Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-30
KEEPING UP THE INTEREST.


The Afternoon Session Almost as Lively as
That of the Morning--Dr. McAllister
Charged With Inconsistency inHaving
Voted at Various Times Himself.
At the opening of the afternoon session
the subject of the libels was promptly re-
sumed, and grew in interest until the close,
many more ladies than usual being present,
some of them apparently as much interested
as the delegates themselves.
Dr. McAllister held that the-resolution
should pass, as it was unfair to try the
yo1nr men while older ones concerned
might sit in Judgment on them.
Prof d. B. Wilson also urged reference
of the papers to the Committee on Discip-
line. The parties had characterized the
action of the Presbytery as mere human
opinion. This view had been strongly
pressed since the beginning of the year,
especiallv in the publications of the speak
erfs BROOKLYN friend. Prof. Wilson held
that it was gangrene that would continue
TO work Gf not cut out) in the church as In
q physical body until it killed 1t.
Prof Wilson next proceeded to read from
Rev. Mr.. Carson's paper an article on the
subject, when Rev. Mr.. Carson objected,
rising to a point of order that Prof. Nc
Clurkin's letter could not be made do duty,
and that the publication as a whole was not
pertinent.
The Professor Declared in Order.
The Moderator-Prof Wilson is,in order.
Rev. Mr.. Carson-The Moderator has not
heard my objections, and doesn't know.
Prof Wilson went on and read an article
urging that the light be turned on, amid OBJ
lection from Rev. j. s. I. MlIgan.
After Prot. Wilson had concluded, Rev.
J. C. X. Milligan arose and said he doubted
Brother AIcAllister's expressions of loyalty
to his Master as well as his professions of
love for him, the speaker, but they subse-
oueutlv embraced on this point.
Objection was made to the speakers per-
sonalities, but he refused TO sit down and
went on to say that DR.. McAllister assumed
that the Synod must come to his feet and
find that the finding of the Pittsburg
Presbvterv is correct and also that
the Presbytery of New York must find him,
the speaker, guilty Rev. Mr. Milligan be-
came more and more personal as he went on
and charged Dr. McAllister himself with
having instilled into his, Milligan's sons
and nephews' minds the very doctrine for
the promulgation of which they had been
tried. He also said that DIR. McAllister
had voted for Fremont while the speaker
had never voted, either for men or for
amendments.
An Impassioned Appeal for the Accused
Mr.. Nfilligan closed with an impassioned
appeal on behalf of the accused who, he
said had been unfairly treated.
Rev. J. C. Smith, of Cincinnati, wanted
the discussion squelched.
Rev. Mr. McClurkin, of Nebraska, father
of Prof McClurkin, referred to DR.. McAllis-
ter's statement that he had spent sleepless
nights over this case and said that he Nc
Clurkin, and his wife had also spent Sleep
less nights over the charge brought against
their son. He asked why DR. McAllister
had not gone to these young brethren and
talked to them privately, as directed in
Matthews gospel. Mr.. McClurkin also
fired a shot now then into Prof. Wilson s
camp and said that had it not been for false
teaching in theological seminaries this trou-
BILE would never have arisen.
Prof. Wilson arose and wanted to know
if he should be allowed to reply to these
personalities.
Rev. J. S. T. Milligan-Yes, when we
have been allowed to reply to his personali-
ties.
Rev. Mr.. McClurkin went on to show that
the gangrene arose from another source, and
succeeded in stirring up several theological
hornets.
The Moderator ruled that the question as
to the origin of the gangrene wasn't under
discussion, but several dissenters continued
to discuss it nevertheless for some time.
Rubbing 1t Into the Doctor.
Rev. ]. S. 7. Milligan spoke especially
plain, and again referring to DIR. Nc
AliisteT, and pointing to him, said that the
one without sin was the one who had a
right to throw the first stone. He said he
had learned in the school of experience the
advantage of hearing each others views and
thus fulfill the law of Christ.
Amid cries of Question from the ma
jority, Rev. Mr.. Milligan kept straight along
and bore down all opposition, refusing to take
his seat, and while excoriating right and left
succeeded in some way in restoring good
humor. After talking and intensely inter-
esting the audience for time equal to all
that had preceded him, he convulsed the
audience bY stating that he proposed to be
brief, and then introducing matter sufficient
for 4 two-hOurs' talk. Though frequently
called to order by delegates and the Mod
orator he persisted in referring to the
necessity of scapegoats. Coming over to
Prof. Wilson, the speaker bombarded him
at a range of IS inches and gave him a terri
BILE Covenanter hammering. His very per-
sonal remarks soon caused commotion in
the court, but Prof Wilson's serenity was
not disturbed and he smiled at the energy of
his opponent
Speaking in a Storm of Protests.
DR.. McAllister arose to reply amid a
storm of protests and numerous calls for the
question, and said they must go through
with the matter and determine the position
of the church on it. He held that the young
and old men stood on the same platform
and that he felt no malice in his action.
Rev. Nh. Warner moved division of the
question as a means of simplifcation.
DR.. r. j. George made an explanation; also
motion to instruct the Committee on
Discipline to hold back the cases of the sus-
pended seven until the four new ones were
polished.
Rev. j. C. K. Milligan opposed, saying the
cases of the seven must come first.
A motion was made and carried to recon-