The times., 1898-10-18

the debates as in the previous DAYS With
careful scrutiny every word and line of
the amendment under consideration were
followed. and changes upon such made in
accordance with the sense of the conyen-
tion.
Inc vital question to be resumed from
last weeks proceedings was that en-
bodied In the amendment proposed by Dr.
Huntington to article 10 of the constitu-
non The solution of the problem which
the amendment had evolved in the minds
OF the deputies was reached by the Rev.
DR.. Foude. of Minnesota. DIR. Hunting
toms amendment it will be remembered,
provides for the expansion of the Iabors
OF the church in giving to its bishops
power 10 annex congregations of other
denominations which accepted the apos-
ties creed and the Nicene creed.
DE- Foude's proposal to make of Dr.
Huntin8tons amendment canon instead
of constitutional law was eagerly ac-
cepted by the deputies, and the admend-
ment and its substitute passed the body
within ten minutes after its presentation
yesterday morning. following several days
or discussion during last weeks sessions.
AS the amendment was practically in the
nature of an experiment. the majority of
the deputies deemed 1t expedient to test
It's strength as a canon before making 1t a
ia" VI the CoHStitutlOn- Df. huntington
accepted the proviso in cheerful man
ner
Power of Bishops.
The power of the bishops of the church
was the subject of discussion during the
session. drawn out by the following COM
mittee recommendation presented by the
Rev. DIR. Dix: sis5
Strike out article Q of the constitution and
insert the following as constitution Sl Of the
constitutions. viz: f sst-l
No alteration or amendment of thes. con.titu
tons shall be made unless the same shall he first
proposed in one triennial meeting OF the gene al
convention. and by resolve thereof sent within
six months TO the secretary Of the convention of
every diocese. to be made known to the dioce-an
convention at its next meeting, and adopted by
the genr1l convention at its next succeeding
trennial meeting by majority Of the whole num-
Der OF bishops and by majority OF. the clerical
and lay deputie5 OF all the dioceses entitled TO
representation in the House of Deputies voting
by orders.
The recommendation was adopted aft
er few slight alterations We're made
in its reading.
The recommendation of the committee
on the title of the constitution, read
ing Constitution. adopted in general
convention, in Philadelphia. October 1888.
as amended in subsequent general con-
ventions," was another source of con-
yersation.
little talk was INDUCED in concerning
the change from Protestant Episcopal
Church to the American Church. but
1t did not result in any effective measure
being taken. The question. however,
when taken up for final settlement. will
be discussed at great length, as much
interest is manifested in it,
In the opinion of number of those in
attendance upon the convention there is
strong belief that the change in the name
will be made.
synopsis of the Debate.
Rev. DR.. Mann. of West Missouri, re-
sumed his remarks on the amendment TO
the title of the constitution at the after
noon session He did not think it was
arrogance TO take the name The Ameri-
can Church." 1t expressed what the
church desired and meant to be.
Rev. DR.. Green, Of New York, urged
that the convention was not a debating
society and that IL this matter was to
be considered at this time. it would
doubtless result in two more days of de-
bate. In view of pending important legis-
lation he moved to lay the amendment
on the table. which motion prevailed.
Dr. Dix then moved the adoption of
article !, as reported from the commit
tee. The article is composed of seven
sections. and DIR. Dix moved to take ac-
ton on them separately. Rev DR.. Hunt
ington, of New York. proposed a new
section to precede section l. He remarked
that it seemed to him very desirable that
a little religion should be introduced into
the constitution. He then proposed the
following:
In the name of God amen. This church solemn
ly airtns its belief that the holy scriptures OF the
Old and New TeStaTents are the word OF God
and to contain all things necessary TO salyation.
and adheres to the faith OF the Holy Catholic
Church as set forth in the Apostles creed and the
Nicene creed
1t was suggested that the proposition
should be made a preamble instead of a
section. 1t was. however, decided not 10
call it 4 preamble, but to insert the para
graph between the title and article l OF
the constitution.
The amendment was then subjected to
series of amendments until its verbage
was considerably tangled up Mr.. Biddle
suggested that it should go back to the
committee to be put in proper form.
vote, however, was taken, and the pream-
BILE adopted. the clerical vote being 81
ayes. 10 nays and 13 divided. Lay vote, %
ayes 20 nays and divided.
American Church.
american Church was again brought up
in the consideration of section of article
l. which was a, the time voted down. The
proposed change will come up later.
point of order was then made that ma
jority of the lay vote had not voted in
favor of the preamble. On further con-
sideration the chair reversed his decision
and declared that the preamble was not
adopted.
Mr. Stetson, of New York took an ap-
peal from this ruling of the chair. on the
ground that the majority should be based
on the dioceses actually represented.
Chairman Packard wished the matter
settled by the house. and as the hour for
adjournment had arrived. the matter went
over.
The House of Deputies concurred in
message of the House of Bishops. electing
Rev. Samuel Hart. ID. D.. to be historio-
grapher of the church in place of Bishop
Perry of Iowa. deceased.
Messages from the House of Bishops
were read and referred to proper commit
tees. after which the house adjourned TO
meet at o'clock this morning.