The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13

the Temple without the wisdom and counsel
Of the executive committee. They are anxious
that some plan should be devised al once
which shall determine the action Of our or
ganization during the months Intervening he
fore the memorial convention in St Paul. In
order that that Convention, the most sorrow
from anything out OF harmony with It's tender
ana sacred character. They are sure that
IN laying this matter thus before the execu-
tive committee and in trying to formulate a
PLAN FOR UNITED ACTION
they are following out what would be, If
she were with u.s. Miss willard's own wish.
She frequently expressed herself as being un-
favorable toward so great a financial under
taking as the Temple has proved itself to be-
she said again and again to personal friends
that her work for the Temple should not ex-
tend beyond this year, that the matter must
be settled at the next convention.
They are fully aware that the national con-
vention itself is the final court of appeal
upon this and all other matters: nevertheless
they believe the executive committee may be
able to suggest policy which shall unite
all dissenting voices and bring all together
in the union we so greatly desire. Although
fully persuaded that It is an utter impossi-
biiity for US ever to own the Temple they
still hope that such an arrangement may be
entered upon as shall make it possible to
pay, in part al least, the most needy bond
holders and TO retain willard hall on long
lease, which. without doubt could be re-
newed at its expiration. Bear in mind the
fact that even though the million and a quar-
ter, which the Temple cost. were to be raised
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
could not own Willard hall, since ii stands On
leased ground. II favorable terms could be
secured. it would be far more economical
and fully as effective IN the end, for the
National Woman's Christian Temperance
Union 10 lease Willard hall and paw rent for
national headquarters in the Temple, which
would be for us to go in this hopeless
effort TO own the entire building.
We believe the statement of the general
officers viii appeal 10 our great constituency,
and pray that such divine wisdom NAV be
given as will enable US to plan wisely for
the best interests OF our great organization.
MRS. CARSE'S REPLY.
Mrs. Carse was seen after the
pamphlet had been circulated and ask
ed II the time that had elapsed since
July 10 had changed any of the condi-
lions that existed at this time. Mrs.
Carse made the following statement:
From the statement of the general officers
and the action OF the executive COMMITTEES
thereon at their meeting In July one is led
20 believe that the president Of the Tenpie
trustees built the Temple on leased ground.
In opposition to the vote OF the National NJ
Z. Z. U. convention; that she commenced the
building before she had secured the $500 Od0
as directed by the vote OF the convention. and
issued the Temple trust bonds without CON
sulting with any one.
These three points have been refuted in
pamphlet published seven years ago ana
there is no need Of going over the ground
again. The national minutes fully Sustain
this statement at least in regard TO the first
two charges. and letter written to Mrs
NJ. l.. NJ. N. Stevens. on behalf Of Miss Will
ard, showed that they advised the issue of the
bonds or whatever was best In the matter
| on my own responsibility. This was done
and was fully Endorsed at the next con-
vention.
/ In that statement they say: ''The ultimate
! date set before the women for the raising of
this money was July /, 1888. No such limit
| is set in the circular letter they sent out last
| March asking for funds for the Temple but
| on the contrary the national convention was
1 named as the limit Mr.. Fields offer OF
| $50. 600 cash was limited to July /, but there
was no fear but that he would extend the
| limit
June % I telegraphed from. Boston to Chi
cago that Mr.. Field had extended the limit
! Of time 10 Jan. 1899 and OF this fact the
| General officers were duly informed five days
before their meeting of July l.
| In regard 10 the interview OF Mrs. Stevens
| and Miss Gordon with Mr.. Field, July T. IL
Is stated they asked him II HIS subscription
was cash or stock? His answer was stock
| OF course" In replying thus he must surely
| have forgotten the terms Of his agreement
! with myself when he wrote in my subscrip-
ton book Chicago, Feb 1e 1887 Marshall
Field. on condition that the above bonds are
ali paid and cancelled. $50. 600"
MR. FIELDS PLEDGE.
Before writing he stated that he would not
accept stock toward the 100000 only cash
| or Temple trust bonds would be counted.
/ There could be no other inference drawn than
that he ment 10 pay his subscription In
/ cash in order tina. the Temple trust bonds
I might be liquidated Unfortunately the very
day that / returned from my Eastern trip
Mr.. Field left for Europe. so that no expla-