The times., 1898-10-20
and even the galleries are being depop-

IRE not conducive to great enthusiasm
except. perhaps. to those deeply interested
IN them, and clerical and lay deputies are
after all only human
A number of deputies have already left
for their homes and more are preparing
TO leave, and 1t is probable that the last
days of the session will be represented by
mere handful of delegates.
Missionary Diocese.
A discussion of the proposition to ST
on new missionary diocese of Southern
ihuiaha was the principal subject of dis
cussion during the morning session yes
terday. This was recommended by the
House of Bishops. but the committee on
the admission of new dioceses recon- /
mended non-concurrence in the report A
minority report favoring the division. {
however. was submitted, by the Rev.
Henry r. Restarick, of Los Angeles. |
This report was laid on the table. but
was taken up again almost Immediately
by two-thirds vote of the house.
lengthy discussion ensued, in which
all of the deputies from Indiana took an
active part. The need of the separation
of the State into three dioceses was urg-
ed. and the church history in the State
with the trials and difficulties met with
and surmounted by the church workers
was more or less eloquently recited.
When the question was put to vote
the house declined to adopt the milori
report. by vote OF 90 ayes to 22i noes.
The majority report was adopted by a
viva voce vote.
The regular order was taken up next.
Mr.. Packard. in the chair Article G.
which was returned from the House of
Bishops. was adopted. and the amend
ment to section of article 2, rec
commended by the bishops was agreed to.
Conference Committee.
The report of the conference COMMITTEES
was then presented, as follows:
THE committee of conference on mes
sage No. 9. of the House OF Bishops, re-
lating to articles and of the revision
of the constitution, respectfully report:
y. The committee agrees TO recommend
that the House of Bishops concur with
the House OF Deputies in regard TO sec
ton 2 of article 2, OF the report of the
committee because the proposition came
originally from the House OF Bishops n
their message No. 81, of 1895.
-. The committee recommends that the
house concur with the House of Bishops
in adopting section 3, of article 2, with
the following amendment:
of, in line II of the report and inssIt
the following: or in a vacant mission
airy district by the presiding bishop OF
this church, or unless 2utho. lied or aF-
pointed by the House of Bishops, or the
presiding bishop by its direction. to act
temporarily in case of need within any
territory not yet authorized organized in
to dioceses or missionary districts of this
church
80 The committee also recommends
that this House of Bishops. in substitute
ing article 10. of the present constitu-
tion. numbered article 3. in place of ar
ticle .. as reported by the committee on
messages from the House of Bishops and
adopted by the house"
The hour for adjournment for recess
arrived before the house could take ac-
tion ON the report, and it was set aside.
to be resumed at O'Clock. When the
time came to report, however. other busi-
ness was on the calendar. ard it was al
lowed TO so over.
Afternoon Session.
DR.. Huntington, of New York. made
another effort to place in the constitution
the resolution offered by him recently
concerning a declaration of Episcopal
principle and belief. He said that some
wlat similar utCldTdA4bH dpPCaiS III N+4-
Constitution of the United States.
The substitute proposed by DR., Hunting
ton for the resolution of Mr. Wilde, OF
Minnesota, is as follows:
Resolved. the House Of Bishops concurring, That
the following change be made in the constitution.
and that the proposed alteration be made known
to the several dioceses in oIder that the s1me
may be adopted at the next general convention,
in accordance with article Of the constitution;
af,nr fha ririp and hp-pTe article i these
words: In the name OF God. amen. ms
church solemnly affirms its faith IN the hoiy
Scriptures Of the Old and New TestameHts .
containing all things necessary to salvation, and
adberes TO the doctrine OF the holy catholic
church as set forth in the apostles creed and in
the Nicene creed
Dr. Elliott, of Washington, said II
panied him to oppose on the floor anything
proposed by the learned delegate from
New York He objected to the word
doctrine" and hoped that DR.. Hunting
ton would accept the word faith 10 re-
place it.
DIR. Hodges. of Maryland, offered an
amendment providing that the preamble
instead of reading. In the name of God.
Amen" would read: In the name of the
Father. Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
vote was taken on the amendment 10 Dr.
Huntington's resolution and II was lost.
Mr.. Mcconnell. of Louisiana. hoped that
the substitution, In the name of God
Amen" be passed by the house unani-
mously.
DR.. Taylor. of Springfield. told the story
of the bachelor who. after a long search,
met a lady who answered his require
ments as a wife. After proposing a num-
ber of times and being rejected, the fourth
proposal was accepted by the lady in order
TO get rid of him. But did she get rid of
him by marrying him?" he asked.
Dr. Taylor was interrupted by Mr..
Brown. lay delegate, who thought the
solemnity of the phrase in question forbid
such trivial stories. DR.. Taylor, however
said he was speaking of the question in
the abstract, and was not unaware of the
sacredness of the phrase. He added;
viii it not be the same with DR.. Hunt
ington's proposed resolution"
MIR. Smiths Substitute.
Mr.. Smith, of Michigan, offered a SUBJ
stitute reading, In the name of God, the
Father. God the Son, and God the Holy
Ghost" The substitute was laid on the
table.
A motion was made TO lay DIR. Hunt
ington's resolution on the table and was
carried and the discussion returned 10
the original proposition of Judge Wilder.
Roll call resulted in the resolution being
adopted by majority of the dioeeses.
Mr.. Stetson, of New York, offered
resolution setting forth that II a con-
stitutional quorum shall not be present
and voting at any session of the general
convention at which. under any provi-
sion of this constitution a vote shall be
taken concerning any amendment TO the
constitution and 10 the prayer-book pro-
noSad at n Dreyious meeting of the gen.