New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-26
SHALL 1T MOVE UPTOWN.
SUGGESTED TO ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL.
TIE IDEA WE'LL RECEIVED DY ~TRUsTEEs-AD-
yANTAGEs.A y DISADVANTAGES.

THE IDEA WE'LL ,lsEAIIN Ell III ~
V~ANTAGES. DISADVANTAGES.
The suggestion made by The Tribune in connec'
tiOn with the probable consolidation OF TIC iiouS'
Of Rest for Consumptives and st. Luke's Hospital
t,lat the latter institution be moved to the ~ncighbor-
hood of the proposed Cathedral Of st. John the Divine
has met with much favorable comment. Although 1t
Is still too soon for the managers OF II. Likes 10
give definite opinions upon the proposal, a number Of
them favor the measure and will advocate ii In all
probability at the proper time.
Speaking in regard to the idea with a Tribune re
porter yesterday, George MaccullOch Miller, pre- cent
Of the hospital, said; The forciblc suggestion made
by The Tribune is entitled to serious consideration BIZ
the officers OF -. LuIe's and Of the cathedral. some
years ago Il gentleman Of this city who Thought of
presenting q site for tn; Cathedral 10 the Church
wished t. require as conditions Of his gift
that ST. Luke's and an Institution OF learn
Ing sIould occupy a portion OF the site.
The propo-al was received favcrab!y by those
TO whom il was submitted. Many Of them were
gentlemen whose judgment in such matters was worthy
Of the ii -hcst consideration. The scheme, however,
fell through on account Of Circumstances which bore
no relation however. to the combination OF the different
institutions. 1t has not been revived in a public
manner since then until yesterdays article in The
Tribune.
Speaking simply for myself, I think n hospital
would be a most fitting adjunct to the Cathedral. II
would be most helpful not only in stimulating public
interest hut also in giving those connected with Tho
Cathedral a field Tor work in the spiritual care ~ and
ministration TO the sick. As To II. Luke's. | think thit
as the leading charitable Institution Of the Episcopal
Church in this city, there would be an unusual fitness
in its location near the Cathedral. should II
be moved at all. The Cathedral should b
and will be. d~onbtlcss. the focus OF al
! the charitable work Of the Episcopal Church In New
York. There might be economy in the location Of
tho boCnitaI il that uC!CIbprlOpi. both as frElfu'
the grounds and the provision for religious services
which are an inherent part OF the work % 81 Luxe ,
have no knowledge a TO what views are hch pY
The boards Of either Of the institutions REGARDING t'
matter. | can also see difficulties in the way %
realizing the perfection OF the plan Suggested ~
10 It. Lukc's, ono OF the disadvantages would be tW'
| distance from the central part Of the city. ina
would make it difficult for the physicians u aurh'
! 20 the hospital As they do today, and might ihVoN'
the necessity OF maintaining a receiving hospital be
low Fifty -%ninth-st.
a few years ago 81. Lukc's entertained the idea o
selling its present property and seeking a SIG cle
| where. 1t was believed that it could increase IT
| u,c.ulncs, by buying a less expensive p"' ''
| erecting more modern and larger buildings from ''
proceeds Of the sale Of its property. 1t was DcncNC'
that a considerable fund would also remain ir Al
| cndovmcnt- At that time, however. il was impo'S'bi'
70 find q site suitable. and the project was aDahuohcu
il has been dormant since then On,
Henry A.. Oakley, Ol NJ y '"' -.
~ ths manager, Of IT. Lulc's, SAID az
hat The Tribunc's suggestion would receive ca,'iu
Characterization Ly the Board. Il liked the tone or thl
article. he added. &" but as yet have no dc'ld',
| "ninion. either one way or the other. or courSe
shall bo governed by the true Interests OF the ho'pitll
1Lorc or, many thing, to be taken into cOn,idcfatlph
! The removal Of y hospital involves great re,ppnslnii',
II would have the adv lntaGc OF 0prn,ns '"c Mnl ="
| the erection OF new and modern buiidihE,, 3I,o .Ea
IN modern IDEAS. The people H. the ncighDotn3,T
| would regret the removal Of the hospital a." DuIrn
| lngS would absorb the greater part OF inc 'e'""H P"'
| OF the present hospital. | think ~
Sr. oakley said that he believed the properly ~
:, Inkc's was worth between Two and two ana a nan
million dollars.