Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-13
ARBlT6RS OF PEACE.
Richmond to BE Represented in the Uni
versal Congress.

Richmond will have two representatives in the
Christian Universal Peace Congress which con-
venes In London on the 18Th Of July
Just who thoy are 10 be "a not yet known, but
Il has been decided that they shall he appoint
ef. and a committee Of two from each OF the six
Protestant denominations represented here has
been constituted 10 make the selections.
This was the resalt OF the mass-meciing held
Sunday afternoon a. the Second Presoyterian
church 20 consider the matter of representation
IN tho congress. The attendance was very largo
aud wen distributed among the different
churches.
Right Rov. Francis ". whittlc. bishop OF this
Episcopal diocese, presided, and the exercises
were opened With prayer by L. =. Cutler, OF the
Marehall-sircet Christian church.
TaE socIETY's OBJECTS.
Secretary ]. Il. Wood. OF Philadelphia, ht
whose request the meeting was called. made the
fret address He explained the arbitration and
peace movement: how tho Philadelphia society
had started as a local Institution 10 aid the Bos-
ton society. Dut how II had become q national or
gRnizati0n. He gave an Interesting account OF
his trip 20 RuroSe-to England aud France. The
Archbishop Of Canterbury was in sympathy with
the peace idea, aud the Bishop Of Durham IS
deeply interested In the movement now In pro-
gress 70 reduce the armament OF Europe and 70
have future disputes between uations settled by
arbitration. Mr.. Wood wss hero for the purpose
OF urging ihe people of Richmond to ect ara ara
send delegates 10 tie London Congress, IN which
al or nearly oil the Christian nations OF the
world would be ably represeniei.
oTHER ADDRESSES.
Addresses heartily endorsing tho objects of
this congress we're made by Rev. Jabez Hall. OF
the Seventh-Stroet Christian church Rev. DR..
II. VI. jackson, OF Grace Episcopal church and
Rev. DR.. W. X. Judkius, OF Centenary.
MIR. Hall thought we woro really dealing with
aquesiion for the twentieth century. aud added
that nearly nineteen hundred years after Christ
dropped the leavcn OF peace into the world We
find millions OF men under arms and millions OF
money expended on these standing armies. This
ought not 10 be so. He thought II Christian peo-
pie could touch the hesrts OF men 80 that they
would conDider toe question OF loyalty 10 the di-
vine Master. and put thai above all other Ques-
tions. something could be accomplished by this
agitation.
Dr. Jackson's speech was very pointed and
and practical. He thought prompt action should
. Dc taken, referred TO peace as tho legacy that
Christ left US, told Of the interest that the Pope
IA taking in this question, and said II Is time al
the churches shOnld fall into limo.
Or. Judgins thought the people OF Richmond,
along whose streets had sounded the echoes OF
war. should feel an especial interest in the ques-
ton un1es discussion. Tho speaker argued
that the maintenance Of great armies impover-
ish the people and heap mp great national debts
that make Taxpayers Rroan. The moral ques-
ton he said, is tho highest, nut looked at even
from the material standpoint great standing
armies can not be justified
COMMITTEE TO SELECT.
After the speeches Rev. Mr.. Turnbull moved
that the chairman appoint a committee con-
sistng 0f ore Clergyman and one layman from
the principal churches represented IN the
meeting for the purpose OF selecting tho dele
gates 10 London, ono clerical and one lay. This
was agreed 70, and Bishop Mhittle appointed
the following Presbyterian-hcv. l. Is. Turn
bun, W. G. Preston Kpiscopal-Rey. l.. W. Bur
ton, Thomas Potts MothOdist-Rev w. h, Jud-
kins, John r. Branch Baptist-hev W; H.
Hatcher, j. i. Montgomery Christan-ltey.
Jabez hall, b. n. Quarles Friends-Wiliem
III. PleAsAnts, DR.. j. j. Hawkes.
Tho meeting closed with the long-metre
do1ology Gnd benedictlon lit understood that
the committee will not meet for several days.
Rev Dr. Hoge, II is said, will probably be agreed
upon az the clerical delegate. Among those
spoken Of for the position OF lay delegate arc
Mayor Ellyson, MIR. John 7. Branch. and Mr..
Thomas Potts
Boys and Girls Aid Association.
meoting in the interest OF the Boys' and
| Girls National Home and Employment hssoca-
/ ton was held at the Young Mems Christian As
/ aociatIon Hall last night at $50 with view TO
| organizing a state branch of this association,
| winch has its headquarters in Washington city.
! Mr. j. ID. X. Sieight was called TO the chair and
| William A. BOwes was appointed secretary.
! Colonel Hogeland, president Of the National
/ Association, outlined the work contemplated Dy
I the National and state Associations, which met
with hearty approval
! MAJOR stiles made very interesting address,
I'm which he referred TO the necessity tnat exists
/ for reform WORK among ouryou,h, aod STATED
that this work VIII in nowiso c0nilct WIN tAt OF
dent
Remarks we're also made by Rev. Mr.. Clopton,
Mr. T. p Campbell, ana Mr.. McBain.
4 motion prevailed that a committee OF nve
be appointed 20 nominate officers Tor perrna-
nent organization and report at future meet
ing
After prayer by Rev. Mr.. Clopton the meeting
/ adlOuIne1'
Christian EndcavOr Society.
Last night large crowd was gathered at
Seyenth-stroet Christian church 10 attend no
first anniversary exercises Of the Alpha Society
OF Christian kndeGyor.
The following programme was rendered.
Song, Coronation reading OF scripture, hev.
W W. Landrum, ID. D.: prayer. Rev. > :: Lam
both, ID. ID. song, Blessed Be the Tie ad-
dress OF welcome, Rev Jaboz Hall; solo, Nh. l.
W Cunningham report Of president OF the So
ciety, Mr. j. II. Durrett: duet, Mrs. j. X. Durrett
and Mr. ID. /. Leftwich; introduction oil rev. Dr.
7. :. Hamlin, OF Washington. d. c., by hev Dr.
H. L. Kerr: address, koy DR.. 7. ). hanlin;
solo, "Come Unto Me-" Mr.. II. 5. Watkins;
benedictOn, Rev. Mr.. Mertepbaker.
From the presidents report II was seen that
through this society seven others had been or.
ganized ana much good Christian work had
been accomplished.
Dr. Hamln is n pleasant speaker ana had e1-
cellent attention. The music was one OF inc
pleasant features OF the occasion.