Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-10-27

this forenoon. when the resolutions
committee reported disfayoring the
loose legislation and practice concern
ing the marriage relation. The min
listers Of the denomination IN adopting
the resolution, pledge themselves not
to unite divorced persons. unless they
be the innocent parties In the divorce.
The action is considered Of the most
importance, as the question is one that
is puzzling many religious denomi-
nations in present-day conferences.
Theodore Roosevelt, president Of the
United States, was endorsed in anuth-
err resolution, referring to his action
in calling for a peace conference OF The
Hague tribunal. Many other resolu-
tons, the complete text of which is
given below, were adopted as follows:
Whereas, There are many evidences
of progress in all departments Of our
denominational work thruout the state
indicating that the past year has been
one Of the best in the history Of the
convention, and
Whereas, There is now going on in
Great Britain a notable struggle for
religious liberty, which calls for the
sympathy Of all American Baptists,
and
Whereas, The deplorable and bloody
war between Russia and Japan en-
phasizes, as never before. the advart>
tages of arbitration, as the only means
of settling international difficultieA
that is worthy of Christian civiliza-
ton:
81. Resolved, That we put ourselves
/ on record as against the forces of in
temperance, and pledge ourselves to
exert our influence against 1t.
"2. Resolved, That we urge upon
our people increased concern for the
keeping Of the Lords day, and call
special attention to both the promises
and warnings touching it's observance
and neglect.
'3. Resolved, That we recognize
that the time has come when our state
convention should be in closer touch
with the entire work Of the state, ex-
sercising general advisory relation
ship to all the interests of the de-
nomination. To that end we urge the
appointment of committee Of three
consisting Of President A. P. Barker
Secretary S. e. Wilcox and Judge J.
F. Clyde, to work out the details and
present same to the convention ses-
sion 1905.
Further we ask all our sister or
ganizations - educational society, b.
7. p. IT,, women's home and foreign
missionary societies-in the state, each
to appoint committee OF one to
work In conjunction with the above
committee.
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conditions growing out Of loose legis-
marriage relation, menaces our homes
and nation; be 1t therefore
Resolved. That we express ourselv-
es as opposed to divorce and remar-
riage for other than new testament
reasons. and that we pledge ourselves
not to unite In marriage any party 9TH
or than on Scriptural grounds.
Is. Resolved, That we rejoice in the
movement for the promotion of the
cause OF universal peace and believe
In arbitration as the true and only
Christian method for the settlement Of
all differences between nations. We
earnestly recommend the negotiation
by our government OF treaties Of arbi-
tration with the other governments
OF the world as speedily as it can be
done, and believe that the time has
come when there should be a general
reduction of ornaments.
1--WE deplore the lamentable and
bloody war going on in the orient, 2
believe that all possible moral p..-s-
sure should be brought upon the COM
batants to bring about cessation OF
the struggle.
1--WE heartily endorse the action of
our president In calling for confer
ence of the nations to carry on the
work so well begun by The Hague
conference.
Resolved. That copy of this res
olutton be sent to the president or sec
rotary of state.
IS. Be It Resolved, By the Baptists
Of Iowa, i'm convention assembled at
Marshalltown, Iowa, October 25th,
1904, that we send our kindly Chris
ton greetings to the Baptists of Great
Britain, with our deep sympathy and
prayers for success in their present
arduous struggle for religious liberty
and have the secretary of this conven-
ton send copy OF this resolution to
Rev. John Clifford, D. D., London.
az. Resolved that we recognize and
appreciate the fact that the future well
fare Of our country depends largely
upon the religious education of the
present generation, and that we earn
estly commend to our people the wise
and liberal support of the tried and
proved Baptists schools Of Iowa, and
urge the sending of the young men
and young women to them, that we
encourage and cooperate with every
wise effort that may be put forth for
better equipment AMI larger endow-
ments.
8. Resolved. that we note with inter-
est the establishment and growth of
the theological seminary at Kansas
City. and wish it Gods speed in its eff
forts to raise the standard of minis
terial efficiency in the Missouri val
lev.
80. Resolved. that we commend the
Standard. the Record and Service, for
the, important work they are doing, be-
lieving that their influence is valuable
in homes. helpful to pastors and slim
ulating to every UNCONVENTIONAL inter-
est
~. Resolved. that we express our |