Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-19
PUT UP THESWO
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION FOR INTER
NATIONAL ARBITRATION.
Text OF Petition for the Maintenance of
Peace-DeDver Chosen as Next
Meeting Place.
frr Telegraph to tho pIspa,ch.l

BALTIMORE. October 1s.-In the Episcopal
convention to-day President Dix announced 10
tho House Of Deputies that upder tho rules no
new business could be introduced after to-day
except by two-thirds vote OF the house.
Rev. Dr. Elliott, Of Maryland, presented
resolution and petition 70 be addressed 10 the
various governments in favor OF arbitration OF
international differences. The resolution called
fer the adoption OF the petition and its distribu-
tlon among tho Christian societies to assemble
ar Cbicsgo during tho Columbian ExpOsition'
Dr. klliott MADE n speech IN favor OF DIS resO-
luton, IN which he SAID tho idea was 70 have the
Christian organizations of America unite IN pre-
senting The petition 70 our oSn and foreign gov
ernmenfs. lie dwelt Cpon the advance Of the
rrinc.ple OF Arbitration Of late years aud its n-
croasIne chances of being ultimately substi-
tuted for the horrors Of war IN disputes between
nations. Christ said. Put mp thy sWcro' anu
tho Church ought 10 be foremost IN guiding ma
ti0ns % what Their own exigences are leading
thcm.
DR.. Elliott thought the Church had been dero-
Iict IN her duty In this regard, and should rouse
from her apathy. The house adopted Or.
Eii0trs resolution
NEXT MEETING PLACE.
The report OF tho Committee on Place OF Hold
ing the Next General Convention WAS tekon up.
The Minnesota deputation wanted 20 substitute
MINNEAPOLIS for Saratoga. George {. Thomas,
of Philadelp phia, seconded the amendment lie
said the convention should not 20 10 q" water
ing place that had been deserted but should
so to the growing West. Colorado lay deputy
painted the glories of Denver, and said the con-
yenfion would have a great and good ebecl upon
the diOceses and vast missionary fields OF the
West. Ho suggested that the deputies stand
upon the Rocky Mountains and proclaim Chrlbt
10 the world.
kcg. Dr. Carrick created laugh by profacing
bis speech in favor OF Saratoga Dy saying
There are peculiar ADVANTAGES N gong 10
Saratoga springs In mis- after remarRs ne
dropoed the word "Spriugs" The advantage
tho place suggested by the committee possesses
Il hat II is IN easy distance OF the Dig Clues
where money could DO raised Tor missions
during the convention.
Mr.. Aiwater, Of Minneapolis. made ten
minute speech IN favor OF Minneapolis. rev.
Dr. r. ". Taylor lifted his voice Tor Denver, as
did Rev. Arthur Lawrence, OF MassachuseVs'
Tho latter said tue last two conventions bad
been held in the extreme East, and, represent
ing an eastern diocese, he favored Denver as the
place for holding the convention OF 1880
DENVER CARRIES TUE DAY.
Rev. Mr. Spalding, Of California, made tell
ing Denver argument Juage Wilder, OF Min
ncapois. and others spoke for Minneapolis.
Denver was selected by a large majority.
Rev. Dr. Davenport, OF the Comlhltlee on
Canons, reported favorably on concurring with
the messages OF the House OF Bishops rela,lVe 10
appointing standing committees, electing mis-
sionRry council, and other minor matters hereto
lore published, which was done.
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.
Messages OUs % 7. anu llOlu ttip AA'uoO ~
Bishops were read. The first informed the
House Of Deputies that tho upper house had
adopted an amendment to the canon on marriage
and divorce. COncurred in. The second related
10 the custody OF the prayei-bOOk. Concurred
in Tho third authorized the commission on the
hymnal TO print the names OF tho authors oil tue
hymus. Referred to the commission ~,
The order OF tho day-the report OF the COM
miitee on Constitutional Amendmonts-Was
TUB PEACE PETITION.
The following is the petition In the interest of
arbitration w1ich the House OF Doputes tc-dAy
adopted, 20 be addressed 10 the several govern
montg OF tho Christian nations OF the word;
Tho Protestant Episcopal Church Of the
United States If America wishes you grace, mer-
cy, and peace. - ,,..,.,,.,,
bodies, humoly memorable you as tho guard
ians Of your people, ia behalf oi peaceluI arDi-
tration as a means Of settling such questions as
arise between nations.
Tho spectacle that is presented oi Christian
nations facing each ether with heavy arIna-
menIs. ready upon proyOcation 10 go 10 war ana
settle their differences by blOodshed or conflict,
H. 70 say the least, a blot upon the fair name oi
Christianity. We cannot contemplate without
the deepest sorrow the horrors OF war, involving
the reckless sacrifice OF human liio tnat Should
be held sacred, bitter distress IN many house
holds, tho destruction Of valuable properly, the
bindering OF education ana rehglon, anu gem
eral demOralizing Of the people. moteOVei'
the maintaining Of heavy war lorce' thDugh
war De ayerted, WithdraWs multitudeS irOm tnelr
homes and the use, ,ul pursuits Oi peace ana I'M
uO-es q heavy tax upon the people fOr lts sup
port. And further, let II be borne IN miud that
wars DO not settle causes Of dispute between
nations or principles OF right AID justice, tut
upon the bdrDaric principle OF the triumph oi
the strongest.
1--WE are encouraged 20 urge this cause upon
your consideration by the TACT that much mas
already boen accomplished as for example, by
tho arbitration of Geneva in the Alabama case,
and Uy the deliberations OF the American con-
terence at Washington, not TO mention Other m
portant cases. jt viii be happy day for the
world when all International disputes lind peace
ful solution, ana this We earnestly seek. AZ 10
tho method of Accomplishing the end we make
no SUGGESTIONS but leave that to your superior
intelligence ami wisdom ~ matters oi STATE
policy. We invoke upon ruler aud people the
Iicnest blessings OF the Prince OF Peace