New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
GEORGE MONTAGUE RESIGNS.
THE TREASURER OF THE UNION LEAGUE
DISCONTINUED.
TROUBLE OVER THE REFUSAL TO TAKE MON
TAGUE L. ANDREWS INTO THE EMPLOY

TROUBLE OVER THE REFUSAL TO TAKE MON
TAGUE L. ANDREWS INTO THE EMPLOY
OF THE CLUB AGAIN.
The dismissal last fall of Montague L. Andrews
the cashier Of the Union League Club led to an III
feeling which eliminated on Thursday night In the
resignation of George Montague as treasurer Of the
club Mr.. Montague, who is president OF the second
National Bank had filled the position since 1854.
His resignation was read by General Horace Porter,
president Of the club at the meeting OF the men,
bers on Thursday evening. The club voted not to
allow Mr.. Montague to retire, but he Is determined
to do so.
Andrews had been in the employ of the CLUB over
a score OF years. That he was great fayorite
among many members was shown by the fact that
a subscription was taken up in the club to pay the
mortgage on his home in Mount Vernon About
5000 thus raised for him. There was friction
however between Andrews and Thomas Toby,
the superintendent Toby was comparatively a
young man. and Andrews apparently was not
entirely pleased to be his subordinate. Toby had
previously been employed by the New-York Athletic
Club Matters came to such pass that the Execu-
tive Committee felt called on to interfere. There
was just one way TO restore peace and that was by
dlsmIsslng one of the two employees 1t was decided
that the CLUB could better spare Andrews and he
allowed to CO.
The friends of Andrews. who included in their
number many Of the older frequenters OF the CLUB,
sprang 10 his rescue but the Executive Committee
stood by its decision Andrews wrote a letter TO II
which was regarded In bad taste. to say the
least. But for this letter, Andrews would soon
have regained his place. for Toby was discharged In
the course OF a short time Charges OF misconduct
laid against him sustained, so In a measure
Andrews justified for his criticisms OF the
superintendent
The ex-casher's friends saw that he had made
a mistake in writing such letter as he sent to the
committee, and sought to withdraw 1t. The COM
mittee however, would not give the letter up. 1t
was understood that Andrews had been employed
by the Metropolitan Club but through motives Of
economy he was not engaged.
In the mean time. Mr.. Montague and other mem
bers who believed that Andrews had not been prop
erly treated sought to work up a sentiment In his
favor. They passed around a petition asking that
he be re-engaged, securing over 200 names to II.
Among those VINO thus stood By Andrews were Cor
neus y. Bliss, Thomas c. Acton, Elihu Root e. -
Hinsdae. A. ID. Juilliard and Colonel Locke w.
Winchester.
The Executive Committee, on Wednesday night, by
a majority Of one voted not to re-employ Andrews.
Mr.. Montague had made an especially strong plea
for the former cashier. His position as treasurer
OF gave him especial interest in who
should handle the clubs funds. Andrews. he said.
had taken In 100000 Of the clubs money without
losing n cent. When the committee rejected his APP
plication Mr.. Montague decided to resign rather
than submit to having others choose his subordi-
nate. 1t Is believed by some that the sentiment in
the club is sufficiently strong 10 compel the re-em-
ployment Of Andrews.
Mr. Montague could not be found yesterday.