The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-10-20
Interesting Account of Mr. MoIVer's Wis.
it to Washington.

The seventh general council of the Pan Presby-
terrain Alliance was held in Washington City,
September 2z-October 6, 1899.
Representatives came from the different bodies
that make up what is known as the Alliance of the
Reformed Churches holding the Presbyterian sys-
TEN. These churches are found in the following
countries: Austria, Austria Hungary, Belgium,
East Friesland France, Germany, Greece, Italy,
Russia, Spain, Switzerland, England, Ireland,
Scotland, Ceylon, China, Japan, Persia. Cape of
Good Hope, Orange Free State, South African Re-
public, Natal Canada, United States, Brazil, Aus
tralia, New Hebrides, New Zealand and Jamaica
With very few exceptions all these were repre-
sented.
The Council met in a most beautiful city, in the
most charming month, the weather was perfect and
ali things conspired for the perfect success of the
Alliance. \ separate article could be written on
the scenery between here and Washington. An
other article on the city itself-stin another on
dewey Day" and yet another on the personnel
of the Alliance, and again another the recep-
tiOns and excursions given in honor Of the distin-
guiShed Presby terians while large book could be
written on the addresses There 90 set address
Is within 10 days, besides imprOmptu speeehs)
while finally whole article could be written on
incidents" and lastly humorous article ON the
funny happenings.
The object Of the meeting was not organic union
OF the s. denominational or national churches rep
resented in the Alliance but fraternal cooperation
in all parts Of the world The place Of meeting
the historic New York Ave. Presbyterian Church,
located near the Presidential mansion. The pew is
pointed out which was formerly occupied by James
Buchanan and which was selected by Abraham
Lincoln The not being aware of the fact.) The
church was beautifully decorated for this occasion
Fasf1ons NJ pyarorapnS in oracafnl curvas
der galleries and in the pulpit niche; the columns
decked in veriue, and palms and flowers and rich
b0quets arranged with artistic skill produce the
haPpiest effect.
The music was grand and was rendered by diff
ferent choir each evening Almost every conceiv-
able phase of church work and doctrine was dis
Gus ed by men who ere authorities these sub
jects. Home missions, foreign missions, Sabbath
Observance, young peoples societies, woman's
work sabbath schools apologetics archaeological
discoveries, comparative religion christian moral
ity ia application 20 business s0cisI questions the
edict Of Nantes and the Huguenots, arbitration,
marriage divorce christian progress during the 18th
century, etc, etc, etc.
The Council was remarkably free from cranks |
and riders Of hobbies.
President Mckinley gave a reception in honor of |
the Alliance. This was appreciated by all, but
especially by the foreigners, who we're almost
dumbf0unded the thought Of seeing face to face,
shaking hands with and talking to the President of
a great Republic, and above all they were delighted
with the elegant refreshments. 1t event TO !
he remembered and recounted during al days to
come.
Among other matters disposed of was proposal
that an address should be presented from the Pres
bYterian Churches of the world the Queen of the
Netherlands on her accession to the throne. This
was urged on the ground that she is the only Pres
byterian Monarch in the world and that the servi-
ces rendered in times past by the House Of Orange,
of which she is the sole representative and by the
people Of the Netherlands coreligionsts in many
lands in the days Of their prosecutions should
be acknowledged. Il was prepared, signed and in