The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-06-05
EDSALL OR
RAINSFORD
Former Favored by Clerical
Delegates.
LATTER BY THE LAYMEN
Diocesan Council Now in Session at
Winona.
LATTER BY THE LAYMEN
BALLorING TO BEGIN TOMORROW
Great Interest in the Result, but a
Division of the Diocese
Not Likely.
Special to The Journal.

op0Cld1 10 1H0 JOuTud4.
Winona, Mimi. June 5-The forty fourth
annual council G the Episcopal church,
diocese Of Minnesota, opened here this
morning and an unusually large repre-
sentation, the greatest in more than
decade, indicates the lively interest TAX
en- in the election of coadjutator bishop.
About twenty-five arrived last evening,
and special train this morning over the
st. Paul road brought 17S, II coming from
Minneapolis and 79 from ST. Paul
The chief topic discussed on the way
down was the election of a bishop and
while no vote was taken, preferences
were generally expressed. From all that
can be learned it now seems pretty GER
tain that Bishop Samuel Edsall, of North
Dakota, will have the support of about
two-thirds of the clerical delegates, but it
seems to be a question if he will get
enough lay support to be elected.
Rev. w. S. Rainsford, of ST. Georges
Episcopal church, New York, appears to
be the fayorite with many of the laymen.
while others insist that while the candi-
daey of Rev. Harry P. Nichols, of Harlem,
n. Y, has been rather discredited, his
showing will be much larger than ex-
pected, he being specially strong among
Swedish delegates.
1t is probable a conference of lay dele
gates will be held this evening to ascertain
the sentiment and try and reach some de-
cision regarding the bishop. While no
irnp for- he o1a
it will probably be tomorrow morning.
Talk about the election resulting in a
division of the diocese is generally dis
credited. Several ballots may be neces-
sary to choice, but it is extremely i'm
probable the election will bring about any
hard feelings. After the election the sal
airy will have to be adjusted The sum
of $500 Is allowed the two bishops, of
which $500 is for expenses. How the re-
mainder will be divided will have to be
decided.
With the election of coadjutator Bish-
op Whipple expects to be relieved of much
active work in the diocese and take life
more easily, as BELTS his advanced years.
The first business to come up this after
noon was the report Of the committee on
credentials, which showed an unusually
large attendance at the council. Follow
Ing this, the standing committees were
appointed, unfinished business taken up
and various reports presented. 1t is also
expected to fix the time for electing a
coadjutor bishop, which will probably be
on Thursday morning. During the coun-
ell a new black walnut pulpit, which has
been placed in st. Paul's church in honor
of the late Bishop Gilbert, will be dedi-
Gated.
While the council was in session in
st. Paul's church yesterday afternoon the
Ladies Auxiliary held meeting in the
parish house, at which Mrs. Charles Whip
pie of Chicago spoke on Porto Rico"
Miss Lily Crommer, a missionary to Chi
ma, on China" and Miss Saunders of st.
Paul on ''The Junior Auxiliary"
service preparatory to the council
meeting was held last evening" at st.
Paurs church, when the venerable Bishop
Whipple administered confirmation to a
class of seventeen young people The
bishop did not deliver a sermon. but
spoke to the class regarding the signif-
cance and solemnity of the service. The
bishop is in excellent health and we'll