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THE BTBLE AND MODERN THOCGHT.


The present contest in the Presbyterian
Church is not between those who believe the
Bible 10 he the Word Of God. and those who
do not though that j. the impression of many.
II is i'm fact between two classes OF men who
equally believe the Bible to be the Word of
God and the infallibc rule of faith and prac
ticc. but who differ on questions of historic
fact and INTERPRETATION. The tladiionaStS alb
dicatc their right to pas, any Judgment what
ever on the Bible, considering themselves
bound to believe what certain men in past
ages have said about il. 1t is a logical and
certainly a convenient theory TO adopt pro-
vidcd one can be- satisfied rs 10 the inspirations
infalbility, and incIrancy of those t. wt.m
we thus surrender our reason. But it is hard
to prove such Il theory, and still harder to per
,uadc rational human beings to-day 10 ac-
ccpt it.
The modern students of the Bible in the
Church maintain, on the other hand that
Biblical Interpretation is not a fixed quantity
that the area Of knowledge concerning it may
be increased. and in point OF fact, has been in
creased and that 10 turn the fluent thought Of
any particular age concerning it into the rigid
forms of Il creed, TO be held for all time, is not
only TO deprive Christian men Of their lawful
liberty of Interpretation, but i 10 do an irrcp-
arabic injury to the Bible itself. They do not
desire TO minimize the conception of the Bible
as Divine revelation. On the contrary they
so thoroughly believe in its Divine character
that they are willing Ia let it commend itself
10 the conscience Of mankind, without any Of
the Fictitious support afforded by old dccIara
tons concerning it, and they are confident that
no facts tending TO overthrow those old dcclara-
tons that may be discovered, will in the
TO men, That is the real issue involved in the
trial Of Professors Briggs and Henry Preserved
Smith though, of course, IA great many other
subsidiary questions enter into it, and various
personal equations somewhat obscure the I'M
derstanding of it,
Now what is TO be said about these two
views of tho Bible? A concrete illustration
from history may help us to an answer
Toward the close Of the tenth century occurred
a dreadful panic about the end OF the world
Nearly all Christians throughout Europe be-
licvcd that the prophecy in the twentieth chap
ter of the Apocalypse was about to be full
filled. In that chapter it is declared that
Satan, after having been bound thousand
years would be released for Il season. Then
the saints would reign for "a thousand years.
while Cog and Magog would fill tho world
with war. TO The intelligent Christians of the
day the whole thing rs plain pike
staff Gods word written, declared that these
events would occur at the end of a thousand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04
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FOUNDED HORACE GREELEY
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1892.
TWENTY-FOUR PAGES
THE NEUS THIS MORNING.

Foreign.-The North German Lloyd steamer
Spree was towed into Queenstown by the steamer
Lake Huron, having broken her shalt l 900 miles
out at sea the accident caused panic on board
- NJ Pcrier gave up the task of trying to form
French Cabinet. NJ. Bourgeois was invited 10
attempt it. - The De Rothschild proposals have
not been entirely abandoned, but viii be discussed
with amendments by the Monetary Conference on
Tuesday. The Reinach checks In tho
Panama case were delivered to the committee; ana
the names of the payees became known -
The freedom of the city Of Liverpool was pre-
sented TO Mr.. Gladstone.
Domestic-The National Prison Reform Associa-
ton met in BALTIMORE the annual address was
made by ex-President Hayes - Cardinal Glib
bons is in favor of Sunday opening Of the World s
Fair under certain restrictions - 1t Is said
that charges Of cruelty to an apprentice boy Will
he preferred against certain officers of the United
States steamship Adams, now returning from Beh-
ring Sea. - Mr.. Bland in an interview said he
had no hope of the success of the Silver Confer
ence. - The exceptions filed by the city of
New-Orlcans in the Italian lynching cases were
oyerruled: the cases will 20 TO the United States
Supreme Court.
CITY and SubuI arrangements were COM
pleted for Mr.. Golld's funeral. - The Uni
versity of the City of New-lork conferred the
degree of Doctor OF DIVINITY upon the Kew. Dr.
Philip Schah - The examination Of Senator
Osborne was continued before Commissioner
Shields - A wcll-known turfman has been
robbed in Wall Street. - The new building
of the American Fine Arts Society was opened
with reception. - Robert A. Pirkcrton
made report to the Senate investigating COM
mittee as to the action of his detective bureau
in the Homestead trouble. - The Rev. Father
Corrigan published a card denouncing Cahen-
slyism - Stocks further advanced, although
exceptions were frequent, and the closing was
strong at slight concessions from the highest
points.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Frances IIodgson burnett, who has been visit
ing In for several weeks has gone to her own
home In Washington for the winter.
The approaching marriage between scions Of two
families OF conspicuous position in Partisan society
is matter OF deep Interest Che French capital just
now daughter OF the Duchcsse de Lnynes IS 10
wed the heir of the Due de Noailles. The BRIDES
mother was left widow at twenty, her husband
dying In the war. 1.-The Pail Mall Gazette' recalls
the fact that nSnaons hn aT e. pc S made as to
to show his wounds. In tne hall Of the splendid family
seat Ss 9nrer is to se married II is one Of .Ss
hal dozen remaining stately homes Of France kept up
to perfection In the Old style'
The Queen Of Saxony never had any children Of
her own but she is very fond OF other peoples
children especially If they pretty. Hence 1t hap
pened a few days ago that, while walking In
the park In Dresden she met n nurse in charge OF
two little children stopped to admire the rosy babies
The following dialogue was then heard: The Queen:
They are ,winS arc ihey DOT! ,nsi Nurse; Yes
pprond Of them This little boys papa IS but thai
little boys papa died month ago. But thought you
Queen u,s 'N ~ ~ ' '''
The cancening Of Margaret Mather's professional
engagements account Of her marriage Is likely
TO lead to many law suits with theatrical managers
who cannot now frstclass attractions in her
stead for the coming season. a Denver dispatch
says that she may have to face new suit every
week for six months. 1t Is nowhere intimated that
her husbands supposed wealth has provoked this
litigation
Mrs. William Window, for many years resident
OF Washington, will make Brookine Mass. her homo
temporarily for few months to enable her daughters
TO study music and art advantageOusly. After that
she will decide where TO reside permanently.
General Butler thinks the best ballot law Massachu
sets ever had that In force for two years about
forty years ago, when the citizen placed his vote
Inside small envelope. II two votes were found
there they both rejected and there rarely
more envelopes than voters names OIL the poll list.
Henry NJ Jungnicke of Baltimore, welknown
and skilfu volOncello player, died last Monday Of
Brlght's disease, at the age OF seventy-threc. In
company with Carl IIause, pianist and Carl Gaert-
ncr n vionist he gave concerts In New England
for years. In 1859 he was engaged private
tutor In Mr.. Thomas Winans family In Baltimore,
and that city remained his home thereafter lie
was connected with various musical organizations
there and for thirty years had played In nearly every
orchestral concert the Monumental City has enjoyed
His son director OF the Baltimore symphony society,"
The question which has been raised about the gen.
uineness Of Governor Russells majority this fall makes
The Boston Post, declare that he will need 10 10
vindicatcd by denomination next year. This seems
TO preclude his acceptance OF a place IN the cabinet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04

| tional fiction. When the friends OF Miss Dor
den heard that she had been indicted they
| affirmed" saws dispatch from Taunton, thai
no new evidence had been found, and that Ii
only remained for u speedy trial before jury
| IN establish her innocence" When the local
magistrate decided to hold her. last fall, her
| friends nothing daunied said that her com
initial was a foregonc conclusion when Judge
Blaisdcll who conducted the star-chamber in
ouest. decided to preside at the examination
They added that Judge Basdelfs opinion
" seems to have been formed by what he saw
at the inquest, and on this rather than on
what was presented at the examination his
decision appears to be based" These quota
| tions are from the article which appeared IN
1.-THE Boston POST the morning after the day
she was held for trial in September, and they
fairly reflect the views of Miss Bordens friends.
| But now that Grand Jury which is not open
| 10 any such criticism As that which they passed
! on the LEGAL magistrate has indicted Miss Dor
den, they may well feel that her case TAX cs
on a different aspect. Her ntimatcs may con
tnue t. assert that it only needs "a speedy
trial before a jury to establish her innocence
but they can hardly expect that the rest of
those who thus far have held her guiltIess will
90 as far as that The Indictment of the Grand
Jury is indeed not conclusive of anything, but
still it has its serious significance. Tho jury
after carefully considering the accusations
against Miss Borden decides that they are SuS-
tanned by the evidence.
1t is safe TO affirm that the trial will attract
more attention than any similar preceding
which has taken place in Ncw-England since
the Webstcr-Parkman trial. On her prelim-
mary examination the discrepancies in Miss
Bordens own statements at the Coroncrs in
quest were commonly regarded as consttut-
ing the prosecutions weghtiest evidence.
There was no blood upon the hatchets which
verc found there were no stains upon the
garments which Miss Borden wore the day
of the murder; that she had any sufficient
motive to commit revolving crime did no;
appear. Was the discrepancy testimony sup
pcmentcd before the Grand Jury by fresh and
important evidence? If not, then the chances
are we should say, that the twelve men in the
box will not feel justified in pronouncins Miss
Borden guilty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04
THE BORDEN CASE.

Lizzie Borden has been indicted for the MUIR
der of her father and mother and thus an
other chapter has been added TO the famous
Fall River mystery. But the Indictment does
not serve to accomplish anything toward clear
ing up the case. The public is as much in the
dark to-day touching the question, Who com
mtted the murders as it was last spiing when
the awful tragedy occurred. Lizzie Borden
was held for the Grand Jury early in Scptem-
Der on evidence which, it was clear. seemed
inadequate to a very large number, not to say
the majority, of those who attentively con-
sidered it from day to day as it was presented
before the examining magistrate.
Since then if anything of importance has
been discovered which tended to strengthen
the case of the prosecution, the people have
not heard Of it. Reports have been circulated
from time TO time u the effect that the cords
were tightening about the accused but these
on Investigation resolved themselves into sensa-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04

years, and therefore they must occur IN the
year 1000, AID. But to make assurance doubly
sure. warnings came in the shape OF death ana
disaster on the earth, and of dire portents IN
the heavens. Industry and commerce were
suspended men grew careless of themselves
and of their households, and many were led
TO commit frcnzicd deeds of despair.
Now suppose that during this period OF re-
licious insanity some medieval Briggs had
arisen. and declared: Brethren, you have
misintcrpreted the inspired message OF the seer
of Patmos 1t does not mean what you think
il means, though verbally it seems to 90 So.
To understand what that vision means we must
90 back to the time in which John lived, and
inform ourselves as to the circumstances uhdef
which he wrote it," 1t is not hard to guess
what would have been the fate OF such a
bIasphemous innovator He would have been
dealt with a. q hereto, according to the vigor-
ous fashion of the times. Death would have
bcon his fate, and his memory would have been
evccratcd bv the defenders OF Biblical truth.
Similarly all through tho history of the Church,
views of the Bible have been held, which at
the time were considered TO be divinely true,
Int which a larger knowledge made untenable.
And so it Will assuredIy be with many views
of the Bible now so passionately held, not only
by conservatives but by liberals. Perfect IN
sight is vouchsafed to no generation or no
age in the history of the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04
THE TALK or THE DAY.

A few weeks ago Punch' published the following
souih which was Illustrated by Du Maurer:
Tie Governess-And now what IS a parable, Enes
Ellie (who has got rather muddledl-Oh, OF course,
a parable IS a heavenly story with an earthly meaning
1t must have hugely puzzled even the readers OF
punch where the joke lurked In this dialogue
but as It purporcd 10 be Joke, and as the great Du
Maurier had made picture about II, they concluded
that IL must be excruciatngly funny; and so they
laughed Ha Hai for several days. as the BrtOn has
4 way OF doing when be reads " Punch But In Its
next issue, the paper explained that typographical
error In the paragraph had entirely obcured the Joke
the word IAN" having been substituted for the wora
nor Ard the people, who had been laughing them'
selves red In the face felt like kicking themselves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04

cussing proposal for increasing this CONTRIBUTES
by the fire insurance companies. on the ground
that the British metropolis has increased durins
the past few years both in size and wealth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04

Two interesting announcements Of large gifts
by women for semi-public purposes were made
during the last week. On Friday a Chicago
dispatch stated that Chicago University had re
ccived S25O,OOO from Mrs. Joseph Reynolds. who
in making the gift was carrying out the wish
Of her deceased husband On the previous day
came the announcement that Mrs Abram \.
Anderson had given $J5O,0OO to the Roosevelt
Hospital in this city, for the purpose Of erect
ing medical pavilion in memory of her father
and mother Mr. and Mrs. jeremiah Milbank.
This generous gift was ecnuin" surprise TO the
trustees of the hospital. who first learned Of it
from a letter read AT their meeting on Tuesday
evening II is not strange that they transacted
no more business NJ that time, but gave them
selves over to rejoicing at their good fortune
The Roosevelt Hospital is ono of the city's best
institutions. No better object for this handsome
bcnefacton could be found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04

Ais well that ends well, and the news
that the German Lloyd steamship Spree is
safe, will relieve an anxiety that was rapidly
becoming intense. Owing TO a broken shaft
she was unable TO proceed on her voyage
to this city and was lowed back to Queens
town. There is nothing very poetic or pictu-
rescue about such a mishap, but there are in
it many possibilities of danger, which fortu-
nately the Spree avoided. Unless the vessel
can be at once fitted for the voyage, the pas
sengers will be transferred to another vessel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04
Jnoex to ADVERTISEMENTS.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04

The Cars remarkable assertion made year
AGO 70 the effect that there was no famine In
Russia has just received confirmation from
most unexpected source. The English can GER
tainly not 1c taxed with possessing any par
ticular prejudice in favor Of Russia, which they
regard az their hereditary foe; yet 1T Is tho
British Consul at KieH. Mr. Smith. who as
sures his Government in the report recently
presented TO Parliament that the great cry or
famine in Russia was a gross cXaggeratlon OF
facts He admits that the crops turned out
badly in certain districts but asserts that there
was plenty OF grain in other parts of Russia
The whole scare, we told arose through
breakdown Of the railroad system, the result OF
which was that while people were suffering
from want Of food in the districts where the
harvest had been unfavorable grain was being
allowed 10 rot in vast quantities in the eau
casus. These statements Of the British Consul
seem to he borne out by official figures. from
which il would appear that at the beginning OF
June last there was a reAcrve of 1870, 600 tons
OF all sorts OF grain in the Government and
communal storchouses. exclusive of what had
been bought by the provincial councils for the
suffering districts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04

The petition asking for reversal Of tho posi-
ton Of the rccchcr statue in front of the Brook
lyn City Hall will appeal to every friend AMI
admircr Of the great preacher 1t is really ama2-
ing that the statue could have been set with
the face toward the City Hall. and the back
turned to every one entering the city and ap-
preaching that building in the natural and usual
way. The mistake made year AMI a half ago
ought to be corrected without delay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04

How much do the great insurance companies of
New-Nork contribute toward the maintenance of
the Fire Department of this city In London the
fire insurance companies taxed to the extent Of
about $500 for every $4,000, 900 insured. This
gives the Metropolitan Fire Department an income
amounting to several hundreds of thousands OF
dollars. The London County Council is now dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04
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The Supervisors of Queens County took step
in the right direction when on October &c they
passed resolution to regulate the width of tireo
on heavily loaded wagons driven on the newly
constructed macadamzcd roads in the county and
those hereafter be built. The widths prescribed
were three inches for 1000 pounds and four inches
for 4 900 pounds and the resolution ordered
Ia take effect on July 4, 1898. Some 81 the Long
Island farmers are not satisfied with this enact
mcnt, and about 90 Of them got together on
Wednesday to discuss the question. They decided
to request the Supervisors TO make the width for
loads of 1000 pounds three inches, and two and
onc-haf inches for loads over 1000 and less than
1000 pounds in weight; and also to postpone
until January /, 1894, the time for the new law
TO take effect. Unfortunately the farmers were
unable ia view the matter dspassionatc'y, since
many of them frankly said that their chief OBJ
lection to four-nch tires is that wagons provided
with them cannot he driven on horse-car tracks
in coming to New-York. On general principles,
of course, broad tires are necessary on all heavy
vehicles TO prevent the rutting and cutting up OF
good roads, and the advantage to the farmers Of
really good roads is incstimabc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04

be decided by the courts. At present the Con
stitution provides that "each house shall bC
tho Judge of the elections returns and qualifi-
cations of its own members The other pro-
pose amendment which failed provided 1ol
the election of additional Supreme Court JudSc'
two in the Ist- and lid Judicial Districts and
one each in the remaining six districts 1hl'
amendment like the bill providing for Con
stitutional Convention, was bungllnSly drawn
The amendment which has been adopted pro-
yides for the sale OF the State salt interest al
Syracuse. The salt springs in question nave
ceased TO be source of revenue to the people
and they may well congratulate themselves on
the prospect of getting rid of them.
No settlement Of the political crisis has yet
bcen reached. and France still remains without
Cabinet. All the efforts thus far made to
form an Administration have resulted IN fall-
ure Both VI. Brisson and VI. Pcrlcr have
endeavCred in vain to constitute cabinet.
The men. however, whom they called upon
10 assist them in the task have in every case
shown themselves unwilling to risk their po-
litical PROSPECTS by joining Government
which, in view of the present composition OF
the Chamber and of the imminence of the
general election. is necessarily destined to be
shortIiyed. Moreover, the members of any
Administration now formed will be forced to
bear heavy burden of responsibility in
connection with Panama Canal prosecution
and any popular odum resulting from either
alleged leniency or else severity in the mat
ter will rest upon their shoulders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-04

Mr.. +. Marion Crawford gives on the six
teenth page of TIE TRIBUNE to-day forciblc
exposition of one of the reasons why in ma
terial progress Old Italy lags so far behind
New America 1t is conceivable that the
Calabran peasant should not acquaint himself
with modern inventions, but it is hard to credit
the fact that European capitalists should neg
lect the means fer wealth that lie before them
The distinguished novelist has the happy an
of making pictures in words, and in setting
forth his Contrast he has presented an I'M
commonly agreeable description of a Calabran
salt mine.