Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-29
"G1Obe" Interviews.

This being the state Of affairs, truce as it
we're. a GLOBE man revolved about the city
yesterday to learn whether fight were surely
coming off. He rolled up the stairway to MIR.
III. s. Fairchild's office, corner of Third and
Jackson street.
''Mr Fairchilds, would like to learn some
street Nj. 4. church,
anticipated
'How SOP"
''Well, it is church matter, about which l
had better not talk
Beyond this Mr. Fairchid could not be in
duced to go-except, he did feel that the
church was bound to have trouble in the near
future over Mr.. Chatfee's appointment.
ANOTHER IMAM OF THE IRON MASK"
Fortune favored the reporter in his next at
tempt gentleman connected with the
church was met, and the straightforward ques-
ton was put.
eff you don't give my name, am ready to
| be interviewed"
Twill you talk freely?"
Eyes, will tell all know
| lis it much?"
II presume it is all there is to tell?'
So the reporter closed the bargain at once.
The gentleman went on to relate that great
dissatisfaction existed in the church over Mr.
Chaffee's appointment. 1t was wholly
tbe Church. ~ This s' was '''' to be
deplored, as the church was in highly pros
porous condition 100 members having united
within the first year.
''What will be the result if Mr.. Chaffee con-
tinues his ministerial duties?"
II don't think the church will break up, but
L know great many will quietly withdraw
from the church. A spirit Of loyalty to Meth
odism is too strong to make out distinct dis
ruption probable. 49,
''Were you at the two church meetings?"
81 was there Wednesday night, not last night
(Friday.')
''Well, how did the affair appear to you?'
''Mr. Chaffee was accepted by a note viva
voce. I think it was taken this way, as many
didn't want to oppose him openly, at least, tt
such an extent"
''Do you think there will be move to have
Mr.. Chaffee decline the charger"
Likely. But he will not decline. He is to-
pugnaciOus. He stores up strife and revels II
it. l think the church rather than have tn
disgraceful fisticuff scenes which happened il
Minneapolis when he was there, will quietl.
submit; individuals withdrawing from th
church as | have stated.
The gentleman concluded by deploring Mr.
Chaffees appointment. He was Unacceptable
upon numerous grounds; the faint Of i'm
! morality attaches to him from the former scan
dial, he makes strife, and latterly the intrigu
with Elder Wright to get appointed to tn
general conference of the United States, &C
: him deposed from his eldershlp. The gentle
:, man didn't want him in.
LET US HAVE PEACE
:, at any event. This umbrella colloquy We
u brought to an end, land the GLOBE scribe Giro,
. . lated down to Mr.. G.. D. Strong's store. NJ
% Strong was very reluctant to converse abol
"a the matter He deplored the state Of affair
o and sincerely hoped that Cancellation wou
q restore the harmony which had been disturbt
by Mr.. Chaffees appointment.
''How does the opposition show itself again
Mr.. Chaffee?''
r. Il don't think any has personal feeli1
"a in this matter. The opposition comes on tt
~ ground that Mr.. Chaffee's appointment w
~ unwiss and inexpedient. The church wish
ps to retain it's old pastor. Mr. Chaffee's appoir
be ment was sudden and unexpected, and at ont
~ awakened an uneasy feeling. He isn't unal
mously wanted, and his good will be destroye
fear.'
''What will be the result of the dissatisfs
y, tion2''
". 81 hope it may be settled without difficult
I trust so, and believe if spirit Of cOnciliati
N. in the church is manifested, we can get alo
without destroying the harmony of the church
''About how does. the church stand on
~ question:"
~ ut is divided into three classes; person
W. friends of Mr.. Chaffee's, those loyal to
church, and ready to accept in that spirit q
ed those who opposed to him at all events"
e's Which class is most numerous! !.
law ~ hope the second-class, so that the aft
cI will adjust itself. The question will be settl
-; H> in this way, after all, without bringing up
'iS- merits of the question"
i, Mr.. Strong again expressed his reluctance
tha ma WO
el- handle it all right. He was thanked for
as courtesy, and left in dubious mind about
.st, unhappy state of affairs.
az THE REV. MR.. CHAFFEE SPEAKS.
Mr.. There was considerable leg talent displa
before the Rev. Mr.. Chaffee could be fou
fol- He had just left everywhere 'sonly five n