Evening journal., 1892-03-16

Coursey, r. j. Cochran, <. h. Nelson.
Stewards Of Endowment FUND.- Q.
McSorley. w. w. w. Wilson, O. W.
Prettyman. l. f. Barrett.
FROM TEN TO TWELVE
The hours Of the morning session were
fixed at from 10 to l2 o'clock, and seven
rows Of seats In the front Of the church
were reserved for the ministers.
WORK FOR THE COMMITTEES.
Bishop Andrews read number Of com
munications and they were referred to
to the different committees.
The secretary read the annual report Of
the New York Book Concern Il was re-
ferred
There was some argument before the
collection Of the reports, because the
blanks DID not have any entry for the
fund devoted TO the Conference Educa-
tional Society. Rev. w. w. w. Wilson
moved that the collection Of the reports
be deferred until the matter could be
remedied or the society lwould not get
anything.
Rev. ] . B. Qulgg said that she confer
ence subscribed for 2 900 shares Of Con-
ference Academy stock, with she distinct
understanding that the sum should re-
main as an endowment fund, the interest
to be paid by collection taken for educs-
tion.
Rev. T. +. Martindale see med 10 think
it was a question that came up every ses-
sion. The bishop ordered the collection
with the understanding that the matter
could be remedied In committee.
Bishop Foss and DR.. Gray, Of the
Freedmsns Aid Society, we're introduced
the to conference
THE BISHOP AND CHARGES.
Bishop Andrews-"I would like all per
sons who have received copies OF charges
to hand them to me. IL Is probable that
upon the character Of these charges GER
tain law questions may arise which 1t
will be necessary for the chair TO decide.
l think 1t very desirable that
the chair, upon whom de-
wolves all questions Of law. shall have
opportunity to look over the papers, In
order that myself and colleague. Bishop
Foss, may make a careful examination
before they be presented In conference.
II shall further be pleased II you will
order a private session this afternoon, In
order that I may offer certain things
towards the best possible solution Of the
difficulties
Hubbsrd-"May member who has re-
ceived charges prefer them himself"
Bishop-"That would be entirely ruled
out unless they were preferred at the
time appointed by the conference
Jewell-''Hsve you a precedent for
this mode Of procedursT
Bishop-'I simply want to know the
contents, in order that / may be ac-
quainted with what have to pass upon.
Hanna-'I amend, that the persons
who have received notice Of charges place
them with the bishop"
Telry-"I do not think the person re-
ceiving charges should take them to the
bishop. 1t is the work OF the person
preferrlng them"
Bishop Andrews-"The mere nOtlfica.
ton Of A. B. @, TO ID. e. or F., who
ssys he is going to prefer charges,
is not presentation 10 conference. Only
those charges which are actually pre-.
sented viii be considered by the chair.
Terry understand you to ask for
copies Of charges. Now / understand
Mr.. Hanna to say that the recipients Of
charges should hand them in
Van Burkslow-'I am opposed "a
Brother Hanna's amendment"
Bishop A drews-"It makes little diff
ference l shall not examine such papers
unless they come to me officially"
Terry think your request for copiel
Of those charges is proper one. don't
think the member receiving notice Of
charges enters into the matter until
later"
Martindale-'1t has been presumed
that duplicate charges had been sent tC
the bishop presiding.
Bishop Andrews-"No. Il is not oul
order at all, when q member Is charged
with irregularity or crime.
Martindale-'I Rm not particular, 81
long as the charges get into youl hands.
CRIES OF "AMENT
Amen"
Mr.. Hanna's amendment was lost, an,
a motion embodying the bishops origina
suggestion was passed.
STAR CHAMBER SESSION.
The bishop then suggested a privst
session, beginning at 3 o'clock this after
noon.
NEWSPAPER MEN mot IN 1T.
Vaughn 5. Collins-"will the repre-
sentatives of the press be allowedG''
Bisho Certainly not.
Collins-'I make request of the con
ference"
Bishop Andrews-"Wbat Is itT'
Collins-"I ask that l be allowed Il
sign the bill of charges against Dr.
Wilson"
This created quite a sensation Th
bishop called Mr.. France to preside an,
went to the snte-room. requesting thosi
having charges to prefer to follow him
So many left the room shortly after that
1t was impossible to tell just who hss
charges to prefer.
"PUT IT IN SMALL COMPASS"
Just before DR.. J. w. Gray began BIZ
address in behalf OF the Freedman's Ai'
Society, Rev. E. L. Hubbard arose an'
said
"We are pressed for time. sugges
that Or. Gray put his speech in as smsl
q compass as possible"
The limit was taken and the speec
was cut short. Conference then ad
journed Before the time of adjourn
ment arrived the church was we'll filled
THE SECRET SESSION.
The prospect is that the secres session
this afternoon will be very lively one
The charges will be many and bitter I
their nature. Presiding Elder j. A. 3
Wilson being the centre Of attack.
Democrats Talk About the Future.