Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-14

and moral societies, and denOunce their
conduct as unpatriotic. uncivilzed. un-
Democratic. un-Republlcan. un-Ameri-
can, un-Christian, selfish, weak, baroa-
rous. and criminal In the eyes OF the
American people. and OF God and all
men"
Every word. almost. OF these last sem
tences Of Mr. Mills's was greeted by loud
cheers Men and women on the plat
form behind him and the benches before
him. rose and shouted their hearty ap-
proval Of the denunciation Of President
Cleveland. In the midst Of the solemn
charge Of cowardlce and dislOyalty levelled
at the Chief Executive. the Secretary Of
State and the American Minister. the
whole audience arose spontaneously,
waving flags and banners. and crying
aloud their approval. As Mr.. Mills pro-
ceeded they kept on their feet, repeating
the cheers Of endorsement at every adjec-
tive. Finally. when his voice aud man
ner indicated that he had reached the
end OF his peroration, six rousing cheers
OF approval were given.
Rev. Wayland Hoyt who presided,
arose in his seat beside the speaker. and
called upon the audience TO reaflirm the
charge. Again came the six cheers with
hearty enthusiasm. II hope the response
will echo through the empty White House
and extend to Bu2Zard's Bay" cried Mr..
Mills. as he took his seat
CONVENTION FORMALLY ENDS.
The Board OF Trustees of the United
Societies Of Christian Endeavor held its
final meeting for the year to-day. and
formally wound up the business OF the
convention. Resolutions were Unani-
mousy passed expressing thanks TO the
capital city of Washington for its well
come. 10 the Committee OF 1896 for its
services. to Sergeant-at-Arms Bright of
the United States Senate, and the Capitol
police. to the Marine Band, 10 the police,
TO the choir Of 1909 10 the press, 10 the
Government Of the United States for the
use of the White lot, to Colonel Wilson,
superintendent Of Public Buildings, and
TO the motormen. drivers, and conductors
OF the street railways of Washington.
The trustees were gratihed during the
meeting by the reception OF a signed
statement bearing the names Of nearly
al the State unions Of Christian-Endeavor
societies, approving their administration
Of the affairs OF the societies. and en-
dorsing their system of government. This
statement was called forth by an agita-
ton started in some parts Of the West
and continued there for several years,
seeking TO effect "A change in the manage
ment OF the societies. No criticism has
been directed against the officers or trus-
tees by the agitators. The aim was to
secure a representative form of govern
ment I'm the societies. At present all
power over the affairs Of the societies Is
vested in the Board of Trustees
and their officers, and the board
is self-perpetuatng. Some Of the
western Endeayorers want TO change
this system so that vacancies in thc
board should be filled by election, either
by the convention or by the local unions.
Opposition TO this proposed change fouHd
expression to-day I'm this formal state
ment which bears the signature or TWEEN
ty-eight State union presidents, ana the
expression is so emphatic that the agitd-
tion for a change of system is not likely
To be heard from again for some time.
The statement was based upon con-
ference between the trustees and the
presidents OF the State and provincial
unions. II recites that the sleners are
convinced that. generally speaking. the
conduct Of tho Christian Endeavor move
meut has been most wise. and in oDedi-
ence TO manifest providential leadings.
The movement has been sisnally blessed
I'm the self-sacriiice ana devotion or those
who. under God, originated and have so
faithfully served It as officers aud trus-
tees OF the union society. 1t declares mat
the officers and trustees have not aa-
sumed functions or controlled the Chris
tian Endeavor movement, except 20 direct
il into channels Of large development ana
usefulness. While they have been con-
serving influence. they have been open
minded and willing spirits, seeking only
the best interests Of the cause
NOT AN INSTITUTION.
The statement further says that the
Christian Eudeavor is not an institution,
but "A movement. The very simplicity OF
its organization, its freedom from ma
chinery, combined with high character,
sober Judgment. and willingness 10 gain
light from every rightfui source on the
part of the trustees, have done much to
lift 1t to higher position of influence.
1t endorses the recent council Of the
trustees of the united societies and presi-
dents of the State and provincial unions,
a wise step I'm the progress OF the move
ment, and recommends that such a coun-
ell be made a permanent feature in con-
nection with succeeding international con-
yentions.
Tie statement bears the signature OF
twenty-eight State presidents. The prin-
cipal movers in the matter are: Baron
Oppenhemer, a prominent Paris banker:
Commander Florio, Of the Fiorio Steam
ship Company, Palermo, Sicily; and
Alexander Mac-Comb-Chance, OF Bir-
mngham. England. The last-named gem
tleman is the inventor OF the English
method OF manufacturing birthstone from
the residue In the manufacture of soda.
Eight meetings in tents and churches
closed the proceedings Of the convention
tonight and speeches We're made therein
by prominent EndeavOrers. among others.
Rev. Drs -. r. Faymille; J. w. Wilber,
Champlin, Of Philadelphia, and J. l. Vance,
Of Tennessee.
After a brief conservation service az
each meeting the convention adjourned
without a day.
The total registration OF Endeavorers
NJ this meeting has been 3ll12. OF these,
II $50 are from the District OF Columbia.
PENNSYLVANIA comes next I'm point Of num-
bers. with 1854: Maryland next. with 500;
and New York fourth with 1852. The
other States that go above the thousand
mark are Virginia. Ohio. New Jersey,
Massachusetts, and Illinois.
Quay Resigns His Chairmnnship.
PHILADELPHIA, July 1S.-Senator
Quay has resigned the State chairman
ship. and his successor viii be elected at
once. Attorney General John +. Elkin
will be elected as Mr.. Quay's successor
Re is a staunch follower OF the Senator's
Mr. Ouay's resignation OF the State chair
manship IS taken 70 indicate that as
member Of the Executive Committee Of
the Republican National Committee he
intends 10 take an active part in the
presidential campaign.