New-York tribune., 1872-05-08
THE METHODIST GENERAL CONFERENCE.
SIXTH pAY-rHE BOOK CONCERN FRAUDs-A DE-
BATE WITHOUT RESULT.

SIXTH DAY-THE BOOK CONCERN FRAUDs-A DE-
BATE WITHOUT RESULT.
The Methodist General Conference approaches
the investigation and settlement OF the Book Concern
frauds in a cautious spirit Yesterday after the reports
Of the minority and DR.. Lanahan had been read, an
effort was made prevent discussion by adjournment,
four motions being made with that intent An animated
debate occurred however, a proposition TO commit
all the documents submitted on the question 10 the
standing Book Committee but before action could be
taken on this motion the Conference adjourned The
delegates appear equally divided as TO whether special
committee shall be ordered and it is not probable that
the question frauds will be surrendered TO the stand
ing Book Committee without persistent contest
The audience yesterday the largest that has been
since the Conference opened The balconies and
priyate boxes Of the Academy OF Music were packed
with ladies' while the delegates seats were also filed
Bishop Ames called the Conference to order aud Bishop
simpson presided. The Rev. Mr. Van Cleve conducted the
preliminary de yotona exercises at the conclusion Of
which the Rev Dr. scer Of Baltimore presented the
ports Of the minority Of the Book Committee and Dr.
Lanahan. Of which summaries were published in The
TRIBUNE OF yesterday When these had been read tie
Rev Dr. Allen moved that all the reports the subject
Of the Book Concern frauds be referred to the
regular standing Committee on the Book Concern
substitute was offered by Judge McCalmont providing
that special committee of Is be- appointed by the
Bishops TO whom the reports should be referred
The Rev Lanahan said he desired that no attempt
should be made shut of discussion For two he
had stood alone almost and be had interest in the
question which no other man had. DR.. Lanahan was
ruled out Of order, and Judge MeCalmonts motion was
laid ON the table. Dr. Ensey moved as substitute that
the matter be referred TO SPECIAL Committee consisting
OF 80 members from each Book Committee district.
somewhat boisterous debate ensued Judge Goodrich
of River SAID he did not wish the Conference to dis
band until the Church satisfied in the matter OF the
Book Concern frauds He cared not about the atsfac
ton OF the secular press and outsiders, but
he thought the matter should be so thor
oughly settled that In the Church nothing more
could be heard about It. An effort made at this
iuncture TO ADJOURN but the time extended The
substitute appointing special committee OF 80 members
from each Book Committee district was rejected ny
heavy vote. Judge Reynolds Of East NewYOrk said ne
opposed OF the matter 10 the regular Book
Committee, and did not understand the reasons that
were given a OF the matter 10 Them one
OF the strongest arguments against such reference
would that there would be, there had been, d.
vision OF the Committee II the report OF Mr.. knbreh
was 10 satisfactory far there
was not much necessity for special COM
mttee but II IL did not satisfy tile Church,
further special investigation became necessary
IL would do the report Of the Book Com
mtee, the minority Mr.. Dunn alone. without I'M
pugning tho character OF the standing committee, ne
declared matter ought 10 be referred 20 business
men with whom the Conference was perfectly familiar
Another substitute submitted but call being made
the previous question:, the Conference ADJOURNED
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