The San Francisco call., 1896-04-30

taken. 1t was against the acceptance
of the resignation.
Friends" called out the pastor in a
clear, incsive tone, 81 wish the resigna-
tion to be accepted"
Another ballot ana yet another were
cast, and still the desired result was not
not obtained.
Brethren" said DIR. Brown once more,
"I insist upon the acceptance of my resig-
nation"
A last vote was taken and the resigna-
ton accepted by small majority.
DIR. Brown then read the following dis
patch:
DUBUQUE, Iowa, April %, 1896.
Dr. c. o. Bro1cn, 170S Geary street, San Fran
cisco, CAL: Dubuque association has unani-
mously adopted strong resolutions protesting
against action of Bay Association and assuring
you of confidence and welcome to its fellow
ship J. T. ADAMS
Deacon Dexter moved that the meeting
sentence of suspension passed by the Bay
Conference, as illegal and invalid.
DR.. Brown offered an amendment to the
effect that the Bay Conference be asked to
reconsider its verdict.
When the final vote was taken, which
resulted in the congregation, by a voice of
3 to /, asking the Bay Conference to re-
verse its action, the anti-Brown members
left the room.
Then the scene which followed was re-
markable. DR.. Brown, raising his hand,
said:
"This is perhaps the last time that
will address you from this platform.
''The time has come for me to close, and
want to say now that l entertain for all
of you sincere feeling of Christian love
and charity. Whatever I may have said
to cause pain l now sincerely ask for for.
giveness.
'Now one more word. AS you love me
let ME ask you to Loyalty sustain this
church. Let none of the scenes or feel
ings of the past cause you to waver in
your earnest and loyal support of the
church.
81 wish [ could mention you all by
name-you who have stood by me in my
hours of trial and suffering. I cannot
close without referring to the constant
and unfailing Christian support have re-
ceived from Deacon Morse. Indeed, he
has been to me Brother Jonathan"
Here DR.. Brown faltered in speech and
took hold of chair for support. With
language broken by sobs he asked the Rev.
Mr.. Wiley to lead in prayer. "Will you
pray, Brother Willey?" he said. BY this
time half the congregation was in tears.
Mr.. Wiley prayed for divine consola-
ton for the church. the pastor and the
wife of the pastor.
DIR. Brown recovered his composure
while Deacon Wiley was engaged in
prayer, and at the close of the petition the
pastor said:
II wanted to mention Mr.. Nagle, Deacon
Morse and Deacon Dexter, and personally
and to you, my friends, express to them
my thanks for their kindness and love"
In closing the pastor again enioined ell
OF his supporters to stand with ever
increasing loyalty in behalf of the church.
BY this time some of the most ardent
champions of the pastor crowded forward
to the platform, and for nearly an hour a
levee of handshaking ensued.
Many of those who clasped the hand of
the doctor said their relations with the
church were terminated, but to every one
expressing that sentiment the pastor ad-
ministered gentle reproof, advising each
to entertain no such thought or feeling.
Later in the evening DR.. Brown talked
to reporter of THE CALL. He did not de-
sire that the events OF the evening should
be spoken OF as vlrdication. He had not
sought to be vindicated.
II rendered my resignation and it has
been accepted at my earnest request"
"Wiii you preach again in this church ?''
81 shall probably preach next Sunday
evening"
Are you going away from San Fran
cisco2"
Now, let me explain here" said DR..
Brown. II have not said to any one that
4 am going away from this City, and no