The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-17

5l2 votes were cast, and that no choice was
made. Three hundred and forty-two votes
were necessary to a choice The vote on ne ~
ston, 'to sii; j. j. ". Hamilton. in; j. ". f.
Bowen lOa There are two bishops 70 be
e.ected. The 5I2 votes which were cast on
the fourth ballot indicate The vote for one
bishop only, and in reality represent l9l
votes being announced caused some confu-
sion when In the report of the ballot II was
snown that over one tnousand Dahons .,on Ma
made by a prominent delegate 10 the sat
isfaction of the conference.
While the vote on the NTH ballot Vas be-
ing counted the regular order was taken up.
The death of DR.. j. w. Reed. OF New YORK.
was announced and committee on resolu-
tions was appointed.
sented a memorial requesting Congress 20
prohibit the licensing OF the sale OF liquor
IN States where Prohibition is In effect. IL
was adopted and ordered sent 10 Washing
ton.
The routine proceedings were interrupted
by great applause near the door and short
map was seen ascending the stage. As he
turned TO the audience IL was seen the
man was Major William Mckinley, and the
applause was deafening. Bishop Joyce pre-
sented him and the air was white with hand
kerchiefs. Three times the applause died
away and three times was IL renewed. Ii
was the greatest ovation OF the conference.
DR.. Kynett wanted to take a recess at once,
but the motion was defeated and the busi-
ness was continued. The regular recess was
made fifteen minutes instead OF ten and
vantage of the opportunity TO greet Governor
Mckinley.
After recess the chair announced the next
ballot. II resulted in no choice, but re-
vealed some remarkable surprises The vote
on the six leading candidates was as fol-
lows; H. A; Buttz. 20o; Earl Cranston. 20;
c. c. McCabe. 2s6; ]. w. Hamilton. 1877; j.
w. L. Bowen, 70: T. B. Nicely. q. Another
ballot was ordered.
The conference next decided to take up
the memorial service. Bishop Joyce called
Bishop Foster TO the chair 10 preside. Tn.s
act of courtesy was greeted with great ap-
plause. The remainder of the session was
memorial on Henry j. Liebhardt was read
by A. j. Nash; another on Rev. F. II. cra-
cate by john Coyle. and the third on San
ford Hunt by Z. S. Eaton. On the conclu-
sion OF these services the conference ad-
Journed until 2-30 p m
At O'Clock the conference convened long
enough to hear the report Of the sixth ball
lot. The five leading candidates received
votes follows: Buttz 90; Cranston, 257
McCabe. 22s; Hamilton. l22; Bowen IS.
The seventh ballot was taken Immediately
after the announcement of the result OF the
sixth. There were few changes. the result
being as follows: Buttz, 2S3; McCabe, 2i0;
Hamilton. 30: Cranston, 26s and Bowen, a.
Then came the eighth ballot with the fol-
ston asq. uarniiton 1oi ~ and pov,en OF
When the result OF this ballot had been an
nounced, the conference adjourned, in or
der to give the delegates who had appoint
ments 10 preach in surrounding towns to-
morrow an opportunity to catch their trains.
While the votes were being counted be-
tween the sixth. seventh and eighth ballots
the conference proceeded with the transac-
tion of routine business. The most impor-
tant action taken was In connection with
the report of the committee on itineracy.
The bishops had recommended that two OF
the questions usually asked of ministers
when they are ordained TO the effect that III
they are in debt or are addicted 10 the use
or tobacco be stricken from the ru.es. They
held that inasmuch as ministers were
taken on two years trial and the same ques-
tons were asked them at the end Of that
probationary period, IL was unnecessary 10
ask them at first. The conference thought
otherwise and refused TO change the rules.
Ex-Governor Mckinley was given an en-
tnusiastic reception at Central Armory TO-
night. when he appeared to deliver an ad-
dress on Washington. The hall was filed
with an audience of between six and seven
tered he was loudly applauded but when he
was introduced to the audience by Mr.. Hor-
ace Benton. of this city, the enthusiasm
could not be controlled. The entire audi
ence joined in the applause. Men stamped
their feet and swung canes and umbrellas
in the air. while every woman waved q
handkerchief. The applause continued for
fully five minutes, and at its conclusion the
famous Chautauqua salute was given with a
will. Major McK.nleys address was entire
ly devoted TO his subject, and he occupied
something more than an hour in its delivery.
The applause was hearty and frequent.