The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-05-24
The Assemblies of the Church Cease the
Discussion Ct Knotty Problems,
And Fraternize In the Exercises Of the Gen.
tennial Charlottesville Commissioners
Addressed by President Cleveland.
Rev. Dr. ]. W. Joyce Chosen q Bishop of
the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Other Selections Not Yet Made-The Con-
ference Scsndalized by an Attempt at
Ballot tufing-Dunkard Conference.


THE PRESBYTERIANs.
Both Assemblies Hold Short Sessions and
Adjourn for the Centennial Celebration
PHILADELPHIA, May %. lin the Presbyterian
General Assembly, this morning. a number of
overtures from Prssbyterians were acted upon.
One of those was for . revision of the hymn
book, and another deprecated the publication
of improper advertisements in the columns OF
the church newspapers. Another, from the
Presbytery Of Baltimore, was in regard to the
use OF the revised version of the Scriptures.
The General Assembly voted that in view of the
present unsettled opinion relating to the revised
version, it was inexpedient to authorize its use
in tho public worship of the sanctuary.
DR.. McCosh presented the report OF tn Q
judicial committee, and on the first case q dis
cussiou arose and the hearing Of the report went
over under the regular order. which was the re-
eeiving Of corresponding delegates from sister
religious bodies.
Rev. James Crawford. the delegate from the
Reformed Church in the United States. then
delivered an eloquent address of salutation from
that body. The assembly broke into a double
round of applause when he expressed the senti-
ment that the Reformed ard Presbyterian
churches might. at some time. be one in fact as
they were now one in Christian spirit and fellow
ship. The applause was renewed when the
moderator, Rev. G. /. Thompson, ID. D., OF
Kansas City. said the General Assembly and the
Presbyterian Church reciprocatsd that senti-
ment.
Rev. VIM. M. Baum. D. D., the delegate from
the Lutheran Church, also delivered q fraternal
address, and DR.. Thompson's reply was in q
happy vsin.
Rev. George w. Huntington. the Reformed
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ard Storrs also spoke eloquently for the church
represented by them. after which . recess until
tomorrow was taken.
BALTIMORE, May 2a-The General Assembly
resumed business at 8 o'clock. Rev. DR.. Smith.
of Texas. made . motion that further considera-
DR.. Woodrow. be postponed until after the re-
turn Of the delegates from Philadelphia, which
wss adopted
The report Of the standing committee on pub
LEGATIONS was presented. approving the report OF
the special committee heretofore presented, and
was adopted.
The same committee reported In favor OF con-
timing the present system of colporteurage,
and against the establishment Of o depository
Of church publications in st. Louis. Adopted.
A delegation from the General Assembly of the
Northern Presbyterian Church, IN session IN
Philadelphia, headed by Rev. DR.. Mcintosh. WAC
presented. and DR.. Mcintosh invited the General
Assembly. to participate Tomorrow with tho
OS0y No 0VEC0oAt Ia u
Dsv. DR.. Bullock accepted the invitation on
the part Of this assembly. The assembly ad-
iourned until 3 o'clock P. NJ. on Friday.
At noon the General Assembly proceeded in a
special train for Philadelphia. under charge OF .
committee Of arrangements and the delegation
from that city.
Beginning the Csntsnnial Celebration.
PHILADELPHIA, May %, - The centennial
nol>h-~t,oc IS <h~ D~>sht~;>r n.,>->t AGO.
bly, began this afternoon with . reception at the
Overlook homestead of Mr.. and Mrs. Wistar
Morris, whore the President and Mrs. Cleveland
were entertained, together with the commission
es from the Northern and Southern General
Assemblies Of the Presbyterian Church. The
President and Mrs. Cleveland reached
OVERLOOK about $50 p. NJ, where they
were met by the Rev. and Mrs. Charles
Wood, Of Germantown, and were Immediately
conducted to the residence. where the reception
was held. They were followed, shortly after
ward, by the commissioner OF the Southern
Assembly. who also came on a special train
from Baltimore. The reception took place be-
tween 4 and 6 p. NJ. The delegates were well
coined with q short speech, and Rev. DR..
Bullock, moderator of the Southern Assembly,
an ex-chaplAin Of the United States Senate.
offered prayer. President Cleveland then made
IN address ~ follows
am very much gratiHed by the opportunity here
afforded me to meet the Representatives of the Pres
byterian Church. Surely, . man never should lose
his interest in the welfare of the church in which he
was reared; and vet / will not find fault With any enc
of ycc. who may deem 1t an ~escspade, but 90.
knowledge that must recall the days now long past
denomination which you represent. l say this be.
cause those of M who inherit fealty to our church as
l do begin early to learn those things which make us
prssOyisrians all the days OF our lives, and
in our lasting allegiance, are especially vivid, and, rsr.
haps, the best remembered. The attendance upon
church service three times each Sunday. and upon
Sabbath-school during the noon ~intermission. may be
irksoms enough to q boy of ten or twelve years of age
known . man who regretted these things in the years
of his maturity. The Shorter Catechism, though
the time, perfectly understood. ana yet in the stern
labors and duties of after life those arc not apt to be
the worst citizens who were only taught What is the
the presence OF those here assembled.
1 may say the most tender thoughts
presbyterianism. and its teachings. There are pres
ent with me now memories Of a kind and afectionate
father, consecrated to the cause and called to his rest
and his reward in the midday of his usefulness a
sacred recollection of the prayers and pious love of a
sainted mother, and . family circle hallowed and
sanctifed by the . spirit of presbyterianism. I
cannot but express the wish and the hope that the
Presbyterian Church viii always be at the front in
every movement which promises the temporal as we'll
As the spiritual advancement of mankind.
In the turmoil and hustle of every day life few men
are foolish enough to ignore the practical value to our
people and our country Of the church organization es.
taolis he'd among as, and the advantage of Christian
example and teaching. While we may be pardoned
for insisting that our denomination 10 the best, we
may. ! think, safely concede much that is good to all
other churches that seek to make men better.
i am here to greet the delegates of two Gsnesa
Assemblies of the Presbyterian Church. One lie
called North aud the other south" The subject
IL too deep and intricate for me-, but I cannot help
wondering why this should be. These words, so far
as they denote separation and estrangement. should
be obsolete. In the councils of the Nation and in the
business of the country they no longer mean reprosch
the North and for the South are restored to
fraternity and unity. This fraternity and unity is
taught and enioinsd by our church. Vixen she shall
herself be united. with all the added strength and
usefulness, then harmony ana union ensue.
Rev. G. l. Thompson, of Kansas City, the
moderator Of the Northern Assent then pro-
nounced 1.-The benediction. The visitors, after
paying their respects TO the host aud hostess
and Mr.. and MIRA Cleveland. met each other
socially and partook Of refreshments. The
President and Mrs. Cleveland. with the other
guests. took . special train for Philsdeiphia, to
attend Q reception tonight TO be given to the
delegates of the Northern'and Southern assemb-
lies, az the Academy of Fine Arts, by the Pres
bytsrians Of this city.
The Reception Last Evening.
Dpeciai TO the Indianapolis journal
PHILADELPHIA. May 23-The reception II
tSe Academy Of Fine Arts, this evening, drew