The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-06-23
THE NJ. E. CONFERENCE.
SUGGESTION THAT THE BODY IN
VESTIGATE THE MABRY CASE.
Revs. IIiff and Gillian VIII Probably
Be Given an Opportunity to Tell
What They Know About the Mat
ter-General Business Trnnsac-
ted at Yesterdays Sessions.

At the Methodist conference yesterday
a very delicate subject was touched upon.
a suggestion was made that Bishop Foss,
who is in charge, call a meeting of the
ministers who have assembled in the
city and give Rev. Ilif a full opportunity
to be heard on the subject of the charges
against Rev. Mabry. No action was taken
on the suggestion, but it has set tongues
to wagging and as a result of it the
whole question as to DR.. Mabrys guilt
or innocence, as to the part taken py
Drs- lift and Gillian and the action that
should be taken is likely to be opened up
and freely discussed. 1t ls said that the
suggestion was prompted merely by
desire to receive light on the subject and
not with any desire to breed trouble In
the church.
This, however, is not the last action to
be taken. Several of the ministers who
nave watched the case closely announce
that they will present and press reso-
luton on Monday calling for the 1alreSt
and freest possible investigation into the
charges against DIR. Mabry. They will
not say they believe him guilty. In fact
They believe he should be given the bene-
mt of the doubt and not be judged until
proof is submitted However, deep down,
there appears to be a very grave division,
with the balance rather inclining against
the accused man.
If. however, the resolution on Mabry is
pushed on Monday there is a declaration
from some of the members of his con-
gregation that they will demand that the
bishop investigate the charges that DrS.
Illin and Gillian entered into con-
spiracy to GUST DR.. Mabry from jealous
motives alone. The ministers seem rather
in favor, however, of slit w on this
proposition with strong dissent, as 1t is
said that the actions of the two pastors
is only to be judged by what is proved
on the trial.
On the strength of these intentions and
the suggestion made at the meeting yes
terday it was generally suggested in
sides of the controversy had been
filed with Bishop Foss and that there
would be an executive session on Monday
to pass upon them. When seen by
Herald reporter last evening the bishop
denied the truth of this. Il can assure
you.' he said, that no charges have
Mabry. Further than that | must de-
cline to be interviewed for the present.
On Monday 1 believe [ will have some
thing to say Other ministers are also
wondering just what the developments
will be.
The conference yesterday held long and
interesting sessions. In the morning
vices led by Rev. ]: G. Clark. followed
by the conference. Rev. ]. G.. Clark, of
Eureka, Rev. Samuel Hooper, of Nephi,
and Rev. Charles Mcbride of Mt Pleas
ant, were found to have completed their
two years course of reading satisfactorily
and were recommended for full fellowship
in their conferences. The teachers of
number of mission schools made reports
showing very satisfactory condition with
good attendances. Reports from various
committees, in the interest OF temper
ance, proper observance of the Sabbath
day, church extension and other kindred
subjects were received and adopted. Rev
Steel of the Tiff school Of theology, Of
Denver, gave a discourse on the recent
theological conference at that city, and
on general theological work.
In the afternoon there was a nentacostal
mass meeting. which was made interest
ing by addresses from Rev. G. w. Rich
and Rev. N Bascom.