The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-07

sionary Problem The address stated that
while il might seem that all OF the unevangei-
lied nations need different things at the hands
of the Christian world, yet they had one com
mon need of "a tonic of great faith, the inspi-
| ration of a new moral life. the illumination and
breadth and uplifting power which the knowl-
| edge OF God in Jesus Christ has always brought
| to men and to nations" In conclusion he said:
IF, then, we mean to succeed in our missionary
| work, if would touch the needs of lost
word. and work where our efforts, under God,
| will tell the most, we shall make it our leading
| aim, always and everywhere. to bring the power
| of Christ's words and name, unmodifed by hu-
man speculation, unshorn of single truth home
| to the souls of sinful men the only hope
| determine to know nothing among these
nations save Jesus Christ and Him cruciied.
| We should judge the wisdom of all plans by
| their adaptation to this end; we shall measure
success by its relation to this result"
While waiting for the report of the home com
mittee, brief addresses were made by several
| members. Rev. c. W. Kilbon, of the Zulu mis-
sion, spoke first, and described in an interesting
manner the work of the church in Africa, and
particularly at his station, which had just cele-
brated its fftieth anniversary Rev. mr. Petty,
a missionary from Japan, then spoke briefly of
his work there. Rev. G. A. Stanley. of China,
spoke informally of the work in his mission. He
reported condition of great progress and en-
rapid growth of missions in that country so that
to-day. he declared, he represented over %, 900
Christians In China
Adjourned until 7:30 P. NJ.
The opera house was packed long before the
hour of holding the evening session, and an
overflow meeting was announced for Plymouth
Church, with addresses by Drs. Goodrich and
Stanley, of China, and Moses Smith, of Detroit
The opening exercises at the opera house were
conducted by Rev DR.. Hutchinson, with prayer
by Rev. DR.. Fisher, of Brunswick, Me-, and
ice-president E. w Blatchford, of Chicago, in
the chair.
Rev. Arthur Little, of Chicago. was named as
q member of the committee on nominations of
officers, in place of Rev. Dr. Quint. of New
Hampshire, who had declined the position.
Dr. MagouD, of Iowa. referred TO the fact
that the American Board met for the first time
in the prohibition State of Iowa lapplausel, and
he suggested. as an appropriate recognition of
the fact, thar the president and secretary Of the
Board sign a petition in behalf of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, asking that one
day of the annual week of prayer be set aside
for prayer for the abolition of the liquor traffic.
Dr. Magoun them as chairman OF the commit
tee of the African Board, read brief report of
the condition Of mission work in that country.
Rev Prof. Boardman. of Chicago, read the re-
port Of the committee that had been appointed
to review the annual report or Secretary Clark.
He added some commendatory comment of his
own, which was seconded with supplementary
remarks by Rev. DR.. Sturtevant, of Cleveland.
Rev DR.. Gordon, of the Theological Seminary
at Kiota, Japan. was then in troduced and spoke
in the line of Dr. Clark's address, referring par
ticularly to his own work in japan.
After singing, Rev. Joseph Ward, of Yankton,
d. T.. made the last speech the subject of
DIR. Clark's report He declared emphaticaly
that the church could not and would not give up
single one of its May missions, although the
board sorely needed funds and missionary work
ers. The board had reached point, he urged,
where it would go on logically to operate upon
the institutions of all nations in pursuance of its
great work.
Rev Tile, of Chicago, then reported for the
committee that had reviewed DIR. Alden's ad-
dress on the interdependence of home and
foreign work, cordially indorsing and commend
ing IL. He said that he biushed for shame when
he learned that the mission churches in heather
lands gave more money for mission work than
did the American board in Christian America.
Dr. Cobb, of New York, secretary of the Con-
gregational Union, followed on the same subject
speaking with great feeling and sympathy His
speech was very warmly and enthusiastically re-
ceved.
After announcements the board adjourned I'M
I'll morning.
So far the board has managed to steer clear Of
any clash on the doctrinal topic that is upper
most in the minds of both factions. The old
and new schools are ready for fight, however
and it is generally believed that it will be forced
tomorrow To-day both sides have fought shy
of an actual test of strength, though the feel
is very intense. The old school seems
to have control of the working
machinery of the board, and are thus able to
keep the matter largely in their own hands, but
there are many prominent and able men here
who want chance to protest against the action
out missionaries who may have entertained a
belief in future probation, a second chance
| for the heather who die without having heard
| the gospel