New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-19
Mr.. HARGROVE'S RESIGNATION.
NOT DUE TO ANY DISAGREEMENT WITH
MRS TINGLEY. BUT ON ACCOUNT
OF FINANCIAL. EXIGENCIES

Ernest T. Hargrove. who has resigned the presi-
dency o. the Theosophical Society in America. was
BY Tribune reporter yesterday. Mr.. Har-
grove denied that his resignation owing to any
quarrel with Mrs. Katherine A. Tingley. the
cessor Of the late William Q. Judge.
Statements" said Mr. Hargrove. have appeared
in the press TO the effect that | have claimed 10
have made financial sacrifices in order 10 work for
the Theosophical Society This is Incorrect for In
the first place I have made such claim. and in
the second place I do not consider that have
sacrificed anything worth moments considera
ton In order 10 do such work as ] have done.
Suggestions have also appeared. which are on
trey contrary 10 fact. in regard TO my attitude
toward Mrs 1ingey. | am glad, however from
point of view. that these have appeared In
print. it enables once moro TO express my
profound admiration for Mrs. Tngley's marvellous
ability leader and for the nobility OF her char
acter. The work she does IL carried on at i'm
mense personal sacrifice. and | need hardly say
that she receives absolutely no remuneration for
her labor ! doubt whether I have friend In the
word to-day whose disposition toward myself is
more kindly than Is hers.
AS 10 the Theosophoal movement. AT no time in
the past have its prospects appeared more promis-
ing. Under Mrs. Tingley's wise guidance Il will
undoubtedly continue 10 make enormous strides
not only in America. but In all parts OF the world
T.. a. Neresheimer who. owing 10 my resigna-
ton. has become the acting president Of the Theo-
tries. Is whom every one respects for his
unchal.enged integrity. his uprightness and his
strength OF character. During my absence on the
crusade around the world Mr.. Ncresheimcr had
Invaluable experience in conducting the affairs OF
The society which vii! enable him TO act to-day
with the least possible expenditure OF time. lie IL
a busy man and very successful man Of business
as every one knows. and could not OF course. per
nit anything to interfere with his outstanding
duties. An hour week will be- amply sufficient TO
enable him TO conduct the current business of the
Both Mr.: and Mrs. Nereshemer are very old
members OF the Theosophcal Society. and were
personally acquainted with Nine. Biavatsky. Mrs
Eercshener has rendered Mrs. Tingley great as
sistance I'm the work Of the Lotus Home. In which
with reference TO his resignation OF the editor
ship Of the magazine Philosophy Mr. Hargrove
place. mi liz ADDED I'll has been widely reported in
the press that ] am going 10 return TO England
This II not correct America has become my home
and | intend live and work In this cOuntry-on
what lines do not yet know. as have made no
The letter from Mr.. Hargrove, dated August 20
announcing his resignation TO the members Of the
society. hectares "On account OF serious financial
events In America. which concern me intimately, I
shall be obliged to enter the business world and
devote my energies TO business occupations for
some time 10 come II will Therefore become neces
sary for 10 resign the Office ! now have the
honor 10 hod president OF the Theosophical So
be formally submitted az The next annual conven-
iiOn Of the society. You Will then be ca led upon
10 elect my successor to the Office and on that ac-
count I now give YOU early notice OF my Intention
Similar notice Is being sent to the members OF the
Thcosophical societies In Europe and Australia
Mr.. HargrOve then declares that II will be his
earnest desire to resume active share in Tbeo-
sophical work when practicable. and that ne viii
at his disposal 10 that work.
Another letter 10 the vice presidcnt and the mem
Harprove had intended TO defer his resignation until
April. but that owing to the Kindness OF Mr.. Neres-
shoulders. the resignation would be possible I'm
rnedia'ely. and would 90 into effect on Scptem-