The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-16
CHOICE OF BISHOPS
CONFERENCE DELEGATES TALK OF
 CANDIDATES.
pr. TiIlet, Dean of che vandervflt Unl- versity, is Now Spoken of With Enthusiasm For One of the ffE
 plaNea.

l Birmingham. May 15.-(SpeciaL)- With the time for the election of thrce new bishops fixed for Thursday morn 1 ing at 10 o'clock, the one absorbing question today among the delegates
 to the Methodist conference is Whom | shall we electT
 l Tn answer to the question half
 dozen names flash through tine min l | of the average delegate.
 l It is generally conceded by many | delegates that a new and powerful | candidate was sprung up in the per | son of Dr. w. F. Tillett, dean of Van l derbilt University, and one of the
 movers of the resolution calling for a l new statement of faith. His speeches on the floor of the conference in favor of revision of the articles of religon, his ability to grapple with every ob- | stacie placed in Inc way by delegates opposing the idea. his higher concep- ton of theology, his every act has been | in his favor, and he IS today the most prominent spoken of man for the office of bishop.
 As there are three bishops to be elected. that many men must be se- lected. Delegates are today revolving in their minds what they will do Thursday when the time comes to vote. l Those in position to know say that Dr. J. J. Tigert will be among the three
 
 ! tion. He Is the secretary of the con ference for the third time and has been spoken of all along in connec- tion with the episcopacy college. A man who stands out prominently to the front for the place Is pr. James Adkins, who for two and fraction terms had held the position of Sunday School editor. He is lovable and
 much loved man. as well as one of ability His supporters say he will
 receive a strong vote.
 But there are many others who have friends in the conference who want to see them wear the mantle of bishop.
 The Rev. J. c. Kilgo, president Of Trinity College of Durham N. C., has
 host of friends who propose to urge l his election. The name of Collins Dennq, chairman of the book commit tee, and a professor in Vanderbilt Uni versity, is one that has ssways had a
 strong following.
 Dr. W. F. McMurray of St. Louis, possesses apersonality that readily wins every one. and his ability makes him a strong factor. At present he is pas tor of Centenary Church.
 Texas has a candidate in the Rev. Seth Ward, and the conference from
 the Southeast are united upon him. The name of the Rev. J. w. Lee, pas
 tor of Trinity Church. Atlanta, has been IHcnIiOHOub anu U aS ooio OA'S oN the present bishops said he would make an ideal addition to the present col lege.
 Dr. W. W. Murrah. president of Mill saps College, Jackson. Miss. Is man of fine intellect and commenting pres ence. He is considered clear and logi- cal on all things and his name is not to be passed over lightly.
 vice-President Charles w. Fair. banks will arrive in Birmingham Thursday night at 9:45 o'clock via the
 souther Railway or Friday morning at $40 o'clock from Washington. He comes here as a fraternai delegate from the Methodist Episcopal Church to the conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The conference in ses- sion here has set aside Friday even ing for the reception of the addresses from vice-President Fairbanks and Rev. W. S. Matthews, the other fra ternal delegate from the Methodist
 Episcopal Church. Vice-President Fair
 banks will find a hearty reception here awaiting him.
 W. W. Urquhart Is chairman of the committee named by the Commercial Club, W. F. Aldrich is chairman of | the committee named by the Scottish | Rite Masons, while the conference will have a committee also to meet the dis tinguished citizen. The Vice-Presi- dent wired today that if he arrives 1 Friday morning at $40 o'clock he will | remain in his car until the proper hour. That means he will not leave the car | immediately after arriving here.