Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-10

| faVors permitting women To etk Ia
mixed assemblies, was proceeding u To-
| low Or Landrums hne OF argument
| when Mr.. Lotion withdrew his molten
for which he was heartily applauded.
CAME Up AGAIN.
| yhcre was y feeling OF relief when this
motion was withdrawn. but in less than
| a minute the same subject was before
| the meeting again. but in a slightly di'-
fercnt form. Rev. Or. II. VI. Wharton
moved that the ladies present be permit
| ted 10 vote on such questions AZ mlshi
| come before the conference.
\ score Of people wanted to speak now.
and several did speak briefly. Dr.. Hatch-
or came 20 the front with an earnest ap-
neal that all these matters BE- dropped
and the important business for which
the conference was called be proceeded
with. a. only few hours could be de-
voted 70 e. Or. J. William Jones raised
the point OF order that Or. WhsrtOn's
motion was out Of order. and the Chair
So ruled The popular Baltimore evan
Cclist appealed from the presiding Of
ncer's decision, bat the Chair was sus-
tanned. Then II was decided that all
members OF the churches embraced in
the convention he members Of the con-
ference. and that visiting "brethrcn' be
Invited TO seats on the floor. The race
question was touched upon incidentally,
but soon sldetracked as only white
churches are connected with the cOnven-
ton.
This rather delicate incident having
been happily disposed OF. Rev. Mr. Muir.
Of the E-Street Baptist church, delivered
an address OF welcome. and Or. Ian
drum responded briefly. declaring that the
people OF the South were Americans and
felt both happy and at home In the ma
tional capital
COMING DOWN TO BUSINESS.
Or. Pitt. In order TO get something
tangible before the body. presented
preamble and series OF resolutions look
ug to forming a general or
ganizaton Of the Young Peoples
Union. lie said so far as he
had been able to learn by talking with
gentlemen whom he had met they had
come with no pride Of opinion and would
accept with cheerfulness whatever de-
cision was reached The preamble Of
Dr. Pitts paper referred 10 the Southern
Baptist Conventions interest in the
Young Peoples movement. and the Vital
resolution Was in these words:
I'VE believe that the efficiency Of local
societies OF our young people would be
greatly promoted by n general organza-
ton composed OF representatives of such
societies"
The paper also provided for the op-
po!n,ment Of a committee Of one from
each state TO prepare plan
As soon as DR. Pitt concluded the read
ing Of his resolutions. which II was de-
ridci should be considered seratim. Rev.
Or r. r. Eaton. Of Louisville. who IS
recognized as the leader Of the opposition
10 the plan proposed. offered the follow
ing as q substitute for "the whole thing.
as he called it,
10
Convention be- requested TO ask the
churches and district associations com
posing its constituency 10 instruct their
messengers as TO what they wish done In
regard 10 special work for and among
the young people
DIR. EATON OK OBJECTIONS
After some little squa6bllng as 10
whether Or Eaton's substitute. offered
in lieu Of the whole Of DR. Pitts paper,
could b. considered I'm lieu Of the one
clause pr. Eaton was recognized. and.
ascending the platform. made half
hours speech in opposition 10 organiza
ton. The gifted preacher and editor
spoke with even more than his usual
vigor and pointedness. What he said was
full Of fire, but spoken IN kindness and
love. He said he would not question
any ones motives. and he hoped none
would be questioned by others who fol-
lowed him He said this was simply one
phase Of the great modern movement,
and proceeded 10 point out what he con-
sidered the bad and the good features
Of the union. He argued that IN its pres
ent phase IL Was degrading and iniuring
the ministry and creating the demand
Tor hustlerS that n was degrading wor-
ship into entertainment. like Bsptsts
were beginning 70 initiate some other
good denominations in giving pretty
flower shows and concerts at Faster;
that there was nothing in the Bible di-
rectins or wsrrantiug It; and that the
whole movement discounts growth in
grace.
DIR. GAMBRELLS REPLY.
Or. Gambrell. Of Georgia. took the
platform TO oppose the position assumed
by Or. Eaton His remarks put every
body I'm a good humor at once. though
be assailod Or. Edton's arguments vig0-
rousiy.
lie declared that graveyards are dan
gerous-the most dangerous. in fact that
q man can inhabit-bcing full Of foul
vauors and jack lanterns He believed
that one Of the grave dangers Of the
Church Is that the pr achers DO not pray
enough but stopping great work would
not help them TO pray more. He believed
that the lack OF prayer indicated a state
If religious stagnation. 1t was line
point. he said. for the brother 10 assert
that the proposed union meant an
increase Of the talking" IN church work.
but ne did not think the point hit the pend
ing question at all There were many
churches throughout the country. he
added. In which the young people are
help and an inspiration TO the pastors.
one by one Or. Gambrell took up the
somewhat dOctrinal arguments Of DR..
Al ~
by his sharp wit, In which his opponent
sood-uaturodly joined.
The speaker called attention to the fact
that the Christian associations are grow
ing In size and number very greatly
throughout the country. and. While he IS
glad Of their prosperity, he deplored tn
fact that they are doing the work that
the churches ought 10 do. The formation
Of the Young Peoples Union. he deciar d,
viii tend 10 bring this work within the
walls OF the Church. The argument of
DR. Gambrell was a very strong one ana
when he concluded thr was such
demand to adJnurn for dinner tnat II
was decided. upon Or. kerfoot's mo
ton. to refer the whole subject TO a com
mittec OF one from each state, with IN
structions TO report at the afternoon ses-
sion
RESOLUTIONS REPORTED.
The committee met Immediately upon
adjournment. and IN conference Of some
two hours agreed upon the following
resolutions. which Dr. Pitt reported upon
the rcassemblng in the afternoon:
Your committee 10 whom was refer
red the resolutions by DR.. Pitt and the
substitute offered 10y Or. Eaton. respect
fully recommend the adoption OF the
following as a substitute for both.
I. That Il is the sense Of this conference
that an organization Of young people,
auxiliary to the Southern Baptist ConVeh-
ton. Is eminently desirable.
? That the Southern Baptist Convention
at its approaching session be requested
10 provide for such ar organization.
3. That a committee be appointed by
this meeting % present these resolutions
10 the convention. IL is also recommended
that this conference make the most eA-
ulicjt and emphatic declaration that suCh
as may be effected ought
10 fully recognize the inviolaDie hde-
incidence and autonomy Of the churches
leaving il TO each church u settle Tor IL
self whether IL shall have houiS
Pennies Union or not, and II IL shai!
nave such a union. whether there shdi
be outside utilization or not' ana "he
character OF such aiiilati0n.
That this conference extends lIa'er-
nal greetings 70 the Baptist ioups
pooole,s Union of America. soon 10 boiu
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