The record-union., 1898-01-24
THE METHODIST CHURCHES.
JOINT COMMISSION ON FEEDER
ALTON MAKES IT'S REPORT.
Recommendation That Will Like
ly Bring the Two Organixa-
tions Together Again.

CHATTANOOGA (Tenn., Jan. %
The following official report of the ac-
tion Of the Joint Commission on Fed
GRAFTON appointed by the general con-
ference of the two Episcopal Methodist
Churches which met at Baltimore re-
Gently, was given to the Associated
Press to-day by the Secretary, DR.. r..
j. Cooke, editor of the Methodist Ad-
vocate"
After an elaborate discussion cover
ing several days conference, the joint
committee finally agreed upon the fol-
lowing resolutions, the exact language
of which and particulars explanatory
will De given hereafter as provided for
by the joint commission.
First, that the general conferences Of
the two churches be recommended to
order the preparation of a common cat
echism, hymn book and order of public
worship for both churches
Second, While recognizing the value
and growth of the Epworth League
from the respective churches, and re-
joicing in the spirit of fraternity mani :
tested in their biennial international
conference, in the absence of any legal
provision for it, it is suggested to the
general conferences the propriety os
recognizing and regulating it by legal
provisions.
Third, that the general conferences OF
the respective churches be recommended
to adopt measures for the joint admin
lstration of their publishing interests
both in China and Japan
Fourth, that while appreciating fully
the Christian comfy prevailing among
our missions in foreign lands, and hav-
ing given careful consideration to the
principle and desirability of cooperative
administration as means for lessening
the expenditure of funds in the prose-
cution of the work, the commission
may, without attempting to formulate
any plan for such cooperation, COM
mend the subject to the consideration
of the general conference
Fifth, it was further agreed for the
prevention of hurtful competition, that
in places where either church is es-
tablished and supplying the needs Of
the people new work shall not be or
Sanlzed by the other church without
he consent of the Bishop having ju-
risdicticn.
Sixth, the following with reference 10
iii iStitii euuCatlOH was adopted.
Resolved, First, this expression
should take such practical form as
viii increase the efficiency of our
higher institutions Of learning.
Second, that the years 1900 and 1861
should be the period for the presenta-
ton of the subject of higher education
to all our people and of their gifts To
the cause.
Third, that it is the imperative duty
OF the Protestant Church to provide in
the city of Washington a university.
Christian, Catholic tolerant and Amer
lean, having for its sole aim post grad
uate and professional study and orlgl-
nal research, and that the American
university is worthy of the confidence
and benefactions of the people in all
our chu1 ches.'
We therefore recommend that the
claims Of this institution be commend
ed to both churches for special contri-
buttons during the closing year of the
present and opening year of the com
ing century.
We also agreed to recommend TO tha
general conferences of the two churches
provision for the reception of ministers
from one church to the other without
loss Of orders in ministerial STANDING.