Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08
WARM DISCUSSION
Over the Resolutions at the
UniversaIist Convention.
One DepIoring Philippine War and
Opposing Imperialism Is Lost.
Another UNFOLDING Present Prohibitory Law
Is Adopted. 50 to 8.

Portland, Me, June THE busiest
session of the Universalist State con-
vention was resumed at the Church Of
the Messiah. this morning.
L was voted as the sense of the con-
vention that the Sunday School and Y.
p. c. L. State conventions should be
held separately. and that there be no
change in the present arrangement for
holding state conventions.
BY a rising vote the convention re-
turned thanks to Rev. w. 5. Whitman.
for his years faithful service as pres
ident Of the Westbrook Seminary.
Rev. Dr. G. L. Demerest spoke Of the
convention to be held in Boston.
Rev. L. J. Mead and Hon. Ara Cush-
man presented the claims Of the Lead
er. the church organ.
Rev. Or. Blanchard presented the
resolutions from the committee on res
olutions. The following Is an abstract:
l. Rejoicing that the idea Of 4 tri-
God the Father Of all, is rap
idly becoming the central thought of
all churches and peoples.
.. FaVOring the universal peace idea
proposed by the Car Of Russia, and for
the blessing Of God and the peace con-
ference at The Hague.
3. Deploring the existing war in the
Philippine islands, and asking Presi-
dent Mckinley to assure the natives
that the United States will hold the
country no longer than is necessary in
order to ensure their independence.
mo imperialism turks among the de-
signs Of a people who believe in a gov
eminent of the people, by the people
and for the people"
1. DcploTing the prevalent custom Of
Sabbath breaking, ana pledging an
possible efforts to bring about better
state of things.
>. commencing to the church the de-
nominational schools, and especially
Westbrook Seminary.
g. Calling upon all processing Univer-
salists to do their best 70 bring others
into this church of Jesus Christ.
Z. Affirming that the time has come
for n reconsideration of the entire
question If prohibition.
s. Regretting the death Of Rev. f. NJ.
Houlton and Is. T. Briggs.
9. Returning the thanks Of the con
venti1n to Rev. Miss G.. +. Angel Of
Norway. for her occasional sermon. to
the people Of the Church of the Mes
siah for their delightful hospitality, to
the newspapers for their reports. and
the railroads for their Kindness to del
egates.
Mr.. q. S Hichborn Of Augusta, vigor-
ously opposed the resolution regarding
the war.
Rev Mr.. Rhodes moved To strike out
the words we deplore the war He.
later paid his respects to Edward At
kinson, and said that a man who at this
time opposes the policy of the country
is almost a traitor.
Nj. Hichborn thought the resolution
not in accord with the sentiment of the
church throughout the country.
DR.. blanchard defended his resolution.
He believed the people Of this country
are sick ana tired of the whole bust
ness.
Rev. Nj. Eddy defended the resolu-
tions.
Mr.. Barton Of Augusta, asked if it'll
was right to bring political matters into
the convention.
DR.. Blanchard: "Who is trying to dol
it brother"
Mr.. Barton said the convention was
rapidly drifting that way.
Rev. Luther +. Mckinney opposed the
war. favored the resolution and thought
that even President McKinley deplores
the existing war.
R4v. Mr.. Mead asked for report
from the committee on credentials be
fore the vote on the resolutions. ana
the committee reported through Key.
n. +. Moulton of Biddeford
The resolution reported by DR., Blaa-
,hard was then defeated, a to %.
The resolution regarding the prohibit
tory law was then taken up.
Rev. II. H. Aldrich objected to the
FORM of the resolution. He declared ms
faith In the prohibitory law.
Rey. y. p. Payne. moved that tine
-osoIItion BE- recommitted 10 the COM
,7itteo with instructions to report !
raeo1urion in accord with the sentiment |
ma practicp of the Universallst chufch
# this country.
r., blanchard made a very vigorous
,loa.b H. would make it crime p
I'm, ~ we'll as to sell liquor. He would
,a+ ,,unieh a man on one side OF the
,,d 1at the man on the other side
Y,
NJ PAYNE said THE tniversallst
,,,rrcb IN Maine don't believe in liquor
Ray II. L. Garfield of Dover then
,er,,.,d The following as a SUBSTITUTE 10
.,,. r,soIution as reported:
'h' >,.aI,..d THAT We re-affirm our al
100 ~ the Maine prohibitory law
LII s,', ,t,a+ II is our unalterable convection
'.n+ III highest interests OF the state
l"ne its honest and vigorous en-
Goa bless Won
-. :, said an aged delegate ana the
y 1.-Two Of the substitute was received
with great applause -,,
Kelley made an imprisoned
MI. 70 the convention to stand by the
aPp s9r,torv law. as they stood by the
'fosPe' ,I,robard briefly replied to the
Ines made against the resolution.
81 AR. Mambly defended the resoiu- |
IL Dr. Blanchard. Mr. Garfield re-
piled. o,,..o- Newman Of Lewiston. |
Mrs. o ,ha time has come for the fol-
though f O., Christ to say This law must be |