The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-18
PRESBYTERIANS.
The Gen raj Assembly's Work Being
Pushed Along.

The Gen raj AssembIy's Work Being
Pushed Along.
Pittsburg. Pa, May 1.-THE business
meeting OF the general assembly OF the
presbyterian church to-day was largely
attended. In anticipation of the report
OF the committee on control of semina-
ries. one OF the principal subjects TO
ccme before the assembly. The COM
mittee said at the conclusion of a
lengthy report. in the case OF heretical
teachings on the part OF any profess
sor, no valid action could be taken by
the general assembly until that teach
ing had been adjudged heretical ac-
cording TO the constitution OF the
church, and in case of violation of the
charter. no sufficient remedy exists In
independent action of civil authority.
which has a right to interfere. but can
not be compelled to do So.
The committee reports that Omaha
and Dubuque have adopted all the rec
concentrations OF the general assembly.
The directors and trustees of Princeton
declare they do not antagonize. but. on
the contrary. cordially acquiesce In and
are in fullest sympathy with the reso-
lutions contained I'm the report OF the
general assembly's committee OF con-
ference with theological seminaries.
made to the general assembly at It's
session In 1894. namely. that the church
should control instruction given I'm its
theological seminaries. and funds held
for the purpose Of theological instruc-
tions should be used only for such edu-
cation in doctrines set forth in the
standards OF the church.
The directors and trustees further
say they are advised by counsel learned
in the law. and believe the character
of the seminary now embodies substan-
TALLY all that the assembly seeks to
accomplish by its recommendation,
and therefore deem an amendment of
the charter by the insertion of the
same unwise and unnecessary; but.
they further say. II the assembly
should still be OF the opinion that such
amendment should be obtained. the
board will endeavor to secure such ac-
ton as will insure to the general as
sembly the right TO be represented in
the courts. and enforce Its proper con-
troll over the seminary and it's prop
erty.
The committee recommends reply
to Princeton's offer that. while respect
ing the judgment of the boards and
not prepared to say that this is in
correct. the assembly is OF the opinion
that in order to put beyond all possible
question. II would be well for the
boards 10 do what they express their
willingness to do. viz: Endeavor to Sc
cure such action as will insure to the
general assembly the right to be rep
ersented In the courts and enforce it's
proper control over the seminary and
its property.
hn TO- apaandQ the adm
ton OF the following resolution: First
1t is the sense that the assembly of
1894 did not intend to prepare n way
for any change in the tenure manage
ment of the property OF seminaries, or
do anything which can affect the au-
tonomy OF seminaries. and that said
recommendations were intended 10
have meaning and effect as recited I'm
this committees report. This assembly
in reaffirming the resolution OF the
assembly of 1894 does so with the
avowed purpose Of leaving the tenure
and title TO all property OF seminaries
exactly where they are now. in. the
hands OF the various boards OF trustees,
and with the further purpose of secur-
ing the veto power to the assembly as
an effective force by charter provision.
and of safeguarding by charter declar-
alton the trusts held and to be held by
the boards OF trustees against perver-
sion or misuse.
Second-That this general assembly
reaffirms the action OF the assembly OF
1894. and in view of the progress made.
and the Importance OF the interests
involved, declares that I'm its judgment
efforts should be continued to secure
the adoption in substance OF the as
sembly's plans by all seminaries.
Third-That a committee be appoint
ed TO have further charge OF this mat
ter and make a report to the next gen.
eral assembly.