The times., 1899-04-03
THE mission STANDS
BY REV. Mr.. BAILEY
The Board of Directors Called
Upon to Resign.
An Appeal TO Ministers in the Re-
firing Pastor's Behalf.
Resolutions Adopted by the Congre'
CATION on the Occasion of his
Farewell Sermon.

The Rev. L. d. Bailey, who for the past
sixteen years has been the pastor OF the
Central Union Mission. last evening preach
ed what he intended to be his farewell
sermon 10 his congregation. From the ac-
iion taken by the members of the congre-
CATION Immediately after Mr.. Bailey ceased
speaking, it is evident that a strong effort
will be made TO have him continue in
charge of the Mission and to resume his
place on the board OF directors.
The congregation unanimously adopted
resolutions expressing high opinion of
Mr.. Bailey's worth and their appreciation
OF his services and ending with a request 10
the ministers of the city to ask the mem
bers of the board OF directors to resign, in
order that a new board might be chosen.
The resolutions are as follows;
Whereas Rev. f. d. Bailey, because OF differ
ences existing IN the board %! directors of the
Central Union Mission, felt compelled to tender
his resignation as chairman, and also a member
Of the beard, and the same having been aeceptedi
and
Where's We, the constituency of the mission
assembled in divine worship at the Central Union
Mission, believing thai Mr.. Baiey's retirement
from the board will be detrimental to the Chris
mission; and
Whereas we have unbounded confidence and faith
in the integrity, ability, usefulness. and Chris
iian character OF Mr. Bailey and believe his re-
tention member and chairman of the board to
be Of the highest interest of the Christian peo-
pie and the work; therefore, be it
Resolved. That If is the action OF this
Shipping congregation composed of mission work
ers, converts, contributors, and friends, to re-
pest the preachers of the city to ask for the
designations OF all the present members of the
board OF directors, and to elect new board;
and he il further
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be
sent to the members Of the board of directors.
On motion Of Lucien Smith the resolu-
tions were adopted by rising vote. The
circumstances which led to the action were
published in The Times a few days ago,
when il was announced that Mr.. Bailey
had rendered his resignation as chairman
of the board of directors of the Central
Union Mission and stated his intention OF
seyeTing his connection with the institu-
tion. At the same time 1t was announced
that he would take his farewell of the con-
gregation last evening and it was not a
surprise that the great auditorium and
the galleries were crowded to their ut
most capacity. Those who came expect
ing to hear the details of the causes which
led TO Mr.. Bsiiey's resignation We're dis
appointed, for. as he stated at the opening
of his remarks it was not his intention
to deal with that subject
After the resolutions were adopted w.
c. Tyler. the senior member of the board
of directors, stated that it would be i'm
practicable TO take the action suggested,
because Of the fact that The Central In
ion Mission is an incorporated body and
the clergy of the city would have no power
to act. He believed. however, that the
whole matter could be settled very easily
if MIR. Bailey would simply withdraw his
resignation. 1t had been accepted by
the hoard, he said, because its members
were peremptorily requested TO do so.
The board of directors is composed OF
ten members. seven OF whom work in ac-
cord with and give MIR. Bailey their hearty
support, while the other three are OPP
posed to his methods of conducting the af-
fairs of the mission. This. 1t is under
stood. has particular reference to his con-
duct Of the industrial department.