The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1901-05-31
ADOPTS THE REPORT
Presbyterians Agree on Creed Re-
vision by Unanimous Vote.
Simple Substitution OF "statement''
for ssSummary'' I'm RecOmmenda-
ton b Brought the Commits
sIOneFs to an Agreement.

Philadelphia, May 2s.-By unani-
nous vote the Presbyterian general
assembly yesterday adopted the re-
port of the special committee on the
revision of the confession. Of faith.
The debate on this important ques-
ton had extended into the fourth day
and to Rev. DR.. James D. Mofat is
due the credit Of having brought the
commissioners to such harmonious
conclusion. When recommendation b
was on Saturday adopted by COM
paratively small majority DR.. Moffat
announced that in view of the di-
vergency of opinion he would offer
an amendment which he hoped would
meet with the approval of the entire
assembly. When he presented this
amendment yesterday it was instant
" accepted by the commissioners and
the adoption Of the report as a whole
followed with but little delay.
A viva voce vote was taken and,
when $40 ayes responded to the ques-
ton, the commissioners, as a result,
sang "Praise God, from Whom all
blessings fow,'' which was followed
by a prayer of thanksgiving by Mod
orator Minton.
The momentous question of creed
revision having been disposed of, the
assembly proceeded to the cOnsidera-
ton of unfinished business. The re-
port Of the special committee on judi
cia1 commissions was first in order
and was adopted after a brief discus
sion. This report recommended the
establishment of a permanent judicial
committee to which shall be referred
all judicial cases which the general
assembly does not elect to try before
the whole body. There viii be no
appeal from the decisions Of this
committee.
New York was selected as the meet
ing place for the next general assem-
bly,.
Session Completes Its Work.
Philadelphia, May 29.-The 113th
Presbyterian general assembly was
dissolved at 6:15 o'clock last night by
Moderator Minton, after having been
in session nearly two weeks, during
which time many matters of the ut
most Importance to the church was
considered.
The closing hours of the assembly
were ucNOlCu 10 routine ulalIGES- Inc
report of the committee on temper
ance urged ministers to call the at
tention OF congressman in their dis
trict to the necessity for the COM
pletiOn of legislation now pending re-
garding the drink traffic. in all of
our new possessions. The committee
on the Peoria plan of selecting stand
ing committees approved the system.
a special committee, consisting of
five ministers and four elders. was ap-
pointed to consider the case of all un-
employed ministers and the supply of
vacant churches.
DR.. Roberts read the report of the
special committee on young peoples
work. The committee expressed the
opinion that the pastor should be the
recognized head OF all departments of
congregational activity and therefore
also the head of young peoples organ
izations. The committee also present
ed plan for the Presbyterial and
synOdical supervision or Oversight
of young peoples societies. The res
olutiOns authorizing the adoption of a
plan of oversight and establishing a
standing committee on young peO-
pies work were defeated.