Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-27


therein not only to fraternal relations and
closer federation, but in the closer bonds
of a vital organic union which will re-
dound to our mutual good and enlarged
powers for the salvation of the world.
According to the syllabus We recon-
mend:
"First-That the suggestion for general
council or joint commission be adopted by
this general conference, and that such
general council be ordered for the purpose
of exchanging Views, discussing conditions
and principles involved, and in formulating
such a basis of union as may be agreed
upon and submitted to their respective con-
Stftuent bodies to be approved.
I'VE recommend that one such commits
sioner be elected by each annual confer
ence at its next session following the ad-
journment of this general conference.
when either of the religious bodies re-
ferred to in the syllabus shall notify the
president of this general conference that it
has constituted and appointed a commits
sion of like powers and purposes, he shall
appoint committee of three to cooperate
with a similar committee from the relig-
ious body giving such notice in making ar
rangements for the meeting of the general
council or joint commission.
"W commend that in cordial fraternity
and .-ristian courtesy the commissioners
of the Methodist Protestant Church assure
their associate commissioners that, most
sincerely and earnestly desiring the enIarg-
ed Christian fellowship and mutual advan-
tages to be expected from such a union,
and while we most devoutly pray and hope
that substantial and enduring common
ground may be found upon which these
churches may unite, we would candidly and
courteously express some things vitality es-
sential to such union:
'First-A statement of the common fun
damental doctrines of the Christian faith.
Second-A representative form of gov
eminent, securing to the local churches the
largest degree of liberty consistent with
some form OF connectionalism, that will
conserve all the great interests of the
church and most effectively promote the
kingdom of Cod
Bishop Mills Approves.
1t was considered to be very significant.
presaging good to come from the confer
ence's action on the union question, that 1t
was highly approved by Bishop ]. L. Mills
OF Annvllle, Pa, representative of the
United Brethren Church, who addressed
the body this morning. He spoke, in part,
as follows:
Il have watched how you, as a pure, sly,
coy maiden, have been courted by many
your heart and hand l naturally felt very
much complimented. We are with you In
your love for the Bible. Our hearts are
with you in your love of pure Christian
truth and in your opposition to the ma
terialistic tendencies of these days.
Our heart is with you in the union ques-
ton. l was pleased on learning of your
action yesterday. At recent meeting of
Ohio, this idea was favored without a dis
senting vote. 1 believe that the churches
will be brought togetherS and that soon we
will bind the dragon and Bring the reign
of peace. I9''sc
Session This Morning.
| Various committee reports were heard and
acted upon this morning
The committee on publications recon-
mended that w. B. Usleton be elected to
the Baltimore book directory, to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation of Daniel
| Baker of Baltimore yesterday.
Rev. DIR. ]. w. Herring, elected to place
| in this directory yesterday declined to ac-
| cept the election this morning. Charles r.
| Derbin, Grafton, w. Vac 9was chosen to fill
| this vacancy. IA II
| A number of amendments were made to
| the course of study for ninis terial students.
| The Bible as text book was given
| prominent place in each years course. In
| the discussion many objections were made
| to the custom of some clergymen in empha-
| sizing natural science more than Christian
| truth and love.
| The committee on the Young People s
| Society of Christian Endeavor reported in
/ favor of encouraging the young people s
work. 1t also brought to the notice of the
conference memorial for the Y. P. s. c. d:
| asking for field secretary. The memorial
/ was adopted.
| After disposing of number of minor
| 1890 pm.
| Debate Last Night.
| The plan of union presented by the COM
mittee last evening was not adopted with
out debate. For more than two hours the
question was discussed. Numerous Tits be-
| tween members occurred, and the most
/ earnest and eloquent speeches of the con-
ference were made. No ill-feeling, how
| ever, nor personalities such as character