New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-25
THE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
CLOSING UP BUSINESS FOR ADJOURN.
MENT TO-DAY.
ADJUSTING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO
HoUsEs-A MISSIONARY BISHOP FOR
KIoTo. JAPAN. ELECTED

HoUsEs-A MISSIONARY BISHOP FOR
Kroro. JAPAN ELECTED
Washington Oct 2i.-The bishops and deputies
Of the Episcopal Convention gave most OF their
time to-day to reconcng differences between the
two houses In the revised constitution. The pro-
ceedings disclosed much tenacity the part OF the
deputies in their purpose TO direct the affairs OF
their own house. without the control OF the bIsh-
ops. The question came up on a conference report
on Article |. which recommended that the Views
OF the bishops on the manner OF choosing members
OF the House OF Deputies and giving missionary
deputies the right to vote be accepted. The report
warmly opposed Francis l.. Stetson. OF New
York argued that this was a proposition 10 sur
render to the bishops the constitutional direction
OF the House OF Deputies. The Rev DR.. Mokim
OF Washington. also argued that the deputies
should control the organization OF their own house
A portion OF the conference committees report on
Article was recomml,ted and portion non-con-
CURED in. The matter therefore. Will have 70 be
further considered in conference.
The house proceeded TO the consideration Of the
special order. revision OF the csnons There are
ffty-three OF these. and the disposition OF some OF
the delegates averse 10 discussing the many
important questions involved this late stage OF
the session. Notwithstanding expression OF
opinion this effect. the house proceeded with the
canons At O'Clock however. Il became apparent.
IN view OF many amendments offered. that the
matter could hardly he disposed OF at this conven-
the further consideration Of the canons was In
definitely postponed.
The deputies concurred In a resolution or tho
bishops providing for a committee OF bishops.
cergymen and aymen to consider tho question OF
a permanent meeting place for the Trienn.al Con-
ventions
Article OF the revised constitution was finally
adopted as amended nv the bishops. II relates to
the formation OF dioceses.
A resolution offered by the Rev. Henry ". Nell
SON. jr Of Western New-York. was adopted. rec
ognizing with pleasure the presence Of the Pres-
don, ~ tho United States at the ceremonies ~ the
unwilling Of the cross az the site Of the proposed
new Episcopal Cathedral yesterday. and thanking
him for the kindly and generous words he uttered
also rendering thanks to God that through the in
nuence OF the Christian faith the old war cross AL
ways a sign OF war and desolation. il being more
and more supplanted by Christ's cross 81 peace
Final agreemen, was reached in both houses on
the article for the conservation OF bishops Tor tor
eign lands over which there was considerable dlf-
ference being recasi so as 10 be accept
able to the bishops.
Roland g Gruber. OF Ohio, was designated to-
dav bv the House Of Bishops editor Of the Com
mission charged with preparing for Church use the
translation Of the Prayer Book into German Otner
members OF the Commission are DR.. {. { Iinany.
Johannes Rockstroh and the Rev j. +. Peters OF
New York. and Benjamin w "eHs' OF 'he C"Ne'-
S' Much Si of Of the time OF the bishops was occupied
Il, discussing the article for the consecration OF
bishops for foreign lands, which was finally
Af In anticipation of final adjournment to,moTrSw
the deputies completed as much OF the unnni S
business possible at the afternoon session IN
sesrs6s d the vas saH Of the Rev Or nus
ornsr nTna ss BY 'S o p ashee e.
gram from the Rev. Mr.. Swope; OF Ashev,Ae. was
rG TssdaG Gysf MISSION or parish which led the
sender to question whether he was qualified Tor me
b. Horner had had charge Of A large school or
seminary and the Rev DR. Hoffman OF Ne",no,rk;
made a statement OF the nominees Qualities, which
ga listed the deputies. and the nomination was con-
Ths Committes on Marginal Readings Of the
Bible on motion Of the Rev DR. Reese Alsop ,o OF
nroposed readings introduced by It in the report 10
The next General Convention --,... .,s a,vor..
were sent 10 the special committee Of thirteen ap,
pointed consider that .uoJecrr , me pu1rssen
bisbops was referred a special committee OF h'e
to reP9r 70 co S report was submitted Ar.
,ce OF the constitution and !, war aeopiea
committee reported iha1 the had h@en adjusted in
srcordance with the sentiments OF the deputies IN
daed II the deb@ S IN o5 9f GSmmee on the Re.
vision OF the Hymnal be authorized 70 pursue 'n ua
| iosf An amendment was adopted 70 the cAn S
giving presbyter an equal rlsht WIN VIC p.s'p
Of docese TO aPpgaI 10 20 ' settle dcuties Instead
! OF the present canon. which gives the O'S"op p'e'
The House Of Bishops spent most Of the after
noon in considering the draft OF me - nah Tr
| anniai council The Rev George Calvin Han oi
Delaware. was elected bishop for the missionary
' The made II The House Of
man to enter Porto Rico to spread me g2spf OF we
American Church Will Leave Ne"rri1' =,
Georee;s Ghurch and he is by Bishop Potter
OF NewYork His headquarters WI De az sck ana
rounded I'm the hospital there and then minister
| 10 whoever desires his services.