The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-06
GEORGTA'S BISH0PRIC.
CHAIRMAN HUNTERS OPEN LETT
TER TO TIE DIOCESE.

Bishop Talbot Wants More Tlme-For-
bearance Asked on the Part of the
Diocese-Some of the Difficulties in
the B shops Way - The Standing
Committee Thinks it is Worth While
Waiting TO Secure Him.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Aug. 5.-The standing
committee decided tonight not to give
Bishop Talbott's letter to the press. but in
stead Chairman Hunter of the committee
addresses an open letter to the clergy aud
lalty Of the diocese, reviewing the facts OF
Bishop Talbott's election, the visit of the
committee. etc, and quoting largely from
his reply. The import of the letter
is to explain some Of the difficulties
in Bishop Talbott's way. which prevent his
deciding hastily, and advises "forbearance
on the part Of the diocese as. we feel it is
worth waiting very long time il in any
way we may secure his acceptance of your
cal.n
The letter in substance is as fol-
lows: "The visit Of the committee
proved to be most timely The bishop
received them most Hospitality. en-
tertained them at his own house and they
spent three days in earnest personal con~
ference with him. It is only natural that
many and very strong influences
should be brought TO bear on
Bishop Talbot to induce him to-
remain In charge OF his present turisdic-
ton. He expresses himself as profoundly
impressed with the great needs Of our pop
ulous diocese and the unique opportunities
for church work here presented. These ims
pressions aud convictions, he assures, were
the result Of the visit of our committee.
"There are two obstacles which, in our
opinion, have caused. and still cause, Bishop
Talbot to withhold an acceptance oe
our call.
THE TWO OBSTACLES.
''The work in his present jurisdiction is
largely dependent on him in a personal
way; not only for its beginnings
but for its daily maintenance.
Many of his missionaries are
supported by funds which he procures by
his personal solicitation in the east aud
else ewhere. The churches now building and
others projected look TO him for actual
help. Educational ana charitable institu-
tions, now in their incipiency and unable TO
stand alone, appeal TO him to
guide them through the period OF
their early struggles for independent
life. The other obstacle isl one which
has, no doubt, already suggested itself to-
many minds. Bishop Talbot was sent to
house Of bishops. He has, there
fore, the feeling Of the soldier
| that he cannot leave his posb
until he is relieved from duty by the same
authority which put him there. In this
| feeling OF his we entirely coincide, and we
| will endeavor Immediately TO meet it by
invoking the sanction aud consent Of the
bishops, whose opinions would very prop
erly have great weight in influencing shim.
"All Of these things, Of course, demsnd
time for their proper consideration. Your
committee, therefore, takes the RESPONSE
bility OF deprec iting haste and advising
careful deliberation. The more we hear of
Bishop Talbot the better satisfied do we be-
come that he is pre-eminently the man to
take the headship Of this diocese.
WORTH WAITING FOR.
I'VE feel that it is worth waiting a very
long time il in any way we may secure his
acceptance Of your call to the episcopate OF
Georgia" A"