New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-06

| awaited an opportunity to renew her request. She
and gIances from ali parts Of the house which had
been attracted by her address to the chair Just as
woman from the entrance of the box and asked what
she desired there. The woman declined TO give her
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| speak on this question relating to women II these
Bishops and dlegates Christian men they cannot
my Toqc: and am forced TO Sa6 on before
the building but she insisted as she departed that she
would be on hand to take part in the DEBATE II NE
Conference refused to admit the legally elected nominee
Tho interest in the proceedings continues and the
seats were ali crowded during the session, notwith
standing the warm weather. Many ministers OF Dill
tines and the wives of some Of the delegates occupied
in their delegations The three women delegates
sny further attempt to have their claims recognized
Their has the sympathy Of many Of , the
the building they are frequently met with assurances
1s pfns s their not sds M
session but IN the Railways DE- Albert Of Louisiana
were many expressions of surprise among The women
that colored man should take his position ..,.,
Bishop Hurst in the chair and the religious services
Of the morning were conducted by the , Rev J. NJ
mediately after the opening Of the Conference, DR.
81 % coS OF SS1 % o d
afternoon
GENERAL FISK OPENS THE DEBATE.
General Clinton B. Fisk succeeded In getting the
floor to open the fourth days debating. member
called the attention of the chairman to the fact that 1t
was the amendment which was now under discussion,
and the Bishop ruled that speakers would have to stick
closely TO that text. General Fisk reminded him
that the presiding officer of the previous day had stated
that considerable latitude would be allowed.
Well I'll adhere TO what the Bishops did yesterday.
General Fisk aslde)-See how closely the Bishops stick
together on this subject CLaughter).
His subsequent remarks were on the Lines Indicated
In the following sketch:
fully expect before the close Of this Conference
we will all joins hands around the women delegates and
exclan What God hath Joined let no man put asunder
several conferences when the matter OF lay del
sgates was under consideration and Dr. David Sherman
that very committee which Dr. ouea referred TO-
and so far agreeing with Dr. Queals statement that
women understood TO be included In the word
laymen. writes in letter TO me that that was certainly
the understanding OF Of the members. AS lay
man L OF the fears that have been expressed
that the women will us all out. II they did there
might be body Of us than there is now Laugh
ter) Woman has made our Christian civilization what
10 is to-day. {" Glory 10 God" cried box occupanD.
Are you going say to the world that the Methodist
Episcopal Church is going to take step backward
and say 10 gody women, We will have mono OF
you although they are recognized by tho Discipline
as aynen well as wei
DR. c. L. Creighton. OF Nebraska. made a concise and
logical address in favor OF the eligibility Of the women
He said that the amendment was In the way. as 1t
rendered clear vote on the main question on its
DR. Kynctt of Upper Iowa. said he was here now be-
cause he believed in the perseverance OF the saints
(Laughter)
General Clinton d. Fisk
sThe saints, in all this glorious war;
Shall conquer, though they die Q.aughter).
DR. Kynett replied to DR.. Buckleys challenge to find
any church with women members of the governing
body by naming tho Congregational and the Baptist
Church He proclaimed his party and not the others
to be the real conservatives Some things that he said
were received with much applause, and at last mem
Der nerered with the request that the rule prohibit
ing such demonstrations should DO strictly enforced
uo made speech in which he remarked
that applause was ted time The Bishop then reminded
the Conference of the rule. DR.. Kyneu was, how
ever again applauded at tho close Of his speech
Dr. Moore. Of Colorado. was the next speaker. and
he put an entirely new aspect the case By moving
a long substitute He described himself as belonging
to the unpopular class who are against the women
but later he qualified the statement by saying that he
would welcome them when they came with clear and
unQuestionable credentials.
Toward the middle OF his address the chairman had
occasion to give q calto-order rap with his gaveL
Some in Dr. 8uckleys neahbor hood at this jumped
up under tho impression that DR.. Moore's twenty
minutes had expired, and tried TO get the hoor
what do you mean. New-York East Conference"
said DR.. Moore. in sorrow than in anger Brisk
Dr. Buckley Immediately rose to point OF order
mo gentleman here interrupted Dr. Moore no
said You weren't interrupted by any Oh u.s.
Dr.. Moore-I did not name anybody
Dr.. Buckey-Whnt do you mean. air, BY aNewYork
East Conferences
DR.. Moore-I mean no In particular. but am Try
ing to make my first speech and am nearly scared to
death
Much laughter and prolonged applause followed this
retort. witty and smart any of Dr. Buckeyes own
SUBSTITUTE FOR THE AMENDMENT.
DR. Moore, resumIng, called tho eligibility mon
knights Grant that como into the arena with the
colors OF the ladies floating from their lanoes" Ho
then moved the following substitute for the Amendments
10 the report:
Whereas. Certain Lay Electoral Conferences have. In
good faith and following the forms prescribed by the disc
pne. elected lay delegates and certified their
election 10 this General Conference; and
Whereas The eligibility OF these dsleEatss has bean
challenged constitutional md de Asaz..cn