The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-24
WORK KEEPS THE
BAPTISTS BUSY
THREE LONG SESSIONS HELD.
REPORTS SUBMITTED WE'RE VERY
ENCOURAGING.

Question of the Conduct of the Bap-
tist Orphnnnge Provoked Discuss
sion-It May he That the COnven-
ton VIII Assume the Complete
COntroI-Addresses Made by See
acknowledgements ON Trustee
Boards Are Filled.
Columbus. Ga. Nov. 23.-The Geor-
gia Baptist Convention held three very
busy sessions to-day, the delegates
working between nine and ten hours
and disposing of a great deal of rou-
tine business. The reports were very
encouraging, and showed that the year
had been a successful one with this de-
nomination in Georgia.
DR. S. Y. Jameson, corresponding
secretary of the State Mission Board,
made his report this morning.
The report Of the committee on the
Baptist Orphanage at Hapeville of
which Rev. ]. c. Brewton is chair
man. was read. The situation at the
orphanage is somewhat peculiar, in that
the orphanage is managed jointly by
the orphanage association, all of whom
are members of the Baptist convention,
and the Georgia Baptist convention it
self.
Resolution by HilIyer.
Judge Hillyer offered a resolution on
the subject, expressing appreciation OF
the work of the ladies' and other mem
bers, of the Orphans Home Associa-
ton. and afterwards made a few re-
marks praising their unsefsh devo-
ton and expressing confidence In their
business judgment.
DR. John Il. White of Atlanta said
that, judging by the attention display
ed by the delegates. ne apprehended
that perhaps, there were some strong
convictions on this subject. This was
a matter to be gone about in a con-
servative way. he said. 1t was abso-
lutely necessary to discuss 1t without
feeling and, what was equally import
tant, nothing should come up that
would mar the harmony Of Baptist
convention. He moved that a COM
mittee be appointed, composed of w.
| j. Northen, j H. Fitzpatrick, j. A.
| Wynn, +. M Langley, S. r. c. Adams,
| e. j. Willingham and A. d. Free
man, who would consider both the re-
| port of the committee and resolutions
| of Judge Hillyer and would make
| general report of the entire subject of
| the orphanage. His motion was adopt
| ed.
"The Making of a Minister"
DR.. Mullins, president of the South
| ern Baptist Seminary, made an inter-
csting talk regarding the work of the
seminary, his subject being, The
| Making of a Minister"
| Dr. J. II. Eager the financial agent
| OF the Seminary spoke OF the history
| of the seminary. Ex-Governor Brown
of Georgia saved it in the winter of
1879. he said. That was the crisis in
| the affairs of the seminary, and when
IL looked as if they might have to
| close its DOORS Ex-Governor Brown
came forward with his splendid dona-
ton of $4,000
DR.. r. J. Wilingham of Richmond,
| secretary Of the Foreign Mission
Board of the Southern Baptist Con-
vention. said that he wished to say
a word regarding the work of Rev.
| j. w. McCollum, missionary in Japan,
| who would address the convention
| during its session tomorrow. "He
has the reputation of being the finest
preacher of any denomination in Ja-
pan. / am told that when he speaks
at a hall or theater, his audiences
often number 1000 persons
Mr. Napier, assistant missionary to
Rev. Mr.. McColum, a former Mercer
student. was introduced to the con-
NenllOn anu given a COIuldl 6Iccblllbs
Convention May Control.
This afternoon the committee APP
pointed to investigate the matter of
the Baptist Orphanage made its re-
port, recommending that the state
convention take control Of the insti-
tuition. and that the title of the prop
erty be vested in the convention, and
that of the twenty-five trustees Of the
home, fourteen shall be women. The
present trustees will all be members of
the new board.
1t is probable that this convention
will speak out in no uncertain terms
on the subject of crime and lynching.
Judge George Hillyer introduced res
olution on this subject to-day. A COM
mttee was appointed. consisting Of
Judge Hillyer, Judge Lawson and
Judge II. NJ. Langley, to make a re-
! port on this subject before the end Of
the convention.
Pollock Hasn't Resigned.
The trustees Of Mercer University
| held a meeting late this afternoon. A
| telegram was received I'm this city to-
night inquiring II DR.. Pollock had re-
| signed as president of the university.
When members of the board Of trus-
tees were seen at 10 o'clock tonight,
! they said that no resignation had been
received from DR.. Pollock.
Vacancies Were FILLED.
Tonight the convention filed the
vacancies on the board of trustees Of
Mercer University Shorter College, the
Educational Commission, the Orphans
Home, the State Mission Board and
the Executive Committee. All the old
trustees, whose terms expired, were re-
elected, with but two changes. L. r..
Christie OF Valdosta was elected
trustee Of Monroe College, and J. S.