Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-13
AN UNFORTUNATE AFFAIR.
The differences OF Opinion Between
the Moline y. ". a. a. and It's
secretary. which Resulted In the
Lntter's Resignation.


the Moline y. N. q. a. and It's
secretary. which Resulted In the
Lntter's Resignation.
The Y. NJ. G. A. has accepted the res
ignstion of General Secretary N. w.
Woodford. to take effect March 1st, and
the Republican contains the following
concerning the differences OF opin len
between the directors of the association
and Mr.. Woodford, which have led to
the severing OF the relations:
The resignation came before the board
last evening and was accepted. Below
we give the letter OF Secretary Wood.
ford. with his reasons for rcsigning:
Mr.. j. j. Williams Secretary OF the Y NJ G. A.
Board. Dear Sir aud Bro
MOLINE. Dec. IL, 1881 hereby ten
der my resignation as general secretary
OF the Young Mems Christian association
OF Moline. TO take effect on or before
March 1. 1890, as the board shall see 1T
to grant 10. N. W. WoODFoLD
p. SIN justice to myself and in ex.
PLANTATION Of the above, wish to say that
have no other field in view at present.
and that have no personal grievance Ia
the matter. but l came here to help the
association to a definite work for young
men. and am convinced that the policy
OF the board will prevent the hope OF this
success; that they are entirely out OF the
line OF the settled principles of assocla-
ton work as outlined by the inter-
national and state committees,
and l have no hope Of being able
10 get them to post themselves
upon and adopt these essential elements
Of success, and therefore feel that IL il
best, for both myself and the association,
that give place to a man who will either
fall In with their policy or bring them up
10 the association work as outlined by its
most advanced leaders Of long experience,
such as Robert McBurney and r. G.
Morse. OF New York City. and our state
officers. Should the board desire | will
write these matters out In detail for their
consideration and for record, and expect,
OF course. to be faithful to every trust
while | remain. Yours truly.
N. W. WooDFoRD.
The reasons are further specified as
follows:
1. A manifest desire on the part of the
board to make the building headquarters
for charitable and philanthropic enter
prises, to the detriment of special work
for young men.
2. Placing too much emphasis on the
Resort feature" making the building a
playhouse. TO the neglect Of the christian
work.
y. Too loose In organization, by not
requiring committees TO properly report
their work.
4. Because the members of the board
will not hesitate TO adopt measures
which can be shown TO have wrecked
many associations. and set aside "a of
little consequence. and the advice OF
stat aud international officers.
D. The members of the board manifest
inconsistency in representing the most
important work to be christian, while
giving Il little attention, thereby making
IL much harder to reach and influence
young men.
o. They lay much work upon their
secretary which does not properly belong
10 him. and give him but little encour.
agement, thus preventing in large meas
ures, his chances for success.
2. Because. In failing to get the board
20 see and remedy these things. / assume
my own large share OF the blame. and.
like Jonah. OF old. rise up to flee" and
give place to better man.
Respectfully. A. w. WooDFoRD.