New-York tribune., 1883-06-03
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Cp,c.Go. June 2.-The Episcopal Diocese of
Illinois. whose annual convention has been IN ses-
sion during the week. has been considerably exer-
cised over two questions that may yet develop
s,r;f as already there are indications of want of
harmony. In Bishop McLaren's address there was
.no,nted reference, though not by name TO the case
~ the Rev. Arthur Ritche, the High Church rector
of the Church of the ASCENSION in this city. The
Rshon declared that ordained priests in any church
,w;tb a nrescribed ritual were the agents or the
church and not the opponents OF their own
opipions. and that as soon as 'hey
sougbt TO carry them out their action
become revolutionary and. if allowed 70 continue
would make the church " scene of strife. mother
Of schism and Babel of contradiction" Onthe sec
ond day of the convention motion was made 10
prnt the portion of the address relating TO the law
and principle of uniformity in matters of ritual in
pampblet for general distribution An animated
discussion ensued, but the motion was hnally
carried. The second topic of discussion, which was
very excited was a resolution pstructing the dele
rates tn the next general convention " to use
every proper effort TO secure the amendment OF the
eonstituton of the General Convention. so that the
words Holy Catholic shall take the place OF the
words Protestant Episcopal wherever the same
NAV now he used in said constitution" Alter
long discussion the resolution was withdrawn, al
the request of the Bishop: but there are indications
that the change will be canvassed at the earliest
practicable time.
The bricklayers and the master inasons
are further apart than ever. and the
strike has been resumed with renewed
ferceness. Early in the week a joint agreement
was signed upon the basis of 40 cents per hour ior
competent workmen, and providing for arbitration
IN cases of future disagreements. On the toiowhg
DAY the brcklayers threw up the agreement, charg
iog that the section regarding wages WAS suriepu-
tionsly inserted into the agreement, a'icr IL was
signed by the secretary of the Master Masons
Association. The latter strenuously denies the
charge. and the testimony of outsiders who were
present at the time OF the signing con-
firms the correctness of his assertions.
The strike. however. which has now lasted
over two months continues. and there is much
suffering among the bIickla5ers' families.
1t is now considered certain that the question OF
high license will be definitely settled at this session
OF the Legislature and the prospects for its passage
have never appeared brighter. The low-lcense
managers at Springfield are alarmed and have levied
third assessment uDon the Saloon-Keepers' AZ
sociation of Chicago for corruption funds The re-
snonee however, is not general enthusiastic by
suy means and one source OF revenue has been ef-
fectualIy closed the brewers, who originally
auti-high-Iicense, have experienced change OF
heart sincs the amendment OF the bill.
and are now favorably disposed, as
they see that license of $500 whiskey, and
$3.50 ON beer makes discrimination IN their favor
that is bound to help their business materially by
inducing dealers TO give up whskey and take out
licenses to sell beer only.
The Catharine Lewis troubles are at last ended,
BY Judgment for 1855 against her on account of
back salaries Her manager offered to settle at oO
cents on the dollar, but it was not accepted, ana
the prima donnas trunks will be sold to satisfy the
claim. The chorus has scattered, to the fonr
winds, few Of them being able to get to New
York through the generosity Of Joseph Jefferson
and his company.
Perry II. Smith, the capitalist, who some time
since was taken to the Madison lWis) Insane
Asylum, in hopeless condition, it was thought,
has been pronounced convalesccnt and is now at
his summer home ia Wisconsin.
Mr.. Sheahan, the leading editorial writer Of The
Tribune, still fingers in hopeless condition. and his
death may be expected any time.
The story which appeared in a New-York paper a
lew days ago, TO the effect that Mr.. Mcvcker,
the veteran manager ould return TO active life in
tho fall, is entirely without foundation.
novel feature Of the Railroad Exhibition
Programme for the coming week Is announced. One
or two Of the oldest locomotives in the country will
y fred up and run Oh short tracks in the annex by
sAeir original engineers Meanwhile. the electrical