The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-07
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The Methodist conference, in session at
Minneapolis, yesterday touched lightly
upon a topic which is likely to result in
a spirited debate today. Early in the
morning session the following resolution
was offered and adopted:
Whereas, Our conference ranks are be-
ms crowded to the detTiment of our own
members by transfers from other confer
ences,
Resolved, That we respectfully but most
earnestly request our bishop and his cab
met to make no transfers into our con-
terence unless a man of the same grade
Is transferred out.
The significance of this move did not
at once appear, and the resolution passed
amid applause. However, by pariia-
mentary maneuver on the part of two or
three leaders who foresaw the import of
the resolution, the motion was reconsid-
cred and the resolution tabled until to-
day. 1t is expected il will be the subject
of the hottest debate Of the conference
the first thing this morning 1t is aimed
mainly at the Minneapolis churches who
import preachers from abroad at high
salaries TO the exclusion of home talent
Aside from this the most important ac-
ton of the morning was the election of
ministerial delegates to the generaE con-
ference. The delegates chosen were Rob
ert Forbes, ]. J. Hingley and r. N. Nc
kaig. This election had a bearing upon
the choice of the new presiding elder for
the Minneapolis district. 1t was gener-
ally believed at the close of the session
that DR.. Hingley would be the next pre-
siding elder of Minneapolis. Rev. G. S.
md
elected alternates to the general confer
ence.
During the morning the following min
listers We're admitted by unanimous vote
into the conference after probationary
connection of two years. Roderick Muir
ray, Robert J. Taylor, Andrus L. Rich
ardsOn, James A. Geer and Arthur E.
Rowson. Admitted from Canada M E.
church into full connection was Robert
j. MCGEE. George J. SWintOn was re-
ceived as an elder from Canada on ere
dentials, duly accredited. Rev. S. n Nc
Adoo, of the Simpson Nj. E. church. Min
neapOlis was given years leave Of alb
sence to prosecute theological studies.
At the afternoon session there was an
address on missions by Rev F. H Rob
erts, and DR. George H. Bridgeman made
an announcement of the progress made
dowment fund for Hamline university
Dr. --bridgeman reported that as the re-
suit Of the summers canvass he had Sc
cured a pledge for $4,000
1t will be recalled that last spring a
plan was set on foot for raising $3.50, 900
with which to endow Hamline university
At that time ]. ]. Hill made a gift to
the fund of $4,000 with the proviso that
the gift would be forthcoming as soon as
100000 more was realized by the univer-
sity authorities. DR.. Bridgeman has been
making an extended canvass ever since
among the alumni and friends of the in
stitution.
Last evening was devoted to the Ep-
worth league anniversary, A W. Force
presiding. Prof. E. o. Excel, of Chicago,
had charge of the music. Addresses
were delivered by Joseph F. Berry, D.
d. editor of the Epworth Herald There
was also y reception by the Young Peo-
pies Society of Fowler Church to the
EpwOrth League.
At meeting of the lay dalegatzs yes
terday afternoon the following delegates
to the general conference We're chosen:
LeOnidas Merritt, Duluth; William Moses,
Alexandria.