New-York tribune., 1911-03-21
COLONEL WAGSTAFF WINS
Continued from first mage

letter from william Burke declaring
that he had tried 70 deliver letter 20
President Wagstaf for three successive
days and had been unable to find him.
This was greeted by a storm of Kisses
and shouts. out Of which arose a voice
stronger than the uproar moving that
the meeting adjourn.
Gag 80. -" Mr.. Opdycke shouted,
jumping up again. Gag No. g.
After q placid speech by the Rev Will
lam NJ Grosvener rector of the Church
OF tho Incarnation, advising that this
subject he argued out thoroughly on both
sides. greater composure seemed about to
enter tie meeting. and Mr.. Seligman Uas
allowed TO finish reading his letter from
Burke accusing Colonel Wagstaf Of
never being "on the job
u should like 70 know whether that
creature William Burke is a detective
put on Colonel Wagstaff's trail hy these
persons who are attacking him one of
the women members arose and said.
NO" Mr. Selgman replied. but sup
pose that. anyway. Colonel WaGstaf is
a gentleman who need have no fear OF a
detective"
Tell Opdycke to ST Down.
Mr. Opdyckc had worked Up steam
again by this time. and arose 70 ask the
society for permission 90 speak Cries
OF 40, so Sit down" greeted him. and
he took his seat some one thcn aros"
and said
II don't think this is right. II any
one has grievance he should be allowed
70 bring it out"
This calmer counsel prevailed and Mr..
Opdvke was allowed 10 move that the
meeting go into committee Of the whole.
but the motion was lost Then Thomas
-trrgis. "a former fro commissioner made
tho set speech for the board of managers
in defence OF Colonel Wagstaff.
This project Of a paid president was
brought up i'm the board of Managers.
no said "and they refused 70 approve 1t
because they believe that the head Of a
bcnefccnt institution should he an hon
orarv one. filed 10y man who9e cnara'-
tor commands respect i'm tho community.
such iy colonel Wagstaff and tho actual
work is being done by highly paid, ca-
pa5lo managers. The board knows that
this continued agitation is solely for the
purpose Of creating q job for some r"-
tired army officer who inds difficulty n
getting along on the haif pay granted
him by the government.
Joseph n. Choatc. on being called 10y
the chair. said ne had attended th" meet
ing expecting to hear arguments against
Colonel Wagstaf. bat that mono had hecn
advanced So far-only a letter from a
detective.
Il hope this is Tho asst ~ this aGiia-
,ion to criticise the management of this
society" he added "I am unaiterably
opposed 10 the idea Of a paid president.
7 know Of 10 great charitable institution
here or abroad which has other than an
bonorary mead. our present head is wor-
,b, of tho love and respect of the COM
runitv and I hope not only that the
rroicct for a paid president will he de-
roated but that resolutions of approval
and confidence in Colonel Vagstafr will
bo adopted
Mr.. Opdycke tried again 20 take the
floor. but II MAS denied 90 him again.
dorisivc shouts and hissos filing the air.
until intercossiou was made for him once
r,oro when be was suffered e. speak.
" denied that he was animated bv any
motive Of place making and said that
Colonel Wasstaff himself had considered
himself. when first elected. merely IS AN
oc,inr president until suitable plan
and man for a paid executive should De
found
Jeors and shout. for an adjournment
horc became genera and Mr.. Opdyke
took his seat. saying Gag 80. 3. 30
When the meeting adjourned after
nassinc the resolutions IN favor Of
color Wagstaff. which were presented
bv the Rov. Dr. GrosVener. Mr.. Opdycke
,aid that ne had expected 10 be beaten.
,u, that n, did not feel willing 10 re-
main beaten. adding that he would can
vss.. the real sentiments Of tho entire
membership on the question by mail
Colonel Wagstof smiling and blush
ing held an impromptu reception i'm the
meanwhile 10 receive congratulations and
protcstations OF regard from his friends
WOMAN DROPS ISLANDER SUIT