Evening journal., 1899-07-21
The EPNORTH LEAGUE
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION BE-
GINS AT INDIANAPOLIS.

TEN THOUSAND DELEGATES,
AMONG THEM SEVERAL della
WAREANs. THRONG THE GREAT
HALLS IN THAT CITY-BIsHOP
NINDEs ADDRESS.
The attendance at the fourth bien-
NAL international convention Of the
Epworth League, which opened yes
terday at indianapolis, was in the
neighborhood Of 10000 to 1900, in
cluded among whom were several
Delawareans. One of the passengers
from New York was Rev. S. M. Haven
first vica-presidsnt of the Epworth
League of the Methodist Episcopal
Church He said the New York delega-
tion will aggregate from 300 to 500.
The California delegates are work
ing hard for the 1901 convention,
About thirty are here, equally divided
between Los Angeles and San Fran
cisco. They billed the city yesterday
with streamers inscribed California
1901 DR.. G. b. Mitchell of Mime
apolis, arrived last night and an
nounces that Minneapolis viii be en-
tered I'm the contest for the next con-
vention.
The committee on resolutions met
yesterday TO consider what shall
be the policy of the Epworthians with
regard to the seating OF Congressman
Brigham II. Roberts, OF Utah; Attor-
ney-General Grigg's decision on army
canteens. and the amalgamation of al
the Young Peoples Societies OF all
the evangelical denominations OF the
church. The meeting was held behind
closed doors, and the recommends
tions OF the committee will be kept un-
der cover until Saturday night.
The corner of Delaware and Market
streets, where are located the Epworth
tent and Tomlinson Hall, became the
point of interest for the leaguers 'soor
after noon. From all parts OF the city
steady stream of delegates, gaily be.
decked with ribbons and some carry
ing banners, poured into the entrance
Of the hall and tent. which are on the
opposite sides OF the street. The tents
seating capacity is 1000, and II was
well filled. Hugh Dougherty, Bluhing
ton, Ind. presided I'm the tent.
Governor James A. Mount welcomed
the convention on behalf Of Indiana
and Hon. Eli T. Ritter followed on be
half OF the city OF Indianapolis. In
diana Methodism presented a welcom'
through Frank J. Hanley, of Lafay
cite The speeches were responded I,
by Rev. Charles c. Jones, Of Bristol
Tenn. for the Methodist Episcopa
Church, South: Rev. A. Carman. To
ronto, Ont, for Canadian Methodism
and Bishop W. X. Ninde, Detroit
Mich, fop the Methodist Eplscopa
Church.
Bishop Nnde said IN part: "Thi
vast throng OF Christian young peopl
is not here morely for a Summer out
ing. We are here on business-th
Kings business. We are profoundly
in earnest. We arc consuming with
mighty purpose We are spurred by
holy endeavor. We are here TO take
new sacramentum of undying devotion
to the Christ we love, and TO see
chrism from His outpouring hands
We intend to do your great communit
no harm. We hope TO leave a blessin
behind us that will be remembered fo
{ many a day"
In Tomlinson Hall Frank NJ. Bal
t Dour, Evansville, Ind, presided.
Because Of the absence OF Senate
! Fairbanks from the city. Attorne
= Charles w. Smith, of Indianapolis, d,
] livered the welcome on behalf Of n
. state. Mayor Thomas Taggart thre
e the gates OF the city open, and Re
= Charles Lewis. Moore's Hill, Ind, we
e coined the convention on behalf of il
I diana Methodism.
Rev. G. J. Bond, of Halifax. n. S
r. responded for Canadian MethodisI
+ The response from the Methodist Epi
S copal Church was delivered by Bish,
L John f. Hurst. Washington. an
g Bishop o. p. Fitzgerald, of Nashvill
e Tenn. in a speech threaded with h
e NOR. thanked the welcomers on beha
Is of the Methodist Episcopal Churc
South.
The convention then adjourned II
I'll evening and at 4.30 o'clock
oyanrelfgtic meeting was conducted