New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-02
DR.. GREER'S ACCEPTANCE
HE SPEAKS OF H4RMONY.
Diocesan Contention Refers Back
the Question of DiCision.

Episcopal Church of the Diocese of New-York
held at the Church of the Heavenly Rest was
finished yesterday with its second days session.
The principal features of the day were the for
NAL acceptance of the bishop coadjutorship by
the Rev DR.. David H. Greer, and the debate
on the subject of dividing the diocese. a ques-
ton which finally referred back to the COM
mittee.
Preceding the opening OF the convention, the
service of the Holy Communion was held. be-
ginning at S o'clock. Dean Wilfred L. Robbins.
OF the General Theological Seminary, was the
celebrant. and delivered an address. At 10
o'clock the convention opened with morning
prayer, in which service Bishop Potter. DR.. D.
Parker Morgan. DR.. Thomas r. Harris and Dr.
John Williams offciated.
1t was after II o'clock when DR.. Greer passed
down the main aisle with the committee. con-
sisting Of DR.. ]. Lewis Parks. J. P. Morgan
and w r. Grosvenor. and was received by
Bishop Potter. while the convention remained
standing. Bishop Potter said:
1t is rather a pathetic association Of this func-
ticn. as my dear friend Mr.. Morgan reminded
me last night-twenty years ago to-day praC-
tically. he walked up the aisle OF St Augustine s
Chapel in company with the Rev. DR.. Dix, Dr.
Morgan and Hamilton Fish, who had been ap-
pointed TO convey to me notice of my appoint
Inent as Bishop of the Diocese of New-York
I am sure we may congratulate Mr. Morgan and
the rector Of Trinity that they both survived
TO be present on ms occasion
The bishop then said that he had entertained
some fears regarding DR.. Greer's acceptance
but was glad now to know that his fears were
not well founded. III conclusion he said:
7 tbinI, II is a fortunate thing for the diocese
Of New York that there should be called TO the
diocese this man at this time. L may also say
that | believe profoundly that the clergy and
the laity OF this diocese viii find in him man OF
large and generous sympathies. and of willing
ness to recognize the governing conditions OF the
diocese Of New-York and to have charge OF the
administration of all sorts and conditions of
men.
l have great delight in presenting him to you
and asking YOU rise and receive from his own
lips the answer to the call which you nave given
him.
DIR GREER's REMARKS.
DR.. Greer. who appeared to be much affected
by the occasion. said:
am too much impressed with the solemnity
of this occasion to use the ordinary language
OF conventional courtesy 10 thank you for what
YOU have done. / do not at all regard 1t In the
light of honor and compliment 1t is far above
al that. 1t is a great and sacred trust Tor
which YOU have seen fit to summon me. I think
I may say that many of you know did not
seek it. l rather shrank from it. l was happy
and contented in my field of work and hoped
that in that field I could fill up the full measure
Of my usefulness 10 my God and my fellow men,
and it breaks my heart to leave II. But you
have called me-
one thing however, you could not and cannot,
and. 1 am sure. would not, compel ire to do.
You would not compel me to be the bishop of
any party or school OF thought in this diocese
or in the Church at large.
I recognize the fact that beneath the surface,
however diversified that surface may be, there
is a deep and loyal devotion to our common
Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ There is no
lame that SO touch and sway our hearts
as that name. That name is the one that
shall recognize, and that personality is the one
that 1 shall try to serve.
There are only things for me to say in
conclusion. That is. that II would he great
privilege to stand by the side of our worthy
and noble bishop, who has for score of years
borne the burden of this arduous response
bility and work, and who has attained the
highest reputation and character not only
throughout this diocese but throughout the
Church, and who has discharged his duties in
such faithful and conscientious manner ard
with such statesmanlike ability.
The only other thing have TO say. gentlemen.
is this: cannot but recognize il S the call OF
God, and whatever II may involve 10 per-
sonany such. with such power God has
given me and such help YOU can furnish and
supply Will. if your choice should be confirmed
by the Church at large, accept the responsibility
and devote myself to work Of that high office.
DR.. Greer's statement as to his attitude tow
ard the various ecclesiastical parties seems to
reflect the general sentiments of the convention.
While there of disafrection on
the part of the rltualists. 1t did not appear TO
be well founded. The fact that the new coad-
jutor is pronouncedly non-partisan, nomi-
mated by High Churchman. that that nomina-
ton was seconded by Broad Churchman. and
that the first ballot showed so large majority
made up of votes from all parties. tends TO
allay disquieting rumors. DR.. Morgan Dix de-
clared that he knew OF no party feeling ever
the election whatever
Bishop Greer's certificate of election was then
signed by the clerical and lay delegates OF the
convention, and copies OF the certificate VIII Dc
sent to all the parishes OF the Church through
out the world.
DIVISION OF DIOCESE.
The convention then took up the question OF
the division OF the diocese. upon the present
ing of tn. report of the committee. majority
of the members OF which were against division.
DR.. Huntington. OF Grace Church spoke IN
favor Of the division. maintaining that all Oh
the present diocese without the limits OF New
York City ought to be created ne" diocese