New-York tribune., 1900-04-22
THE DELEGATES WELCOMED
GREAT EVENING MEETING IN CARNEGIE
HALL.

SPEECHES BY PRESIDENT MKINLEY. Ex-
PRESIDENT HARRISON AND Gov
ERNoR ROOSEVELT
| Spacious as is the auditorium of the Carnegie
| Music Hail. it was not large enough to accom-
modate half of the people who sought admit
| tance. Within ten minutes of the opening of
| the doors there not vacant seat anywhere
| in the hall, and choked did the standing
spaces become that fully half an hour before the
| beginning of the exercises ii was found neces-
| sary to close the entrances. The audience was
| one of the most distinguished that has been
gathered under roof in this city for long
| time. To attempt to mention the names of even
some of those present would be the mere
| enumeration of practically every known minis
by men and women of the highest prominence
in all branches of life.
Among those the platform We're Bishop
Thoburn, Controller Coler Seth Low. the Rev.
DR. c. C. Hall, president of Union Seminary;
Admiral Philip. the Rev. Drs w. r. Hunting
ton. Charles H. Parkhurst. ]. H. Hoadley, How
ard Duff1eld W j. Mcmillan. A j. Palmer. r.
r. Booth John E. Patton. w. c. Roberts. c. L.
Thompson, C. w. Millard and S. NJ Hamilton.
Punctually at s o'clock an Outburst OF cheering
at the rear of the stage betokened the approach
of the President, and he seen leaning
on the arm of Morris K. Jesup, making his way
TO the front of the platform. the whole audience
rose. cheering him vociferously and saluting him
with the waving Of haudkerchiefs and hats. En-
President Harrison. escorted by William e.
Dodge, walked behind the President. and follow
ing them were Governor Roosevelt. Bishop
Henry c. Potter Cornelius N. Bliss and the
Rev. DR.. Arthur ]. Brown.
MR.. JESUP'S OPENING ADDRESS.
Dr Brown called the meeting TO order. and.
marking incidentally that America felt honored
by having within its borders the most notable
Christian assemblage of the ,.,.ury, he intro
duced Morris X. Jesup tn chairman of the
evening. After Bishop Potter had offered
prayer Mr. Jesup made the following opening
address:
am under great obligauens 20 the committee
~, - d E oiS me- ISt. 10, W an So,
fraught with much dignity and with so much
here tonight in order that il may give hearty and
the Ecumenical Conference, who have come from
all parts OF tht habtabie world. and many Of
whom meet for the first time on this American
and in tPb s fRef b 6Styi y Of this
through Us this great country the progress that
by their counsels and discussion Of the great ques
can do to diffuse the blessing OF Christianity
throughout the world. You will not expect an adj
to- make 5ou one % at this time bur 1t the close Of this
century when steam and electricity have bound to-
gether the nations OF the world almost as one, and
when the brotherhood cf man has become not an
reality, it is proper that this great country which
has always reSoEnizea h6erty e5otheThood nid and
these delegates ard % 4 Is also sou source OF Con
ton. whose heart has always been open to the
course of light and Justice mas lsf5 the duties Of
w n v his on S6 ~ e md NoG hf Ghe 2 h 90
II is now my pleas sing duty to introduce him 10
hat he mo nDfR INIT al KVb
dignity and force than his? Ladies and Gentlemen
president Of the United States.
WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAID.
The President on rising TO reply was again
greeted with enthusiastic applause. II was
some moments before he could begin. but when
silence was eventually obtained ne spoke as fol
lows:
Mr.. Chairman, Members Of the Ecumenical
Conference, Ladies and Gentlemen. Words OF
welcome are unnecessary here This epresenta-
tive gathering. this earnest and sympat thetic as
semblage presided over by one ~ America s
most iustrlous statesmen and citZ ms. General
Harrison is your true and best welcome. II at
tests the profound pleasure and satisfaction
which all OF feel that the representatives OF
more than two hundred societies engaged in the
work Of foreign missions, in every part Of the
globe are guests within our gates. To them are
extended the hospitality Of our homes and tn
| devotion Cf our hearts in Acknowledgement and
encouragement of their faithfulness and un-
ssdshness in great movement for uplifting the
races Of men, teaching them the truth of the
common fatherhood OF God and the brotherhood
Of man. and showing that if we not our
brothers keepers We can be our brothers help
OF MARVELLOUS RESULTS.
The story Of the Christian missions is one OF
thrilling interest and marvellous results. TIL,
sacrifices of the missionaries for their fellow men
constitute Of the most glorious pages of the
worlds history. The missionary. OF whatever
church or eccl' sastical body, who devotes his
life 10 the service of the Master and Of man.
carrying the torch OF truth and cnlightenment
deserves the gratitude and the homage Of man
kind. TIE noble SPlf-effaCIug willing minister
worlds heroes. WELDING the sword Of the spirit
! they have conquered ignorance and prejudice.
They have been the pioneers # civilization.
They have illumined the darkness Of idolatry
and superstition with the light of intelligpnce
and truth They have been messengers of right
! eOusness and love They have braved disease
and danger and death. and in their exile have
suffered unspeakable hardshps. but their nobl.
spirits have never WaVered. They count their
a view and with such thought" SAYS David
1.iViT tone. 1t is erlpda Caty no sacrifice. say
rather il is a privilege. They furnish US ex-
amples Of forbearance and forttude. Of patience
End unyielding purpose. and of spirit which
trumphs not by the force OF might. but by the
/ majesty of right They are placing in the hands
OF their brothers. less unfortunate than them
/ selves, the kevs which unlock the treasures OF
, Knowledge and open the mind To noble aspra
tions for better conditions. Education is one Of
the Indispensable steps Of mission enterprise
and in some form must precrde all succecsful
work.
NOT so PERTLOUs NOW.
The abors Of missionaries. always difficult and
trying, longer perilous in former
times. In some quarters indifference and oppo-
sltlon have given place to aid and co-operat alton
A hundred years ago many Of the fields were
/ closed TO missionary effort Now almost every
where is the open door. and ouly the map OF the