The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
The PRESIDENT COMMENDED.
Wilmington M. e. Conference Pass Cuban
Resolutions

LEwEs, DEL, MARCH 25- Patriotism
was infused into the session Of tho Will
mington Conference this morning, and
| hearty resolutions commanding President
McKinley's course in the present situation
were unanimously adopted. Tho resolu.
tions are as follows:
| 'At its session in 1895 the Wilmington
Conference declared its sympathy with
Caban patriots in their struggle for free
dom from the tryannical power, and our
purpose to appeal to the God Of battles in
their behalf.
| "In the two years that have intervenod
the war. AS prosecuted by Spain, has been
| marked by q trocities unknown to mod
ern warfare, and at which civilization shud
ders. Pending the report Of the court Of
inquiry we withhold any expression as to
| the destruction Of the ba.tleship Maine,
and The killing and manning of
| multitude Of brave Americans. who then
| and there met fate so terrible. But we
| reatlirm our conviction that the right Is on
| the side of oppressed and bleeding Cuba,
and we still pray that right may be vim
| dicated
"We admire and commend the delibera-
| tion and patience of His Excellency. VIII
| liam Mckinley, the dignitied Christian
President Of our republic. We hereby OK.
press our entire approval Of his wise and
humane conduct, amid all the threaten
ing complications involving the relations
of our country and the Spanish kingdom,
and declare our unqualified confidence in
his wisdom and patriotism to meet future
exigences, assuring him of loyal support,
meanwhile praycrfully uniting with him
in the earnest hope that an honorable ad-
justment Of these complications may be
effected, the horrors of war averted and
the right made to triumph in the victories
of the kingdom Of peace on earth and good
will toward men,"
After the resolutions had bsen adopted
Bishop Newman requested that "America'
be sung. The stratus echoed throughout
the church in truly Methodistic style.
The conference placed idself on record as
favorable 10 the Rock Island proposition,
providing for equal ministerial and lay
representation in tho General Conference,
to be held in 1900
A delegation of Wilmington layInan, in.
cluding Chief Justice Lore, William NJ.
Field, Samuel III. baynard and William
ii. Foulk, was preaent on behalf OF the
Wilmington district laymen, who had Or
aarized to secure the passage of the propo-
sirion. Chief Justice Lore read the Iueln-
orial Of the conference laymen, and then
made an address, requesting the confer
ence to take care of the laymen, who in
turn wonli take care Of the ministers. Mr..
Baynard, Mr.. Field, Mr.. Foulk and Rev.
B. F. Price spoke in favor of the PROPOSE
tion.
The vote of three-fourths of the mem
bers of conference was necessary TO secure
the adoption of the measure. When the
voters were counted the result was an.
nounced as 1877 votes for aud five votes in
opposition TO equal representation.
Chief Justice Lore thanked all for the
result.He said it warmed the hearts of the
layInon, strengthened their hands and
opened their pockets.
Tho proposition of the East Maine Con-
ference WAS introduced providing for an
extension Of the ratio of ministerial rep
resentaton to ono for every sixty instead
of for fortytlve, as at present This will
somewhat reduce the number of delegate,
to the General Conferences.
The resolution was adopted, the vote b.
ing, for, SO; against SO.
President William H. Bosley, of the
Queen Anne's Railroad, has announced
that the excursion train to which oxcep- |
tion was taken by tho conference will not
be run on Sunday. Mr.. Bosley said that
the resolution was surprise to him, us
the train was put on at the request of one
of the ministers Of the conference.
Due notice was given, he added, to the
presiding elder in the district, and SO far
as he is advised, mot with no objection
from him. Mr.. Bosley stated that it was
not the desire of the railroad to run tho
train and it was only put on under the
impression that it would be an acoommo.
dation to the conferences.
Rev. S. r. Maxwell announced his in
tention to withdraw from the Wilmington
Conference and the Methodist Episcopal
Church. He is stationed at Smiths Isl
and Mr.. Maxwell entered the conference
nine years ago. He has reputation as q
stirring evangelist and a hard worker, He
will not abandon church work, but will
ally himself with the Baptist Church, his
first connection in his ministerial career.
Mr.. Maxwell thanked the ministers for
the courtesies they had shown him while
in the conference and said he was sorry 10
take such course.
Presiding Elder Martindale said that he
Mr.. Maxwell was dissatisfied
with his pastoral assignment and this had
caused him to withdraw.
The ministers Of the Wilmington dis
trict and Dover district manifested their
appreciation Of the services Of Presiding
Elders Barrett and Adams, who retire at
this session Bishop Newman, after calling
Dr. Barrett to the conference bar, handed
him an envelope containing large sum.
"Your BRETHREN" tho Bishop said, de
sire me to present to you this testimonial Of
their regard and with the best wishes Of
those who have labored so favorably with
you."
Dr Barrett said that he had the most
heartfelt gratitude for the kindness, con-
,ideration and forbearance which had been
shown him during the six years OF his ell
lership. 81 shall never forget you," DR..
Barrett continued II carry with me into
he pastorate the kindness recollecti ons OF
ny eldership.'
DR.. Adams, Of Dover district also receiv-
ID an envelope from Bishop Newman. DR..
Adams said that he had always felt un.
worthy of the Difference and appreciation
hown him by the members Of the Will
nington Conference.
A delegation from Milford to-day visited
Bishop Newman, who assured them that
Presiding Elder Barrett would bs assign.
d to Milford. DR.. Barrett is favorable to
he charge
Professor Morgan, of Dickinson College, i
made plea for his institution and small
olleges He said that he lelleved drunk s
mess was on the increase in large
ollcgcs. He said he would never see his |
ollege secure q license for respectable I
a!oon, as ons large college did, SO tho l
tudents could have respectable" place @
l which to tipple. c
resolution. drawn up by members of {
he Dickinson College alumni, was adopt '
i, commencing Dr. Morgan for the ex- '
.llent and fruitful results which he has
at Dickinson.
Dr.. Morgan is former member Of the
wilmington conference.
Dr. 5. 2. Upham, Of Drew Theological
eminary and Dr. Lippincott, of the a
Methodist Episcopal Hos
ital made pleas for the support Of the In. a
tuition which hey represent. Q
As result Of Dr. Lippincotts address
'mmittee to visit tho Methodist Hospital &
as appointed. G.
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