The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-05-20
SEATTLE WANTS THE ASSEMBLY.
The Presbyterians Invited To Meet Here
Next Year.

Pitt.burg. May 19.-Pittsburg Presbyter-
ians boast especially OF their orthodox
Presby7erianism. and claim that the
smoky atmosphere has had no effect IN
obscuring the clear1ess OF their Calvin
istic vision. But IL is many a day since the
place was last taken possession of so
completely as today by the forces of the
denomina ton. Churches Of all sorts and
varities opened their doors and il took
long column Of small type TO set forth
all the appointments made and accepted
by the divines of the Presbyterian gener-
al assembly The greatest interest was
felt, however, in the sermon of the mod
orator, Or. Russell Booth, who preached,
as usual. in the church where the as
seubly sits. He was greeted by a large
audience. His text was taken from the
Gospel OF ST. John, twelfth cha pter, tntr-
ty-second verse: And /. If l be lifted
from the earth. Will draw all men unto
me-" His subject was the vicarious and
atoning death OF Christ and the sermon
was clear and powerful II any of the
audience hoped for any utterances on the
questions in hot debate they We're disap-
pointed. as the only thing that could be
construed into such an Interpretation was
the emphatic statement that las against
sniidehty. orthodoxy now has its innings"
Parts of two days have now been de-
voted by the Presbyterian general assem-
assembly control of theological semina-
ries. Tomorrow the matter will be re-
sumed with vigor Thus far all attempts
to limit debate have been voted down
Overwhelmingly. but word has gone forth
that a decision must be reached by 4
o'clock Monday afternoon. Many. how
ever, doubt the ability of the leaders to
put this programme through. The atti-
tude of the liberals favors postpouemeRt,
=
committee of conference with the semi
naries is thoroughly discussed it will he
weakened and lose votes every day. AL
ready the time occupied is so long that the
commissioners are reminded Of the endless
discussion in the Briggs and Smith cases.
The result promises 10 he that the cause
OF the missionary boards of the church
will be pushed aside and that external
questions will usurp a place which does
not belong TO them.
The Pacific coast is here again with
pressing invitation 20 the assembly 10
meet II 1895 in Seattle. Three years ago
the meeting place was Portland, Oregon.
and AZ that time the Briggs case was up.
Its effect upon the church west of the
Rocky mountains Was not all that had
been anticipated. Now. with the burning
questions out Of the way. a more favor
able impression is hoped for. Or. Alexan-
der Alison and Elder W. r. Ballard. from
the First church OF Seattle. arc engaged
in canvasSing open and informal senti-
ments in favor Of their city. They prom
Use good rates. excellent accommodations
and a meeting place second 10 none In the
country. The question is likely 10 he one
Of expense. and II may he necessary for
the hackers OF Seattle 20 raise a guarantee
fund 70 make il possible 10 take 60o COM
missioners 50 far and 10 keep them 50
long. The other place mentioned Is Sar-
atoga. where the assembly met last year.
and where the commissioners can he enter
tained At less expense than anywhere else
in the country.