Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-10
I'd EDITION.
OUT OF THE CHURCH.
Reformed Presbyterian Clergymen
Expelled for Heresy.
RIOT OF STRIKERS In DETROIT.
Soldiers atWalla Walla Implicated
in the Lynching.
NAVAL OFFICERS SUSPECTED.
RIOT OF STRIKERS In DETROIT.
NAVAL OFFICERS SUSPECTED.
EXPELLED FOR HEREsY.
The Young Reformed Presbyterian Clergy
men ON Trial In Pittsburg.

The Young Reformed Presbyterian Clergy
on Trial In PittsburR.
PITrsBURG, Pa, June l0.-The sensational
trials Of the ak young ministries of the Re-
formed Presbyterian church ended today, and
the synod, by vote of IS to 81, expelled five
Of them from the church.
The charges against them were scandal, libel
and following divisive courses in declaring in
favor Of the right of franchise at meeting in
the east end of this city. Their names are:
Revs. E. N. Milligan, ]. r. J. Milligan. W. H.
Reed, W. l.. G. sampson and J. @. X. Milligan.
Rev. A. w. McClnrkin's appeal was sus-
tanned, and p. b. Burnett, q student also
charged with heresy, has not yet been tried.
Immediately after the announcement Of the
vote all the suspended ministers left the
church. They were met on the outside by
several ministers of the United Presbyterian
church, who extended to them in an informal
way the right hand of fellowship.
The scene during the voting was very excit-
ing. The verdict was not unexpected, and
several ministers notified the synod Of their in
tention to follow the young men.
When Rev. j. F. Carson's name was called
he said:
I'm view Of the result of this vote Just taken
and in view Of the fact that as soon us the re-
sult;of your libel is settled l am going to leave
the Covenanter church, refuse to vote
will never vote again in this synod
Rev. Thomas Logan Of Rochester gave warn
ing that he would vote mo" against every thing
that might come up.
Elder McAfee spoke for the Fourth Church.
New York. He did not say exactly what his con-
gregation will do. but it is inferred that it will
go out Of the Covenanter church.
Rev. J. l.. McEihinny said: L would rather
stand with the Lord than the Reformed Presby-
terrain church, / vote No."
Rev. John Teaz announced his withdrawal
from the church and asked for a letter of
standing He is a missionary among the col
Ored people in Alabama.
Rev. ]. X. Thompson said:'1 vote no. First
it was illegal. as there was no written testimony
furnished this court on which to reach a judg-
ment. Second, it was unjust and wrong be-
cause the sentence was too severe against these
young men. Third. the vote of this synod
does not represent the sentiment of the people
and you will hear from the people later
Applause followed this last remark, which
was general all over the house. The moderator
made an attempt to suppress it, but could not.
DR.. McAilester said that this was his church
and any bluster or show like this must not be
tolerated, and il it occurred again measures
would have to be taken to stop it.
Rev. E. NJ. Smith Of Baltimore, declined to
vote because on next Sunday he will tender his
resignation to his congregation and leave the
Covcnanter church His reason is that he can
not believe longer in the principles of the
Covenanter church. This statement created
qnite a sensation for q moment, but it was
quickly hushed.
Rev. E. NJ. Milligan was the first to catch the
eve Of the moderator after the announcement
OF the vote. He said: In view of the fact that
this synod has found me guilty of scandal,
libel and following divisive courses, 1, there
fore, appeal to the bar of an enlightened
Christian conscience and place myself on trial
in the Monongahela presbytery Of the United
Presbyterian church.
He was followed by Revs J. R. Milligan,
Rev. W. L. c. Sampson and ]. c. K Mill
gan.
After adjournment Rev. DIR. Thompson Of
New York said that there will be no split and
congregation formed, that would cause
tight for church property, and, further, there
are now enough congregations.
But" said the doctor. there will be
slipping away into other congregations until
the church will lose . large part Of the younger
element and those whom we expect to support
the church in coming years"
The thirty-seven who voted against the sus-
pension Of the young men this afternoon pre-
scented paper Of dissent from the action Of the
synod and ask that it be spread upon the
minutes.