The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06
Message from President Mckinley En-
pressing Cordial Interest I'm the
Work OF the Society.
FIRST BUSINESS MEETING
BRIEF ADDRESS BY THE REV. DR.
FRANCIS e. c'FATHER'D CLARK.
All the Old Officers Reelected and
Several New Trustees Chosen-Lon-
don Delegate Seeking "Pointers."

DETROIT, Mich. July 5.-The afternoon
OF the preliminary day of the eighteenth an
nual international convention OF Christian
Endeavor was showery, but toward even
ing the sun broke through the clouds and
the travel from all parts of the city 10 the
Christian Endeavor grounds began. At sun
down long wavering lines OF young people
from various directions wended across the
green fields about the white tented city, all
converging towards Tent Endeavor. beneath
whose broad, spreading canvas the well
coming rally was held. The crowds poured
in through the four entrances on either side
and down the six broad sawdust covered
aisles, until the great tents capacity OF ten
thousand was filed; after that a crowd OF
outsiders obtained sight and hearing
through dropping OF the tent walls at each
side.
The Christian Endeavor red and white
was suspended in hundreds OF broad stream
ers from the lofty roof TO the caves. Flags
of all nations, draped with the stars and
stripes. hung overhead at intervals. The
coats of arms Of the States were attached
to the tent poles. The Christian Endeayor
monogram shone from large red and white
electric globes over the resonator suspended
above the speakers platform. Higher up
the union jack and stars and stripes inter-
mingled. A thousand white-capped young
men and maids composed the choir on the
big stage. the front of which was occupied
by the officers and clergy.
Promptly at 7:3O the comparative silence
was broken by the swelling strains OF The
Son Of God Goes Forth to War" followed
by There Shall Be Showers OF Blessing"
Onward Christian Soldiers" etc. IN all OF
which the great crowd enthusiastically
Joined. Devotional exercises were led by
Rev. G.. J. Butler, of Washington. The well
come of the local committee was extended
by William J. Strong. its chairman Mr.
Strong dwelt on the beauties OF Detroit and
greeted the delegates not only on BEHALF
of It's local Christian Endeavor societies.
but also on behalf Of the young peoples re-
ngious societies. allied to special denomina-
tons, which had elaborated In all efforts
of the general committee.
Rev. Charles B. Newman eloquent'y well
coined the convention on behalf Of Detroit
pastors, closing with these words: You ara
thrice welcome. May we prove as worthy
hosts as you are worthy guests. and when
you have closed your convention and ara
ready % depart, may you have 1t as truly
to say that you were welcome as we say It
now at the beginning.
THE MAYORS WELCOME
Mayor Maybury. in welcoming the En-
deavorers. said: 'On July "A. 170l. the city,
OF Detroit was founded. On this. the 5th OF
July, 1893, is founded a new city. The first
city was consecrated by Its founders to the
worship of the Nazarene. The city OF En-
deavor is called by His name and conse-
Grated to His work. Do not these striking
firm our faith that when God and His pur-
poses are the inspiration OF cities. such
cities both here and hereafter have sure
foundations? We have in our citizenship
many IN active alliance with you. while we
all, of whatever creed or kindred. join I'm
bidding you hearty welcome and Cod
speed. Endeavor points the only way to-
those who would win In LIES battle. 1r
comforts and consoles those who faiter or
fail. 1t belongs TO the children OF aspira-
ton in this world: TO them who alone hold
the secret Of the progress OF society
What a marvel OF growth has been
yours. Founded and led by one IN whose
features there dwells not even the premonk5t
ton OF increasing wears. his eye undffnmed
and his natural strength undated. he jour-
neys at the head Of his numerous and tri-
umphant family toward the Holy Land
Late may come the day when his helpful
presence must be exchanged for a sad but
ever delightful memory. This endeavor In
more than an institution, because IL upIifts
and saves. Institutions do not save: right
eousness alone exalts nations"
There was enthusiastic applause when
Baer read the following telegram
from President Mckinley:
REV. DR.. f. z. Clark. Detroit. Mich
On o the occasion no OF tne eigntsentn in.er-
to express my cordial interest in fts work.
my best wishes TO those assembled with
the continuance and increase OF the great
results which the efforts OF the Christian
Endeavor Society have sc 81 Nra:r,rv.
Next on the programme came responses
In behalf of Endeavorers from foreign
lands. AS Rev. William Patterson. OF Tor
onto, came forward TO speak for Canada.
some one struck up God Save the Queen"
The Canadians on the platform took up
the strain and In a moment the huge tent
was reverberating with the swelling chorus
Of the British anthem The friendly rela-
,ions between Canada and the United
States. particularly with reference 20 re-
ligious matters. formed the burden OF d..
Patterson's address.
Rev. DR.. II. j. Tressder. secretary OF the
London Council OF Christian Endeavor. an
swered the greetings in behalf OF Great
Britain. Perish the mad dream" said he.
''that a conflict should ever come between
our two countries II Is the work and the
duty Of the Christian Endeavorers 70 make
Impossible such an idea"
Frora Australia response was made By
Rev. Joseph Walker. Of Queensland: Tor
China by Rev. Evood @. rewksbury. =
missionary IN The vicinity - pxklu~. g.