Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-14
Final Business Sessions of Those Who
Control G. E. Affairs.
PRESENT ORGANIZATION SATISFACTORY
Statement Signed by the State
Union President.
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS

tees of the United Society held its final
business session. Having selected conven-
ton cities for two years to come-San
Francisco in 81 and Nashville in '9s-there
was little Of importance to engage the
trustees attention.
A statement from the presidents of state
unions was presented, however, which Was
especially gratifying to the trustees. The
paper indoIsed heartily the government of
the organization as at present conducted.
There has been manifest in a small sec
ton OF the west, it is said, disposition
on the part of an extremely small number
to agitate in favor Of a representative form
of government in the society. At present
all power over the affairs of the society is
vested in the board OF trustees and the Of
fcers, and the board Is self-perpet uating.
That this system of government is entire
iy salts factory to the overwhelmingly large
body OF Endeavorers is apparent from the
statement prepared and signed by the state
Union presidents, which is as follows:
State Union Prexfdents' Statement
The presidents Of various state and pro-
vincial unions, or their authorized repre-
sentatives, after a full and free confer
cree with the trustees of the United So
cfety, a conference in which the spirit of
God was manifestly present in power. be-
cause Of Christian Endeavor that they
make the statement which follows:
1t is our conviction that, generally speak
ing, the conduct of the Christian Endeavor
movement has been most wise, and in
obedience to manifest providential headings
The movement has been signally blessed i'm
the sclf-sacrfice and devotion of those
who. under God. originated and have
faithfully served il. as officers and trustees
of the United Society.
1t is our conviction, further, that The Of
fcers and trustees have not constituted
lCdy assuming legislative functions, the
control of the movement, other than by di-
recting ii into channels of large develop
n.ent and usefulness God opened the
way. While they have been a conserving
inf uence. We are confident that they have
teen and are of open mind and willing
spirit, seeking only the best interests of the
cause Of Christ
We recognize that Christian Endeavor has
been movement rather than institu-
ton. The very simplicity Of its organiza-
ton, its freedom from machinery. COM
bined with high character, sober judy
ment and willingness, to gain light from
every rightful source on the part Of the
officers and trustees, have done much to
lift II to the high position of influence
which, In the providence of God, it has at
tanned.
We believe that the recent council of the
trustees of the United Society and presi-
dents of state and provincial unions. in its
combination of wisdom gathered from a
wide outlook and knowledge CLEANED from
an immediate contact with the problems of
the different states and provinces, was a
wise step in the progress Of the movement.
and that such a council might profitably
he c permanent feature In connection with
succeeding International conventions.
Representatives of states not present at
the meeting of presidents and trustees also
append their names in significance of their
inde rsement of this sta;ementl
c. A. Barbour New York; J. T. McCrory.
Pennsylvania; c. n. Hunt, Minnesota; w.
H. Strong, Michigan; w. p. Taylor. by
Fred: s; Ball, Alabama; A; ID; Kinzer. Iowa;
T G. Langdale, South Dakota; Cora B.
Bickford. Maine; Miles NJ. Shand, District
of Columbia: Robert J. Caskey. Utah; T. J.
Conner, by Chas. Z. Pitts, Arkansas; 7. p
Barber, by W. E. Sweet, Colorado: A. F.
McGregor, Ontario; Arthur ID. Thaeler,
North Carolina: Edward T. Root, Mary
land; l.. J. Kirkpatrick, Indiana; j. Glenn
ent French, New Jersey; Henry Martyr
Grant South Carolina; Willard Elliott, by
Martha E. Race, Florida; w. G. FenneH,
Connecticut: Joseph Brown Turner, Della
ware; A. G. Lefiingwell, by Nettie E. Har-
rington, Wisconsin: John j. Hall Vermont;
Samuel w. Marsh, Rhode Island; .. {.
Sargent. New Hampshire; John D. Ellis,
Kentucky; Fred. F. Morse. Louisiana;
Harry Omar Scott, by Jay Burns. Ne
bl aSka.
Resolutions of Thanks.
The trustees also adopted the following
resolutions of thanks:
Resolved, That the heartiest thanks OF
the trustees of the United Society of Chris
tan Endeavor and of the entire conven-
tor are most certainly due and are hereby
most gladly expressed:
1st To the capital city of Washington
for it's welcome, metropolitan and national,
in every way.
I'd. To the painstaking. persistent, to the
least and last thing, attentive and splendid
committee Of so.
3D.. To the enthusiastic and admirable
preparation and service of Colonel Bright.
sergeant-at-arms, L. S. Senate, and to
the Capitol police.
4th. OF the L. S. Marine Band for its sur
passing music. both on the stand and in
the parade.
9Th The police of the city of Wash
ington for their constant courtesy, care
and unrelaxing attention.
9th. To the great and wonderful Wash
ington Christian Endeavor choir; never
| was there a choir SO large, better trained
reader in various service. The har
monouS songs on the Capitol steps, like
the sound Of many waters; who that heard
can ever forget the wonderful sound and
scene?
7th. To the press for every possible at
| tention and for such full and accurate
reports
sth. To the government of the United
States for its use of the White Lot, and
for the liberty of gathering at the east
front of the Capitol.
9th, To Colonel John NJ Wilson, superin-
tendent of public buildings and grounds,
for his invaluable aid in the arrangement
for tine places of meeting
10th. Nor in any wise should most CRATE
full thanks be omitted to the beautiful and
thoughtful attention and service of those
on whom the convenience of the members
of the convention was most dependent. the
motormen, drivers and conductors Of the
street railroads of Washington.
MISSING MEN.