The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-21
Texas. and a committee appointed to
prru9ro an ans W.r

Texas. and a committee appointed to
prepare an answer.
nr Thomson. Of Miami University.
oxford. Ohio. took up the discussion OF
Seminary control IN opposition 10 The re-
port. lie procacod his remarks with the
statement that he was conservative and
strorelv in sympathy with the General
Assembly on its theological decisions.
Three years ago" he said. Il voted for
the veto of DR. Briggs. and / would DO so
again to-day. N 10 should drive tho Union
Seminary into Europe" He then attacked
the report Of the committee on legal
grounds. quoting from decisions ant
lawyers opinions In support of his ar
gument Speaking OF the alarm that
the Unions withdrawal had created, DR.
Thompson said:
If thank God she is out. | am glad she
is gone. We have lost some money by
her withdrawal. but the Union has lost
ten thousand times as much Proshy-
terians will not send their sons 10 such
an institution. 10 is no place 20 educate
young men for the ministry. 1 pledge YOU
my word that no boy from my college
shall 10 90 Union. We don't want our
young ministers reared as theological
shooters. The Union Seminary's with
drawal has been a blessing TO the
Church. I- has been great thing 20
bind us together"
Professor Zenos, OF McCormicks Uni
vcrsity, followed I'm support OF the re-
port
EX-GOVERNOR beavers VIEWS.
Ex-Governor Beaver spoke on the same
side. He declared that be was in favor.
heart and soul. from the bottom of his
one foot tO The top Of his head. of the
report. He explained how easy 90 vas %
get lawyers opinions ON changes or
charters or any other subject he doclar-
cd that the lawyers "insurmountable OBJ
stacles' could he easily removed. If their
removal was desired. He said if no went
to pr. White or DR. Thompson and said
to them; IL can get a million dollars for
Lane ii You viii put clause 4. b. q. and
ID OF tho committees report I'M your char
ter their answer would bee at once. "Yos.
yes weN put I'm a. B. e. and -. ana also
u, - ana q, ana as many more as you
want
The Assembly adjourned at 70 O'Clock
Tor noon recess, with Governor Beaver on
the ho0r.
SUMMARY CONTROL WINS.
Seminary control carried the day to-
' 't' t...'f ''I INIA irNlIfI tI Assem-
niy when tlo report of the visiting com
mittee which has been charged with
negotiations with the score or less Of
presbyterian divinity schools of the United
states looking tO changes in their
lni i'nfntal law such as would bring
thrif cniowments ANA their faculties un-
d'f difect supervision OF the preshvterv
on church. was adopted by vote of AZ
% '", without notifications. after a pro-
lonFei ana spirited debate. that oqualleI
ih power and burning interest any ever
hcid 40 General Assembly. The ra-
port carries with lt n recommendation that
."' seminary charters be changed SO as
I'D give lhe church, as represented by the
'''N'Idi Assembly, the standing OF "a
quasi corporation. having the bower fo
quasi corporation. having the power to
appear in ihe Circuit Courts of the States
ana To maintain proceedings 90 enforce
me control over thc teachings and funds
'l the institutions. By this action of tho
General Assembly. the prosbvferian
Church demonstrated its Intention and
Dos power 90 claim its own. and to decide
whether it Doe in the theological seminary
or in the mission boards.
GhFfrISG TO SOUTHERN nRrrHRRS.
Ihe following fratenal letter was sent
to the General Assembly OF fho preqhvfa-
ran 'hurcn iu fle United States. in ses-
sion in Dallas To-day.
Dear Brethren in the Lord Jesus Christ.
ih" Assembly OF the PRESBYTERIAN
Church in the United States. now hold
l.t ITS qu1lfI-centenuial session as re-
united church in the city of pittsburr.
l'a., recalls with cordial pleasure and
hearty appreciation your fraternal letter
addressed t0 this Assembly iu the vear
1850 III.IIIrf-a4.r.f4r.f.I.H
your body With responsive appreciation.
We extend to you our most cordial fra
irihai greetings. We are brethren. hav-
ins one ancestry. one faith We have re-
J'i'tl Do your progress ana nrosnerifv
li lhe blessed service of our Lord and
Master Jesus Christ. and arnostlv rr8t.
iNdJ his blessings may crown vour Ia
n3fs in every increasing measure. We
""nli SUR up your pure minds bv wav
oI remembrance touching the attitude
"hiDh "e steadily maintained for wears
toward ihat organic reunion. which
would make us one. Boa fact ass well as in
itllh ~ Mhlie we do not propose 90 press
INis unluiy upon your minds and hearts
"' ,iD i'alie again 10 assure you of our
readiness t0 rceiprOlafo anv sI,.t...
WING" you may Doe Jed 20 make iu This dc
.linn, under the guidance of the Snfrn
OF Christ Who prayed that we mad. d..
""'' we rejoice in that great opporiuni-
~ "n.eh Cod has given you to sDreal
lne blessings of the gospel of MS Son
among tne iieemcn % fthe South. ANA y.e
aAaH gladly cooperate ln ail f.a.ffi.
ways 10 advance the eyangelizatios or
'A'-e people. May the Lord bless Won ana
he'p you. May the Lord make h.s f,ce
70 sN.ne upon you. and be- gracious info
you NAY tne Lord lift up his counienance
I''y you ana give you peice. In behalfe
OF the Assembly.
V'9'' H. r. BOOTH
A0ders tor.
W. II. ROBERTS.
Stated Clerk.