New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-04
BISHOP DOANE.

Morgan DIX called the session order, the friends
and opponents OF the proposed new constitution ana
canons consideration OF which had been made the
epecial order over all other business. gathered In
the aises and pews and debated desirable methods
OF procedure and policy with animation The re-
visionists. following out the programme inausu-
rated Yesterday afternoon. seemed determined 10
press for a full consideration OF the report thus
early in the convention. while the ants were dis
posed, a temporary eXpedien;. To refer II 10
special committee OF the House OF Deputies III the
hope that this might result in its being Indefinitely
hung up. At the outset OF the session Dr. DIX
announced the committees on the state or the
church new diocese canons. the prayerbook and
other subjects TO be brought before the convention
which were sufficiently numerous TO give nearly
every enc Of the delegates work in the future.
on the order Of memorials petitions praying for
the creation Of new diOceses presented by the
delegations from California, Maryland, Kentucky
and Northern Michigan and referred
THE AMERICAN CHURCH"
A humorous episode grew out Of motion by DR..
Thau of Michigan. inviting the Bishops TO be
present al the reception 10 the Canadian delegates
This afternoon. The resolution used The expression
American Church" and this was objected to by
Dr. Carmichael Of Virginia, who contended that
they had no other tile than the Protestant Epis-
copal Church in the United States. An amendment
thus correcting the resolution was defeated by a
viva voce vote. ami amid much laughter DIVISION
was demanded. l. resulted in vote o. 222 to y
for the term American Church. ana the Tesolu-
ton stood.
IL happens that the Methodist Conference Of
Northern Minnesota Is now IN session a few blocks
distant. with Bishop FoN.er for president ana ID
spirit Of good will Major Samuel Mahon Of VI
tumwa. Iowa, moved that the house SEND iiaterhal
greetings 10 the Mthodist gathering. with assuf-
snces Of its sympathy and JOY in the abundance Oh
l their Christian abors Vigorous objection was en-
tered, however1 by Delegate Fairbanks, OF Florida
~ who characterized 10 an eXtraorliAary ana uh-
" usual proceeding. and as objection was fatal
the resolution on the calendar. This DISPOSE
ton. however was not satisfactory 70 the confer
large. and in behalf OF the entire Iowa dele
cation the Rev. DR. Green. OF Cedar Rapids. pressed
IL for immediate consideration. The necessary two
thirds voted TO take the resolution from the ca
endar. and its adoption urged IN vigorous
speech by DR. Green. who said that the house should
manifest It's Christian courtesy and consistence and
rd the Church OF the Of-repeated reproach that X
simply spoke empty sylables and that Its heart was
In the OF Christian unity.
Delegate Fairbanks OF Florida. contended that the
body OF Methodsts in session was not gen
eral conference. but mere fragmentary afair and
that IL would be setting bad precedent In many
respects send greetings 10 a small sectional Chris
tan body. The house. however. was OF a contrary
opinion. and the greetings were adopted by viva
voce vote of about go to 20 THIS i the FIRST time
In the history OF the General Convention OF the
Episcopal Church that greetings have been sent to
another denomination
ton is regarded a significant mark Of the adj
Of Christian unity.
REPORT OF THE REVISION COMMITTEE.
When the hour arrived for the special order. Or.
Hoffman In behalf OF the Revision Committee,
made brief explanatory statement. He and his
associates he said would gladly have oeen relieved
Of the responsibility having accepted the trust
they had endesvored 10 discharge Il 70 the best OF
their ability They had placed the canons in regu-
lar order and clothed them In language that could
not be misunderstood. and the report which re-
fected the views Of maJorlty OF ~, the nni zee
s.deration To that end he moved tnaL me mouse mouse
resolve itself into committee OF the whole, ms
was adopted with an amendment keeping the de-
bate within the rules governing ne S ~ ra
Delegate Packard, of Maryland. having been
presented the formal declaration Of faith which
since being printed had been so anendeH as 10 IA,
clude the missionary Jurisdictions IN the general
term The Church In the dioceses within the United
States II was insisted by Dr ho ma ma Ie
and emphasis laid on The fact that the Cnurs6
IN Ireland Scotland and Canada haa torihus'ea 80
'ssi T G Gsssec ~ tnDr rsadGiis s. ~
The Rev Or. J. s. Stone. OF Chicago member
different opinion He not impressed, he said,
with the sublime dignity OF even me nrsambls
The Church had asked the cohysntion ~ IL
tne It's position part OF me hoy q, 1h
Church The Church existed INDEPENDENTLY OF tne
convention and Il had not asked even lot ueciaid-
u9n Even II 4 had, the one sunm,.e ed W., Va fur
adequate. On this ground therefore anu ,ne i and
Their premises tina. IL also unnecessary an, ana
insdvsable roved the tabng OF the resoiu," n,
order the ground that the object Of gong mo
committee OF the whole was 70 allow au, an an
pea from this decision Several deputies objected to
had breath sns f S a. bodS Yong ana a. the
seslng into tange when ex-senator r nu' sntI
ssssgesed hsI further action be pospon wih ut he