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proposed conferences at Lambeth, for
which the invitation was extended, would
consist of sixteen members, of which the
American church would be entitled to two.
They evidently realized that we are op-
posed to 16 to ] over here" said Mr.. Lewis
at this point "and consequently made our
ratio in this respect 16 to 2
Mr.. Lewis offered resolution declaring
that in the government of its affairs the
church should preserve its own autonomy.
He saw he said, possibilities for much
trouble If such consultations should be au-
thoriZed.
The Daily Offices.
The next business on calendar was the
resolution of Rev. Mr.. De Rosset of SPRING
field, providing certain regulations to be
followed by ministers in the holding Of the
daily Offices He supported his idea and
was followed by Rev. DR.. Mackay-Smith
of this city.
LAS a priest who has in his church daily
offices every day in the year, and who is
always present at them when possible
said the rector of ST. Johns, Il desire to
say, with the greatest respect and with
every feeling of courtesy, that it is not
proper for this house to instruct it's priests
in regard 10 the daily Offices"
He then moved to lay the resolutions on
the table, snd by a viva voce vote the mo-
tion prevailed
The resolution of Rev. Mr.. Stuck, pro-
posing a memorial chapel at jamestown,
Va, to mark the spot where the Episcopal
service was first held in this country, was
passed.
resolution presented by Rev. DR.. Lines,
proposing a book of offices, was then taken
up and Rev. DIR. Huntington made one of
his characteristic speeches in opposition
to it, and offered substitute that he be-
lieved would meet the demands for more
prayers. 1t provided that the house Of
bishops to prepare a series of prayers suit
able for household and similar purposes to
hn har wit M
mon prayer and report thereon to the next
general convention, said report to be con-
sidered by the two general conventions
This was adopted.
NOn-COncurrence of Bishops.
Non-concurrence was reported from the
bishops on Article TX of the constitution
as adopted by the deputies. This article
governed the trials of bishops, presbyters
and deacons. The bishops recommended a
new article, and the deputies declined to
concur therein by unanimous vote.
The house then went into executive ses-
sion to consider the nomination of Rev.
George Calvin Hall of Wilmington, Del,
to be bishop of the missionary district Of
Kyoto, Japan. There was very general
impression prevalent among those familiar
with the sentiment prevailing among the
deputies that the house would decline to
confirm the nomination.
Rev. Dr. H. Richard Harris Of Pennsyl-
vania followed Mr. Lewis in opposition to
the acceptance of the invitation of the arch
bishop, and offered as substitute for Mr.
Lewis resolution another, expressing ap-
probation of the courtesy, but still de-
clining 1t.
DIR. El1iOtt's Remarks.
Rev. DR.. Elliott of this city deplored the
remarks of the preceding speakers and the
spirit they showed. The relations between
the Church Of England and the church in
America were the relations Of comfy, of
love, Of common purpose, of common in
terest and of the same worship. It seemed
extraordinary, after hearing all that had
been said during the convention in behalf
Of Christian unity. that such a course as
that proposed should be followed. He did