The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-05-22
A NOVEL SUGGESTION
In Regard to Missionaries to
China
Proceedings of the Southern Baptist Con-
vention at Riehmond-I'he Southern
Theological! Seminary, Etc.

M. d. w marion, Oh Alacanla, reported on en-
largement OF mission work. The report recou-
mixes the fact that from all quarters the cry
Tor enlargement is coming up. 1t favors the
suggestion of the lamented Yates. that our
board open mission in Japan and that this
may be done, the denomination are asked for
one hundred thousand dollars for foreign mis-
sions in the coming year.
DIR. Wharton, Mr.. Reid of Virginia and
Dixon, of Baltimore, spoke. The last sveaker
deplored the "once-a-month" system OF coun-
ty churches as calculated to dwarf the ener-
g1es of the churches, he advocating preaching
In all our churches as potent means of ell
larging contributions to missions. He opposes
pew-renting, and its encomitants as repressive
of liberality. 1t keeps out of our churches the
''society people," because they fear they may
get into Mr.. Clodhopper's pew. So they don't
like pew rents; the masses are driven off be-
cause they don't want to come into contact
with the aristocracy. He declares that in the
country where the preacher goes but once a
month, most OF his time is taken up with
preaching funerals. OF course, a pastor cam
not take collections on funerals One man,
only one, has he known to take a collection for
mission at a funeral-ReY. f. Dodson-but
now he is dead.
DR., Ellis, of Baltimore followed in an nm
reportable speech emphazng women's work,
the bringing ont of the talent of the children,
aud appealing to the emotional element in
mankind. He wants to hear of no more dying
men consecrating their money to God. The
living, he wishes them to consecrate their
wealth to God. The women of America spend
Ave millions yearly for ostrich feathers, and
sixty-eight millions are invested in finger
rings. He thinks the Baptists are "playing at
missions" rather than doing earnest, honest
work.
DIR. Jones, of Virginia, replied, favoring the
pew system, and insisting that the sentiment
must be reached before money can be obtained
for missions.
P. H. Fontain, of Virginia, followed, show
ing how scriptural Baptists in almost
every direction save in the giving of their
substance, and yet it is no greater reproach to
neglect the reading of the Bible or prayer than
to fail to give money to the great cause of Cos
pei evangeliZation.
DIR. Warder, of Kentucky, urged steady,
systematic giving rather than to depend On
gpasms and occasional legacies.
DR.. Eaton called the previous question,
which was sustained and the report adopted.
Rev. G. Durham reported On pagan lands, the
means, men and convenences for extending
the work among the heather are wholly made
quate: 1t may be truthfully stated that no
one OF our present stations is fully manned.
Africa, China, South America need many
more men. Let the board forward. Let the
men and women be sent on. The dying Yates
wept and moaned, saying: $50 much work to
be done and can do none of it,
eyes, said Mr.. Bryan, who was at his side,
"God can do it,"
"But," gaspcd the dying man, HE must
have men,
DR.. Rowland, of Maryland, spoke on the i'm
portance of Africa mission ground. He
thinks experience goes to show that the white
man must be depended on for converting
Africa. He has proven himself physically
able to enter to the unhealthy climate better
than the colored man. We must not excuse
ourselves from this work under the plea that
the negro when converted in this country,
must go back and convert his colored brother.
He has but little confidence in this theory.
L r Nf maid foo live
tribute to the devotion of the deceased.
Yates, Mrs. David and Mrs Frazier.
Mr.. H. a. Upper, Jr., of Kentucky, thinks
China the most important mission field on the
globe. Her antiquity, her extent, her empire,
is made up of but one race of men. and her
territory is compact, and her population en-
braces one-third of the earth's population
The missionary who goes to China to preach
the Bible has great protection md more immu-
mites than the Chinaman has in Christian
America. If China were as well supplied
with preachers as is the United States there
would be four hundred thousand preachers
among them.
Mr.. Joyner, returned missionary thinks
our missionaries to China should don their
costumes, conform to the diet and manner of
living to the Chinese, build churches after
their style of architecture, and be all things
to all men, and thus win their esteem and
confidence. The speaker was earnest, adj
yancing ideas and declaring facts that have
mot been hitherto prescribed to this conven-
tion. The Chinaman is amused at the man
ners of the foreigners and despises his dress
and cuisine. He, (Joyner) lauds DR.. Mckay,
who has grandly succeeded in China, by
adopting Chinese costume, diet, building Chi
nese houses and lastly but best of all, to the
glory of God-married Chinese WIFE, He in
sists that this suggested plan is the one Paul
practiced.
DR.. Graves, from China, whohas been mis-
sionary for twenty-five years, spoke, differing
from the last speaker. He has been there
long time, and his observations and
met fIa IN Of
Mr.. Joyner's He lost his health
while trying to subsist on Chinese food and for
q while assumed the Chinese dress. 1t was
failure; also trying to live in a Chinese house
was out of the question. Ii one is to accom-
plish any adequate work for his board, his
Statements refute substantially the effect in
tended by Mr.. Joyners speech. He knew of
but one missionary who had married, not a
full-blood Chinese, but half-caste, with the
object of winning greater influence among
those heather. 1t was total failure. The
man left the field and returned to America.
The special order being the Southern Bap-
list Theological seminary, DR.. Boyce called
Judge Harrison to the chair, and spoke as
president of the seminary, giving informa-
status OF the SIS 600 which was attempted
TO be raised for endowing professorship and
compile the buildings, only $50 900 absolutely
has been secured.
The seminary has $4,000 in good per cent
bonds, besides $4,000 of students funds and
real estate in Louisville worth over S150,000
besides $4,000 in real estate in the different
states scattered here and there. 1t cannot fall
The institution is going ahead, but it wants
some help just now to give us more scope.
Professor followed, contributions
were then called for and a sum raised in bonds,
which amount will be increased.
The governor gave reception to tho conven-
tion this afternoon at his mansion, which was
largely attended and greatly enjoyed
AT tonights session, DIR. Henry Mcdonald,
of Georgia, read a report on missions to papal
fields. The report says the convention bad
missions in Italy, South America and Mexico,
and while great difficulties present themselves
there are golden opportunities that ought to
be seized. Another missionary for Italy Is
recommended, and appropriations for chapeis
in that field. Bahia is commended as point
for missionary intercession. Marked success
In Mexico is announced, and an increase Of
workers there recommended.
In General Debility, EmaCiation,
Consumption. and Wasting in Children,
Of Col Liver OIL with