Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-19
COADJUTOR BISHOP ELECTED
Episcopal Diocese Of Nebraska Extends a
Call to a Chicago Man.
REV. ARTHUR [. WILLIAMS is SELECTED
Assistant is to Relieve Bishop WORTH
ION of the Arduous Lnb which
He liz Required to
Perform.
REV. ARTHUR [. WILLIAMS IS SELECTED

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episcopal acts referred to, so far as 1t may
De legally in his power to 60.
"A the time OF his conservation | pro-
pose to relinquish OF the 50, 500 and episco-
pal residence, situated on Dodge street.
guaranteed wden elected bishop OF Ne
braska; all Of the stipend and the use or
income OF the residence referred to, ex-
cept $500 a year, payable monthly.
II propose to return to my diocese as
often as in my Judgment is necessary, or my
presence or inclination suggests.
May God enable you to act wisely and
for His glory"
A certificate from the physician, certifying
that the bishop is in poor health, was pre-
scented. The physician said that in his
Judgment that to regain his health the
bishop should move to some point near the
seashore.
Names of Candidates Presented.
Upon motion of Rev. Silver the council
went into committee of the whole. with j.
M. In the chair, after which, upon
motion OF Rev. John Williams, the council
proceeded to consider nominees for the posi-
tlon of coadjutor bishop.
Rev. Burgess of Plattsmouth presented the
name Of Rev. Campbell Fair, dean of Trim
1ty cathedral, referring to him as a manly
man, ripe In years of experience, the soul
OF integrity and a consistent Christian in
every respect.
In enthusiastic speeches the nomination
was seconded by Henry w. Yates of Omaha
and Rev. Thomas Hines of Cedar Rapids.
Rev. John Williams said that he had no
candidate, simply remarking, This is no
fight between the rituelists and the anti
ritualists OF the Episcopal church of Ne
braska."
Clement G. Chase presented the name of
Frank Wescott of New York, whom he des-
1gnated as a strong man, a good preacher
and an enthusiastic worker.
Rev. Marsh OF Central City placed the
name of Rev. A. l.. Williams, rector OF
Christ's church, Chicago, before the COM
mittee, denominating him as a thoroughly
western man and a most enthusiastic mis-
sionary worker. Rev. Williams, the speaker
said, has been in the church eleven years,
and is a married man. He is the son OF a
Congregations minister and at one time
vas superintendent of a line of railroad in
Colorado, where he proved himself to be a
great organizer.
Rev. T.. J. Mackay of All Saints church
said that he had the interests Of no candl-
date to advance. He said that he knew Rev.
Williams when the latter was superintendent
OF a railroad in Colorado. He had found him
a Boou OiBdHlZeI, u nara worker and re-
spected by all who knew him. He is nee a
ritualist in any sense of the word. He has
no candles, no frills and no millinery.
added Rev. Mackay.
Rev. John Williams said that he had
heard Rev. Arthur L.. Williams recently in
Chicago and was well pleased with his
preaching and satisfied with his theology.
IF elected bishop he will be broad enough
to be the bishop of every man and church |
In the diocese and a rules under the law
Canon Whitmarsh moved that the commit
tee rise and report progress. The motion
was seconded and was opposed by Rev.
Silver, who said that no doubt there were
many persons present who might want to
present the names of candidates for the
bishopric.
Canon Whitmarsh added the words. land
ask leave to sit again. and the motion pre-.
vailed. The council then took a recess until
s O'Clock.
Evening Session.
Upon the converting Of the evening ses-
sion the council went into committee of
the whole, with ]. NJ. Woolworth in the
chair, and asked for further nominations
for coadjutor bishop, If any.
Z. ii. Ridge, a lay delegate from Lin
coin, said that 1t is for the interests of the
people of the diocese to elect a coadjutor
who is known within the state. Letters of
commentator, the speaker said, are as a
rule easy to secure, as they are frequently
give to get rid of the applicants. Dean
Fair. he urged, is a man favorably known
throughout the state and is a man of ability
and well fitted for the position.
G. r. DAILY of Omaha denied that II was
always easy to secure letters of recommend
alton. He felt that the letters
ing Rev. Williams Of Chicago were as good
as could be secured and were given because
they were merited by the man.
Il. j. Phelps said that as a layman he
felt that he has been true and loyal to the
The laymen have been sincere in
their work and efforts to forward the inter-
ests of the church. both here and at home;
they have as much sincerity in the spread
Ing of the gospel as the clergy and their
wishes and opinions should receive consid-
Grafton in the selection of a coadjutor.
Plea for n Nebraska Man.
Mr.. Phelps made a strong plea for a Ne
braska man, saying that in his opinion there
are as good, able and conscientious men
here as can be found outside. II the council
goes outside the diocese to find a coadiutor
1t is an admission to the world that Ne
braska lacks the material for the position.
The speaker said that he would feel sat
isled with Dean Fair, but II he could not
be elected he would be willing to take one
OF the others.
Rev. Burgess Of Plattsmouth approved of
the speech made by Mr.. Phelps. The
speaker favored electing a coadjutor who
is a resident of the diocese.
Rev. T. j. Mackay said that he was in
with the remarks of Mr.. Phelps.
He declared that at the former session OF
the council he presented a layman's candi- &