Evening journal., 1892-07-09
CHRISTIANS IN COUNCIL.
Reid, Wanamaker and Depew
Address the Big Convention.
LESSONS FRoM DAWN TILL NIaHT

Busy Day for the Enthusiastic Dele
Gates-The Meeting Place Was Thronged
and Thousands Were Turned Away
Unable TO Gain Admittance.
NEW YoRE, July "a busy day for the
enthusiastic Christian Eudeavor delegates
was the second one of their gigantic CON
vention at Madison Square garden. The
business Of tho day commenced at 0:sO in
the morning with service Of prayer and
the hall was crowded.
The 9 o'clock session was termed the
''pastor's hour and consisted Of a series of
short talks by ministers Of various denom-
nations. The happy remarks Of the speak
ers We're greeted with cheers by their reli-
gious adherents. At times the garden ap-
peared like a white sea Of waving handker.
chiefs as the so called ''Chautauqua salu to-
was given.
At O'Clock the convention was again
called to order, and free parliamentH con
Quoted by Rev. W. c. Biting, of New
York, occupied the time up to 3 o'clock
Mr.. Stebhins and Mr.. Sankey then sang a
duet, which was warmly applauded
During the duet Hon whitelaw Reid, the
Republican nominee for vice president Of
the United States, took seat on the plat
form. President Clark, as soon as the sing
ing was concluded, introduced the distiu.
guished gentleman Mr.. Reid rose 70 speak
and was greeted with storm Of applause
that lasted for many minutes Mr.. Reid
stood until the ovation came to an end. He
then said;
Whitelaw Reid's Remarks.
Mr.. CHAIRMAN, AND LADIES AND GENTLE
MEN-This is most inspiring sight. Such an
organization as you here represent does an in
calculable amount of good, not only ia the
/ communities OF tho cities and towns, but
! throughout tho whole country.
You expect no remarks from me. and yet
cannot resist the temptation OF taking advan-
/ tage Of this opportunity 90 express my thanks
to you Tor permitting me to gaze upon such
scene.
Only one word more, and that recollection
/ Of the Fourth OF July. Our forefathers who
laid the foundation of the civil and religious
liberty which we enjoy, planted their banners
on the fortihcations Of the schoolhOuse and the
church. Let rs guard them both most zeal
ously.
When Mr. Reid sat down another storm
of applause broke out.
After several speeches OF Christian En-
deavor work in various countries and the
]
ton took a recess till evening.
The evening session was one of the largest
gatherings ever witnessed in the Madison
Square garden. Thousands upon thousands
We're forced 70 turn away disappointed.
The meeting opened with singing, and then
Hon. John Wanamaler stepped on the plat
form and he received a grand ovation. The
applause was renewed when he was intro
duced by President Clark as the presiding
officer Of the evening. Mr.. Wanamaker,
when quiet was restored, thanked his hear
ers for their generous reception and con-
tinued as follows;
John Wanamaker's Speech.
believe that few men, and then only once in
a life time have such a privilege as mine at
this moment. As one Of the original trustees
and an early, loyal, loving friend come bacl
tonight to see how that plan has worked out
1 am looking at the original design, and must
pronounce the stupendous. still rising struc
ture wonderfully like the first conception
worthy of its master workmen and greatly C
the glory of the Lord. whose name Is on all the
banners of the Christian Endeavor. In the
wonderful activity Of the time the church can
not lag behind
Christianity is practical wherever q man i.
willing TO investigate It. Day by day It's fields
grow broader and 10 viii soon girdle the earth
j think one of the g.andest surprises that could
ever come 10 this wonderful city Is the way
that Christian men today have taken hold Of II
/ rejoice that the Christian Endeavor has prnc
tically something 10 do. 1t is not q local or D
temporary organization. but something that
goes throughout the whole world
The next speaker on the programme wa.
Hon. W. @. p. Breckenridge, of Kentucky
but he was unable to attend Then a sur
prise was sprung on the convention by th,
presiding officer bringing forward and in
Producing Mr. Chauncey NJ Depew The
reception given him exceeded even that
rendered to Mr.. Wanamaker. Mr. Depew
said:
Chauncey NJ. Depew's Talk.
When, a few minutes ago, a trustee Of thi.
society came 20 my house and said ] must be-
drafted into the service said IL was a question
about which know nothing and about which
have heard nothing. Ny friend In the rear sny,
when a man speaks from empty mind OF
this kind his expressions are without prejudice
/ Since have arrived upon the platform under
stand why came
The postmaster general says that Hon. ". c
p, Breckenridge, Of Kentucky. ono Of the mos
eloquent men OF the United States. had pre-
. pared an Grafton which ne was TO deliver here
and being unable TO come. he sent "a telegram
and then the postmaster general introduce,
me- This is the first time that have ever beer
flashed over the wire. lLaughterl We wei
come you TO New York. New York Is the hes
watering place In the United States. Laughter.
J Tammany Hall we have always with us and W.
are pleased TO have the Christian Endeavor a
an antdote occasionally. tCheers and laughter.
The advent Of these fresh young girls From
the country 20 our dry and dusty city ha
brought back all the New York dudes from tn
watering places. lLaughter.l They say tina
, New York now is fresher and greener than an,
city in the United States. The beauty OF you
organization is that il has in it the elomen
which makes any movement a success Tina
element is youth. Nothing succeeds like youth
because youth is hopeful and knows no sucl
word as fail.
Mr.. Depew closed his address with few
pleasant "reminiscences and some remark
about the work Of the Y. NJ G.. A.
General Howard also spoke, but briefly
J and the convention adjourned.
The French Consul Attacked.
I.EIBsIc Lnlv a Lacnnnt the Erancl