New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-03-26
MR.. BEECHER AND MADAGASCAR.
THE ENJOYS ATTEND PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
RESOLUTIONS OF sYMPATHY-ADDREss BY THE
CHIEF AMBAssADoR-THE SERMON.

CHIEF AsiBAssApoR-THE SERMON.
Among the persons present IN plymouth
Church yesterday morning were the Malsgasy Envoys
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and Ramaniraka, and their suite
They occupied pew Ia the left centre aisle and were tho
objects OF much curiosity Before the sermon Mr.
Beecher spoke OF their presence.
@e are little acquainted with the history and prospects
OF this most interesting island" said Mr. Beecher There
is beginning 10 10 development and aspiration for
growth They are q simple but interesting people and
have begun TO better houses, better raimen and
more complex system OF industry They have joined the
march of nations The Development OF their civilization
" he watched with interest 1t is different strain
French intervention and The attitude of tho
trench was not friendly but minatOTy This was In-
worthy Of the French Republic and that civilization or
which France boasts. Certain OF their principal men
sye ask the Governments OF the Christian world
10 aid ia saving them from oppression aud Intrusion
Their hands too weak to repe Christian barbarity
We cannot ask the strong arm OF or Government 70 IN
terere between nations OF the Old World that Is not tho
true policy. would IL he wisdom But by the voice
OF the Nation and the Christian Church an impression
can made 10 hold back injustice and to give kinder
ST Beecher further said he was glad have the Am
a,sadors present would he pleased If ia some way
The church would protest against an invasion OF
their rights so that light would 20 up TO kinde tho
ultars and aid in rcleemng them from their thralL
In his sermon Mr. Beecer said that all creation was on
march an kept step in the procession onward and
inward II was p strange march to strange music, with
wonderful banners, 10 heights of enterprise All
plar. believe and work for the tutnre Inc hopo
o the future royal discomfort with the present
Christianity had faith in the future OF men and Il be-
ryed that good would put down evil and gain all Vie
,orle, In the cud The development OF nations was
effected by developing all the citizens THIS world was
"a world OF progress and the secret OF me ages was tho
fni;h that all things lie made better Faith IN
great utureWas he true world spirit .,, .n.,,.
or the spiratiOn of the Bible sir Beecher said tha u
was not Inspired in the that God called around
INN Gnii re5 ,b deyeIonment of Ills govern
uent In all time. This was "A large and grand conception
OF the plntiOn OF His word. Science was beginning
~ lind out that remedial forces which il determined
would bc best provided long before men hau louhd
out their need Prom the records not on palyrus or
pa!chnrn Diets 81 brass or monuments OF st0hs
like Cleopatra, Needle. but the humble rocks science
had docpkercd that things began at simple forms AMI
came gradually TO cOpeAity' and by evolution To hiGa
Development ,, -,
relieved them from any charge OF CHRISTIAN ianatlclsi.
The creative cyOUtiI ui God was onward ana upwar'i
should be consnmmated IN immortality and me Man
felt impulse which carrie, him ever beyond II III.
life was blossom in IL future and death ended
all Mr. Beecher said he could not thank Goa Tor rehue-
en ana heart ie2 had me S5 Sa HG noSf her S
could say 10 Cod either not To create nun or not de-
Al the close Of his sermon Mr. Beecher invited the AM
bassaor their secretary and two Interpreters TO tne
potforin The Chief Ambassador spoke briefly In his
native language which was Interpreted the audience
He said exceedingly pleased dear friends. thus 10
meet with you in Gods house for have come here to
receive the sympathy n the great American Nation.
We are nation far striving Ia rise in the scale OF
civilization. and we have cone to your RepuDhe. Me
have visited Washington. where were introduced to
your President and have also visited Philadelphia.
another of Your great cities We are now III the midst OF
you In New-IofS and Brooklyn, and we see that youc
civilization Christianity are tue same aS that WHICH
we have receive ed and desire IL have protested among
ia. And pray that your prayers may be answered;
aud that the intentions OF France nay be frustrated and
wc alone peace the island which God
has given us" Applause. 800 .
Mr. Bcechcr then moved the adoption OF the following
That this Christian assembly gives tue right mana az
fellowship these brethren and desires To express
warmest sympathy with the sovereign and citizens ~
Madagascar their struggle for liberty and indepen-
dence. 80, 4.
That we protest In the Of God, OF liberty and on
repubcans against the interference OF any Chlstaa
state. and especially OF any state calling itsst repuo
Hcan with the internal affairs or the Island of Madagas
car" ~,
The resolutions were adopted unanimously. Mr.
Beecher then wished the interpreter TO convey To the n
VOWS the cordial sympathy OF the ngresatioi whcn
he SAID would be lasting In response, the Chief Envoy
thanked Mr. Bcecher and the congregation In the namo
of his Queen and nation.
Now" said Mr.. Beecher. =" want you to show these
gentleInen how free Americans can sing. sing
America. M"