The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-18
DIR. BROWN WILL REPLY.
ms REssONS FOR DECLINING The
PETERSBTRG INTERTIT
Blamed for Dr. STAIRS Removal, and Then
Refused Friendly Adjustment, lie WIZ
Appea. to The Church Court.

ASHLAND, VA Jan. lt.-Speclal.-
Your correspondent called upon Dr.
Brown this evening TO have an interview
with him IN regard TO the Petersburg
episode The Doctor though busy. lo-
ceived your correspondent cordially. Upon
being asked if he would accord The
Times an interview on the subject be
replied that ne now proposed 10 give
the whole matter TO the press.
The Doctor then begun by stating that
such was his admiration Tor the churca
OF his OLD friends. darcy Paul. WI
liams II. Davis. and others OF precious
memory that Dee was greatly surprised
and shocked when hc heard of its at
ttude with respect 90 The action Of Bishop
Galloway M The removal OF DIR Starr.
Ills surprise ana sorrow was Increased
when he read the recently published
manifesto OF the board of stewards OF
WashnstOn-Street church. wherein they
set no defence of their radical rey0-
luuonary action, and both named and
blamed him in connection with his Of
fciai acts ana utterances ln tse Bishop
council without notice or opportunity
gwen for explanation or defence.
lie kept silence, however, hoping that
the sober second thought would bring
them TO "A better mind and open ine way
for friendly interview and settlement
OF ali matters IN controversy on prpr.-
pes thoroughly honorable and satistsc-
tory to all parties concerned
DR. BROWNS LETTER.
At a proper time, therefore. he address
ed TO the board of steward ihe following
letter;
To thc Board 81 stewards Wasniugton-
Street Church Petersburg Nas
Dear Brethren Wishing, Do possible, 10
avoid a newspaper controversy, ana 70 zee
move, it 1 can, any occasion yDd mat
think 20 exist, Tor tho present unhappy
and painful attitude OF your church Will
respect 10 Or. STAIRS removal b write io
ask the privilege of q personal interview
with you at am early day on tlat subject
Hoping you will accord that privilege
and accept in cordially as "the better
way 1 am, .-..,.
ALEX. G.. BROWN.
A REPLY.
To the above letter he received the ioi-
loving reply.
Petersburg. Va. Jan. i4 1896.
Dr. Alex G.. Brown
Dear Sir.-Your letter 10 our board Was
before the meeting last night a-d beg
10 hand you the resolution passed at mat
meeting.
Whereas Rev A. g. Brown bias rc-
Quested by letter personal interview TO
remove. ri be can, any occasion ipr thr
present unhappy and painful aiutIue col
our church with resi- fct tu The fuatffi CT
Dr. Stars removal. therefore. De ~
Resolved. That the secretary PFC .n-
structed a. write 10 Or. Brown anl Do
form him that the church has a'rcali
taken final action with reference to the
matter referred 90. ana char. boo tne opll-
ion OF the board OF stewards, o. lr ih-
eXpedient 10 a8ltate The question -lftuef
in our midst Brt "a Dr. Brown desires
Or claims the privilege Of personal eA-
DlanatiOn with reference 10 the matter,
;he board Will gladly afOrd him ile OF
portunity FOR such explanation on lhlis-
day. the 18TH instant, 90 go !. d. AZ th'
usual place OF meeting OF me poilu
N the .ime appointed TOR me meetln-
will suit your convenience. please aatise
me al once SO tina. can not4y 'h'
board ] beg no remain. SIT
Very truly yours.
r.. a. HARRISON,
Secretary.
THE INTERVIEW DECLINED.
Or. Brown replied 10 this letter as fol-
lows. ,4 ~. yam 1, tSo,
Ar r. A. Harrison. secretary Board OF
Stewards, Washing tcn-Sti'et 'Hlftn'
Petersburg, Va.
Dear Sir and Brother your letter "
.re flth instant has been received. AL
replying. I have only 10 say mat aa tne
resolution OF your board restricts The
proposed interview - persona, cXpiAna
Ian on nay part, ! neither desire nor cisiin
fhaf privilege Ihauking you and the
hoard. 1 am dear brother.