The times., 1897-07-20

The stir aroused by DIR. Corey's sen
sdtionai invectiye against church and
bishop, at a recent meeting of the Southern
Methodist Conference, augmented by the
eloquent replies of Revs Naylor and
Leech, rendered the conference session
yesterday morning at the Foundry Church
one from which much was anticipated.
For some time the impression was preya-
lent that the conference would take no
action On the speech, but the measures
adopted at the meeting last Monday at
Kcnsington, the pIoionglng vf the regular
SESSION A week further III order TO hear
DR.. Corey deliver himself again, together
with the able replies just mentioned,
show that the matter is one OF far more
Importance than was at first allowed.
The members assembled yes erday
morning at IL o'clock in anticipation of
hearing Mr.. Carey address them, but un-
fortunately he has not been in town this
week, and, therefore, was unable to attend
A number of his friends had hoped for
his presence, being confident OF his ability
to prove To the satisfaction OF all his
colleagues that his theology is as safe
and firm as that OF any member of the
conference.
AS this extra meeting had been called
only for further action in his case, no
business was transacted and only three
addresses delivered
The first OF these was by DR.. II Eaker.
He called for a more accurate definition
of Christianity. What was meant by the
expression in the first place? According
10 his views the conference had discussed
the dogmas OF Christianity fostered by DR..
Corey rather than the main question. In
the course of his speech he men Toned
how near the Christianity OF today ap-
preached that of Christs own time. How
should the term be defined? Is II the
life, promise, character and work Of
ChrisC AMI the promises in tie Scripture?
IL IL is so TO lie defined the church today
does actually represent the doct rines OF
Christianity. Probably no age had rep
resented it letter. and that it would con-
tinue 70 progress steadily as the years
advanced.
Rev. Lucien Clark, pastor of Foundry
Church, followed Dir. Baker, after which
Rev. Ames OF the Deeconess' Eolne, spoke
briefly.
The conference then adjourned until the
third Monday in September, when its
weekly session viii be resumed There is
every Indication that DR. Corey las aroused
more excitement in the Methodist Church
Imam has been done for many years lie
is known to be an earnest worker, as
well as most capable minister, and his
utterances are regarded as OF weight
The discussion OF his speech win be
resumed this fan, and there are strong
indications that many of his assertions
Will be considered officially.
DR.. Alexander Bielaski, pastor of the
Union NJ. Church and secretary of the
conference was seen today. "Dr Corey
has, in a measure, been misunderstood,
ne said. 1.-THE newspaper report of his
speech die not do him credit The ac-
count was not entire, and many of his re-
marks, quoted without their context nat
urally appeared more sensational than
they really Were. / do not think that
DR.. Corey meant to arouse any trouble.
Nevertheless he has shown himself but
little bound by conservatism and has
advanced some very radical views.
In the end this speech may prove a great
benefit to the Methodist church. We are
steadily advancing In our scope, and there
is more Eberality of view and action
than ever in our history. There is some
slight trouble with the bishopry, however
1.-The bishops at present, as well as from
the founding Of the church. take almost
monarchicai and even papal powers
OF course, when a man wields such SUI
preme power he is apt to be little
carried away. For many years there has
been gruInbling at this, and we will most
likely touch upon it at our next meeting
in September