The times., 1898-10-21

at the next general convention. DR..
McKim withdrew his substitute In order
that DR.. Tylor might present a substi-
tute of the same import.
DR.. Dix caused the first laugh. of the
afternoon in hoping that DIR. Taylor's
substitute might take some shape.
A California delegate thought that too
much time was being wasted in ap-
preaching the resolution instead of get
ting at the resolution itself. The subject.
he thought, should be referred to the
joint commission.
Mr. Wilkes of North Carolina. moved
that the substitute be laid on the table,
which was lost.
In answer to questions, DR.. Taylor
said that it was not possible to tell what
the commission would do. The pur-
port of the subject was to dispose OF
what was left of the report in the proper
way. DR.. Taylor's substitute was also
lost.
Dean Hoffman Reports.
Dean Hoffman read the report of the
commission on postulants. The canon
deals with the proper manner of applying
for preparation for the sacred ministry.
Mr.. Rogers, of Texas, pointed out some
peculiarities of Canon l, comparing them
with the old canon. He took exception
to the postulant having to appear before
the bishop, owing to the number of miles
that might have to be Travelled. Neither
was it always convenient for the postu-
liant to give the place of his birth, or
where he was baptized or confirmed. He
therefore. moved that this canon be re-
ferred to the committee of this house to
be reported later The motion was lost.
A quencher on eloquence was the mo-
tion then made that speeches be con-
fined to the five-minute rule. The mouse
eagerly carried the motion.
DIR. Parks referred TO the Rev. Mr..
| Rogers as the LAY deputy from Texas,
and excused himself by stating that he
| had been asked yesterday If he was prac-
| ticing medicine in Boston. hence MS
reason for getting mixed. He hoped that
| Mr.. Rogers's suggestions about changing
the first section of the canon be accepted.
| The entrance for n postulant was too
| hard as required in the canon.
To end the debate DR.. Dix said the cnair
would read the canon section by section
and amendments would be accepted.
Dr. Alsop amended that section / should
be made TO read. shall make his desire
known TO the bishop of the diocese, the
| word first" in the original section ap-
nearing between shall and make
Dr. Egar said that he feared the depu-
ties would vote for the section merely 10
get rid OF it.
DR.. Parks offered a substitute to the
amendment, striking out certain words
bearing on the postulants communicating
with the bishop.
DIR. MncIay Smith Objects.
DR. Mackay-Smith spoke on the unrea-
sonableness of the substitute as compared
with the amendment. 1t was question
whether the postuiant should go TO the
bishop or the bishop to the postulant. II
| was only reasonable that the bishop
should wish to see the postulant. DR.
! Parks withdrew his substitute.
The commission accepted the amend,
ment of Dr. Alsop to strike out the WORD
first in the section.
Messages from the House of Bishops
were received and read The House ot
Deputies voted for a committee on con
ference in regard TO a diocese for Indiana
as asked by the House of Bishops. DR.
Dix appointed as such committee DR.
Richards. of Long Island. Mr.. Wilmer. o.
Maryland, and Mr.. Payne, of Masschu
sets. The house then adjourned TO NEE
! this morning al 10 o. clock.