The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-07

iacts stated tnereln. This was paltry
quibbling. Col McCook asserted that the
case before the presbytery was one of fact
and not OF law that the charges contained
only matter which the defendant adj
mitted having uttered and that the YER
dict should have been guilty. The case
was one which could not be decided by
occasional polemics on presbyterian doc
trlnes, but must be decided by the highest
tribunal, in accordance with the consti-
tuition and standards of the church.
The speaker traversed anew the grounds
of the teachings of the defendant and as
serted despite the latter's avowals and
explanations, that they were in opposition
TO the holy scriptures aud confession OF
faith and, therefore. gross error in the
eve of the church. He also asserted that
the doctrines at issue were essential. not
withstanding Prof Briggs declaration of
opinion to the contrary. In conclusion
Col. McCook said.
1t seems almost incredible that the appellee,
etter Feathrming so often the alleged erroneous
doctrines for which he has been put on trial.
should appear before this court with series
OF orthodox statements. Tor the uttsrance OF
which he Is not and never has been on trial.
The question Is not whether he has once or
twenty times taught what was orthodox. The
trial is on the doctrines of the inaugural ad-
drasI. which are Offenses against presbyterian
doctrines. There Is no room for obsouTity here.
There Is no reason for searching the works OF
the appellee published in the past TO reas-
sure yourselves and 10 shake the position OF
the committee. The question il: Are the I'M
retracted doctrines OF the inaugural address, al
hrmed and reafhmed so many times, which are
the basis Of these charges and specifications,
are they In conformity with the word OF God
and standards of the presbyterian church?
That is the question, and that only.
The array Of authorities which the appellee
has cited In opposition to the presby terrain
doctrine Of the scripture is no doubt imposing;
and ali scholarships worthy OF respect. | am
aware, however that at the great universities
OF Europe there are many juTists Of the high
est learning who defend monarchy and are
scOrnful in their views of the popular institu-
tiOns Of the United States. But as a citizen,
loyal 10 the American constitution, do not
regulate my Loyalty according TO the conclu-
slOns OF foreign dOctrnaires. In like manner.
those of us Who are loyal to the constitution of
the presbyterian church are not called upon
10 alter our views with respect TO our presby-
terrain constitution and doctrine at the bidding
OF unoslieVers, however high their position.
Oxford piseOpalians and German TatiOnalists
do not interpret the presbyterian constitution
and doctrine. For presbyterianism has g his
tory and has claims which do not need the sup
port OF any one, sesing that the foundation Is
Jesus Christ as revealed in Gods holy word.
WASHINGTON. June 1.-Haying decided
by vote of 1888 to ll6 that they had a
hereto on their hands in the person of
DR.. Briggs, the first thing for the presby
terrain general assembly to do when il met
this morning was to consider what should
be done with him. Accordingly a com
mittee was appointed to bring in q YER
dict, and it's members were requested to
get 10 work at once. After a long session
the committee brought in this recon-
mendauon: Suspension from the min
istry," and the assembly adopted the
report. During the session Of the COM
rnittee a motion was made by DIR. Stew
art TO adopt a resolution admonishing
DR.. Briggs for his delivery of the
inaugural, and requesting him 10 re-
frain from further spread of his teachings,
against which the church has spoken. II
was suggested however. by another mem
Der that possibly admonition would be of
no avail and il was decided that a sub
committee should wait upon DIR. Briggs
ana ascertain what position he would take
in that case.
As they had expected from his speeches
they found that DR.. Briggs was not dis
posed to take back or modify ANYTHING
which he had said. Upon making this
report TO the full committee it was de-
cided that the only other thing 10 do was
to suspend HIM from the further practice
of the offices of a presbyterian minister
and this was agreed TO by a unanimous
vote. DIR. Briggs is suspended indefinitely
and can only be reinstated on his recan-
tation of the matter in his speeches and
writings to which objection has been
made. Ii is unlikely that he will ever do
that
Prof. Briggs was not in his seat when
the closing scene took; place. all the COM
missiOners who have given him their sup
port and counsel had gone, with the ex-
ception of Prof Francis Brown who
waited to hear the verdict and then LETT
the church. DR.. Birch and Or. Lampe
the members of the committee on prose-
cution were also absent. Col. McCook
was the only member of the committee on
prosecution in his seat. The gallery pew
which had been occupied by Mrs, Briggs
and her friends was conspicuousy vacant
for the first time since the assembly met.
Hymn by Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Bosrox, June The twenty-ifth an
niversary OF reorganization of the Young
Mems Christian union was observed last
evening. Among those present were Oil
yer Wendell Holmes, Lieutenant-Govern-
or Wolcott. the Rev. Robert Collyer, the
Rev. +. Winchester Donald, ID. d., OF Trim
ity, the Rev. Samuel H. Winkley and the
wonderful blind child Helen Keller. Ad-
dresses were delivered by the above
named gentlemen and the following hymn
written for the occasion by DIR. holmes
was read by the venerable poet:
Oar Father. while our hearts unlearn
The creeds that wrong Thy name,
stu let our hallowod affairs burn
With faiths undying fame
Rot by the lightning CLEANS OF wrath
Ouz souls Thy faith shall see.
Tie star 81 love must light the path
That leads 10 heaven and Thee.
Help 70 read Masters will,
Through every dRrkening stain
That clouds His sacred image still,
And see Him once again.
The brother man, the plying friend,
Who We ps Tor human woes,
Whose pleading words II pardon blend
With cries Of raging foes.
If mid the gathering storms of doubt
Our hearts grow faint and cold
The strength we cannot live without
Thy love will not withhold.
Our prayers accept; our sins forgive.
Our youthful zeal renew;
Shape for US hOlier lives 20 live,
Aud nober work 20 do.
Three Killed i'm a Mine.
DENVER, June IAN awful accident oc.
Cured at the Busk end OF the Busk-Ivan-
hoe railroad tunnel this morning. 1t was
caused bv heavy fall of dirt which struck
a gang of men while they were at work.