New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-20
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
CONSERVATIVES SCORE A VICTORY IN The
ELECTION OF MODERATOR.
PRESIDENT YOUNG, OF CENTRE COLLEGE,
CHoSEN-DR. GREENS SERMoN-PRESDY-
TERIANS MARsHALLLNG FOR THE
PRESIDENT :

CHosEN-DR GREENS sERMoN-pREsDY-
TERIANS MARsHALLING FOR THE
GREAT STRUGGLE.
IBY TELEGRAPH THE TKIBUyE.I
| Portland, Ore May l9.-After election almost
without precedent In It's history the General Assembly
OF the Presbyterian Church chose Its modera this
afternoon President william G. Young OF Centre Col
lege. Danville. KY DR.. Radcliffe, OF Detroit and DR..
MCPHERSON of Chicago, were formidable rivals to the
end OF the third ballot, while DR.. Mutchmore and Dr.
Junkins OF Philadelphia; DR.. Bartlett. Of Washington
| Dr. Chrystie. OF ST. Paul; DR.. Smith, OF Buffalo, and
Dr. Alexander OF San Francisco. were nominated. On
| the final vote 525 ballots were cast Dr. Young re-
| ceiving 2G2 Dr. Radcliffe $50. and Dr. Mcpherson 0S.
An attempt to make the election unanimous failed.
| DR.. Young is son OF Dr. John c. Young formerly
president OF Centre College, and also modeI ator
Old School Assembly He educated at the college
where he presides and at Danville seminary, and
has been pastor at Covngton Ky. Madison Ind the
Chicago Fullerton Avenue Church, and Louisville KY
| lie is conservative the revision question: and is
said to be antiBnggs man up 10 the present
| moment. The Union Seminary men generally voted
| for DR.. Mcpherson, but they express themselves
satisfied with the choice OF the majority They say
that the new moderator will BIO fair in the appointment
OF committees His rivals will undoubtedly lead some
| OF the most important committees
The city is making rapid strides toward summer
and flowers and trees, though later than usual. are
sufficiently advanced to give Eastern visitors great
surprise, they recall the barrenness viewed on the
journey here. Flowers and potcd plants adorned the
pulpit at IL O'Clock this morning. when the organ
voluntary announced the opening of the 104h meeting
Of the Assembly.
The dOctrinal exercises conducted by Drs A. J.
Brown, the pastor of First Church; J. G. Rhedodcr
Redwood Falls, MIMI; b. L. Agnew OF Philadelphia
II. >. Green, Orange y. j.; and DR.. W. ii. Roberts.
stated Clerk OF Assembly. DR.. Roberts then read
note from Dr. william Henry Green, Of Princeton. the
retiring moderator, announcing his Inability, through
Illness TO be present. aid asking that In accordance
with the rule Of the Assembly the senior member
preside until the moderator was elected. DR..
Riheldofer declared to be the Oldest minister
present to the knowledge Of the clerk and he occupied
the chair OF the moderator, and called upon DIR.
Roberts 10 read the sermon prepared by Dr. Green.
Many expressions of thanhulness were heard later
in the day that Dr. Green had prepared the ana
that the commissioners had Lcen privileged 10 hear
Brief devotional and practical i: the kew notes for
the practical. helpful meeting for which the Pacific
Coast has been praying aud wishing during the
Dr.. Green's sermon based on the keynote Of
Christianty-iaith in God. He took for his text
Verify Thou art God that hideSt Thyself. . God
of Israel, the saviour, lie first spoke OF the
derful faith OF the old Hebrew prophets. who, even
amidst their greatest trials and dangers dung TO
their boundless faith in God. who did not reveal
Himself TO them, but remained enshroudcd in i'm
penctrable mystery. such faith, DIR. Green SAID.
demanded OF all In every situation. lie drew n
forclbe comparison between the worship demanded
and that of the worshippcr in ancient Israel
who looked upon the holy sanctuary from without
being forbidden TO enter its sacred chamber. He
received evidence of the acceptance Of his sacr
fee but must rely entirely upon his faith.
Continuing DR.. Green said In part
God does manifest His pleasure dspleaiue
with human deeds such Course would soon make our
dependent upon variable sensations and states Of
mind In HIS moViienal disDensaons as IN His Tetrbu-
ton tho Almighty also hides hlm-ef IL swift ictrilu-
ton followed evil deed. moIul motives would have
but little chance operate This course Of requiring His
disciples lean entirely upon Him Is sore test Of their
faith but prepares them for the hereafter.
The Lord further hides Himself in His relations 70 His
Church. which is His mystical body and He is it, In
visible. though present head He dwells In HIS
Church spirit 1t raDsomed by His dclh. sane
uncd by His grace supplied " Him with spiritual
strength. His instrument for the subJugaton d the
the faith Of the Gospel; and the t's OF hell
sholl never prevail it. But when from
this Church. the Church should he
Church it actually Is and has been how strange
the contrast.
i, il surprising that the world fails the Church
in 10, true lcht recognize the divinity Of IT, or@n
and its rlghfUl claims j. IL surprising
that Church itself does not seem 70 have conception
Of it's own high chafacterl TO the eye Of 1t j,
merely body ordinary subject to Ike innrnitie.
and limitations. Pers cutOrs have thought 70 make II
their helpless prov rings and governments have thought
10 make the instrument OF their pleasure or 10 exclude
IL from their domnon,. 1lhdels have thought by
ment rdcuc yitupeton to destroy II root and branch
They who disposed 10 treat IL with consideration
and respect whatever j. due 10 the nobility
OF IL. aims excellence and worth Of those within
It's pale but Judge purely human ,oeIcty that is
simply what rs members make IL 10 b.
1t might h. supposed that with D Inc guidance chd
Of would easy path tread this life, but
how different the easel He find, himself in pcplcsity
and embarra ssments. knowing which way 70 turn
lie meets unexpected rcpuscs and his plans Inverted
Things issue very differently from what he had antc-
pated little fruit from long aud faithful
labor. His spirits sink. Where Is his promised helper
God has hidden Himself hcfc again He has not for
saken Ills servant He is only leading him By a way
that he knows not.
hides Himself when lie makes the amplcst dis.
and confes the largest benefits 10 whatever
tent He nakc Himself known. the revelation il but partial
and far IS kept in than f. shown forth How
ever rich aud abundan, His gift may any time b.. lie
has s surprises in store for the recipient Of them
We can reach the limits Of the and goodness Of
our blessed Lord. He Il prepared 10 DO and viii do, OK
cccding abundantly above all that ak think The
law OF His bestownent 10 him that hath shall b.
given and he shall have abundance"
In the afternoon the Assembly by a rising vote
adopted this paper which will be telegraphed to Dr.
Green tonight:
appreciation Of your gospel Of peace read this morn
inability to deliver IL In person and pray that your
health may be restored and that your life may
long be spared 10 Church and the country"
After the sermon the Assembly was constituted With
PRAYER by Dr. Rihed0fIer, the temporary moderator
DR. Brown, OF Portland. presented the report OF the
Committee on Arrangements, which provides that the
sessions be held from a. m: TO noon and from p. m
m 5 D. M with evening sessions for popular meetings
The report also includes Invitations for excursions
different points Of interest
The call for reports, which Is generally made after
tho election Of the moderator, postponed until to-
morrow thus delaying business two hours at the out
snt. River excursions are planned for Saturday, thus
throwinc out full day. The report that Dr. Briggs
is on his way will delay action IN his case until his
arrival with these setbacls at the outset the pros
meet for short session IS not cheering.
WORK OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Portland Ore, May 10 Specal).-The seventy.thrd
animal renort Of the Board OF Education OF the Pres