Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-04-28
TROUBLE In THE CHURCH.
The Return OF kvv. w. B. Gullins.

The annual A. ~. e. conference at
Suffolk was the subject of much favor
able comment. AZ q result, Rev. W.
R. GulliHs, one of the most brilliant
orators in the connection, was sent TO
the Third Sc. A. IL. e. Church, wise
Rev. d. j. Beckets promoted to the
position Of Presiding Elder.
The ANNOUNCEMENTS was verita bic
electric shock to thsse who had oppos.
ed Rev. Gullins when he wss pastor
before and steps were at once taken to
prevent his retaining the position
A meeting was held ut the Third st.
A. n. E. Church Friday night, April
Goth. and q prayer was formulated ask
ing Bishop andy not 60 permit r ".
Gullins co take charge, Steward VIM.
Bishop in person.
It is reported that Presiding Elder
Beckett was authorized To hold up she
appointment OF Rev. Guilins and to
send Rev. J.C.Frssklin to take his pl sce
in the event that matters could not b g
sstisfactorislly adjusted.
rRE LITTER IN QUESTION:.
It was alleged that letter was sent
TO the conference Ct Suffolk alleging
that the church desired the return OF
NAV. who could p II the church out OF
it's difficulties.
Upon this, Bishop Handy is alleged
TO have appointed him. Toe opposers
OF Rev. Gatlins declare that the letter
was forgery and that the church has
never taken any such ASTON. They
urge that they expected Rev. Beskett
to be returned, and therefore had no
thought OF Rev. Gullins.
In the meantime, the storm centre
| shifted to Rev. Beckett and he was
beseiged by both parties. He declared
his intention to call O meeting of the
memesrs of the church and abide by
their decision. This did not suit the
anti Gullinites.
| They did not desire him to preach
on Sunday as had been announced in
the PLANET. Dr. E. <. Jones, one oi
the leading members OF the church
and the pillsrs-she MesErs. F0rrestels
| were outspOken in their opposition.
But r, v Gullins preached in q way as
though has life depe nded upou it. All
| conceded that it was an able Effort
and money 60 pay his travelling ex-
| peDses flowed in. Mr, r. q. FORESTER
however aros during the morning ex-
ersises and stated his opposition TO the
pastor.
TIA RFF4or OF A SERMON.
The sermon had it's effect however.
The meeting TO settle tn. question was
60 have been held Tuesday night, pus
telegram is said to have been receiv-
ed from Bishop Handy instructine
Presiding Elder Beckett to hold his
hands Oh and that he would settle it.
Thereupon, the anti-Gullinitas pass
ed the word around for their follower
TO stay away from the meeting as none
would be held. The Gullinites, how.
ever, were on hand and with Rev Gull
Inns presid ing passed strong resolutions
end dorsing their pastor aud urging his
retention.
Armed with these Rev. Gunins left
Wednesday morning for Baltimore
where he will state his side of the con-
troversy TO Bishop Handy in person.
Mr.. William johnson has not a. vet
stated the result OF his visit. The sup.
porters Of Rev. Gullins are happy, but
she other element seem TO be certain
that they will secure material conses-
sions as result of the contest. It is
hoped that both sides may reach O com
mon basis Of agreements.