The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-17
FOR METHODIST FEDERATION.
The Union Resolution Finally
Adopted.
ia"y fape's Read ON Various sub5spts.
no Negro Question Bobs Up as a Bsas
OF contenifon-Con Conflicting Statements
from white and Coiorea Brethren oe
Ohio.

H&SHISSroN, d. c., Oct. 16-ISne-
oiayl-Rev- b. w. Bourne, president of
the Bible Methodist Church OF Eng
lana,- occupied the chair at the begin
ming Of the ninth days session Of the
Ecunenioal Methodist Council. The
subject Of Methodist federation which
was adjourned from yesterday, was:
taken up;and after the reception of saI-
utations from the Presbyterian SYNOD
OF Virginia and resolution OF symna-
thy with, Bishop Gaines, A. NJ. d.
Church. Rev. DIR. Waller, of England.
rising to question of privilege, dis
claimed any intention of refiect;np n
any way upon Dr. Stephenson in his ra-
marks yesterday.
DR.. Buckley, of New York. said that
the Americans present did not under
stand the English methods of ruling
and the delegates did not understand
the force of "a point Of order in Ameri-
can legislative practice. These m a lnder-
standings might account for tho friction
In yesterdays proceedings. He then
aaoressed himself to the subject of
Methodist unity Us presented in tho re-
port mado by the committee on fedora
ton upon the resolution introduced bv
MIR. Snapc, OF Liverpool, and then SEQ.
onded by Rev. DR.. Morgan Harvey. of
London.
DIR. Hugh Price Hughes earnestly ad-
vocated the adoption of the committee,s
report. After few remarks bv Rev.
ID. Arthur. counsoling moderation, and
by DIR. Stephenson, expressing his re-
greet that anything had occurred yester-
day TO grieve his friends, the Primitive
Methodists, for whom Weslayans had
the most hearty respect, and affection,
the question was put on tho adoption Of
the report, and it was agreed to unani-
mously, amid applause.
The business committee also reported
resolution, which was unanimously
adopted, strongly urging the abolition Of
the British legislation which sanctions
the production of opium
Bishop w. w. Duncan, of tho Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, Spartans-
burg, s. c., presided at the afternoon
session. Rev. w. v. Tudor, of Rich
mond' Va led in prayer, and after
hymn had been sung, Rev. Peter Tbomn-
son, of the London Mission WESLEYAN
Methodist Church, read an essay on the
obligations of church in relation to
social condition of people.
christian Work in the Agricultural
Districts was the theme selected by
Rev. j. G. Hartzel, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church of Cincinnati, o.
Rev. w. T. Anderson, OF African
Methodist Episcopal Church, vicks-
burg, Miss, said that some ministers
were afraid to 60 out and help tho
fallen. The negro did not care SO much
for social equality, but he did look for
Christian help in trying to wipe out ex-
listing immortality and vice amongst his
race. Evory minister should hold out
his hand and help them.
Negro preachers should not be shut
out from minister's meetings. He had
been cries Of SHAME from English
delegates-he had been shut out when
he went to meetings for advice and for
help in trying to save his people.
Hon. II. l.. Shelly, Of tho Methodist
Episcopal Church, Maristta, o., de-
claIed that in his State no preacher was
excluded from preachers meetings or
from Methodist Episcopal Churches on
account OF color (applause).
The church had become leader In
the solution of the social and economic
questions of the day. Poorer classes
did not need tho money of the rich so
much as they needed their help and
intelligent advice. 1t was the duty of
the wealthy OF the church to extend
such aid.