The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-09-28

CONGRESS- THANKED.
The Pan-Presbyterian Council Likes Its Ac.
tion in Regard to the Worlds Fair.

TORONTO. Ont. Sept 27.-At this morn
ings session of the Pan Presby tartan Coun-
Gil the question of closing the Chicago
worlds fair On Sunday was reported upon
by the business committee, and the coun-
Gil. as holding the consensus of the re-
formed church throughout the world. ex-
pressed Its cordial satisfaction with the
action of the United States Congress in
closing the worlds fair on Sunday ana ex-
pressed the opinion that thIs would tend to
q better observance of the Lords day.
After the motion that toe report be
adopted was seconded, Dr. Pilser. of Wash
lngton, said: Would there be any oh
lection to put Sunday in place of the
Lords day in the resolution. because it
will 60 to government that does not
know any thing about the. Loid's day. but
does know something about Sunday"
Rev. DR.. Kerr of Glasgow, moved as an
amendment to the report the original reso-
luton, which he had offered, and which
had been referred to the business commit
tee. DE-. Kerr's resolution was much more
tiattering to Congress. 1t read:
This council declares its admiration of the re-
cent action of the Congress of the United states
in favor OF closing the gates or the Columbian
exposition on tho Lords day; expresses the ar
action, and as q council holding the consensus
of the reformed churches, especially rejoices In
the decision, as IL illustrates the great scrip
tural doctrine OF the binding obligation or the
Lords day on all people and prepares the way
for other action and reforms which would rec
ognize the supremacy OF the Lord Jesus Christ
over nations and promote civil and religions
prosperity of all communities.
Dr. Kerr's concluding sentence In sup
port of his amendment was: I'VE find
FAULT with the civil authorities when they
do wrong; let us commend them when they
do right"
The Rev. DE-. Brownson, of.W Washin gton.
said that his government was sensitive.
He thought that the council should deal
gently with the matter.
The Rev. Dr. Rentoul, of Australia. re-
gretted that DR.. Kerr pressed his par tIoular
phraslng of the resolution. We should be
careful and courteous in our manner of ap-
preaching any government.
Then DIR. Hall. of New York. sprang to
the platform aud suggested that the ques-
tion be referred back to the committee,
saying: I'VE in this body must set an ex-
ample to all the churches in order, wisdom
and gentleness." Rev. DR.. George of
Beaver Falls, Pa. denied that DR.. Kerr's
and state. John Charlton, NJ. p, wanted
the fair closed on Sunday. but he objected
to Con Gress being singled out for admira-
tion. Great Britain deserved somerecogni-
ton Tor what she mad done In the past and
several States of the Union had also placed
themselves on record. After this exceed
ingly lively time votes were taken, and
the milder resolution of the committee was
adopted.
The afternoon session of the council was
devoted to discussion on spiritual life.
The delegates ore beginning to leave aud
the attendance OF visitors was not as large
as usual. '"rhe relation anu duty of the
church to outside societies doing Christian
work" was the subject of discussion at the
evening session.