New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-25

| advisory oounonf mako these inquiries be-
seems to me- there o%sn. 70 be "G no such councils
thai the church ought not to be condemned without
law matter that me Important But Is 1t true
s se 4 mot Of S to Be
sdered but IL it belongs In this fourth class ana IL u
church which is not before u.s. Il there is such class Of
councils then OF course we may 20 on as an ADVISORY
submit that the resolution offered by Prot smyth is
one mat seems to cover the ground and whether " Is
It's nature an ca pere sSanc and we may 20
into to he heard a hear these
who have called this council 1t Is hardly worth while
cates; but can we act as an advisory council that
Rsy Ss1sSo had no.
been invited to unite in the calling Of National Coun-
viii or that os ssyps to Ss
with us on the basis OF mutual council is 10 ask the
without any voice to say who shall constitute
that COUNCIL, which seems to me to be very
showing. 1 cannot perceive how there can be any
difference whatever between parte Council and an
seemingly for church deny that 1t is call
lug an er par council 1t may hide ITS action under the
admirable ana convenient phrase OF advisory council
and avoid all stigma.
Dr.. Rankin-The presumption Is that having been
called by these churches there is ground for the
CALI but then, the other hand this church that Is
and we cannot do anything to inspire this
church or its pastor with our eyes closed.
resolutions that presented but 1t did not seem to
that the invitation OF Prof Smyth was quite broad
That is my re reason my moving the Substitute "
DIR. Bacon--You will observe there is no dissenting
voice in the debate about the prOpriety of inviting
Plymouth Church to be present here and TO be heard ON
all the Questions suomtred 10 tne Council mere Is 40
stitute-Mr RANKINGS resolution. Are you ready for
Mr. Rankin here withdrew his resolution.
The Rev Dr. II. NJ. sorrs of the South Church offered
resolution in the words of the two churches. inviting
Plymouth Church to the Council, and added This In
vtation was communicated by these two churches
the Council itself The force OF the invitation lies in the
who gives It more than does IN the LANGUAGE
accepted fact. The words precisely from two
IL Sas been stated through the public press that
Plymouth Church-as least some portions tons OF it-very
statement in the public press. choose this language
as though it was the language which would most
adequately express the sentiments OF the Committee or
the churches which had drafted this letter issye and
sent IT forth. They said I'VE propose TO do certain
Church has declined that invltation-I don't know
whether it nasaS addressed TO address by these
that church invitation. This language is
to me at least, and to some gentlemen sitting by me-
broad enough to what may be desired on the part
that called us, and 1t is courteous to that church
1t will express cordially the sentiments OF this Council
such an Invitation. and therefore, offer 1t, desiring
to combine in the invitation at once IN the language
Gil greet that church here and TO receive ssuh aid
and information as that church can give Dr. storrs
Mr.. Dixon moved an amendment to the resolution OF
Prof smythe by adding at the close OF II the words or
then read "such information as the Council may re-
The Hon. Bradford X Wood OF Albany renewed his
motion 20 strike out the word oval"
The Rev Stens-I should like ask Mr.. Moderator,
whether the council would be content for example in
our case in the case OF our committee, with our
sendng IN TO them written statements which
be read in their hearing the presence the
Committee In the course of the statements which we
have make there will be many things referred TO, as
matter of concerning which the Council Will
wish to ask us questions concerning which they will
We shall make affirmation OF facts which expect
eSaeScs Now we desire that Plymouth Church
shall have, every rlgnt and privilege In re,
yard s RsSs but Of rs ' sSoT ~hi fs
unless that seems Objectionable for not
Committee should be here precisely expect to be
here that their declaration OF fact may be inquired
| and that there may be heightened statements
sent in by parties of whom no question
of these declarations Not that they would mention
ANYTHING with Intentional untruth not IN the least but
as facts are viewed from different points, they wear
different aspects and we expect to be here and should
present their statements as we do and be sub
eced TO the inquiries to which we are subjected
ther discSssion until this morning but general cry OF
| 80 no o nol" raised. and the proposition was
Mr. kingsley Of New Haven said he should oppose the
resolution of Dr. storrs ana the Rev George At a
churches be left out. This amendmendment was lost,
| ali the subsequent amendments
Judge Crosby OF Lowell, Mass, made, meanwhile,
strong speech, saying / hold We are bound by the
charter cannot out oft think In due respect
10 ourselves should simply send com
mittee to Plymouth Church. and say, This
Council is gready to hear ANYTHING you
nave TO say the invitation Of the churches
calling here put ourselves before them to be
snubbed" Suppose they say VINO are your we don't
recognize you" think what have suggested Is the
better plan. a. >, ,,. -,
Loud calls for Question" question" brought the
discussiop 10 conclusion and Prof Smyhs resolution
was adopted. Tie session then adjourned to $3.50
to-day The subject 10 be discussed to-day, in ac
cordauce with resolution OF Dr. Dexter Is the char
acter OF the council.