New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-26

oNer oI selfmanagemcnt In their local ORGANIZATIONS.
We are OF the opinion that our Assembly VIII agree 20
basis Of organic union, by which the present
boundaries and constituencies of prcsbyterles and
changed only with the OF the parties Interested
and that all new churches and presbyteries here,
into connection with presbyteres and synods
agree.
THE COLOR LINE MUST BE RECOGNIZED.
DR.. Smith added simply that while the color line
IS not drawn by the Presbyterian Church, st 1t does
exist, having been drawn by the creators of all men,
Since there is color line which must be recognized,
the Presbyterian Church provides for the coored race
by special board Of Christian activity, special insti-
tutions Of learning and special examinations The
colored is of the exceptional classes While
he would not insist having the committees report
br Kemp6si Of Elizabeth, n. j., offered resoln-
ZION sending back the whole matter to S6s committee
DR.. Paxton wisI-sd the thanks OF the Assembly 70
be included in the resolution.
the Assembly to adopt his resolution without debate.
NO more important question viii como before the
| body this year. Make haste slowly. Let the apple
hang another year The reunion Of Presaytenans
North and south this week has done more than five
years Of speeches and committees. This lcaven viii
| penetrate the whole lump IN timeS
which, pT d Howard Crosby spoke spr Dr. Smiths report
| ala not count on the Assembly to organize them.
DR. PAXTON AND THE WAR.
DR. Paxton, who had seconded DR.. Kemphalrs mo-
don spoke in its defence He fought at Gettysburg
some Of the men whom no has had In his congrega
| ZION since the war. Two Of them have urged him
30 request the Assembly Of the North to postpone
action this year. We men who fought" he added,
growing earnest he recalled the hundred young
who left his Pennsylvania town and all remained in
| Southern battle fields save himself and dozen
others-"we men who fought have had
enough of It, Of you who
IN
me fearful anahema at the head Of this article with
the hsses tho defence Of the speakers loyalty TO the
which followed.
Judge Strong OF Washington whose venerable ap-
pearance and recognized abilities a jurist demand
respectful attention. offered amendment to DIR.
kemPhaps motion, striking out all that follows the
IN its sweep that smile passed the assembly,
but the Justice assured his hearers that he was strictly
within parliamentary rules. His amendment did not
dlner materially from the original motion.
DIR. MccosHs RESOLUTION.
Before he had left the floor, President McCosh,
other venerable commissioner, climbed the stairs to
read tho motion which he sald not in order now.
but which he hoped would be passed by the Assembly
at this session:
Resolved. - That the Assembly are prepared to de-
clare that they willing TO form a union with the
Presbyterian Church Of tho United the ground
OF the standard of the two churches pure and simple"
on the report that the southern Assembly might
not think there was any lack Of harmony 4S.l3
Of this city, favored the report in general DR..
Dckey also Of Philadelphia, opposed it in vigorous
speech.
The Rev. W. H. Franklin, of Tennessee, young
colored man, took exception to some remarks and
ginning bis speech and repeating frequently tho
phrase, Mr. Moderator, fathers and brethren
which was greeted with laughter. He was inter
but the majority were in favor of hearing him.
The result Of the long debate was the reference of
me report the resolutions amendments and sun
stitutes TO special committee consisting in part Of
Justice Strong chairman Dr. Grossly Dr. Young
Judge Hubbard, Of Chicago
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
The subject OF foreign missions presented
twice to-day. In the morning DR.. Herrfck johnson.
Of Chicago, presented interesting report showing
that there had been large increase In the contri-
buttons Of the year. The total receipts had been
1901, $50 so, increase OF S117 023 the pre-
vIous year. The increase in legaoies had been
359,454; from churches S20,120, and from
women's societies s46,551 The total receipts
Of the year from churches amounted to 1920 542 40
from women's boards, 1905, 5o1 %; from sunday
schools, S45331 Al from egaceS, S162 I24 50; mis-
cellaneOus 36s281 81. The money had been used to
the best advantage and the results had been great
One Of the best fields Japan, where there had
been great many converts during the year, and
great interest in the work Of the missionaries was
,hown there The work in Corea was also advancing
and promised to be second only to Japan as a field.
A great change was also expected in China, where
a great political and moral revolution expected
very soon. Thrilling addresses were made in sup
port OF the work Of the foreign board by Secretary
Arthur Mitchell and u. Post OF Syria.
The Assembly decided to-day 70 meet next May
in Dr. Crosbys church in New-York Dr.. Crosby
VIII preach twice in this city Sunday and preside
in the afternoon at a meeting at which Anthony Com
stock will present the work of his society Dr. van
Dyke. OF New York will preach in the morning in the
First Presbyterian Church of Germantown, where his
father pastor when the son was born and where
Or. Van Dyke, IT., baptized In the evening he
viii preach In the First Presbyterian Church OF this
city. Albert Raines's former pulpit
Miss Cleveland dned tonight win Mr. ana MIS-
ampbel Harris OF RavenswOOd. Germantown. The
guests are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harrison, Judge and
Mrs. Reed. Dr. Van Dyke and Mr.. Charles Wood To
morrow Miss Cleveland goes TO Princeton.
The Moderator, Dr. Thompson, Will preach in DR.
rosby's church on Sunday morning Tomorrow
evening the Presbyterian Union will give reception
In DR. John Hairs church. where Warner Van Norden
VIII preside. DR. Thompson. two or three eX Mode
rators, Ex-Governor Pollock. Of Pennsylvania; Colonel
Brecklnridge OF Kentucky; Judge strong, OF Wash
lngton and several Methodist Bishops and other cer-
gymen are among the invited guests. The public are