Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
FOR A. COLORED BISHOP
REQUEST CONSIDERED IN CON-
FERENCE HELD TODAY.
Argument Made in Behalf Of the
Observation-Disclosures at Corcoran
Art Gallery.

The bishops of dioceses In southern states
of the United States who came to Wash
ington to attend the all-American CONFER
ence of bishops OF the Episcopal Church
conferred this forenoon with a delegation OF
colored rectors and laymen regarding the
question of a colored bishop in the United
States
The conference was held In the basement
Of the Pro-Cathedral Church of the Assem-
sion. 18th street and Massachusetts, avenue
where the all-American conference was
held last week. Bishop Dudley. who
formerly lived in Richmond, and who has
devoted much time and interest to the race
question. presided.
Among the colored men vino participated
in the deliberations of the conference were:
Rev. G. F. Bragg. chairman. of Balumore
Rev H E. Bishop of New York, Rev G. r.
Miller of Brooklyn. Rev. II. l.. Phillips OF
Philadelphia, Rev. o. NJ. Weller Of Wash
ington. D. c.: Rev. D. V. Tunnel OF WASH
ington. D. c.; Rev. E. V. Bennett OF VII
mington, N. c.: Archdeacon Pollard of Ra-
leigh, N. c.: Prof. ]. w. johnson of Peters
burg, Va: Rev. H. s. McDuffie Of Jamaica.
N. Y. and the following laymen: DR. J. W.
Benson of Richmond, Va; Dr.. J: Z; NOT
wood of Washington. D. c.; r. r. Horner
of Washington, D. c.; w. w. Lewis and
s. D. De Coursey of Baltimore.
The rectors and laylnen spoke frankly 10
the bishops in defense of their proposition
for a colOred bishop. The bishops listened
attentively At the adjournment neither
side was willing to discuss for publication
the result of the conference. One or the
bishops however, volunteered the thought
that the solution of the problem was d long
way Off.
Reception rendered.
At 2:30 this afternoon the bishops were
accorded a reception at the COrcoran Gal
lery Of Art. The delegates to the mission
airy council were also honored at the same
time. The clergy. laity and the public were
well represented at this reception.
At o'clock this evening there will be TWO
receptions. The first will be by the Church
mans League at Trinity Parish Hall; the
second by the Daughters of the King, at
the Pro-Cathedral Church Of the Ascension.
The missionary council will begin its la
bors at 1880 tomorrow forenoon at the
Church Of the Epiphany. The sermon will
be preached by Bishop Doane Of Albany.
The celebration of the holy communion will
follow.
Program in Detail.
The program for the rest of the day is as
follows:
2:3O p. m.-Business session, Church of the
Epiphany. Address Of welcome, the bishop
of Washington. Presentation of the report
of the board Of managers by the chairman
of the board. Presentation of the reports
of auxiliary societies.
3p. m.-Conference session. Church of the
Epiphany. Chairman the Ri Rev. Daniel
s. futile, D. D.. presiding bishop. 1. The
financial record of the year, by George c.
Thomas. treasurer. 2. The general progress
and achievements in the field by the Rev.
Arthur 8. Lloyd. d. D.. general secretary.
Discussion OF the reports by the delegates.
8 p. m.-Public meeting, Church of the
Epiphany. Chairman. the bishop Of Wash
ington subject. THE Conquest of CONT
nent. 1. The Home Missionary as a
Patriot" the Hon. David ]. Brewer. justice
Supreme Court. 2. The Church's Work in
the Home Field: Do the Results Justify the
Endeavor?' by the Rt. Rev. Daniel s. Tut
tie. D. D., presiding bishop.