The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-18

Christian Endeavorcrs Applaud an Ar
raignment OF the Administration

raignmcnt OF the Administration
Washington, July 14.--The last days
session of the fifteenth internationl
Christian Endeavor convention, began
Monday at the appointed hour In the
three white tents, simultaneously, after
the usual sunrise prayer-meetings,
President Clark, Treasurer Shaw and
Trustee Wayland Hoyt presiding. TWAS
q day reserved for missionaries. Ad-
dresses were made in tents Williston
md Endeavor by n number Of foreign
delegates, India, China. Africa, Asia,
England and the countries of contl-
mental Europe being represented.
Among others, Missionaries Coll, OF
Africa, Rutnam, of India, Bentley, OF
China. and Hildner. of Germany, spoke.
Chief interest OF the day centered In
the Armenian demonstration In tent
Washington. An Armenian relief COM
mittee has been at work all the week
stirring up enthusiasm among the dele
gates, special Armenian relief flags and
badges have been spread over the city
and they appear everywhere In the
decorations, in street cars and ON the
head dress and lapels OF the delegates.
Three Armenian missionaries are here,
one being Secretary Greene, of the ma
tional relief committee, and the others
heing Ladies' Margaret w. Leitch, OF
Ceylon and Rebecca Kirkorian, OF
Turkey. just returned from the scene Of
the atrocities. These three spoke 20 an
immense crowd OF sympathizing en-
deavorers In tent Washington.
The appearance OF Miss Kirkorian,
IN Armenian costume. her sad face and
her broken and pathetic story of her
peoples woes moved the great audience
TO frequent and audible expressions of
sympathy and sorrow. Her father,
venerable pastor in Armenia,
has Just been released from Turkish
prison. Two OF her brothers are still
suffering imprisonment, yet she spoke
with remarkable forbearance Of her
prosecutors. She did not ask for the
determination of the Turks.
After her appeal she was again pre-
scented TO the audience, while Miss
Leitch, her fellow worker, wrapped her
In the folds OF nm American flag and
called upon Americans everywhere To
sec that the protection Of this govern
ment was extended TO her people. This
incident brought cheer after cheer from
the audience.
Evangelist Mills took up the appeal
and in n passionate harangue assailed
the governments of Europe, England
and the United States for their indiffer-
ence toward the Armenian slaughter.
He made hostile illusions 10 United
States minister Terrell because the lat
ter had advised the withdrawal OF the
American missionaries from points OF
danger in Armenia and criticised Bit
terly the president and the administra-
ton for failing TO interfere. while, az he
alleged. fomenting n quarrel with Great
Britain over Venezuela. In conclusion
he said:
"Our government has stirred the pas
nions OF the American people 20 anger
against England on one-thousandth part
OF the pretcxt that would have sufnced
for n destructive war with Turkey. The
administration officers have turned deaf
and almost scornful ear TO the entreaties
and representations OF some OF our best
citizens, missionaries churches and moral
societies, and / denounce their conduct as
unpatriotie, uncivil, undemocratic, unre-
publican, un-American, un-Christian, sell
fish. weak, barbaric and criminal I'm tho
eyes OF the American people, and OF God
and all men,"
Every word almost OF these last sent
ences OF Mr.. Mills was greeted by loud
cheers. Men and women on the plat
form behind him and i'm the benches
before him rose and shouted their
hearty approval OF denunciation OF
President Cleveland. In the midst II
the solemn charge OF cowardice and dis
loyalty leveled at the chief executive.
the secretary OF state and the Amerl-
can minister, the whole audience arose
spontaneously, waving flags and ban
ners and crying aloud their approval
rs Mr.. Mills proceeded they kept on
their feet, repeating the cheer OF i'm
dorsement at every adjective. Finally,
when his voice and manner indicated
that he had reached the end of his
period. six rousing cheers of approval
were given. Rev. Wayland Hoyt, who
presided, arose in his seat beside the
speaker and called upon the audience
70 reafIirm the charge. Again came the
six cheers with hearty enthusiasm. II
hope the response will echo through
the empty white house and extend to
BuGzard's bay" cried Mr.. Mills as he
took his seat.
The convention closed It's sessions
Monday night. There were meetings IN
the three tents, in the Calvary. First
Congregational, Foundry and New York
Avenus IN Central hal! To-
day will be devoted 10 sight seeing and
tonight there will be a bicycle parade in
honor OF the Endeavorers.
The reports so far received at head
quarters show n registration OF 25,77G
delegates, which is estimated 10 be
5000 short OF actual attendance, and
with the members of the local union and
chorus brings the total membership at.
tendance at the meetings to 10000.
shot at Faure.
Paris, July IS. While President