Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-02
HELP FOR THE ARMENIANs.
The MinistcrinI Union starts n
Movement To Raise Money Here.

Movement 10 Raise Money Here.
A called meeting of the Ministerial
Union Of Richmond was held in the par
lors OF the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation yesterday morning. to consider
plans for assisting the distressed Ar
mc1ians.
The meeting. which was largely at
tended was called 20 order by Rev. Dr.
J. ]. Gravatt who stated briefly the
condition of the Armenlans, and. quoting
noures showed the ease with which they
might be assisted. as few pennies
went a long way with such economical
people Or. Gravatt also stated that u
was a matter 10 be acted upon at once.
and. as the earliest possible attention OF
the union was necessary, he had ordered
"a special meeting 60 be called, notwith-
standing the fact that the union had al
iourned for the summer. DR.. GTaVatt
clossd his remarks by expressing the hope
that some action Would ne ldheH piOHiPN
ly by the body.
DR.. Kerr rose promptly upon the chair
man taking his seat. and spoke orlenY
lpon the matter tie pictured the as
tressed condition Of the suffering AT
menians. and said. 10 his mind the MIN
jsterial Union had been afforded proVi-
Dental opportunity. and there ought real
w to be an uprising of the entire
christian world in defence of the people
diving at the point of the bayonet, be-
cause they refuse 10 disown Christ.
Dr. Landrum followed DR.. Kerr, ana,
concurring i'm the latter's remarks, SAID
he had attended the meeting at great
sacrifice 10 himself. but his interest III
the suffering Christians had brought MN
TO the meeting. even though ne hau r.
ceive1 the notification only Few minutes
before. After pledging his support III
any action taken, Dr. Landrum asked 10
be excused from the meeting, as ne
had very pressing engagements. Which
were then past due. Dr. Landrum Waa
followed bv Rev. Mr. Goodwin. who said
ne had already sent one personal cohtil-
bution TO the committee In charge III
New York: but he was just started by
that. and wanted to keep on.
DR. Battle. of Petersburg, VINO happeheu
10 be present at the meeting. was gwen
the floor. and said his heart was Iuli
NJ condemnation for the Christian couh-
triee Of Europe who were taking no steps
toward relieving the suferiugs OF ther
Christian brethren. the Armenians. Dr'
Rattle also assured the meeting that
petersburg would follow up any action
taken I'm Richmond.
STRONG RESOLUTIONS ADOfIED'
Several other ministers then spoke on
the question. after which Drs. cooper
and Kerr drew up the following resolu-
lions. which were submitted ana unaih-
mously adopted: -.. 81,
.Resolved. That this union requests al
the pastors Of the city 10 present IN"
claims of the suffering Armenians on
next Sabbath-day TO their churches' anu
solicit contributions for the same
"Resolved. That the editors OF me sew
ro1 noners i'm the city are hereby re-
'.,,os,ad IN call attention to this move
lent solicit and receive such contrlDu-
tione os any citizens may be willing TO
send TO them.
s.Posolved. That a committee OF one
from each denomination, of which me
president of this body shall be charihah'
he aDuointed to have charge OF all the
details Of this movement ,,.,,
"Resolyed. That Brother John J.. VII
1ioms be requested TO act as the treasurer
of said committee. to receive ana LOT
ward promptly all funds that may be
contributed 10 this cause.
THE COMMITTEE.
President Gravatt then appointed the
following as a committee 10 take charge
~ the affair: Drs. Kerr, Tudor More
head Goodwin. Han, and cooper
ON motion of DR.. Hyde. collection was
taken up among the members present
and a neat sum was raised withln threc
minutes. nearly every minister cohtr'-
buting. -,,. a.. s.ors
already taken. a rnass-meeting at some
nublic hall on some weekday should be
hold After some discussion, motion
~ This effect was made and passed. Inc
,,niou then adjourned.