New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-17
PASTORS HONOR MKINLEY.
THE EX-GOVERNOR BEFORE THE METH
oDIsT. CONFERENCE.

ODIsT CONFERENCE.
MANY FUTILE BALLOTS IN THE VOTING FOR
BISHOPS AT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF s.
THE LEADING CANDIDATES. e. o.
| [BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl
Cleveland, May 16-rhe interest of to-day's
session of the Methodist General Conference
divided between the balloting for the two
Bishops and the visit Of Major Mckinley Con-
trary to the universal expectation, there was
no election of Bishops to-day. although spe-
cia session Of the Conference was held in the
afternoon, and two ballots were taken. The ex-
| Governor was in town to deliver the last lect-
ure in the special course provided by the Com
| mittee of Arrangements of the Conference for
| tonight. He came into the Conference room at
| 10 o'clock. while one of the delegates was speak
| ing. The moment his well-known figure was
seen at the side door he was greeted with
| quiet clapping Of hands by those nearest him.
When he stepped upon the platform in full view
| Of the Conference. the whole body broke into
! tumultuous applause. The voice of the speaker
was drowned and the Conference rose to It's
| feet man, waving handkerchiefs and
| testifying in the most enthusiastic way their
| respect for the popular statesman He was
presented to the presiding officer. Bishop Joyce,
who introduced him to the Conference in these
words:
Il take great pleasure in introducing to you
| the Hon. William Mckinley. Ex-Governor OF
| Ohio"
The whole audience stood up to do him honor.
| and many pressed forward to take his hand
He remained until recess an interested listener
to the proceedings. and during the intermission
held an impromptu reception the platform
| transacted
to-day. A resolution adopted requesting
the Government not to grant certificates for
the sale Of intoxicants in States or counties
| where Prohibition prevails Among the reports
| adopted was one from the Committee on Re-
| vision striking out the footnote in the chapter
| en- baptism, which requires adults received into
the Church who were baptized in infancy to
accept the baptismal covenant. and which de-
clares that rebaptism is inconsistent with the
| spirit and design Of the ordinance. The me-
| mortal service of yesterday was resumed with
| Bishop Foster In the chair. and memorials
| were read OF Dr. Henry Lebhart late Editor
| Of the German Sunday school publications. by
| Dr. A. J. Mast OF Dr. McCreary. late Editor
| OF The Christian Advocate" by DR.. Coyle, and
| Of Dr. Sanford Hunt late sermon book agent
| at New York by his colleague. DR.. Homer H.
| Eaton.
nounced this morning Immediately after the
| reading of the journal. It proved that the
| rumors In circulation last night as to the votes
| for the various candidates not well
| founded and that the tellers had kept their
| secret The result of the second ballot indi-
| Gated that the race was between five men:
| McCabe Bowen, Cranston He milton and Buttz'
The third ballot narrowed the contest 10 NC
Cabc Cranston and Buttz. 1t was as foilo"s'
Whole number OF votes cast, DOL; necessary 10
a choice, $40; McCabe. received 2o2, gain OF
q; Cranston, 191. a gain Of 81; Buttz, lob, a
gain of j7 Bowen's vote was 165, loss of H.
and Hanilton's, 49, loss of l.
Another ballot was Immediately taken, when
advanced Buttz to 233. an increase OF 81. apd
Cranston to 214. gain Of %. Hamilton gained
only four votes; Bowen lost % votes and Nc
Cabe fell off 8.
The sixth ballot brought BUTTE to the head OF
the list, with 266 a gain Of 80, and Cranston
sec nd with 24J, a gain OF ~ Hamilton anu
McCabe both lost slightly.
This practically settled the contest in favor or
Buttz it was though, as one OF the two sue
cessful men. and it was generally conceded tha'
he would be elected on the next ballot or inc
next but one The McCabe column had ceased
to increase and his strength had begun TO wane'
and the feeling was that Cranstons prospects
for the second place were excellent. AFTER an
other ballot was cast an adjournment was taken
tiu o:3O o. m when the Conference met To
receive the report OF the sixth ballot Inns In
showed large gain Tor Buttz, VINO ha1 Zo,,
McCabe lost votes, Hamilton Id. anu Do"e"
The seventh ballot showed slight gain for
Cranston and McCabe and losses for Buttz ana
Hamilton. The eighth and last ballot was ,o as
follows; Whole number Of votes cast, oV-
necessary to a choice. 335. BUTTE got $50; NC NC,
Cabe 30. Cranston 263 and Hamilton loo
rg,.iJ Ham a
TO NcCabe Cranston losing slightly. Inc Ion
ference then adjourned till Monday
II Is said that the colored vote will be release
on the mex. ballot Hamilton's friends are no.
without hope that he can improve his chahCe'
somewhat on Monday. II IT should appear ina ina
he cannot be elected, 1t is said his support WI
probably be given to McCabe. Everybody agree
that the situation Is Of uncertainty I'M
race lies apparently between Buttz. McCane ah'
Cranston. but whlch TWO VIII oe suGNe''A"' '
one can tell. -, /.
The canvass for the other offices Is waiting TN
result OF the episcopal elections III Cranstoh u
elected there will be a vacancy in the western
Rook Concern; II McCabe is elected his place al
Missionary Secretary will be open to aspirants
Chaplain McCabe Is one OF the Dest-kno"i
preachers and lecturers in Methodlsm he j
upward OF sixty years Of age He served In TN
army during the Civil War. and spent sorn
months in Libby Prison with General Neal Dow
and others. His lecture on The Bright SIDE
Libby Prison" Is considered one OF the m os
popular war lectures ever delivered. The cnap
lain is considered fine singer especially
patriotic and pathetic pieces. He was Tor man.
years secretary OF the Church Extension Society
where he was particularly successful In RAISING
money II Is doubted whether the Church ma
| ever produced a man who knows the way TO IN
peoples pockets perfectly as Dr. McCabe II
| 1881 he was elected Missionary Secretary ah'
has served in that office till the present. Whel
he entered upon this work he raised the cry
"A million dollars for the Missionary society
He was successful in his effort, and then pro
|, posed to raise the annual income to SloOOOoo
He Is greatly loved for his genial qualities. an.
would have been elected Bishop on the frst bal
lot II many had not believed thai he Is far oette
suited t. his present place.
Dr. Earl Cranston is fine, tall specimen 0