The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-30


Cook of Philadelphia. Dr. Marquis of
Chicago and DR.. Minton Of San Fran
cisco, as representatives of the presby-
terians. and by DR.. Whitman, president
Dr. Stakely of Washington. D. c., and
DR.. Gordon Of Boston, for the baptists.
The attendance was large and the meet
ing continued until a late hour.
The "Olive branch" committee, APP
pointed TO confer with Prof. Smith with
regard to the final disposition of his case.
was announced at a late hour. II con-
sists Of Dr. McCook of Philadelphia, DR..
Peacock OF Johannesburg. Pa, DR..
Brown of Portland. with Elders Simpson
OF Covington, KY, and Lewis Of st.
Paul All of these men voted against
sustaining the appeal of Prof. Smith in
any OF its specifications. The committee
has not yet seen Prof Smith, but will
do so tomorrow morning. The commit
tee was not intended to formulate
verdict, as that has already been done
by the simple affirmation Of the sentence
Of suspension, pronounced by the pres
bytery Of Cincinnati, in December, 1892.
The general opinion is that the errand
Of the committee is useless. since Prof.
Smith has taken his position couscien-
tiously and cannot recede.
SARATOGA. y. Y. May 2s.-At the
opening OF the morning session of the
general assembly today it was announced
that the sessions might be completed to-
day IL business were crowded and speech
making omitted Upon recommendation
Of committee on bills and overtures pro-
vision was made tor an inexpensive mis-
slonary periodical to be called the As
Sembly Herald. It was also resolved that
according 10 presbyterian law the various
presbyterieS have the right TO prohibit
the attendance of students under their
care upon Theological semi1aries disap-
proved BY the general assembly.
a supplementary report of home mis-
EiOns called forth the first controversy of
the day. A proposal was made 10 abolish
the office Of pastor at large" in the
weaker presbyteries and also of the
synodical missionary. but it was lost by
a large vote.
A report was made by DR.. AIcCook from
the committee appointed 10 confer with
Prof. Smith that they visited him, were
courteously received and had full and
fraternal conference. The report says
Prof Smith expressed his cordial appre-
citation of the kindly motive that prompted
the appointment Of the committee OF con-
ference. but ne is not prepared TO COM
municate anything which would justify
further action Of the assembly. He leaves
his future relations To the presbyterian
church and It's ministry with the presby-
terry Of Cincinnati.
The committee 10 confer with theologi-
cal seninaries upon the subject Of closer
relations and completer control was ap-
pointed. 1t consists OF Drs. Young, Much
more. Haley. \. G. Wilson, Bartlett,
Baker. Dixon. It. Ralstou Smith and r.
s. Holmes. with Elders AIcDougal. Bon
her, McCook, Wills, Shields, Geddes and
Heebner.
The committee of conference with Lane
seminary consists Of Drs. Z. f. Taylor,
d. W. Cunningham, George W. +. Birch
and Elders Sterry and Perkins. To an
swer the protest OF Or. Hills and forty
others concerning the action Of the as
sembly adopting the new method Of con-
troll Of seminaTies, a committee was ap-
pointed consisting OF Dr. Birch Of New
York and Elder McDOugaN of Cincinnati
The committee on church polity re-
ported against any change In the con-
stitution of the church in the portions
which provide FOR committees Of prosecu-
tiOn in heresy cases. The report was
adopted By a small vote.
The committee on temperance report
ed recommending. among other things,
that the assembly indOrse the view that
no party which maintains or favors the
license system or which does not place
specific disapprOval OF the saloon upon
!ts platform, should not receive the SUI
frages of Christian men. After much
confusion and five motions Of amend
ment and points Of order, the recon-
mendation was adopted.
The committee proof texts at last
got a hearing, and its recommendation
was adopted, making the best edition
of the bible printed by the American
bible society the standard for the cita-
ton of texts in the confession of faith.
The report OF the committee on finance
showed a balance in the treasury Of the
assembly amounting 10 S35,S00. The sal
airy OF the stated clerk was fixed at So
600. in view OF the increased duties Of
his office.
When the clerk appeared again upon
the platform he was greeted with cheers,
and he stated that he would continue TO
perform his laboTs as heretofore, with
fidelity and entire impartiality.
DR.. Fox Of Brooklyn. for himself and
about forty others, entered protest
against the resolutions adopted in the
morning with regard to temperance and
political parties, which cannot fail TO
be regarded by many Of our people as
burdening the free and conscientious dis
charge OF their duties as voters
The last echo Of the Briggs case was
heard in the dismissal of the complaint
Of John d. McCOok and others against
the synod of New York for entertaining
the appeal Of IL members Of the presby-
terry of New York against certain ac-
ton taken during the trial Of DR..
Briggs.
Another attempt was made TO expurge
from the minutes the reflections upon
Prof. Morris Of Lane seminary, contained
in the report OF the seminaries commit
tee. adopted on Saturday night but II
the able in short order.
In regard 10 appropriations for sec
tartan schools. IL was resolved that "the
general assembly enters an earnest pro-
test against the bestOWal Of apprOpria-
tions from the treasury of the United
States for the uses Of religious denomlna-
tiOns or whatever name or under what
sOever pretext they may be sought"
The committee appointed TO answer the
protest Of DIR. Hills Of Evanston and fifty
others against the action Of the assem-
bly, concerning seminary control. made
q report. on motion of the Rev. Mr..
Stevens Of Charleston the following TesO-
luton was adopted:
THAT. while the assembly accepts the
action OF the Southern general assembly,
Of which Il has been notified as sufficient
IL indicating the wisdom OF suspending
for the present everything like overtures
looking to a union with that body, II de-
sires to put on record its expression Of
regret for such suspension"
Invitations were received from the
First presbyterian church of Seattle and
the Third church Of Pittsburg for the
assembly 10 meet with them next year.
On account Of the expense that would
be involved by a trip TO Seattle the
former invitation was declined The in
vitation to Pittsburg was accepted.
After some further routine business
the assembly was declared adjourned
sine die.
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