New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-14
OPPONENTS OF MR.. BERGH.
ELBRIDGE T. GERRY LED TIE FIGHT
tae AGAINST THE YOUNG MAN.

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AN ENTIRELY NEW PHASE OF THE ouAHxExr5
MH. BERGH IN THE MAJoRrTy-wHx
HANKIssoN WAS DISCHARGED.
friend of Henry Bergh. jealous member Of
the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AMI
mails ana pronounced partisan. remarked res
tefday: tie Board Of Managers knew what a
volcano they are standing on, they would 20
Slow a.
This volcano is supposed to be an ERUPTION
among the members which is designed 70 over
throw the Board and reinstatc Mr.. Bergh The
article in The Tribune yesterday giving the res-
sons for MI Bergh's resignation and the manner
in which IL was forcel was important and start
ing news to 400 members Of the society. Onl-
fourteen mcmbers--the president himself and the
thirteen members OF the Beard who opposed him
knew aught of the trouble and its immediate
consequences. One man FASTENED to Mr.. Berrh's
house early yesterday morning to congratulate
him on his victory over the opposition, and
was shocked when told that Mr. Dcrgh had rs
signed
The meeting on Monday was the stormiest one
in the history of the society. It was the annual
meeting specially called by the president who,
under the constitution, has the power to call it
"hShONSE Hc picaocc.. ADOub 1Orty members
tended out Of possible 5I3. and these included
the thirteen members of the Board previously
MISUNDERSTANDING 7. Gerry. the Rev. DR.. Nor.
gan DIX, W. @. Schermerhorn, Alfred Wagsta6,
n. M. BeclSwith, Charles Lanier, Jsm.s vi
Brown Parke Goodwin, George G. Haven, Horacs
Russell, Edward A Hammond, James Giant VIII,
son and George G. Dewitt, II.
DIR. Gerry led the fight against the prcsi.
dent insisting strenuously on curtailing his
powers and forcing him to consult the Board In
all matters pertaining to the management Of
the society's affairs. He called attention to
numerous arbitrary" acts of Mr.. Bergh.
Mr.. Bergh replied that he had always acted
within the constitutional limits; Mr.. Gerry could
not say that he had ever exceeded bis powers
The presidents chief offence. continued Mr..
Gerry, was imposing excessive fines on employees;
for instance, he had fined Superintendent Han
hnson, an old and trusted officer, 500 for an
alleged offence.
That is not soi' Mr. Bergh is reported to have
said.
Mr. Gerry insisted that he made the charge
on good authority, adding that Hanldnson's
offence was imaginary; the superintendent had
simply gone into q bar-room to use a telephone.
Mr. Bergh retorted that Hanlxinson was accom-
panied by two subordinates. who afterward con-
fessed that they had taken q drink with tho
super" Moreover, Hanldnson had offended In
the same way on other occasions. and was inso-
lent and ipsubordnate. As to the 500 fine, the
books Of the society would show that the penslty
inflicted on Hankinson was a fine OF 81 month
for ten months making In ell $40. When remon-
strated with: HanlSinson had ann an insolent way y
Bergh. Three times it was courteously declined,
the declinations being accompanied with bie
Of advice concerning future conduct etc. ..ism nas
and Hanldnson was superintendent no more--thas
is he was without job until the Execptise Eoms
mittee iatsrfered and pefzcs6sd - bsrsA g !.
NJ NJ Gerry charged M. BxrsA with slssrioi
motives in calling the annaa1 meeting at TINS
secure himself firmly IN office for another year.
" / therefore move, ne added, that tne meeans
be postponed until May 5.s
p Z. Barnnm, In whose big heart the 2. a;
occupies big corner. saw breakers ahead. ana
in order TO keep on the rocks moved 70 amcao
Mr.. Gerrys motion by substituting for Nay
the fsrd sdsy n aas as wen remain in
office for another year. objected DIR. Gerry. he
was opposed 70 the amendment
Of S twenty.seven, rn @ the common members voting
soldly against the Board.
Mr. Gerry then endeavored 70 have the bylaws
changed so as to shear the president Of bis power.
receiving the support OF the faithful twentyseven.
The meeting then adjourned. and the members
Mt away. cOngfatuldtlnR CDclnetiNto uu tncif
victory The Board remained in the house 10
hold an executive session, Mr. Bergh presiding.
Before settling down to business the presideno
caused some surprise by Offering his resignation
= in the interest of harmony and the welfare OF
the society," It was quickly and unanimously
accepted, and James NJ Brown was chosen TO oc-
,upy the Office temporarily.
Hanllnson said yeste erday that be was dis-
charged without cause
He was discharged" said Mr. Berghs for In
science, insubordination and general neglect OF
duty I have witnesses to prove that my charges
against him are true
The whole thing Is an Outrage said prom
nent member. "One man Is at the bottom OF it
needn't call his name--the public will find that
out soon enough-but don't think he succeed
m getting both sooe ties in his grip, he hopes 70
To- There's revolution in prospect that may
give us new Board Of Managers. Look out when
t thunders.D
z. T. Barnum, who was present at the meeting
IN Monday. is much distEesse by the condition OF
Affairs He informed reporter that IN his will
le had left legacy to the society, and he hoped
III dissensions would be quickly healed.
There was no meeting yesterday.
HENRY BERGH NOT FORCED OUT
20 he EdStor OF TAs Trsb1ns.
Sir The article In your paper OF to-day concerning
he late change In the presidency Of tho Society
or tho Prevention Of Cruelty 10 Animals Is NOT
ast to its latest president Henry Bergh. Tho pro-
osed now bylaw by means OF which 1t is stated Mr..
'ergh 9was ousted,s was not passed at all; on tho
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