Evening journal., 1898-06-09
CLOSER RELATIONS WITH ENGLAND.
RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT THE
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE
DIOCESE OF EASTON.

DIOCESE OF EASTON.
Cen.reyille. Nd, June 9.-The an
nuag convention of the Diocese of Eas-
ton, Protestant Episcopal Church, or
ganized by electing Rev. Mr. Rich, Of
Greensborough, secretary. Rev. DR..
Duncan read his report and offered
resolution admitting all visiting
clergymen and candidates for conirma-
ton to THE convention.
Bishop Adams appointed the follow
ing committees:
On Account-Messrs Henry Coudon,
w. II. Gibson and r. e. Denney.
Parochial Contributions and Assess
ments-lRev. w. Y. Beaver, w. S.
Walker, J. l. Kirby. S, f. Whitman, E.
r. Massey and e. W. Hepbron.
Canons and Other Business-Rev
James A. Mitchell, Dr. S. c. Roberts
and Judge James A. Pearce.
New Parishes-Dr. Sutton, Rev. Da-
yid Howard and c. c. Lloyd.
Episcopal Fund-Rev. L. B. Baldwin,
DR.. J. Earle and w. Collins.
State of the Church-Rey, A. Bate
Rev. +. b. Adkins, Rev. T, c. Page and
DR. G. w. Goldsborough.
The patriotism OF the convention was
shown by THE adoption Of the follow
ing resolutions, offered by Rev. J. S.
Morgan, of Crisfield:
Whereas, The United States gov
ernment, so long favored with immu-
nifty from serious complications with
foreign powers, is now confronted with
THE Tragedy of war, be it
Resolved, That this convention,
While deploring the necessity of such
conflict, recognizes, on THE part Of
the government, the duty of self-pro-
tection and the Obligations to help the
weak, condemn cruelty, resist oppres-
sion and hold up a high standard OF
civilization as necessary for the well
fare Of mankind;
Resolved, That we also honor and
applaud the untiring efforts of the
president to avoid war and secure the
deliverance of a down-trodden people
by means of diplomacy and statesman
ship, and while we regret the failure OF
these efforts, we now pray THAT this
government may be victorious and
prosperous in all It's undertakings for
the amelioration of mankind;
Resolved, That we hall with pleas
ure The prospect Of a closer relation
with Great Britain, which warrants the
hope that these two Christianized and
iberty-loving peoples may exercise a
saIutary Influence upon the nations ci
the earth. and that the kingdoms of this
wor!d may become the kingdoms OF
our Lord"
THE following committee was ap-
pointed TO consider a plan to contiru5
the publication Of the diocesan paper
Church Affairs, viz: Rev. JAMES A
Mitchell, REV. s. c. Roberts, Rev. J
G. CAN'T, Rev. S. J. Morgan R. c. Mac
kali and S. e. Whitman.
Bishop Adams read his annual adj
dress. giving the statistics of the dio.
cese. He stated that he was extreme.
ly gratlfed at the progress and i'm.
provement during the past year; that
with one exception, every parish is sup
piled with a rector; the financial re
turns TO all demands were commend,
able, and the increase in membership
was encouraging.
THE subject Of Diocesan Missions
was discussed by Revs. L. B. Baldwin
of Easton. d. Howard OF Berlin, ans
T. c. Page, of Cambridge, with specia
reference to advisable ana efficien
methods Of securing larger collections
The system of pledges from each mem
Der Of the congregation and of develop
ing the resource of children's contri
buttons were recommended.