The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

no resolutions or motions should be made
during its continuance Those who had
resolutions to offer stuffed them away in
their pockets. ana the chairman introduced
President Mckinley who said:
The Presidents Address.
"Mr Chairman. Members of the Ecu
menical Conference. Ladies and Gentle
meE- Words OF welcome are unnecessary
here. This representative gathering, this
earnest and sympathetic assembIage. pre-
sided over by one OF Americas most Illus
trieus statesmen and citizsns. General Har-
Tison. is your true and best welcome. 1t
attests the profound pleasure and sat's-
faction which all Of US feel that the
representatives OF more than . 0 So
cieties engaged in the work OF fer
eign missions il every part OF the o e
are guests within our gates. To them al e
extended the Hospitality Of cur homes ard
the devotion Of our hearts in acknowledg-
ment and encouragement OF their faith
fulness and unselfishGess in a great NOV e
ment for uplifting the races Of men. te zch-
ing them the truth Of the common faith r
hood OF God and the Brotherhood of man.
and showing that il We are not our broth
er's keepers we can be our brothers
helpers
without stint my tribute Of respect to the
missionary effort which has wrought such
wonderful tTiumphs for civilization.
The story of the Christian missions is
one of thrilling interest and marvellous
results. The~sacrifceS OF the missionaries
for their fellow men constitute one of the
most glorious pages OF the worlds history
The missionary Of whatever Church or
eccle siastical body who devotes his life
-. Of 81 md Of
carrying the torch OF truth and eniighten-
ment, deserves the gratitude and homage
of mankind. The noble self Cffacing, will
ing ministers of peace and good viii
Ehculd be classed with the worlds heroes
WELDING the sword of the spirit they
have conquered ignorance and prejudice.
They have been the pioneers of civiliZa-
tion. They have illumined the darkness
of idoiatry and superstition with the light
of intelligence and truth. They have been
messengers of righteousness and love, they
have bTaved disease and danger and death,
and in their exile have suffered unspeak-
able hardships. but their noble spirits have
never wavered. They count their laber no
sacrifice. Away with the word in such
a view and with such a thought says
David Livingston. ii is emphatically no
sacrifice, say rather il is privilege
They furnish us examples of forbear-
ance and fortitude, of patience and un-
yielding purpose, and of a spirit which
triumphs not by the force of might. but
by the majesty of right They are placing
in the hands of their brothers less for
tunatc than themselves the keys which
might unlock the treasures of knowledge
and omen the mind to noble aspirations
for better conditions. Education is one of
the indispensable steps of mission enter
prise and in some form must Precede all
successful work.
The labors of missionaries. always diff
cult and trying are no longer so perilous
as in former times. In some quarters in
difference and opposition have given place
to aid and cooperation. a hundred years
ago many of the fields were closed to mis-
sfenaries effort Now almost everywhere
is the open door, and only the map of the
world now marks the extent of their
thought and action.
Who can estimate their value TO the
progress of the nations? Their contribution
to the onward and upward march Of hu-
manity is beyond all calculation. They
have inculcated industry and taught the
various trades They have promoted con-
card and amity and brought nations closer
together They have made men better
They have increased the regard for home.
have strengthened the sacred ties of fam
fly, have made the community well ordered,
and their work has been. potent influence
in the development of law and the estab-
lishment of government. May this great
meeting rekindle the spirit Of missionary
ardor and enthusiasm: To go teach
all nations May the field never lack "a
succession of heralds who shall carry on
the task-the continuous proclamation of
his gospel to the end of time"
All through the Presidents speech he
was interrupted by applause, and when he
had finished there was more Of it. As he
sat down. Mr.. Jesup said:
Il want to venture to change the pro-
gramme a little, and assume the respon-
sibility af asking you to sing that old.
familiar hymn, My Country, 'Tis of
Thee -
Instantly the organ started playing and
the singing of the hymn was begun. Every
body stood mp. and there was such
chorus as is seldom heard in this city
Governor Roosevelt was next introduced
and received a welcome almost as great
as that Of the President himself. He
started right in by telling OF the mission
sry work he had seen among the Indian
tribes on the Indian reservations of the
West. You who go out through the
world. added the Governor know that
the best work that can be done is done
by those who don't limit their good work
TO their own immediate neghborhood. You
know that the nation that spends the most
effort in seeing that the work is well
done at nome Is the one that caa spare
the most effort to see that the wori. is well
done abroad
Cheers for Harrison.
This sentiment brought out more ap-
pIsose
When the Governor had finished Mr..
.Tesup said: And now We have one who
Tor four years occupied the great office of
President Of the United States" There
was good deal Of cheering. and President
Harrison smiled all over and then laughed
lie looked at President Mckinley, and they
exchanged smiles. Mr.. Jesup wound up by
Introducing former President Harrison, and
again the crowd stood on its feet The
cheering was led by President Mckinley
General Harrison aroused much laughter
when. in his speech he said:
In your behalf I return to the Presi-
dent OF the United States cur most hearty
thanks for his presence here tonight. Per-
haps some Of our foreign guests miss the
display and regalia with which the execu-
tives Of foreign nations make their prog
ress ana are greeted by their subjects.
Could anything be more simple, or when
you realize IL, anything more majestic
than the simple presence Of an American
President here tonight We were quite
prepared for your presence here. because
you were known Of your fellow country
men as a Christian gentleman; that you
should extend the sympathy and fellow
ship of one who has been a part with
them in the work Of setting up Gods
kingdom in the world. But it was kind.
sir. that you should have determined to
lay asid" ssii.5se duties that some have re-
Gently Salled simple duties