The age-herald., 1901-10-03
Bishop Dud|eyOf Kentucky Pres- ident and Dr. John 5,
 Lindsey Chairman
BISHOP MORRIS BREACHES
Puts Himself on Record Against Radk cal Reorganization of Missionary Work-Greeting From Arch
 bishop of Canterbury

San Francisco, October 2.-The triennial convention of the Episcopal Church of America was formally organized by the election of Bishop Dudley of Kentucky as president, and the Rev. s. Hart. secretary of the house of bishops; Dr. John S. Lindsey of Massachusetts, chairman; and the Rev Charles Hutchins secretary of the House of Deputies.
 The initial services in connection with the convention this morning were held at Trinity churuch. where the delegates will hold all their sessions.
 Thousands of people crowded the ad- jacent streets to see the solemn process sion of bishops and although the side walk was enclosed with wire rope, the services of a squad of policemen was re- quired to prevent any encroachment on the route of the procession. About sev- enty-fve bishops participated. and in their robes of office made an imposing spectacle.
 Simple, But Imposing.
 The services marking the religious con- sideration of the convention were simple but imposing. The holy communion was served Bishop Tutle of Missouri being the celebrant. The epistle was read by Bishop Doane of Albany, N. Y. and the gospel by the Lord Bishop of New castle; the sermon was delivered by Bish. | op Woster Morris of Aregon. The sermon by the venerable BishoE Morris was a strong missionary plea foe the text, Launch out into the deep and at rato fax- I,.a, ,v.4 Joshua's words to the children of Israels How long are ye slack to go to possesk the land"
 He declared that the mission of the Church of Jesus Christ was to all na- tions, ranks and conditions. She is to launch out and cast her nets into the deep of ignorance, poverty, unthrift, sorrow, shame and crushing grief. the deeps of avarice too, as well as besotted wordli- ness, and stolid stupid indifference. It was for the furtherance of this work by the use of the best means that the meme bers of the convention were gathered here in this-the most of them-far on1 part of the country. As a resident of the Pacific coast for thirty years, he felt that he could speak as one who knew It's needs and promises. and was aware Of the slackness of the church In coming out to possess this good Land.
 Against Reorganization.
 Speaking of the suggestion from some quarters that the missionary organiza- tion needs reconstructing. the bishop placed himself on record as an unbelieyep in the necessity of radical organization. He said he did not believe the church ever had more efficient missionary ad- ministration than at present. "It is thd old story" he added, "of seeking some one else on whom to lay the blame in- stead of taking it home to ourselves If all the clergy. bishops and laity had done as we'll as a few have done, there would have been no occasion for this cry for the reconstruction of our mission- ary system"
 The official offeratory was read by Bishop Nicholas of California, the cell lection being for general missions.
 It was nearly o'clock this afternoon when the Rev. Dr. Hutchins, secretary of the last house. brought the convention to order and called the roll.
 The House Organized. The secretary announced that a major ity of dioceses were represented, and the first order of business would be the or ganzation of the house. The chairman, the Rev. William Huntingdon, Rev. John s. Lindsay of Massachusetts. Dr. Came ron Mann, Dr. Davenport and Dr. Reese Alsop were nominated. Dr. Huntington declined the nomination.
 The vote resulted: The Rev. Dr. Lind- say 234. Dr. Mann 55. Dr. Davenport a5 and Dr. Alsop 9.
 The Rev. Dr. Hutchins was unanimoua- ly elected secretary of the house.
 Bishop Tutle presented the Rev. pr. Jacobs, lord bishop of Newcastle, who responded in his own behalf. and also presented greeting from the Archbishop of Canterbury.