded ana cdlIiol
Three gentlemen the Committee who were pI, sent
a1ter sauBg with great Flaness OF speech
resigned the Board and lett tle meeting 1oufth
gentleman oil Tic Committee, who was al Ia Drd at tIe
Time OF mccting, iCa.Suod on the I0i OWING d~y
hce the meeting several III, mbers of the Board OF Man
ag,rs other th& the Committee above menuOucd hdve
scot their designations Dr. AiOnLO CLARK, consulting
phys!cian uacd iii his ICslgnatlVn Inc rh.s
naton OF Dr. john j. Crane one OF tne consulting sdl
geOns, aisO Uecn nandcd IN.
Go. A. TETLis, Nj. d., late Consulting surgeon
10 Presbyterian Hospital.
After the statement had been read, gentleman in
had not hapn unnamed IN n