The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-18
THE DISTINGUISHES cLERGYMEN.

Something or tho Work to Ee Done at
General Assembly.
Among the distinguished theologians
Who visited Seattle yesterday was Pro-
lessor William Henry Roberts, president
OF Lane Theological Seminary. of Cincin-
natl. o., stated secretary of the general
assembly, and stated secretary of the
general Presbyterian assembly of the
world, which will meet at Toronto, Cam
ada. from September 81 20 September 80.
OF this year. He is a man of splendid
physique and easy in his manner. In his
earlier years he was newspaper man
himself. In an interview with reporter
OF the PosT-IYTELLrGEscER he said:
This will be the most important general as
senbly that has ever be held in America Az
least five great matters will be considered:
first-Ihere will DE the report of the commit
tee on revision Of the Confession OF Faith
second-The hearing OF the appeal OF the prose-
cutting committee against the decision OF the
pfesbytcry OF New York Diminishing the charges
against Dr.. Briggs Il will first be de-
termined whether or not the general as
the matter. Upon this there will be great
contest, many claiming that the question
should go through the New York synod first. If
II be settled that the general assembly ought to
take it up, then the Briggs case will be tried on
its merits. Thrd-The report of the committee
of conference appointed by the last general as
sembly to confer with the directors Of the The
illogical seminary, OF New York, as to the reia-
ton OF that institution to the general assembly.
Fourth-The report OF the committee on general
unity with reference TO the proposed federation
OF all the twelve different Presbyterian
denominations in the country. The Presby-
terrain church of the United States of America
has 600 ministers, $500 churches $50 900 church
members and last year raised $l4,jO0, 900 for
church purposes; has 1000 employed in home
mission work and ], 400 in foreign mission labors
In fifteen different countries. The next largest
Presbyterian denomination is the Presby-
terrain church south, which was started
at the time the war OF the rebellion
was begun. The church has 1900
ministers. 10000 members, and last year raised
about ii 800 900. The federation will come, but
perhaps not this year. Some of the smaller
churches have already agreed upon basis of
federation. Ii the federation does come it will
represent Loo, 900 communicates. This scheme
will be aided by the fifth general council OF the
Presbyterians OF the world, which meets at
Toronto in September, and at which there
will b. representatives from sixty-scven differ
ent synods and general assemblies, with
constituency OF 22.0CG000 souls. Fifth -
Report of the committe on a consensus creed
for all the Presbyterian churches throughout
the world. This committee has been at work
for two years, and will present elaborate re-
port.
have no opinion for publication on the case
oil DR.. Biggs As a member OF the tribunal that
may have to sit in judgment on him it would
be wrong to express my opinion now.
Rev. J. +. Donaldson, ID. d., editor of
the North and Vest, published at ST. Paul.
was conspicuous figure among the VS.
ltors. He thought it most unlikely that
the Briggs case would be brought to an
issue. The assembly, in his opinion. how
ever, had the constitutional right to try
the case. DR.. Donaldson was in Seattle
two years before the fire.
Rev. J. G. Riheldafier, of st. Paul, who
is % years of age and has been in the min
istry forty-three years. will probably be
called on to preside at the opening of the
assembly. He is the oldest minister
| present and has been in active service
| longer than any commissioner who will be
| present. Thus the honor of presiding will
| fall to him. following an old and time.
honored custom.
Among the best known of the visitors
were the following:
| Rev. Robert Christie, of st. Paul. pastor OF
| Hope church OF that city, was in the party. He
| is recognized as one of the most distinguished
| pulpit orators OF Minnesota; the Rev. $. L.
Dickie, of Harlem Springs, o., who has been
there since 1875; the Rev. r. NJ. Wallace, of Ply
mouth, Mich, who has been preaching in that
community for four years; the Rev. T. D. Marsh
Tor many years did grand evangelical work
as synodical missionary OF Michigan;
Rev. o. +. Boyd, treasurer of the board of
home missions, OF New York; Mr.. s. r. Mason,
OF Mercer, Pa, lay commissioner well known
as a pennsylvania lawyer and politician; Rev.
J. Mcclellan Holmes. distinguished minister
| OF Albany, \. Y, and who has the reputation Of
being the brightest preacher in Central New
York state; the Rev. K. +. Sutherland, pastor
| OF the Second Presbyterian church of Knox
Vile, Tenn; the Rev. J. Gillespie, of New York
| city, secretary board of foreign missions; the
Rev. r. W. Adams. superintendent of home
missions of the state of Minnesota. He was
general in the late war, and is now as vigorous
preacher as he was then soldier,y fighter;
Rev. W. A. Bartlett. grand man, pastor OF the
New York avenue Presbyterian church
OF Washington City. He has one
Of the wesithiest ard most influ.
entail congregations in the country.
Dr. William Lawrie, of Belfonte, Pa who is
Ex-Governor Beavers pastor and has the ex-
governor for one of mis- trustees; the Rev. Dr.
Logan, OF Scranton, Pa; Rev. J. II. Cooper, of
Congruity. Westmoreland county, Pa, is the
pastor OF church 10i years old. He said
yesterday the party started from Chicago
last Thurseay evening with 276 passengers aud
had been given receptions at Helena, Spokane,
Tacoma aud finally at Seattle aud that the train
was solid one of ten cars and two diners Every
body had enjoyed the trip to the fullest extent
DIR. J. s. Mcintosh, OF the Second Presbyterian
church of Philadelphia. His is one
of the Oldest churches in America
In it was held the frs. general assem-
bly, that ever convened III America.
DIR. s A. Vandyke of Georgetown, Ohio who
has filled his present pasorate Cor nineteen years
the Rev W E. Moore, d. D.. permanent clerk of
the geneIal assembly: the Rev. Thomas r. Ew-
ing, BIairesvilie Pa; the Rev. John NJ Holmes.
d. D., pastor of the State street
church. Chicago; the Rev E. w.
wherry, syaodal missionary for Indiana:
Or. A. G. Wilson, president OF Lennox college
at Hopkin;on, la; the Rev. William Bryant, of
Marshalitown. Ia; the Rev. Mr. Earhart. of
Ackle~, Ia; the Rev. DR.. Bailey of Cedar
Rapids synoial missionary of Iowa, and tina
Rev. DR.. u. II. Soocwiiie, of Detroit, Mich
In addition TO these many distinguished
clergymen there were many able laymen.
and still many tourists. who came with
the party TO secure the benefits of a low
rate to the Pacific coast
THE PRESBYTERIANs IN TACOMA.
Welcomed by City officials and Church.
men-peiay in Crossing the Cascades.
TACOMA, May special. Owing to
delays occas!oned in hauling thirteen
mo IN, co. in