The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-08

lions contained the book entitled NOtlncatlOn TO
the Doceses of Alterations and Additions to the Book
OF Common Prayer, etc.
The introduction Uf this message from the
bishops into the field Of discussion already lit
tie complicated with the conjunction of meas
ures on the question of how, and whether or not
t. go at the revision Of the prayer book. did not
particularly facilitate the parliamentary dispos-
ton of the whole matter
Mr. Parker, on the reading of the bishops mes
sage. had withdrawn his substitute in order that
the house might concur with the proposition Of
the bishops for committee of conference, and
the pending question was laid on the table.
motion was then made to concur in the message
of the bishops
AT this juncture Judge Shelley of Virginia.
took the floor to argue against the unparliament-
airy procedure of appointing a conference and
not joint committee. He reminded the deputies
of the mischief wrought at the last convention
through resort to a committee of conference
The report of joint committee, he said
would be made TO both houses and
either might act first upon the matter
The Huntington resolution, providing for joint
committee OF five from each order. was accept
able to Judge Shelley. 1t proved so to the house
also, for the question was at once put. and the
house unanimously ordered that the subject of
revision be intrusted, so far provided 10 the
Huntington resolution to joint committee of
i've bishops, five clergy and five laymen.
Memorials were again offered from various
dioceses, Kentucky asking for the establishment
Jersey and Maryland memorializing on the
prayer book. and Springfield asking, with North
Carolina for courts of appeal Connecticut of
fered memorial on the registration of commun-
icants and the Rev. DR.. Adams offered q consti-
tutional amendment. which another delegate
afterward duplicated in substance, providing for
the reduction of one-half of the representation
in the convention.
The Rev. John F. Hopkins, of central Penn
sylvana, said, in certain good natured, but
aggressive way, that he had something to offer
which was considerably broad, but it concerned
the movement toward Christian unity that
filing all the air. Accordingly, the Doctor
offered the following, which made little stir
among the delegates: smiles here and there, and
inaudible evidences of approval. showing that
while the proposition was radical, it still could
win friends.
While this church is responsible only for her own
standards which she has herself set forth yet she is
willing to receive into union any congregation using
any liturgy that has been used in any branch of
the one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church in any
age This church is also willing to receive into union
any congregation of Christian people who will give
satisfactory pledges touching these four points to-
wit First that ehey shall accept the definitions of
the faith as set forth by the undsputed general
cils second, that they will have, and continue to
have ministry of apostolic succession given either
alphabetically absolutely; third. that their men,
bers will receive confirmation at the hands of bishop
and fourth that they will only valid forms in the
administration of the two great sacraments Of Dap.
tism and the Holy Eucharist.
Debate on these resolutions was not precipi-
tated, because they were Immediately referred
to the committee on the state of the church. the
committee to which tho Doctor laughingly ind-
Gated he would prefer to see them consigned
since he and another friend to the propositions
were on that committee, and they would see
them we'll cared for.
On motion of Mr. Burgwin, Of Pttsburg, the
committee on constitutional amendments was
instructed to report whether the convention
should vote upon the resolutions providing for
the alterations and additions to the prayer book
severally, upon all in block.
Mr. Judd, of Chicago, offered the following re-
latlrg to the name of the Protestant Episcopal
Church
Whereas. The protestant Episcopal is too mar
row and exclusive as designation of a baanch los
isl of the lone Holy Catholic and Apostolic
Church of Christ in which We express our belief in
solemn creed; and.
Whereas Such designation is not only thus incom-
prehensible IN its significance but misleading to the
informed and to that extent pernicous and harmful
therefore.
Resolved. AS the sense of this house, that such
name should be expunged from the present designa-
ton of this church in her laws and fotmularies and
that proper legislative action should be taken to that
end.
Judge Shelley. in some heat, politely ex-
pressed all difference for gentleman of Mr.
Judds standing and attainments but declared
the time had not yet come for general conven-
ton to denounce the name of protestant Ep;s-
copal," and expunge it from church nomenclat-
ure. he objected to immediate consideration of
the resolutions, and wished them placed upon
the calendar, where they were duly put
The house asked the committee ION canons to
report what legislation, if any, was necessary
for any two dioceses to establish court of ap.
peais.
The Rev. DR.. Gibson, of central New York
argued for the removal of the corporate title of
the church from the title page of the prayer
book. His resolutions to effect that purpose
were tabled.
The Rev. Dr. Adams, of Wisconsin. took mp
the subject introduced by Mr. Judd, offering the
following:
Resolved, That this church in the United States is,
by her descent from the Tho Ecclesia Anglcana,"
the ''Ecccsia Americana and therefore should be
called the American Catholic Church"
DR.. Adams briefly made historical argument
to establish the propriety of the proposed change
saying that the church's position in regard to
Romanists and outsiders was forcing it to as
sumo another name.
test of the houses disposition to discuss this
great question of church name, by taking from
the calendar the resolutions of Mr. Judd and
DIR. Adams, was accurately made by standing
vote, and the motion failed of the requisite two
thirds. the vote standing 143 to o..
After temporarily disposing of several mat
tiers of lesser Importance, tho house adjourned
until tomorrow.
The House of Bishops completed their organ
lzation to-day. resolution was introduced by
the Bishop of Albany pro viding for a committee
to prepare pastoral letter expressing sympathy
with the Episcopal church of Charleston. S. c..
and asking contributions in its behalf Consid-
cradle time was occupied in the presentation of
various reports communications and memorials.
The House coDcurred in message No from the
house of Deputies Standing committees were
then appointed Among them we're che follow
ing:
On Prayer-book-Rt Rev. Bishops Stevens of Penn
sylyania; Coke, OF western New York: Beckwith of
Georgia Niles, of New Hampshire; Whitehea adj of
Pittsburg.
ops Clark. of Rhode Island; Doane of Albany Little
john. of Long Island; Paddock, of Massachusetts,
Harris, OF Michigan.
On Canons--Rt Rev. Bishops Nicely, of Maire
Howe, of central Pennsylvania; Doano, of Albany
McIercn of Chicago; Perry, of Iowa. Potter, of New
York. Watson, of California.
The appointment of committees completed the
days proceedings.