The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-05
Practically the Entire Day Devoted
to the Reports of Work Accom-
pIished and Mission Needs.
HOUSES IN SHORT SESSIONS
DEPUTIES ADOPT CONCURRENTLY
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Date of Adjournment Fixed and Com
mittee Appointed to Choose
Next Meeting Place.

alterations of the Triennial Convention of
the Episcopal Church of America were
mainly devoted TO the missionary field and
offered real popular interest. Neither the
house of bishops nor the house of deputies
remained in separate session long this
morning. A resolution was adopted TO adj
jOurn the convention sine die on Thurs
day. Oct. IL, at s p. m. Petitions from
representative cities anxious to secure the
next triennial meeting were presented in
behalf of Pittsburg, Boston, Cincinnati,
Louisville and New Orleans. No action
was taken.
The house of bishops decided to take up
the consideration of the constitution as
soon as it is acted upon by the house of
deputies. The house of deputies decided to
take up the matter of marginal readings,
which were yesterday passed on by the
bishops, as soon as it had finished the con-
stitution which it is now considering. The
proposed canon on marriage and divorce
will be considered next.
When the time came for calling TO order
the Board of Missions there was scarcely
standing room in the auditorium of the
church. The deputies remained standing
while the bishops marched down the center
aisle and were given seats of honor. Pres
ident Lindsay relinquished the gavel to the
venerable Bishop futile. Of Missouri, and
the order of business was read by Bishop
Brewster. Bishop Doane, of Albany, pre-
scented the annual report Of managers,
signed by himself. w. r. Huntington, IL.
r. Nelson, A. L. Mahan, w. w. Frazier
and General Secretary a. S. Lloyd. 1t
proved to be an exhaustive review of the
missionary work, domestic and foreign, &C
complished in the last three years, and
shows that much had been accomplished
in every held OF labor. Although the finan-
cial statement revealed u deficit of $lO2, 719,
this has been temporarily covered by draw
ing on the reserve fund.
NEW FIELDS.
The statement that provision must be
made for accruing liabilities. work in China.
Cuba and the new possessions of the United
States, Porto Rico and the Philippines, is
given special prominence in the report,
which was referred to a special committee.
The reports of the Women's Auxiliary
and other missionary boards were also re-
ferred. after which General Secretary Lloyd
delivered a missionary address, which was
impressive In its earnest e~lOquence.
The afternoon session was devoted to
addresses by prominent missionary work
ers. and attracted "a larger attendance
than has been present at any meeting of
the convention since its opening.
During the day services were held in st.
Iuke's Church by the Daughters of the
King, and tonight, at st. Stephens Church,
the brotherhood OF st. Andrew had a quiet
hour and preparation for holy communion.
Immediately after the religious eXeT-
cises the House of Bishops ana the House
or Deputies convened in secret sessions.
The deputies devoted an hour 10 the pre-
Sentatlon and reception OF reports and pc
utions. The House OF Bishops held a brief
session devoted to the consideration of
matters TO come up before the convention.
In the House of IDENTITIES the committee
on elections that the Rev.
John Osborn, delegate from Honolulu, be
given an honorary seat on the floor of the
church The recommendation was not
agreed TO by the convention.
Invitations from Pittsburg. Massachu-
sets, southern Ohio, Kentucky and Louisl-
ana delegations were presented for the
General Convention to be held within the
cities OF their respective dioceses. Mr..
j.. P1erpont Morgan moved that a COM
mittee OF five be appointed to act with a
similar committee of the House of Bishops
to select the place of meeting of the next
General Convention, which was done.
On recommendation of the joint commit
tee on order of business both houses adopt
ed the following order; That the HOUSE
Of Bishops take up the consideration of
the constitution so soon as action thereon
in any case is received from the deputies,
that the deputies, upon completing consid-
GRAFTON of the constitution, take up the
matter of marginal readings already passed
upon py the bishops, that the proposed
canon on marriage and divorce be next
considered, and then the report of the
committee on court of appeal; also that
the convention adjourn sine die on Thurs
day, Oct. L." The deputies then adjourned.
In the House of Bishops the resignation
OF Bishop Edsall. of the jurisdiction OF
that he might become bishop of Minnesota.
A resolution was adopted inviting the Ri.
Rev. L. Tikcon, the Russian Greek bishop
OF Alaska, to attend the sessions of the
convention.
BOARD OF MISSIONS.
After adjournment the bishops proceeded
to the main hall of the church, at which
place they were to sit with the deputies as
a missionary board during the rest of the
day.
The board of missions was called to order
by Bishop Tuttle. Bishop Brewster report
ed an order of business. 1t provided for a
very ample consideration of missionary
topics duPing the session of the convention,
on various mornings and evenings.
The triennial report of the board OF man.
ayers was presented by Bishop Doane i'm a
printed pamphlet of over two hundred
pages. including reports of missionary
bishops and financial matters. The report
shows that progress has been made in Mex
leo and in recently acquired Spanish-speak-
ing countries. The work among the heather
was reviewed, especially as affected by the
trying times of the year in China. As to
the home field ii was recognized that the
claims for sympathy and support of the
missionaries I'm the organized dioceses were
upon an equality with those In missionary
jurisdictions. on the whole a hopeful one
was apparent.
The Rev. Or. Lloyd. secretary of the
board of missions, then addressed the
board. He said the deficit reported was
caused by the fact that the work had
grown faster than had the zeal and contri-
buttons Of the church. The address was a
strong argument and appeal for the better
support of the church and missionary work
The least sum. he said. sufficient TO carry
on the work as now planned will be s625. coo
Tor the coming year, while the utmost sum
seemingly in sight is $4,000
George {. Thomas spoke on the financial
condition OF the church. He said the fnan-
cial condition was admirable. All funds
are guarded with absolute safety. He never
knew an Office in which the business was
conducted on more strictly business nrin-
ciples. He justified the recent use of the
reserve fund to tide over the deficit as inst
what il is intended for. But the reserve
fund must be restored, and he appealed Cor
help TO restore II.
MISSION PUBLICATIONS.
John w. Wood. corresponding secretary
Of the board. spoke Of the publications ~
the board. The publications of the society
besides October pamphlets. are The Spirit
OF Missions and The Young Christian
Soldier. OF this last he said about one
million copies had been put out. For Tbe
Spirit OF Missions a fairly prosperous wear
could be reported. Its circulation had in
creased % per cent. within a year or two
without material increase in cost. and yet
a comparatively small portion OF the