The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-01


no, believe his resignation would be ac-
ccpted. n rendered. The assistant bishop
would he elected with his eyes open, ana
co,,ld decline the election n he 80 wished.
i,ishop white spoke plainly, nut 'eh"si
ia 40 tho council. assuring them OF MS
dccp affection for them.
To Change the Ca-on.
Key Mr.. Grammar then sara 'na, y"
thought the canon ought 70 pe '' ,''",es
so that the position OF ASSISTANT p'S"op
should be something more IMAM q pe' 800 800,
assistant TO the bishop. ana shool"
bc rather an assistant 10 me ION,
ven;ion and TO the Church. lie SPoN' "
the hardships OF the assistants uuu.".
and said he believed That me $3.50,
should feel that he was bshop ni'p's'''
4 and invested with all the authority Va
bishop.
Upon the suggestion OF Rev. Mir. car
/ michael. AIR. Joseph Bryan. cha"ha" -
the Finance Committee. reported that 'h'
/ diocese would be able TO pay the necessary
/ expenses incurred as heretofore; ihat un'
salary Of the assistant bishop, should he
t. elected. be $500 per annum. ana that
the salary Of the bishop be made S'e') per
annum, instead OF $500 the bishop TO re-
tain his present residence. The committee
also reported that they thought the dio-
cese would soon be In "A position TO iu'-
/ nish house for the assistant bishop also.
Rev. Nelson T. Dame moved that the
/ bishops salary remain at $500 per annum
Ne believed the diocese would cheerfully
raise this amount.
This motion was seconded by several OF
the delegates. and was somewhat lensth-
ly discussed. and Major John Page TOOK
the floor and said that the Committee on
Finance were sensible business men, Win
much experience in finance and he saw
no reason for appointing committees II
their roports were going to be disregarded
BIZ the Council. 5000 and house was no
small sum I'm his country
Mr. Lee raised the point whether tho
Council had q right 10 change the salary
OF ne bishop.
Rev. Mr. Nelson was called TO the chair.
and decided that Mr.. Lees point was not
well taken.
Mr. Bryan then took the floor, and
stated i'm behalf Of the Finance Committee
that they had considered every detail Of
tie question, and had weighed the sub
iect carefully from every point OF view;
that the committee could not see how the
diocese could be able TO pay Il larger
amount than that Tecomme nded by the
committee.
The committee was instructed 10 amend
its report so that IL would recommend
that the provisions take effect upon the
2 conservation OF the assistant bishop; the
bishops salary to remain unchanged until
\ that time
. The report Of the committee was adopt
ed.
Revolutions of Regret.
The following resolution. offered by Rev
- q. Crawford. was unanimously adopted
"Rcsolvcd. That this Council express its
5 deep sense of regret for the need which
calls 10 at this time and its profound
sympathy with our beloved bishop In lis
trying affection and their appreciation Of
the good example he has set his people by
his wonderful patience and submission
and pray God that his grace may continue
to sustain him and his beloved wife, an'
long spare them 10 us
+ There was a great deal Of discussion q
10 the manner Of selecting an assistan
bishop Several points OF order were rails
ed. many references 10 the canon wer
, made and the bishop finally decided, &C
cording to his Interpretation Of the canon
that the laity had no right to participate
with the clergy in the discussion Of
candidate until the clergy rad decide
upon man. and that the laity could thei
take part in the discussion. and decid
whether or not they would confirm III
election An appeal from the bishops de
cision was lost.
me Council then adjourned until
O'Clock, upon motion Of Prof. Grammar
; and partook Of a sumptuous repast serve
by the ladies Of the Episcopal churches o
the city. in the basement of the church.
After opn -~ssor
/ At the afternoon session quite a larg,
e. number Of ladies were present. Bishor
o. White raped the council to order
p promptly at 3 o'clock, and announced
. that nominations were in order for thu
! position Of assistant bishop.
Rev. Mr. Randolph arose and stated tina
, he was thankful that the body had th'
privilege to elect an assistant to thu
20 bishop, whose ardious duties and failing
@ health entitled him 10 have an assis
d tant.
ID Between the years 1870 and 1850 he Ia,
o. the privilege of being a lay member o
the diocese. and he remembered the clear
r ness OF judgment. the splendid attain
n ments and the earnest voice Of the youni
=. man whose name ne had the prlviles
3, of placing before the body. From til
w. many names that would be presented l.
p the council he believed the sons OF Vii
- ginia would be probably the best to choos
p from The earnest, active work the ex
, Cellent qualities. and the untring ener
IL giles Of the Rev John b. Newton. O
e. Monumental church. Richmond, would b
d highly endorsed by others.
The Rev. Pike Powers heartily seconde
y the nomination. and spoke in the highes
T. terms of DR.. Newton's intellect. his clea
)i and sound judgment, and his high abilitie
" as a preacher. Mr.. Powers spoke Of tn
" prudence and faithfulness Of DR.. New
ID ton and dwelt at some length upon ID
IF Newton's fitness in every respect for IN
~ position. Mr.. Powers paid a high tribut
r to Dr. Newtons character and hi
y strength as a man. and referred TO hi
le qualifications for such "A position.
he Rev Mr. Carmichael said that. thoug
4 not a Nirginian, he believed that unde
he the present conditions of the South an
Of the Virginia diocese il would be
r. great mistake TO elect any but Souther
al man. and he saw no reason. after matuI
he consideration. why man from Nirgini
is should not be elected. He thought tina
under the present circumstances a Souti
~ ern man, and If possible. Virginiai
re should be elected as such could only al
ar preciate the people Of the diocese an
81 work in harmony with them.
,r MIR. Carmichael said that he knew D.
D. Newton. and appreciated his value n
IN believed he was the best man for n
" position. which he would fill so faiti
~ fully and satisfactorily.
s. II was "a most important thing fc
n ancient Professionalism TO be preserved, an
al he knew that Or. Newton was eminent
m fitted for this.
- Rev. John Il. Mason.
rs Rev. H. r. Lee read an editorial froI
the Southern Churchman advocating tn
D. plan of electing "A man from the stat
ne of Virginia who could understand n
-" neonlc Of Virginia He nominated III