The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-25
AID
FROM THE
GAMBLERS

The Rhode Island conference OF Con-
gregational churches. in session at Peace
Dale. passed a compromise resolution ad-
vising the churches TO consider carefully
tho receipt OF all charitable gifts such
as might affect the efficiency of tho
church
The resolution was adopted amidst sup
pressed feeling among the preaahers and
delegates. and-enly- after the application
Of the cloture rule was applied. sum-
marily shutting of debate.
The most intense feeling was manifest
ed, and the subject repeatedly cropped
out IN discussions OF various questions
was noticeable in tho prayers.
In the discussion Rev. Frank ~. Decker.
pastor OF the Elmwood Temple. said. with
a great deal OF emphasis. that he had
abundant evidence OF the need of advice
on the part of some OF the churches
within week ono church had been
on the point OF asking contribution from
noted gambler. ! cannot he SAID,
believe il would be right for Elmwood
Temple 20 request Richard Garfield 10
support the work OF that organization.
An we ask is that our churches should
be guarded in this matter
MOVED PREVIOUS QUESTION.
Rev. EDWARD =. SdnutlHou W Nii' NNi-
tral Congregational church moved the
previous question. but the motion was
lost
Rev. James c. Vose, pastor emeritus of
the Renehcent Congregational church.
said that he believed the discussion OF
the question involved in the resolution
had done good.
A motion to lay the resolution on the
table was referred back 10 the commit
tee with the hope for the substitution ~
the word solicitation for reception
but after retiring 10 consider the mat
ter. the committee reported back the reso-
luton I'm its original form.
Resolved That We recommend 10
our churches and all benevolent societies
representing US in church and missionary
service 20 consider carefully and In all
good conscience the receipt of all charit-
able gifts as it shall affect the efficiency
OF our churches In the work assigned 10
them to accomplish"
Mr.. wDDLEY's APPEAL
Rev. Mr.. McCord moved tho adoption
OF tho resolutions. and when the motion
was seconded Rev. Joseph j. Wooley
OF Pawtucket started to make a strong
speech against it lie said the matter
was entirely out Of place in the con-
ference.
Here We are" he urged. pleading for
contributions for every good cause. /
have no right 10 refuse them from any
source
1T strikes me that II any man would
contribute TO prosecute the work against
liauor selling and social degradation
Brother Cristy would be justified In re-
ceiving the donation whether coming from
Richard Garfield or Buckln or anybody
else.
Npa
nothing to do with. II Satan himself
were disposed to do good, let him do IT,
He is doing enough evil.
mo matter who gives me money for
a good purpose. ! am bound TO re-
ceIve g. | will admit that certain
sense OF responsibility and respect1bility
is involved. perhaps, II money is received
direct as the result OF gambling
Thomas F. Norris Of Riverside moved
the previous question. and tho motion was
seconded passing unanimously.
DIVIDED IN OPINION.
Rev. Mr. Woolley arose 10 speak 10 a
question OF privilege but cries Of ''ques-
ton" came from all over the church.
Am I 10 be ruled of this foor?' de-
manded Rev Mr.. Woolley II wish TO
ask N I'm this free Christian and boasted
democracy. 7 am 20 be denied the rrivi-
lege of speaking and TO be choked off?'
There are hair dozen VINO were
to speak" said Rev. Mr.. Decker. but
the previous question has been ordered.
We call for the vote on the resolution. p"
Moderator Frank J. Goodwin. pastor
OF the First Congregational church OF
Pawtucket. ruled that the carrying out
OF the conference program demanded that
the vote be takef on the resolution.
Tho vote was taken. however. on the
resolution. Rev. Mr.. Vose requesting that
H. be taken By roll call. In some In
stances the delegates from the same
church voted against each other, nota-
bic Illustration of the divided opinion
among members OF the same church being
given when Rev. Sanderson OF the Cen
trail Congrc 1tional church voted FOR the
resolution ana Deacon Barrows voted
against a.
The record Of tho secretary IN regard
II the vote is as follows After de-
| bate the resolution was carried hy a