The Indianapolis journal., 1899-07-23
one Asking Congress to Unseat Poiyg-
amist Roberts Elicits the
Most Applause.
CONVENTION CLOSES TO-DAY
FAREWELL CONSIDERATION sERv-
ICES EvERYwHERE TONIGHT.
Francis Murphy Hcard-Dr. IIin, Of
Utah, Had an livingstone
Fine Music.

Last evenings meetings of the Epworth
League convention were marked by the de-
nunciation by the speakers OF existing con-
ditions in the drink traffic. Rev. Charles A
Crane. of Boston, at English's Opera
House, referred to President Mckinley as
William the Silent in connection with
the canteen question. Rev. I. c. Ilif,s de-
nunciations OF Brigham II. Roberts. the
Mormon, were cordially received. No one
seemed TO disagree with any Of the speak,
ers in what they said. for the sentiments
expressed were heartily cheered and sp-
proved.
During the evening the resolutions were
read in each of the three meetings. Every
one was applauded. The resolution relating
| to the election of Representative Roberts,
| OF Utah, was particularly heartily approved
and nearly every sentence was received
with applause. In Tomlinson Hall the res
olutions were adopted by rising vote and
| in the tent their adoption was greeted
with cheers The audience in the opera
| house distributed its applause all through
them, from the beginning to the end.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The resolutions were signed by Bishop
Ninde, chairman, and ]. w. Newman. sec
retary Of the committee. and were as fol-
lows:
."The fourth international Epworth League
convention congratulates itself on being per-
mitted to assmble in this most beautiful city
OF America, where shaded streets, beauuful
parks, attractive homes and most ample
as the welcome of its generous citizens, have
made our stay delightful and profitable.
That we express TO the Governor ana
| the Legislature of the State OF Indiana and
| to the mayor and Common Council or In
dianapolis and the commissioners OF Marion
| the splendid public building and grounds
proffered US and for the cordial words OF
welcome spoken by them and those whom
they so cordially represent.
I'VE felicitate ourselves and the local COM
mittee on arrangements on the carefully
devised and happily matured plans for our
reception and entertainment. TO DR.. c. c.
Lasby and the chairmen Of all the subcom-
| mittees; to the leaders Of our splendid Choir
pers and the Associated Press for the COM
plete reports OF the convention. and to the
nations who had extended hospitality and
due.
I'VE acknowledge again our pride In the
fellowship of the great Anglo-Saxon broth
erhood SO noticeably augmented since our
last biennial meeting. and reaffirm our wish
and prayer for the heartiest cooperation or
England and America in all lands and upon
every sea. Between these two countries
and in Gods own time, among all nations
We pledge ourselves anew TO the accom-
plishment OF the worlds conversion and VOW
til e' every heathen f % Country IS Occupied by
Christian missionaries We pray Tor the
york Of the Students volunteer E-ovemenJ
commend the devoted brethren who thus
labor for the missionary education and
awakening OF the new generation.
I'VE recognize the spiritual mission Of all
who bear the wesleyan name and thank
| fully affirm the essential oneness Of Meth
odism. For the fullest and most fruitful
| expression OF this glorious fact, whether o>
cooperation, federation union, we cove
| nant together TO labor and pray.
THE enormity OF the liquor business Is, ~
| possible. more apparent than ever before
| We congratulate the country on the passage
| of the anti-canteen act which so accurately
represents the will OF the Auerican iseoide.
| It's notification by Attorney General Griggs
is viewed with painful solicitude and ever
he5 pledee conrress our hearty support in main,
| tanning IL against the untenable opinionS
| of a subordinate executive officer. We heart
sought by the American Anti-saloon League
| and urge local. State and national co-opera-
THE encroachments continually made up
| on the Christian Sabbath by Sunday news
papers. Sunday excursions and Sunday base
| ball games and kindred amusement demand
| unwearied vigilance by precept, example
| and the enactment and the vigorous en-
forcement OF laws on tne sabea.n ,bo g1es1aon. a
ecration OF the Sabbath day.
I'VE regard the election OF colygamist
| indignity offered TO every American citi-
| zen and an insult TO the sanctity and purity
| OF the Christian home We protest against
| Representatives and demand that one whose
| life is so repugnant TO Christian principles
| shall be expelled from that great law-mak-
| ing body. This convention. representing 2.-
| 10000 members, does also hereby most re-
| spectfully and most earnestly call upon
| every member OF the Senate and House or
REPRESENTATIVES 10 use his utmost cndeavor
| and 10 exhaust all honorable means 10 Sc
| cure action by the Fffth-sxth Congress pro-
| stitution and submitting the same 20 the
legislatures Of the several States. defining
legal marriage 10 be monogamic and making
polygamy under whatsoever guise or pre-
tense a crime against the United States.
punishable by the severest penalties. In
| cluding Acknowledgement and disqualihca-
| ton TO vote. or 10 hold any ONCE OF honor
| or emolument under the United States or
| any State or Territory thereof
I'VE approve OF the joint devotional topics
arranged for the Epworth League. after
| consultation OF the representatives OF other
| young peoples societies. and recommend
continuance Of the plan IN selecting future
| prayer meeting subjects.
| I'VE cordially indorse the good citizen
| ship movement and commend II TO young
| with other young peoples societies. both
| locally and nationally, through suitable ex-
| ecutive committees for the promotion OF
I'VE delight In expressing our loyal at
| tachment 10 our respective churches and 10
the means S OF ; S5see errqea r6 6y IN them al
| ordinances and the appointments OF
| churches we attend have imperative claims
which we are bound 10 respect and which
| ability for the furtherance or the cause OF
| God among Us.
+! to more zealously devote themselves 10 Sc
curing the conversion or the children and
| their membership in the church. deeming this
the most signal contribution the Epworth