New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-17
CHESTS OF THE HOLSTERS.
INDIANA TO ENTERTAIN THE PREsBY-
TERRAIN GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
ex-pREsIpENT HARRISON SUGGESTED FOR MOD
ERAToR-THE PACIFIC COAST LIKELY TO
WIN THE PARLIAMENTARY MAT
TIERS no BE DISCUSSED.

WIN THE PRIzE-IMPoRTANT MAT
TIERS no BE DISCUSSED.
warsaw Ind May l5.-The General Assembly OF
the Presbyterian Church In the United States or
America will meet at Winona Park. two miles from
this place next Thursday May 90 and discuss Ques-
lions OF National and international Importance, for
Presbyteriansm is worldwide In its constituency
and influence. and under every sky the blue banner
waves While there those who trace Presby-
terrain principles back TO the Apostles of New Tesla
rnent times, and even TO Abraham, X not TO ADAM
II Is a matter of historical record that the West
minister Confession OF Faith the acknowledged
symbol of this important body. was adopted two
hundred and fifty years ago The Southern Assem-
bly, has prepared elaborate programme In con-
noc,ion with It's meeting In North Carolina TINS
year. but the Northern Assembly apparently over
looked the fact that this the proper year In
which TO commemorate the completion OF the Con-
fesson OF Faith and the Catechisms of the Presby-
terrain Church
The first question Of importance In the meeting
Of the General Assembly is the selection of Mod
orator. tho presiding officer is called. While the
candidates not thick as the leaves at Vallom-
hrOsa, they include an eX-President of the United
States, an Postmaster General a theological
seminary professor and pastors and home mission
aries of greater less National reputation. For
several years. at the time OF the heresy trials OF
Professor Briggs and Professor Smith, the Con-
sentative party was In control. and no man whose
theological opinions would not have satisfied John
Calvin John Knox was satisfactory to the ma
jory. The Liberals sometimes declined 10 nomi-
nate a candidate, voting for that one selected by
the Conservatives who seemed less ultra than his
competitor. who. II must be added, was successful
Last year. however. there change in the
temper Of the Assembly. The Rev. DR.. John Ian
sing Withrow Of Chicago. while nominated by
Conservative pastor and supported by many OF the
strongest in that party. was elected ana ne
showed such a kindly spirit toward those who had
,ho pa~ttx thof ii
times TO tell where his theological bias. II ne hao
one lay He fulfilled all of the promises mace IN
his behalf by DR.. John r. Davies OF New-iorh'
who placed him In nomination. The opening ser
mon Of the retiring Moderator strikes ire Keynote
~ Tho Assemhlv as a rule and DR.. Booths eio-
ouent address on christian Union ana Denomi-
national Loyalty was no exception ~ Is eH
pected that Dr. Withrow will issue another rehic
sermon next week.
HARMONY WITHOUT LOSS OF PRINCIPLE.
DR.. Booth appealed TO the Assembly for broth
erlv conference that the differences which had d.
vided the Presbyterian Church might be se''ea
by arbitration and that light might be thrown
upon the present perplexities and thus afford
aon,e clear indication TO what was desired IN
,ha wav OF an extension OF Presbyterian liberty.
Tho conference was not held. but the spirit OF the
Assembly was different from that OF It's predeces-
sors for several years Every effort was made by
nearly all concerned TO forget differences and to
emphasize agreements. Harmony reiened without
the sacrifice of principle II would perhaps be say
ing too much to add that this outward appearance
of unity satisfactory TO every one on elther
side hut IL satisfied majority in both parties.
Among the candidates already suggested TOT
Moderator are eX-President Harrison. or lndlan-
apolis; John Wanamaker Of Philadelphia; Profes-
sor Henry c. Minton. of San Francisco, and Dr.
Sheldon jackson, of Alaska. The names or Dr. H.
r SAMPLE of New-York: General Ralph T.. Prime,
of Yonkers, n. Y. and Horace b. Siliman' or Co
hoes. y. Y, have also been mentioned Inc lrlehus
Gle al have suggested
a constitutional question will be raised II iayman
"a nominated They declare that the Book-the
constitution Of the Presbyterian Church-reqties
that n clergyman should be the Moderator. While
q &c admitted that precedent Is against lay MOD
orator in the Assembly. eminent Synod as that
of New-York had one last fall at its meeting In
Northumberland Prime. II has been reported
that ex- President Harrison has asked his frlends
not TO suggest his name and the friends OF Dr.
M,nton DR. jackson and Mr.. Wanamaker are cor"
respondingly happy.
The Moderator must be efficient presiding Off
GER with a thorough parliamentary Kno"leuSe
and he must also be able to appoint capable men
nm the committees. which deal with questions far-
reaching In their effect Every one OF the more
than six hundred commissioners. for example, Is
onnointed on one or more committees; many or
.bern are on several committees some of wklch are
continued beyond the meeting Of the Assembly ana
q few from year TO year Whenever question
arises which threatens TO cause prolonged DEBATE
II Is referred a committee.
II General Harrison allows his name TO be pre-
scented TO the Assembly, he will have patTlotsm
and confidence IN his favor and If his friends can
persuade the commissioners that II is not contrary
to the Book to have a ayrnan in the Moderator's
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