The herald., 1895-10-13
LOS ANGELES HERA1D SUNDAY MORNING. 49,

William P. Craig argued the case for
the prosecution, and attempted by read
ing from the law. citing decisions made
in 1927, to refute the authorities OF the
defense quoted from decisions made at a
much later date. Mr.. Gordon called at
tsntion Of this attempted unfairness in
trying to influence the opinion OF the ju-
dicatory by quoting instances OF rulings
made many years previous to those cited
by him. which practically reversed tie
former decisions.
Craig was slightly humiliated at being
discovered. He rose, nevertheless. and
attem pied to explain the matter away by
saying: Brethren, 1 have quoted these
ancient decisions because, as the old say
ing goes, old things are best" He then
proceeded with his argument. at the con-
clusion OF which Mr. Gordon made his
closing speech. Craig again rose to pre-
sent further argument upon his side of
the question but was called to order ny
the counsel for the defense, who main
tanned mis- parliamentary right to give
tho closing argument. Craig attempted
to hold the floor but was ruled out of
order and forced to retire.
BY the courtesy of Mr.. Gordon the
prosecution was allowed TO continue.
VIM. r. Henderson then took up the
line of argument and read at length from
different authorities on church law. His
arguments were met at every point by
Mr.. Gordon in his closing speech for the
objections.
Upon the reading OF the objections
vote was taken seriatim and each unani-
mously overruled.
The arraignment of the accused follow
ed, a plea OF not guilty being entered by
their attorney.
There was a warm debate upon the
question of adjournment. which was fin
ally determined IN favor Of next Monday
at 2 o'coIck.
The presbytery rose at this point from
sitting as court and went into regular
session. After transacting some routine
business an adjournment was taken un-
| til the stated time when the presbytery
will reconvene at the same place.
PRESBYTERY NOTES
A coteIie of friends from the presbyter
held a sort of cauous during the inter-
mission between sessions and prepared
q slate for the election OF new modera-
tor at the coming meeting Of the synod
at San Jose. 1t was agreed to vote as
unit for the man agreed upon, but the
name OF the candidate selected at the
caucus could not be ascertained.
1t was learned from reliable source
that member of the Rev. Burt Estes
Howard's church, having asked for his
| letter to another church. was advised by
| me m Der of the committee which was
| instrumental in bringing the charges
against the pastor which resulted in lis
suspension from the church, to rescind
his action, as it would only be few days
until Mr.. Howard would be deposed, and
they would then need the aforesaid mem
Der to assist In organizing new church
out of the wreck.
The above serves as further proof of the
fact, SO clearly demonstrated by the en-
tire proceedings of the trial Of the Rev.
Mr.. Howard, that the case was virtually
de ;ided upon before it was brought be-
fore the judicatory.
Quite a delegation will 20 up to San
Jose from the Los Angeles Presbytery to
attend the meeting of the synod.
AS the trials before the presbytery are
prolonged from day to day, different
mem bers take their departure, so that at
present only few remain to sit as a
court.
Now that the pastor OF the First CHI urcL
has been deposed. some OF the members
of the prespytery have thrown additional
light upon the matter, stating tine reasons
Tor the action taken, which was not APP
parent in any part of the evidence
brought out during the trial. Speaking
OF the reasons Of the presbytery in aop.
pointing Mr.. Howard as pastor OF the
Westminster church. one of the elders
said that had call been placed in his
hands fram the congregation, many
lem bers of the presbytery who were an
tagonistic to the pastor would have OBJ
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| however, that the call was unconstitu-
tional. but was II ade out of courtesy 10
| Mr.. Howard.
| When asked if Mr.. Howard would sub
scribe to the questions required by the
! confession Of faith would he not, then, be
| eligible for installation. the reply was
made that the pres! ytery would still be
! Judge as to his fitness.
In response to the question, would the
pastor be bound to accept the pastorate
by appointment OF the Presbytery against
his will, the reply was made that he
would.
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