The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-15
The Flag in Porto Rico to Be Spec
IaIly Mentioned in Prayer.
THE CHURCH TRULY AMERICAN,
It Embraces Not only Ap8i"-Saxons'
But All Nationaiitics Coming to
Our Shores. Says DIR. Carey.
Final Disposition of the
Question Goes Over
TIL Monday.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-thurch unity
was again the absorbing topic before the
House Of Deputies Of the Episcopal Con-
vention to-day, the notable and eloquent
discussion OF yesterday being continued
on Or. Hunungton's proposition. to per-
NIT bishops 70 take under their spiritual
guidance outside congregations not con-
forming strictly TO the Episcopal Lit
urgy. The interest In this debate was
shown today BY the statement OF Rev.
Dr. Fulton. Of Philadelphia. that never
before In the history OF the Church In
America had there been a debate OF such
intense earnestress. dignity. logic, and
nobility OF spiritual eoquence.
THEY ARE PATRIOTIC.
Before taking up the main subject much
miscellaneous business was transacted.
The patriotic spirit OF the convention was
shown in the unanimous adoption Of a
resolution by George c. Thomas, OF
Philadelphia. providing that as the
American nag was 70 be raised over
Porto Rico on the 18th instant ST. Luke's
Day. special reference 10 this national
event be made In the prayers OF that
day. The delegation which represent
ed the American Church at the last
general synod OF the Church OF England
in Canada. reported in detail on their
reception in Canada and spoke OF the
close sympathy and kinshp between the
two daughters OF the English Church.
separated only by q thin geograp aphicai
boundary.
Among the resolutions presented and
referred were those for cooperation be-
tween the English and American Church
IN the establishment Of churches on the
continent OF Europe. for restoring the orr
ginal text OF Rock OF Ages" and other
hymns.
a petition urging radical change IN
the Prayer Book was summarly tabled.
A MEMORIAL
Spencer Trask lay delegate from Al
hany n. Y. presented d resolution. which
was referred. providing tina, joint COM
mlttee OF the two houses be appointed TO
prepare suitable memorial 20 be SUBJ
mitted 10 the Congress and the Legisla-
lures OF the several States. urging that
appropriate steps be taken TO secure an
amendment 70 the constitution, which
shall give power 10 Congress TO establish
uniform laws on the subject OF marriage
and divorce throughout the United States.
Rev. Or. John Fulton. OF Pennsylva-
MIA. opened the debate involving church
unity. He supported tie Huntington
amendment 20 the constitution. as cal
culated 10 facilitate the high aim OF
making the church national In character.
Francis l.. Stetson, OF the New York
10y delegation. urged the amendment as
widening the educational cas- vel as the
spiritual influence OF the church.
THE AMERICAN CHURCH.
Rev. DR.. Joseph Carey. OF Albany. spoke
ohror
ing not only Anglo-Saxous but truly
American IN embracing all nationalities
coming to the American shore. and as
such Il should open It's doors 10 new
comers Mr. Arthur RyersOn. Chicago.
lay delegate characterized the amend
ment as arbitrary. and pointed out that
II adopted it would bring into the chusch
congregations without baptism and with
out confirmation.
At this point an effort was made 70
close the debate AMI take a vote at
T.. NJ, but this was voted down by friends
OF the amendment Under the hve-mlnute
rule OF debate many clerical and lay dele
gates took part
The final disposition Of the question
went over until Monday The House OK
Bishops adopted a proposition extending
the offences for which bishops may DO
tried 10 include conduct unbecoming a
bishop" Another Amendment adopted
extends the provision against alternating
church property.
TO EXAMINE CANDIDATES.
A special committee OF bishops was cre-
ated, consisting Of the Bishops OF Chicago.
New York and Vermont for the examina-
tion OF candidates for holy orders.
The bishops discussed and passed Ar
ticles T. and OF the amendment 20 the
constitution already passed by the House.
Article Z covers the provincial system
A, 2:30 both houses adjourned In order
to permit the bishops and deputies, some
four hundred In number. 10 start on tho
pilgrimage 10 jamestown Island. near
Richmond. Va, where three hundred
years ago the Church was FIRST estab-
lished IN America.