The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-22
LITTLE ROCK SESSION.
Discussion of Union of Northern and
 Southern Theological Seminaries.

Southern Theological Sem1nar1es. M Little Rock, May 21.-In the South &rn Presbyterian Ge neral Assembly to- day there was much oratory on the. aQuestion of consolidating the Louisville Theological Seminary, Southern, and the Danville Theological Seminary. Northern. Opponents of consolidation mnantained that 1t was either move ment into the Northern church or
 would cause friction. Advocates of Consolidation argued that the two churches were under the same stan dards. Final action was not taken to- 6ay, the matter going over until 10 otclOck tomorrow morning.
 A majority report adverse to conso- Jtdation was presented by Rev. s. E. Morris of Macon, Ga, and the contrary minority report was submitted by Colo nel Thomas W. Bullitt of Louisville. Ky. The majority contended that the basis which it was proposed to unite the two seminaries naturally and logi- cally leads to organic union between the Northern and Southern churches and that it would exclude the teachings of the Southern churchs distinctive principles. Dr. Morris addressed the assembly at length and argued that consolidation would cause entengle- ments and injure the Southern church. Colonel Bullitt spoke over two hours in ady0cacv of giving the General As- sembly's consent to consolidation. He argued that distinctive principles do not exist between the two churches and that Presbyterian standards and prin- cipies are the inheritance of both. The General Assembly, had no property rlghts in the seminaries, but its con- sent to the consolidation was desired r.1 n~IrA ha naf of solidation. If agreed to by the Assem- bly,. becomes the charter of the pro- posed institution. Dr. T. c, Johnson of Richmond. Va, followed in an ex- tended argument against consolida- tion and the tendency to organic union.
 At the morning session & motion to accept the invitation of Omer R. Weaver Camp. United Confederate Z Veterans to attend Confederate decora- ton exercises Thursday brought forth storm of opposition on the ground that the position of the church for forty years had been to refrain from commingling church and political af- fairs The motion was finally amend ed so as to express profound sympathy with the occasion and to regret that lack of time. precluded attendance by the commissioners at the exercises. In this shape the motion prevailed.
 The committee on Christian Educa- tion recommended that Rev. R.. c. Reed of Columbia. S. G.. be made chairman of the committee on the twentieth century fund and the recom- mendation was ratified.
 , fine committee or narrative in it's re- bort states that the prevalence of worldly conformity among church members is noted to some extent far more than is consistent with Christian progress. Tonight a foreign missionary meeting was held by the assembly.
 work of the Cumberlands.
 west Point. May 21.-The general as- sembfy of the Cumberland Presbyte- rian Church never had more crowded day than this one. Important reports on education, publication. Sunday Schools and judiciary were disposed of rapidly. It was day of spirited, but in every instance, fraternal discussion. The special marriage and divorce ques- tion raised on Saturday was settled by striking out the requirement that min isters officiating in the marriage of tnscripturally divorced persons, to- gether with the parties themselves be disciplined The assembly revoked an act of last meeting demitting from the ministry preachers who hold for more than two Ol 1iSLIiOodA anu Ie- commendation.
 .Owensboro Presbytery, Kentucky, was reprimanded for ordering to the ministry man lacking the prescribed educational qualifications. The mar riage of probationers during the period for the ministry was vigorously dis couraged. Forty-six ministerial ordi- nations occurred during the year. To- night a platform meeting occurred in 4A.Z tx.ka nf mil fnf fGf nd and ministerial relief. Dr. W. J. Dar- by, Secretary of both boards presided. and Rev. McCoskrum of Illinois. Rev. W: B. Fitzhugh of Texas. Rev. U. Her ron of Louisiapa,. Rev. Jas. E. Clarke of Tennessee, and Rev. J. R. Kirkpat- .ick of Californis. delivered adt sses.
 Cadets who Passed Exaination.
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