The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-05-30
On THEOLOGICAL sEMINARlEs
Debate in the Presbyterian Assem-
bly, On the Old Subject.

Saratoga. y. Y, May E.-The place
where the next Presbyterian general as
sembly will be held will be decided to-
morrow. The places under consideration
are Petoskey, Mich. San Francisco, WI
mona, Mimi. and Saratoga
AT the opening Of the morning session
today Judge Wilton OF PHILADELPHIA
moved that the report Of the committee
On conference with theological seminarias
N order to bring them into closer reia-
IONS with the assembly be distributed
10 give an opportunity for more delibera-
lion Following Is a summary Of the re-
port:
Princeton, Omaha and Dubuque semi
narfes and Lincoln university In Penn
syiyania have literally or Substantially
adopted in whole or in part the recon-
mendation OF the assembly looking into
seminary control by the assembly. and
either taking steps 10 secure appropriate
legislation or expressed willingness to do
So The Western Theological seminary
at Allegheny has agreed to endeavor to
obtain general law which would accom-
plish the same end and appointed a COM
mittee for that purpose Other semi
naries-McCormick. Lane. Auburn and
San Francisco-haye refused to consider
The action taken last year. The plan Of
the committee has Ia view IAN effective.
practical and constitutional method for
the safeguarding. teaching and property
OF the seminaries-"
In reply TO objections offered by the
Auburn and San Francisco seminaries.
that the proposed action would involve a
change in the tenure OF the MANAGEMENT
OF their property. IL is stated that such
was not the intention OF the assembly
The committee presented three resoiu-
lions:
First-This general assembly reaffrms
the actions Of the assembly Of 1856 and IN
view OF the Importance of interests in
rolved, declares that in its Judgment the
plan approved by the assembly OF 1886
should be substantially adopted by all
seminaries.
Second-Cntil the compact Of 1870 shall
be made legal and effective to the sat-
sfaction OF the assembly by each semi
nary, the assembly deems II expedient
10 suspend the exercise of powers alleged
10 have been conferred upon it by said
compact over any seminary failing with
in reasonable time to SO make said
compac; legal and effective.
Third - That the committee be dis
charged from further services.
The report is signed on behalf Of the
committee by DR.. S. A Muchmore, chair
man.
A minority report signed by DIR. George
d. Baker Of Philadelphia. recommended
that the compact of 1870. concurrent reso-
luton No. $. of the assembly of 1862 in
reference 10 synodical or assembly con-
;rol OF assemblies and all acts OF the as
semhly granting powers of self-control to
seminaries, be rescinded. I, is also res
commended that legislation be formulated
which will put into effect assembly con-
su;utional and charter rights over the
Princeton. Western. Mccormick, Dan
vile, Dubuque, Newark and Omaha sem
inaries. and that they be requested 10
gran, the same to the assembly.
The assembly was occupied nearly all
lay in the consideration Of its legitimate
business, the IMPORTS Of the work of be-
nevolent and missionary enterprises and
agencies Nearly one hour was devoted
10 controversial question. and on tina,
debate was not reached. Seminary con.
+, troll and the sale of the Presbyterian
house in New York went over until
Thursday afternoon