The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-18
HARRISON As A METHODIST.
The Little Man" Drops Politics Long
Enough to Talk Religion
BEFORE THE ECUMENICAL CONFERENCE
Secretary Foster Also Indulzes In n Bit OF
uumor and Pieasantry-Proceed-
incs of the Body.

WASHINGTON, D. G.. Oct. 1.-THE Presi-
dent Of tho United States gave his presence
for short time to-day to the session of the
Ecumenical Methodist Council, and the DEM
ocratic manner Of his entry seemed to give
much satisfaction to the foreign delegates,
who manifested their appreciation Of the
Presidents kindness by warm and continued
applause.
There was not seat vacant in the church
when I. G Williams, D. d.. Of Montreal.
a minister Of the Methodist Church in Can
ada. called tho seFsion 10 order by virtue OF
his selection as presiding officer for the day.
Near him sat lion. Charles Foster, Secretary
of the Treasury Alter devotional exercises
the report from the business committee pro-
yidng for q special session Monday evening.
at which foreign missionaries shall speak
WAS presented and adopted.
rosruH's VIZ AND HUMoB.
Bishop Newman then presented Secretary
Foster who was received standing and was
warmly applanded. lis said he WAS not
member Of the Methodist Church, but he con-
sidered himself a near relative TO IT, FOR
forty years he had been a trustee Of the
Methodist church Of bis city and he was also
@ trustee Of the Ohio Wesleyan University.
lie wa glad to be able 20 feel and TO know
of the wide influence of the heth0-
dist Church. lie Was also glad that
TINS great country could get along
without a standing army. and this was made
possible because the religious sentiment OF
tho country, and espe tally of the Metho-
dist Church, kept peaceful ideas IN the
minds of the people. Applause. The sen
timent that the Conference taught Was the
best protection to the n ney IN the treasury
better protection than locks and watchmen.
lApplause.l 10 invited the mem beIs OF the
Council to visit the Treasury. lie WAS not
AFRAID that they would steal any money. be-
cause. ia the first place. they would not and,
IN tue se ond place, they could not. PRO
lcnged applause
ORGANIC UNION FAVORED.
Bishop Wayman. Of the African Methodist
Church. obtained recognition on aquestiOn OF
nigh pr viigRe lie announced that tho bis
hops of the african branches of the church
present at tie Council had held meeting
and decided n favor Of organic union. This
announcement WAS received with prolonged
applause by the members of the Council
punctuated by cries OF Hear hear from
the foreign delegates. Mr. farmer-AtkinsOn.
a member Of the British Parliament moved
that the business committee set aside an
hour or moro of time for the discussion Of
popery lie was told TO put his motion IN
writing.
The order of the day was then taken up.
The TOPIC of the day was international Arb-
tratOn.n and the essay on THIS subject was
read Uy ]. shape. a.. Of In land.
When Alr. shape bad conclude /, Secretary
Noble was introducedand received with much
applause. lie made bret remarks expressing
his appreciation OF the sOui doTeop opnleat 10y
the men VINO took part II the conference.
PFEsIDEST HARRISON sPEAKs.
Sir Julien Psunefote, the British Minister,
was heartily appauded when he was intro
duced but he did Mt make a speech. As Sr
Julien sat down there was str around tho
pulpit door and Dr. Corri. the pastor Of the
church, entered. e-corting President Harrl-
son. who was introduced into the assemblage
by the presiding officer The entrance of the
President was tie signal tor prolonged APP
Dause. the audience standing. and when the
introduction was made there was another
outburst. The President made a lengthy
speech in which he exto.led tie efforts of the
Methodists tho world oyor in behalf Of cl}ill-
zaton and reformation.
The Presidents address was frequently
punctuated by vigorous hand elapplng. On
its conclusion he eft tue hail amid another
storm Of applause.
Hon. j. ID. aylOr, congressman from ONO.
del yered the first ad .ress on the subject.
Several other speeches were made. and the
council I'D. .Ourued for tie day