New-York tribune., 1905-07-11
m. HAYNES'S ATTITUDE.
TALKS OF HIS "PROMISES." "
Sees Mr.. Morton-FdUors Proxy"
Equitable Naturalization.

Declaring yesterday that the thing most need
ed by the Equitable Life Assurance Society
vas a stock retirement. with the making OF the
company into proxy mutual concern, Archi-
bald c. Haynes the general agent who has just
resigned unconsciously disclosed determined
effort on the part of some Of the agents and
officials apparently to combat the efforts of
Paul Morton. chairman OF the board. to reor-
ganize the society. Mr.. Haynes said that agita-
ton for naturalization. which began the fight In
the Equitable never would be ended until the
stock control had given place TO naturalization
by proxy. This would place the agents IN
control OF the Equitable. they are in control
Of the other so-called mutual companies.
When The Tribune on Friday said that Mr..
Tarbell had ambitions for the presidency OF
the Equitable, and that Mr. Haynes with vari-
Gus other general agents throughout the coun-
try seemed TO be aiding him by their oppos1-
ton TO Mr.. Morton's plans for reorganization
Mr. Haynes denied absolutely that he was not
in accord with all that Mr.. Morton was trying
20 accomplish. Yet. two days later. he sent TO
the chairman his letter OF resignation, saying
that he would write policies for non-participat-
ing insurance only, and that his duty lay in
severing his connection with the Equitable.
This resignation, itself confirmation OF the
story that Mr.. Haynes was not In accord with
the new management was shown clearly to be a
declarations yesterday, for publication and for
private consumption. He makes II absolutely
plain that he cannot agree with Mr.. Morton and
his avowed policy of ouieting the present dis
turbed condition OF the public mind. that the
Equitable may again write some insurance; but
says that the agitation must continue He
showed clearly thet his resignation was only the
carrying out OF promise made by him and
others at the remarkable conference Of agents
held at the Hotel Savoy.
Mr.. Morton, on the other hand. is fully aware
OF the workings OF the various schemes for su-
preracy and safety by the agents and officials.
He knows that his reorganization plans VIII
meet opposition. and is prepared TO stand by
his gums. He said with emphasis that no par
ticQlar man was Indispensable to the Equitable,
and IL any one thought he was it would be
excellent reason for getting rid Of that man.
MR.. HAYNES CALLED BY MR. MORTON.
Mr.. Haynes, who cherished desire to succeed
Gage =. Tarben as head OF the agency forces
when Mr.. Tarbeu should have been made presi-
dent. according 20 stories told by some OF the
agents. was summoned TO Mr.. Morton's office
yesterday. He appeared. much in a hurry. G.
W. johnson. e general agent Of this city. was
waiting in the anteroom. with other visitors. Mr..
Haynes greeted him effusively and. withdraw
ing 10 a corner, began 10 talk to him Their
came louder, regardless of the others present,
until Mr.. Haynes burst forth:
"No. he sent for me. don't know what he
wants. 1 never saw the man: never asked to
see him. He wants TO see me. Now I'm here
but they say he's busy. My times valuable
I've had TO wait five minutes already, and I
can't wait much longer"
AT this point W. F. Pendreigh, formerly
retary TO James w. Alexander, warned Mr.
Haynes that newspaper men were among the
visitors, and he moderated his tones consid-
eTably. He became so emphatic in his argu-
ments with Mr.. johnson. however, that he broke
out again:
No sir, / know Just what I'm doing. I'm
standing by the pledges I made at the Savoy. I
said there what I'd do and did you and
others. Now let's how many will stick by
their agreement"
Mr.. Haynes was closeted with Mr.. Morton for