New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-09
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CONTENTION.

DEBATE on TriR RESOLUTION TO SHORTEN THE
MoEXING AND EVENING PRAY .Rs-TLRM OF
PROBATION.
BOSToN. Mass, Oct. S.-The first session of
the second week of tho Episcopal General Convention
opened at $3.50 a. III.
Dr. Steele Of Florida offered resolution that sub
scrpton poper Nc opened for the relief Of the sufferers
from yellow fever in Fcrnandna. Tho resolution was
adopted
Judge Thompson presented papers relative to tho
boundaries OF the Diocese Of West Virginia and Judge
shefey presented protest the same subject Re
ferred 20 the Committee on New Dioceses.
The Committee Cauons reported that it was not
expedient to change the term Of probation from three
years TO six months
Mr.. Judd, of Illinois, presented an order, which was
adopted referring the question of what changes are
needed in legislation concerning tire establishment OF
people into the church to the Committee on Canons
The Committee on Canous reported that ii was not
necessary retain the rule providing for vce-pres-
dent aud that repeal would be expedient resolu-
ton TO that effect adopted. Tie Committee on
Canons reported against shortening the morning and
evening prayers, and a minority report was made in
favor of the change.
Tho unfinished business next taken mp The subject
Of dissolution OF pastoral connection referred TO
the Committee Canons The canon on divorce was re
ferrcd 70 the same committee
Tho resolutions accompanying the reports in relation
shortening the and evening prayers was men
considered Judge Stephenson Kentucky presented the
minority report which he read At tue afternoon session
Mr. r. f. Beers of Pittshurg. the first speaker lie
strongly opposed the amendment. He thought inc
change made would open the door To great deal OF
license in this matter, and that II would be cted u
precedent for broader and greater changes, many q!
which might he diametricaly opposed TO the spirit oil
the Canon Law of the Church.
DR.. Beers, OF California, followed advcca'lng tne
amendment. He had 10 fears that the change would
work in any vav decerous 70 the best Interests Of the
Church or its established forms and 1t was avery
simple matter. Regular service too long. and
shorter form Of service was needed.
Mr.. NJ. g. Grudcr. OF Maryland, said 1t seemed that
everybody was willing admit that change was
needed. shorter form Of service needed, ana get
az any proposed TO meet the need went
M acnnst it, lie Lad fear f0r the Church, the in
PRODUCTION of destructive isns for the Church was Coos
Church. founded 10y Him, resting Him. and If an act
was don the Gear of God God would take care OF HIS
vas not made praycIbook; the prayeTsoOk was
the means eud. aud that only. II q change was
needed. why should these cbimprca fears show them
selves in such trculous pleadingsf Change was needed
and ID shndd De made.
Dr. Alwater spoke in the strain. DR.. Ayraut, OF
Central NcwN0rk, also spoke IN favor Of Tie anedntnt
saying that the present prayers were inpractcaDlc
DR. Allen of Wisconsin, spoke against The amendment
He thought the body 10 develop the liturgy was the
Epi>copacy. not the General Convention.
Dr Fulton. Of Wisconsin. said the amendment was not
needed in the Far West in duties OF missionary work
The Clergy had that privilege, and used II when they
found II wss necessary He thought the liberty now
granted wide enough, and he or one, was satisfied
with Its breadth.
Mr. Montgomery of Central New-YOrk closed the de-
bate for day, and will continue his remarks to-nor-