Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24
HARMONY IS LIGHTLY BROKEN
P~resbytsrisns I-dulge in a Moment Of
Acrimonious Debate.
BUT PEACE IS RAPIDLY RESTORED
Difference Arises over Telegram
which Delegate wished 20 send 90
President Roosevelt, but Unn-
nimity Quickly Results.

LOS ANGELES. Cal. May 23.-Today
was half work and half play for the Pres
byterian general assembly. The only bust
ness session was between the hours OF >
and u in the forenoon, at which the report
Of the board Of relief was heard and
adopted and the report OF the
on evangelical work was finally disposed OF.
At noon the session adjourned and the
members went in a body to Long Beach.
where lunch was served to 100 people by
the citizens OF the place.
This afternoon a meeting in the interest
OF evangelical work was held at EN-
manuel church. ........
The armon that prevailed since the
opening of the general assembly received
a slight shock this morning. Although the
shock was Of but momentary duration. IL
caused the only commotion that has
stirred the body since the sessions began.
After disposition had been made of the
reports Of the board Of relief and the spe-
cial committee on evangelical work Rev.
Frederick X. Stanley Of Atlantic City, N.
j., sought to obtain recognition from the
moderator and took the platform.
II wish TO Introduce" began Mr.. Stan
lev. "a resolution with regard to the
memorable trip of the president OF the
United States, who is about to turn his
face again to the national capital.
Telegram to President.
"As a number Of us journeyed through
Nevada a few days ago on our way TO
this general assembly our special train
stopped at Reno and we had the pleasure
OF listening to a very good speech by our
president. When the president learned that
q number OF commissioners to the general
assembly we're among his listeners he took
occasion to remark upon the Importance
and dignity of the Presbyterian general
assembly and expressed his highest esti-
mate Of the work accomplished by our
church. 1 wish to offer the following reso-
luton for passage by this assembly:
ITO the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Presi-
dent of the United States; Christian
sreeting VIZ prayer t1r Soq pieS sing
sals. responsibilities See Numbers W.
Rev. Stanley had scarcely finished the
last word of his resolution when a COM
missioner In the center of the house sprang
TO his feet and in a loud and apparently
aggressive tone said: 'Mr. Moderator. 1
move that this resolution be referred to
the committee on correspondence"
A second to this motion was made i'm
mediately. There were loud cries of mo,
no." from all parts OF the house.
Opposition is Defeated.
Moderator Coyle hesitated for a moment
and then remarked in a decisive tone:
Il DO not think that this would be the
proper disposition of this resolution Be-
fore he could proceed further. II he In
tended TO say anything further. he was
interrupted by calls Of Vote, vote"
Moderator Coyle raped vigorously with
his gavel and said; 'All In favor OF send
Ing this resolution to the committee on
correspondence will say aye"
There was a faint response by some
score OF commissioners which was a mo-
ment later made to seem Insignificant by
the great volume of noes"
The resolution is lost" said Moderator
coyle. striking his gavel on the desk with
a resounding whack. There was a burst
OF applause from the commissioner as
we'll as from the galleries. II was quickly
moved and seconded that the resolution
by Rev. Stanley be adopted, and It was
adopted by a unanimous vote.
This closed the only incident that has
rarred the perfect harmony OF the present
assembly.
The report OF the board OF ministerial
relief was presented by Rev. BENJAMIN A.
Agnew Of Philadelphia, secretary OF the
board OF relief.
Discussion of the report OF the special
committee on evengelistie work, which had
been carried over from yesterday, was re-
snmed. Speeches on this subject occupied