The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-07-15
TELEGRA.PHIC
Union Hebrew congregations.

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Chicago, 1S.-The Eighth Annual Coun-
Fcil of the Union American Hebrew Con-
gregations convened to-day and wa:
chilled to order by III. 10th. DR.. Ladder
of Chicago, opened the meeting with
tn nksgiving to the God Of praise and
father of all, saying he preferred such an
invocation to prayer which was out OF
place here where they depended for the
outcome of their deliberations upon their
individual strength and good will. II,
Ill. Gerstley, of Chicago, was chosen
temporary chairman, and made an ad-
dress of welcome, in behalf Of Hebrew
congregations of Chicago. Frank Bloch,
Of st. Louis, was elected temporary
secretary. The committee on credentials
reported a list of those entitled to
seats. Among the delegates were
Dr.. Gustav Gotthert, of New York,
DR.. Versenger, Of Dallas. Texas; DR..
Meyer, Pittsburg; DR.. NJ. Lilienthal,
Cincinnati; DR.. Samuel Hirsch, Phila-
delphia; DR.. KOhler, Chicago; DR.. B.
Felsenthal. Chicago; Jacob Ezekiel, Gin
cinnati; DR.. NJ. Melziener, Cincinnati;
A. j. Friedlander, Cincinnati; DIR. Bier,
Texas; DR.. Brunhaum, Columbus; o.
b. .Bellman, Cincinnati; DR.. We'll Mis-
sissippi.
Tue committee on permanent orgsniz-
alton reported Judge Ro.edale, of AL
6any, n. Y, for permanent president,
Samuel Henle, of Louisville. for vice
president Iipman Levi, of Cincinnati,
secretary; Frank Bloch, assistant secre-
tary. The report was adopted.
DR.. Jacobs, by privilege, moved the
passage of resolution that this council
shares in the common sorrow at the
great crime which has imperilled the life
Of the President, gives prayerful utter
ance to the fervent hope that he may be
spared, and tenders sincere sympathies to
the family of the President. The resolu-
ton was adopted by a rising vote.
Standing committees were appointed
and instructed to prepare reports and
submit them tomorrow. DR.. Gottchiel
caused lively debate by introducing a
resolution asking that the union instruct
the committee on the Hebrew Union
College TO report whether the plans of
curriculum agreed upon at the New
York convention, had been adhered to,
and if not, that three delegates to the
council be appointed to assist all Of the
governors to devise means for carrying
put these plans to the letter. Afterward,
In the discussion, DR.. Gettchiel explained
that this resolution was not intended as
a.refection on the efficiency and honesty
of the college authorities. On his repre-
sensations committee Of three was
appointed, to whom the matter was
referred.
Dr.. Huebisch offered resolution
that the union take steps for the aboli-
ton of tha RELIGIONS deDor,nent Of the
census bureau, and prepare petition
the secretary oft1e interior He did not
think the state had any right to ask the
people Of this country their religious
belief, as church and state were separsted
by wide gulf. Strong arguments came
from all sides against the proposition.
1t was generally accepted that the
Hebrew Union had no right or occasion
to interfere with the department of the
interior. Finally DR.. Huebisch with
drew the motion. .--.
DR.. Jacobs read letter from London,
signed by A. Lawy, secretary of the
Anglo-J ewish Association, asking inior-
nation regarding this country for the
benefit of emiGrsnts fleeing from Russian
possessions. Adjourned till tomorrow.
A banquet was given By the local
rabbis to the visiting rsbbis in the vestry
of Benai Shelew Temple, this afternoon,
at which DR.. L. Alder, of Chicago, was
president, and Dr.. Lilianthsl acted Is
POSTMASTER.
The Rabbinical Literary Association,
which met to-day, adjourned, leaving
the appointment of the time and plac9
for the next meeting to the executive
committee.