The Washington times., 1894-03-27
PROTEST TO BISHOP HURST
Methodist Laymen Urge Him to Use
His Influence for DR.. NaylOr.
NET WITH LITTLE SUCCESS
The Bishop Considers That the Matter Is Not
Within His NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Be-
lieve Him Responsible for DR.. MAYORS
Removal-strong Resolutions Adopted

critical point In the controversy over the
removal Of Rev Dr. Naylor was reached last
night, when the representatives of the vari-
Gus Methodist churches in the city presented
a strong and emphatic protest against the
action of Bishop Fowler in removing DR..
Naylor from the Washington district.
At 7.45 o'clock the delegates who were to
make the presentation OF the resolutions held
Il preliminary meeting at the Foundry NJ. E.
church In the meeting several startling
statements were made by various individuals.
One stated that he understood that Bishop
Fowler had previous instructions for the re-
moval of DR.. Naylor. while another de-
nounced the action as an outrage.
meeting Of one OF the subcommittee had
recently been called. at which there were nine
present, and the vote east as to whether or
not an objection should be made to the re-
moval was unanimous. Considerable alarm
exists among the members of the churches.
and they realize that strong feeling OF re-
sentiment predominates. but that they desist
from active participation in the movement
towards the restoration of the ex-presiding
elder
The resolutions as presented condemn the
abuse OF power that enacts unwise laws or
sets forth a code that in its enforcement in
ours trouble or harsh sentiment, whether by
the authority of n bishop or any legislative
powers.
A strong sentiment prevails among Meth
odist laymen that Bishop Hurst was response
bic for the measures taken by Bishop Fowler.
The preliminary meeting was called to order
by the chairman ofthe committee Mr.. Ashley,
IN a n N froy nj
bers of the committee to Bishop Hurst was
read. IL laid before the bishop IN vigorous
terms the general attitude of the church con-
gregations ON the subject
In response. the letter written by Bishop
Hurst was read He said that he had com
munieated with Bishop Fowler on the matter
and received reply that DIR. Naylor would not
be recalled; that he was the one who presided
at the conference and would assume ali re-
sponsibility. Bishop Hurst further impor-
tuned the committee not to urge Bishop Fow-
Ter to make restoration.
After mapping out the method of attack the
delegates went up to Bishop Hurst's residence.
where they presented the resolutions as pre-
viously adopted. The delegates, and also
Bishop Hurst. made every move with the ut
most precaution and secrecy
The committee was about an hour and
half presenting the protest and at the end OF
that time emerged with look of defeat and
IttllAeHifna 'FuS N44tf very
TO impress upon the representative of THE
TIMES the idea that they were most cordially
received and that Bishop Hurst was joviaI
man.
The result of the conference was evidently
not up to the expectation of the visitors as
they had the papers in their possession at the
conclusion of the conflict. As nothing was
practically accomplished by the protest to
Bishop Hurst. the papers will be sent to
Bishop Fowler. and another meeting of the
delegates will soon be held to adopt suitable
measures TO that end.