The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-06
A WOMAN CRANK In A BOX
SHE CAUSES A SENSATION IN THE
METHODIST CONFERENCE.

The Introductory Devotional Exer-
cises Interrupted by Her Desire to
oe Heard on the Admission of
Women-The Proceedings of the
Days Session.
NEW York May 5.-This was the fifth
day of the general conference Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church and it was presided
over by Bishop Hurst The devotional ex-
ercises were led by Rev. j. E. Wilson,
South Carolina.
The last sound Of the hymn had scarcely
died away when a shrill voice sang out
may have permission 10 speak" Prayer
was about being offered. All became
hushed and hundreds of eyes were turned
towards the first box to the right on the
second row. A fine looking middle aged
lady stood up in the box and looked straight
at the presiding bishop. Two other
ladies in the same box endeavored
to restrain her. The woman refused to be-
quiet, and made strenuous efforts to gain
the ear of the chairman. The chief usher
came on the scene and tried to control the
lady. He told her that friend wished to
see her in the lobby. LET me have my
say" she said, 81 have no friends here and
| want to speak on this question of woman's
rights in this conference"
LED OUT BY THE USHER.
The usher, however, succeeded in getting
her into the lobby, and the delegates
breathed essier. She walked up Broadway
after reaching the street, vowing that she
would come back again before the close Of
the session, and make a speech on the
woman question. She refused to give her
name. The box she attempted to speak
from is rented by DR.. Gwyndells, of Phila-
daI 1aJ in . l,o hnw
know who the ''crank" was, and said that
she entered the box without being invited
DIR, Buckley, of New York, who was
shut off in his speech yesterday, through
the expiration of time, was entitled to the
floor this morning, and continued ex-
planning why he opposes the admission OF
women TO the conference He, however,
gave up the floor, and the COMMITTEE on
Rules and Order presented their report.
GEN. FIsKE's ADVOCACY.
Gen. Clinton B. Fislre of the New Jersey
delegation, succeeded in gaining the floor to
speak on the amendment TO the report Of
the committee on the eligibility of women,
the subject that has been before the body
for the past two days. In beginning his
address he said: "Whom God hath Joined
together let no man put asunder" The
General took the side of women and said
the conference would be much improved in
its general features by having women take
part in the debates. During the Generals
speech voice in one of the galleries occa-
sionally shouted GLORY TO God" Gen.
Fiske is the comedian Of the conference,
and his remarks are generally greeted with
! laughter.
About thirty delegates jump to their
feet when the chairman's gavel announces
the expiration of time.
After several speeches had been made on
both sides of the question, Rev. DIR. o. II.
Moore, President Of Denver University,
was recognized. He said he wanted to see
women in the conference, but he wanted to
see them enter with proper credentials.
ANOTHER SUBSTITUTE.
In closing, DIR. Moore offered substitute
to all previous substitutes. 1t was to the
effect that as the eligibility of women as
lay delegates aad been Challenged on CON
stitutional grounds it was Of the utmost i'm
portance, and, no doubt, should exist in re-
gard to the introduction of women, without
giving Interpretation to the rule of tha
church, and disclaiming all intention of es-
tablishing precedent by the action now
proposed by the resolution. The substitute
further provided that during the
month of October, 1890, a general cleo
ton shall be held in each church
and that all of the members be called upon
TO vote either for or against the admission
Of women as lay delegates The election
shall be held under direction OF the preacher
and If it is determined by this vote to adj
nit women, tho second restriction rule
shall be amended so as TO read linen or
women" Should a majority Of tine church
be in favor Of the admission of women as
lay delegates then the general conference
in 1892 can complete the change. The SUBJ
stitute bore the signatures Of David H.
Moore, Benjamin st. John, Frey and Will
liam Swindelle.
sPRINGING A SURPRISE.
Unexpectedly Rev. A. C. Pendleton
moved the previous question The motion
was recorded, and 1t looked as if the ques-
ton would be settled then and there. Con-
siderable excitement existed while the vote
was being taken. When the announcement
was made IL was discovered that the motion
was lost The vote stood: 1872 ayes to $50
nays.
The debate then proceeded. After some
desultory discussion, an adjournment was
had till Monday.
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