New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-09
AN APPEAL TO CONGRESS.
THE GOVERNMENT ASKED TO INTER
FERE IN ARMENIAN TROUBLES.
STRONG MEMORIAL TO THE PRESIDENT
ADOPTED BY THE CENTRAL CoNGREGA-
TIoNAL CHURCH OF BROOKLYN
TRANSPORTS TO CARRY AID

TIoNAL CHURCH OF BROOKLYN
TRANSPORTS TO CARRY AID
ASKED FOR.
Seldom has there been a scene Of enthusiasm
in the Central Congregational Church, at Han
cock-st.. near Franklin-ave., OF which the Rev
DR.. A. j. F. Behrends is pastor. equalllng tha'
OF yesterday morning. when 1000 people oy
rising vote adopted a memorial to President
Cleveland and Congress- asking them 10 inter-
fere at once in behalf OF Christian Armenians
Dr. Behrendss theme was THE Value Of Cti-
zenship" and he spoke OF the safeguards thrown
about Roman citizenship in the days OF Paul.
following with eloquent, patriotic and unusually
impressive sentiments relative to American citi-
zenshp. He spoke of Armenia. the cradle OF
Biblical history the home OF Aaron Moses, Aord-
ham, Isaac and Jacob, where now all the pioooy
atrocities against Christians were being carried
on; then Of the aggressons Of Mahometanism
He brought home 10 his listeners the Imperative
need of taking an active interest in election dis
trict primaries. in order to promote ultimate
pure government and bring about state of
things when American citizenship would be
honored in every land and when the Stars and
Stripes would be loved and feared In every port
in the world.
the doctor waxed eloquent there were outbursts
Of applause When he read the resolutions the
interest was intensified. and when Senator-eect
George w Brush moved their adoption by
rising vote the people arose in body. Inc
memorial follows:
Assembled in the House Of God, and Tor his
worship. the Central Congregational ChSrcn Cd
families, and with over two thousand names upon
urbf
dangerng the persons and the property OF american
acd and s6Iemn treaties: prevented from aban
doning their posts by high consideration OF GUY anu
9e the eXpIict declaration Of the President OF the
United States in his message to Congress, ma o,ar
Administration has used all the means IN us power
TO protect the lives of our brethren and sisters IN
Turkey and will continue go to do pegs ieave 70
support in the of all the resources at tnelr com
mand to protect our lr1H, az Their
work and to bring a speedy end the terrible bar
barsms which have sent thrill Of horror through
We ask for no officous interference in European
a as 'Rs Ne Do the flag shall
American 2g Citizen shall be his lawful work
we ask also that the National government, ~ ' i
use OF ali legitimate continue TO protect IN
the name Of humanity against the criminal in in;
difference and nacon Of the oya sDmpatSy sac
action By the European Powers as will speedily and
NH tes What as a brutal
stv We are lovers OF peace, but we love humanity
The anguish OF me IN mot mass over in
Silence the nameess atrocities when 'hr1 W. nr s
nnst Servently that the sword may not be un-
sheathed in Continental war out we can and ~
silent W vi page a WScs is also the home
brave wanting neither in physical nor Mora the
age must proclaim the gospel OF humanity III ''
And in submitting this plea we do not pre- pre-
sumo to dictate policy nor 10 acI a. acfion hut
in any way embarrass CioverniIent.a 49, addins
70 support il in a firm and dignihed attitude auu.Is
our assurances Of loyalty and confidence III 'he
constituted HD'"' Eb EaREN S,Ts5ik Pastor
~ ,o.ior NJ DR. George w Brush, Senator-elect
- tha state of New-York. and a deacon OF the
church this minute was unanim9qIsR a9Pt e1sr
rising vote. u. - 10 n,saa, .,
To His E~cellency Grover CleNeidiiu' iAe''NN"N -
United States.
A. last nights service there was anotner
largo congregation, and, as an amendment 10
the memorial adopted in the morning A. >
Haieht offered the following. which was
adopted by a unanimous vote
tars produced BIZ pillage and slaughter among tne
people in Armenia, thousands OF whom nav! nav 49, eS.
barest necessares OF life with the rgors or winter
approaching them. We heartily second tne N.Y.
reef and that we memoriaze the Government OF
the United States TO provide transports alu ues.S
nate the port or ports which such transports may
he loaded with such food and clothing suitable 70
he neejs Of the Armenans may be provided oy
the voluntary gifts Of the Re9p a"d the ma name Of
he Christian peoples America 9th all possible dis.
the Red Cross Society any other competent Per.
sons in order secure the prompt SION ~
Val And we call upon the people or the united
states promptly to avail themselves OF sucn Coy.
Ornamental action as Is here sn or NAV
be speedily met.