Morning journal and courier., 1886-10-21
THE A. M. A.
IcoNr1sUrD FROM FOURTH pAaE.1

At the evening session at the Center enUrcn the exercises were opened with prayer by the Rev. Samuel Harris, D. D., after which Rev. James w. Cooper, D. D., of New Brit ain, read paper upon "The radical forces of Christianity as exhibited in the work of the A. M. A." He spoke in brief as follows: One of the greatest of New England divines in paper on the character of Jesus illus trates the symmetry of his balanced life by saying that he was never radical and never conservative. This is often quoted ln misleading way. The meaning depends up- on the way in which it is interpreted Christ proclaimed redemption superla- lively radical; his measures were extreme as regards both himself and others; he was faithful to the past; Christ was always rad ical in spirit and method and was always a conservative. The work of Christ is the work of Christianity. Its radical force is the spirit of the master in his earthly min istry This association appeals to our self interest-it demands that we sustain this work. Four million negroes demand educa- tion. It is an absolute necessity that igno- rance among the free citizens of America be overcome. It appeals as a duty to every conscience. It is more our fault than it is theirs. We owe it to them to do what we for the work done Tn the past. we nave pushed them down and ought to help them up There is another motive more powerful and persuasive-it is Christly work. In it the spirit of the master and the radical forces of Christianity are exemplifed. This day is the old scripture fulfilled that by the spirit of Christ we are called to preach to the poor. It is not only Christian work, but from the first it calls into play the fundamental prin ciples of Christianity. From the first we are impressed with the faith which inspired it. It began with freedmen just loose from bond age. We know little of what slavery was. Men had come from savagery into slavery and in an unexpected day they were suddenly set free. This association set to work with calm serenity which has always continued. It has met with difficulties, but to-day if you wish to find those who have faith in these people, go to those who are trying to raise them. Such is the radical force which com mends while it inspires this holy work. It is the radical spirit of love. This establish es special claim. It helps those who are themselves the most helpless. The organi- zation is the Good Samaritan bestowing it. self upon those who are despised. Our poll cy has been one of sel6shness toward these races The red race was driven toward the settling line. The Black race was slaves in chains. This is not so violent now as it was once, but they exist sill and still many professed Christians want these Indians dead. This association recognizes man as man wherever it may find him and interprets him in the benevolent spirit of the Savior.
 Another principle is it's thorough going consecratien. There is no worldly honor in it. The godly men and women take the Christly sympathy of identification, finding sacrifice to be 8 joy. They are not martyrs, but there is something heroic in their actions. The work bears it's own letter of commenda- tion.
 !. f1oI ie satisfied with superficial culture; it prefers to work thoroughly after the pattern and by the power in Christ It uses all the means within it's power; character building is it's vocation. These people need leaders from among themselves fitted for the responsibili- ty of carrying on this work by this method. Its work is grand. God has blessed it. It shows it's results ill the renovated lives. It has glorifed God showing the Christian faith and sacrifice in overcoming sim It has made these people free in Christ. Love completes the glorious emancipation. Love is eternal. God is still God and his faith will not fail us. Christ is eternal. The speaker urged with great force that the h. dian could be educated, civilized and Chris tianized Means to this end were first and foremost Christian education, protection under the laws of the land and citizenship, that power to become 3 land owner. Sena- tor Dawes bill, which was forced out of isl
 
 that the Indian can own 160 acres ot land if with a family and forty under other circumstances. This is held by patent for twenty-five years, after which the Indian can hold it in his own right It gives citizenship. It is the found ation of Indian progress and emancipation. How can this be attained? By the demand of Christian people. Christian people must speak on this subject and so as to be heard. regard the return of Senator Dawes to the United Sta es Senate as of the greatest inn portance to the Indians. Again, what the fudian needs is civil service reform. This Mr. Welch emphatically insisted upon. MT. Welch then stated cases, one of them being man from New Haven who accused of crime and fined; but under one pretext OF another by means of the corrupt sys- tenn of government they were sent We want civil service reform or some ade- quate test of every mans record, capacity and character. We must have reform and only men of worth put into such responsible offices. Civil service reform Public office is public trust These are our claims for the Indian. I appeal not only to your faith but to your patriotism, to your love of coun- try, to see that the commonwealth is in dan ger, that there is trouble in this respect and to rouse yourselves to your best energies in order to meet it.
 Following Mr. Welch Rev. Artimus
 
 church at Santee, Neb., spoke in the language of the Dakotas, being inter preted by Rev. A. L. Riggs, a missionary to that country. He was introduced by Rev. Mr. Shelton. The Indian preacher spoke briefly telling of the missionaries who first came to his country, the way in which he was coverted and his joy in being present at this time.
 The Indian quartette rendered the song s'Follow Me- and the 23rd psalm in their own language, after which Dr. Smyth made the announcements and the banediction was pronounced.
 At the overflow meeting in the United church, Rev. Dr. Mckenzie, the eloquent preacher of Tuesday evening, Rev. MT. Grif- ifs and Mir Welch made addresses and the Indian pastor spoke in his own language.
 The following is the programme for to- day:
 1. Prayer meeting in the United church and spe- cial meeting tor ladies in the Center church
 5. Indian Missions Rev. President seelye of Amherst College and Dr. Jenkins of Massachusetts
 Educatlopa %orR' soutn; W,am as D r; a1noIds HgIs Of Ohio O
 5. Discussion.
 AFTERNOON, TO 5.
 ?. Church work, South; Rev. Nelson Willard of Connecticnt Rev F. c Selden Of Massachusetts
 3. Finance; Hon. 5. B. Chamberlain and J. H. Washburne, Esq, of New York city
 EVENING, 7:30 TO 9:30.
 1. Devotional exercises.
 2. Addresses; Rev. Dr. Bradford of Montclalr, N. J., upon The Time Element in the Solution of the Southern Problem,'' General Hawley, President Dwight and others.
 5000 for Three Months.
 Young ladies and young men don't forget to join the class in shorthand writing start ing for your special benefit on Friday even ing, October 22d. MT. Gaffey will give you full information at 49 Church street. He is having splendid success in securing good paying position for every graduate. A Heavy Cracker House.
 MT. R. W. Mills, the peoples grocer, at 382 State street, informs us he has made ar rangements to receive 40 barrels of crackers each week from the largest cracker bakery in the country. A large assortment can be found at the peoples store, and wholesale prices are ticketed on each variety offered for sale. All