The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-05-20
The Responses.

Chairman Hanna announced that Gov
ernor Campbell of Ohio was unable 10 at
tend by reason OF a call to New York, and
that responses would be made by other
members.
T. B. >anborn OF Boston was the first,
and he stated that he had attended the
first conference at New York in 1874 when
it was q small affair. Only four states were
represented then with an attendance of
not more than fifteen people. The num-
Der was so small that the conference
united with the Social science association.
The following years meetings were held in
Michigan, Saratoga and Cincinnati, but
aiterward the conference resumed its own
identity. He hoped that the present con-
ference would present the topics on the
program In such q manner as 10 deserve
the compliments of those who welcomed
them TO the city.
Col. John Glenn OF Baltimore spoke en-
tertainIngly of the results of the confer
ences. He was at the San Francisco meet
ing and saw that it had done good work,
the reflection being felt even in Denver.
When the presidency was passed over to
Mr. McCulloch he knew that it was in
careful hands. The revlews of the coun-
try are taking up the work of the confer
ference and this shows the hold it is gain
ing on the people of the country.
Chairman Hanna introduced Miss Bar
ton with a few complimentary terms
while sine stood waiting for the storm of
applause to subsde. She had not re-
ceived even so much as an intimation that
she was to be called upon, but was glad to
have an opportunity TO say a few
grateful words and to thank the
conference for the opportunity
it bad offered TO her sister womanhood.
She characterized indianapolis as great in
charities and also as the home of the
president. She believed that the more
thorough the education OF the masses the
faster charities and corrections would fall
away. The few that came TO the confer
ence from Washington, she said, could re-
main here only few days, as they must
return to Washington where another char
ity awaited their attention. She referred
to the National Chatauaua, which is de-
scribed elsewhere in an interview.
Longfellow's Greeting" was then sung
by the audience, list of conference songs
having been distributed.
President NieCuiIoueh's Address.
Mr.. McCulloch evidently has a strong
hold on the conference from the reception
given him as he stepped forth to read his
address ''On the Registration OF the De-
pendent, Defective and Delinquent
Classes" He was applauded at frequent
intervals. The substance of bis address is
as follows
take pleasure in welcoming this conference
TO indianapolis. You are met in the exact GEN.
ter Of the industrial and railroad interests OF
the country. To what better place could you
come TO do the work for which you APP
pointed? From what center could influences
for good radiate 90 widely.
II is pleasure to meet again the old friends
and exchange greetings. u is pleasure to
welcome 90 many new friends. This is a cause
which appeals TO a universal sentiment, which
wins TO itself new recruits. whose chorus never
grows weak.
We have met here In the true unity Of the
spirit and the bond OF peace. Diversity Of
worship" said the Persian, "has divided
the human race into seventy.two religions.
From all their dogmas / have selected one
divine love" The entire world shall be popu-
lous with that action OF thine which saves one
soul from dispsir." said Omar khayysm- Said