The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-19
A PETITION FOR PEACE.
TIE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION TA-
VORS ARBITRATION.

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The Matter to Be Brought Before the
Rulers of the Christian Nations of
the World-Denver Selected es the
Place of Holding the Next Conven-
tion.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 1S-In the Episcopal
convention to-day President Dix announced
TO the house of deputies that under the rules
no new business could be introduced after
to-day except by two-thirds vote Of tbs
house.
Rev. DR.. Elliott Of Maryland presented
resolution and petition. to be addressed 20
various governments, in favor of arbitra.
tion OF international differences. The reso-
luton called for the adoption Of the peti.
tion and its distribution among the Chris
tian societies to assemble at Chicago during
the Columbian exposition. DR.. Elliott made
a speech in favor Of his resolution, In
which he said the idea was
to have the Christian organizations
of America unite in presenting the petition
to our own and foreign governments. He
dwelt upon the advance OF the princfple OF
arbitration Of late years and its increasing
chances OF being ultimately substituted for
the horrors of war in disputes between
nations. Christ said Put up thy sword"
and the church ought 70 be foremost in
guiding the nations TO what their own
exigenoies are leading them. DIR. Elliott
thought the church had been derelict in her
duty in this regard and should rouse from
her apathy. The house adopted DR.. Elliotts
resolution.
TO MEET AT DENVER.
The report Of tho committee on the place
for holding the next general convention
was taken up. The Minneapolis deputation
wanted to substitute Minneapolis for Sara
toga. George Q. Thomas OF Philadelphia
seconded the amendment. He said the cons
veution should not go to "waterinR place
that had been deserted" but should go 20
the growing world.
A Colorado lay delegate painted the glo-
ries Of Denver and said tho convention
would have good and great effect on the
diocese and vast missionary fields OF the
west He suggested that the deputies stand
upon the Rocky mountains and proclatm
Christ to the world.
NRev. DIR. Carrie raised laugh by preface
ing his speech in favor OF Saratoga by say
ing; "There are peculiar advantages in
going TO Saratoga Springs" Ia his after
remarks no dropped the word Springs"
The advantage the place suggested by the
committee possesses Is that it is ia easy dis
tance Of big cities where money could be
raised for missions during the convention,
Mr.. Atwater of Minnesota made 10
minutes speech in favor of Minneapolis.
Hev. DR.. f. W. Taylor lifted his voice
for Denver, as did Rev. DIR. Arthur Law
renee OF Massachusetts The latter said the
last two conventions had been held in the
extreme east and representing the eastern
diocese. He favored Denver as the place
for holding the convention Of 1895.
Rev. Mr. Spaldng Of California made a
telling Denver argument
Judge Wilder of Minnesota and others
spoke for Minneapolis.
Denver was selected by large majority.
Rev. DR.. Davenport OF the committee ON
canons, reported favorably on conourring
with the messages Of the house of bishops
relative to appointing standing committees,
20 electing missionary council and other
minor matters heretofore published, which
was done.
MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOPS.
Messages 50, 81 and SO from the house Of
bishops were read. The first informed the
house of deputies that the upper house had
adopted an amendment to the canon on
marriage and divorce. It was concurred
in. The second related 10 the custody OF
the prayer book 1t was concurred in. The
third authorized the commission on hymnal
Co print the names OF the authors Of the
hymns. 1t was referred to the commission.
The order of the day, the report Of the
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was taken up.
THE Arbitration PETITION.
Following is the petition In the interest
Of arbitration which the house Of delegates
to-day adopted to be addressed
TO the several governments Of the
Christian nations OF the world;
"The Protestant Episcopal church of the
United States OF America wishes you grace,
mercy aud peace. We, In corporation with
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you, as the guardians Of your people, in be~
half of peaceful arbitration, as q means OF
settling such questions as arise between ma
tions. The spectacle that is presented of
nations facing each other with heavy arma-
ments ready upon provocation to go TO war
and settle their differences by blood
shed or conquest, is, TO say the
least, blot upon sthe fair name Of Chris.
tian. We cannot contemplate withoub
deepest sorrow the horrors of war; involv-
ing a reckless sacrifice OF human life THAI
should be held sacred, bitter distress IN
many households, destruction Of valuable
property, hlndering of education and relig-
Moreover the maintaining OF heavy war
force, though war be averted, with
draws multitudes from their homes
and the useful pursuits OF peacs
and imposes a heavy tax upon
the people for support; and further, let 10
DO borne in mind that wars do not settle the
causes OF disputes between nations on the
principle Of right and justice, but upon the
barbario principle Of the triumph Of the
strongest. We are encouraged TO urge this
cause upon your consideration by the faos
that much has already been accomplished.
as, for example, by the arbitration Of
Geneva In the Alabama case and by the de-
liberations of the American conference as
Washington, not TO mention other Important
cases. II will be happy day for the world
when all international disputes find peace
ful solution, aud this is what we earnestly
SEEK As TO the methods of accomplishing
this end we make no suggestions, but leave
that to your superior intelligence and wis
dom Of matters Of state policy. We invoke
upon the ruler and people the richest
blessings of the Prince OF Peace.n