New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-13

field Of labor which shall include Liberia and Intro
Africa Tho appropriation rise TO an earnest de
bate In which Drs Curry Peck. Rothweer and others
took part The Secretary DR.. Reid, recommended that
the question be divided and that the berian Mission
be decided separately. The proposition OF the Commit
toe was to Increase tho appropriation OF last year Tor
Liberia by $780, making total OF $500 This. after
brief discussion adopted and the discussion on the
Intro-African Mission was taken mp. the treasurer
said That the condition Of the treasury did not warrant
any great outlay in this direction Indeed he believed
that the outstanding debt would be increased to fSoO
by tho close OF next January and In view OF tho nara
times be expected little cooperation from the churches
Dr. Curry was in favor of making larger appropriation
for the work, and in this he supported by Bishop
Peck Here DIR. Reid. demonstrate the utter useless
ness OF attempting TO do anything In conjunction Win
the IAberan Mission. pointed out the geographical dis
advantages Of the adjacent and the severity OF
us climate Dr. Curry added TO this explanation rev
words OF description which rendered the prospect stl
less encouraging one. and after further debate the same
SPEAKERS motion TO lay the subject On .he table Tor
faturo consideration was adopted.
Dr. Reid, the Corresponding Secretary then read the
IoloSing recommendations OF the Sub.CQIpInitee on
Montevideo 400 and contingent for debts of mission
SOTO in gold for the South American Mission. ali Of IL
contingent on the concurrent action OF the Board ana
@ahg charge 0f 's S2 ali MISSIONS for the
coming year was fixed at 20 per cent -. 80
lLc secretary report from the buO-COm-
mittee on the China Mission, which recommended an
appropriation Of small sum for educational purposes
at the fooohow Mission increase Of salaries an aD5o
lutte appropriation 81 gif$16 and Contingent !.
e,~.h AZ this point recess taken, and the BODY
went 70 sae Grand Central Hotel where lunch had been
prO'iuo1 THEM. Alter the sums asked for were
given. The appropriations for the KiDkiang Mission
were then discussed The Subcommittee recommended
an absolute appropriation OF s5,6l2 and contingent
one OF 5000 making s2O,62, which adopted. For
the Peking Mission the subcommittee recommended an
aDsoute appropriation OF 1851 ana contingent one Oh
as "a IN
Tine Rev. X. L. Dashell OF the corresponding sec
retares stated that IL had been the idea OF the Commit
tee In recommending these appropriations 10 ASK Tor
s76OOO absolutely and 100000 condltionally Bishop
pr0priatOns Just now but had faith In the capacity OF
tho country TO go through the present monetary Crisis
most successfully, because he was fully aware from per
eana observation that the country IL richer to-day tan
IL ever before. The Committee resolved 10 pi.hS
upon absolute aud contingent appropriations Simui-
peously.
The recommendation Of tho subcommittee TO appro-
PIRATE $4,000 for the Canton Mission Was laid over IOr
further consideration. The Rev e. Meredith moved that
the salaries OF the missionaries III emma DO Increased 10
the amount they really need.
Bishop Wiley moved, q substitute, tnat inc matter
be referred tho Board OF Managers for careful nyes
CATION. He honestly believed that the increase was
needed but view Of the present condition or things
In this country, immediate action by the committee
would be inudieious. Bishop Wiley's substitute pre-
vailed The subcommttee's recommendation 10 apprO.
pirate $4,000 in gold for the Germany and Swizeriand
MssiOn and 81 900 for the Engshspeaklng service III
Berlin approved. The SuDCOmmlttee on the scan
dinavian Mission to Denmark recommended an absolute
Appropriation OF s. 10s % and $685. for new work The
Committee granted the appropriation An appropTla-
ton OF $4,000 asked for Norway. For the swedish
branch Ut the mission the Committee approved an ap-
preparation Of s237OO for salaries, and then adjourned
uhlil this morning.