New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-28
NO DIOCESAN DIVISION.
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THE DEFEAT DECISIVE.
DECISIVE.
Convention of Nssc-York Episco-
0aIians Debates Question Earnestly.


personal IN its references at times over the
much discussed subject OF a division OF the
diocese occupied almost all the first session Of
the annual convention of the Episcopal Diocese
OF New-York yesterday. Although the resolu-
tons for q division were defeated decisively, so
eager were their advocates that they prophested
to the convention @ renewal or the discussion
each year until the inevitable division. which.
they declared, would be the only sure way to
advance the spiritual growth Of that part OF the
diocese outside Of New-York City.
In spite Of the opposition Of the conservatives,
who argued that the constant bringing UP Of
this subject indicated spirit Of stubbornness
threatening to disrupt the harmony Of the con-
ventions and showed a tendency to ignore the
magnificent episcopal work of Bishop Potter and
Bishop Coadjutor Greer, the advocates Of dfvt-
sion had the best of the argument Frequent
bursts of applause. even from some of their op
ponents, testified to the intense sympathy they
created in their appeals for personal leader,
the bishop of the proposed diocese. who should
live with them and know them and their ter
ritory as it was impossible for the present
bishops to do.
The resolution was divided into two clauses
one providing for steps toward the division OF
the diocese; the second for the appointment Of
a committee to arrange for financing the new
diocese. Defeat came because the Rev. DR.. Will
lam r. Huntington of Grace Church, after hav-
ing laid or the table a substitute resolution
calling for q province of New-York." divided
into several associate dioceses, urged vote on
the second clause first
The supporters Of the movement seemed
hardly to realize that in not voting for the
finance committee they were necessarily defeat
ing their project. The ayes were few; the noes
strong.
The first clause was defeated by a much
larger vote even than the second one. DR..
Huntington explained to the convention en-
phaticaIIy that in asking for vote on the
separate clauses he had not intended to force the
members to commit themselves on the general
project.
The resolution was introduced by the Rev.
Frank HEARTFELT, rector Of St Andrews Church.
at Brewsters, Just at the close Of the morning
session. A rising vote carried his appeal that
1t be made the order of the day at the after
noon session. The resolution. in the form OF
petition. was as follows:
The undersigned, clerical members of the con-
vention stationed outside the city, ask the con-
sideration Of the following TesoIutiGns; oera, oon-
vention be instructed 10 take such preliminary
erection of new diocese, consisting OF that Por-
ton Of the present Diocese OF New OK WhiG I
Resolved That a committee Of eight be appointed
to secure such fPanoa a3G te S cone of
the missionary work OF the new diocese.
Advocating a substitute resolution for COM
mittee of five to consider petition to the gen
era1 convention for the erection Of New-York
into q nrovince of several dioceses, the Rev. DR..
Page of St Johns, Cornwall-on-Hudson. de-
cIared that no greater misfortune could come to
the country parishes than to cut them off from
the Diocese of New-York The Rev. Dr.. McMas-
centration rather than division Of one strong
diocese into two weak ones.
Then came the Rev. DR.. James E. Freeman, Of
St Andrews, Yonkers, with a fiery. earnest
speech which Bishop Potter himself applauded.
He was not appealing for any more confirming
machines or "handshakers" he said, but for
what the diocese had already had to the fullest
extent in the city. yet lacked in the country
the inspiring personality Of man who would
be the greatest missionary DR.. freeman pald
a glowing tribute to the high social and civic
qualities which had made Bishop Potter so I'M
Questionably the great statesman bishop; first
citizen Of the fair city and the splendid
work Of Bishop Greer along humanitarian lines"
in the upbuilding Of institutional churches 1t
would not be right to take them from these
fields where they were doing Gods Work as no
one else could, said DR.. Freeman.
What we want is a man Who would know
every inch of the territory north Of The Bronx,
said he "a specialist in that territory, filed
with the spirit of the Almighty God. who would
know the life and problems Of the clergy Of that
section and live with them a brother. We
want, we plead, almost we demand the recogni-
ton of that special field for Christian action
north of New-York City"
On DR.. Huntington's motion Dr. Pages SUBJ
stitute resolution was tabled, and voting was
begun on the second clause OF the original reso-
buttons. After both were defeated. DR.. Hunting
ton said:
ct was no part Of my thought when sug-
gested this order Of voting, that this body
should commit itself. I am aware that the
mere verbal language of the resolutions would
force members Of the convention to approve
or disapprove the erection OF the new diocese by
ever
The business session was held in Synod Hall
Immediately after the celebration of the COM
munion service for the delegates. Bishop Potter
presided. The Rev. Thomas R Harris was
elected secretary. John Mclean Nash was
made treasurer, after contest in which neither
he nor r. NJ. Pott, his opponent was elected
Archdeacon Thomas, of Orange who nominated
Mr.. Pott, withdrew his name at the candidates
request. In accordance with suggestion from
following resolution:
This convention desires to record its dean sensa
OF gratitude to Almighty God under whose over
ruling providence peace has been brought about be-
tween the two great powers of the earth, lately
opposed 10 each other in arms and it's high appre-
citation of the wisdom Of the President of the
United States; who. under the divine blessing min
istered so substantially to the accomplishment OF
that end.
The convention adjourned at o'clock until
to-day at 10 a. m, when religious services
will be held in the crypt and the Coadtutor
Bishop will deliver his annual address The
business sessions will be resumed at Synod Hall
afterward.
BISHOP READS CHARGE.