The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-05-30
AFTERNOON SESSION.
ecess until $3.50 p. NJ.


AFTERNOON SESSION.
After devotional exercises the Assembly resumed
consideration of the judicial Members of the
court allowed ten minutes each in which to
press their opinions.
ReU. A. II. p. McCurdy discussed the constitutions
atty of the proceeding of the lower court also the
question of the constitutionalty of the Synod in
viewing its own action.
Rec d. p. Robertson, of TeTas contended this is a
of judicial process, the Book of Church Order
provides for complaints well appeals such
But protested against Assemby's receiving action
of Synod of 1904 part of the record when that
action had not been transmitted by clerk of Synod
DR.. Daniel would vote to sustain in part and asks
a modification of the action of the Synod to
have the Presbytery take up the case afresh.
Rec. d. ~ craig of Alabama, would vote to
tain in part Synod did not complete its action.
Rec. D. q. Jones objected to statement that the
account of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
not scientific history and that the defenders of
Daniel in the lions den have been practically
routed" and " the Daniel used to gain
favor with the people,
Dr. Robert Adams would vote to sustain in part
Synod acted without having record of Presbytery
before it. Also, Mr.. Caldwell denied constitu
tional rights as member of Presbytery.
Dr. Kirk said the Synod had right to review the
lower court. He desired the Assembly to commend
the honor of the Synod and advise Dr. Caldwell.
Dr. Stagg would sustain complaint. Act of
ceiving Caldwell was final Synod should have
manded the to Presbytery. He thought Mr.
Caldwell was sound all questions essential.
Mr.. Red said paper went into hands of Judicial
Committee which was not part of the record Also,
in thesi deliverence by Synod illegally made
part of the record
Dr. McKeI,oay-A court may complete a record
with the consent of parties Synod did not proceed
regularly because action of the Presbytery final
Dr. StrckIer asked What is the purpose of
book in requiring eXamination?' 1t is to protect
against unsuitable ministers. The examination was
held forwarded to Synod; not found satisfactory
therefore reversed.
Dr. Bachnan thought injustice done by Synod in
giving the man the right to be heard. Votes to
sustain.
Dr. McPheeter8.-It is objected that Synod
acteu a complaint that had not constitutional
standing before Synod. The question is, &" Was the
examination according to standards?" That's the
design of the whole thing.
Dr. NeGI.-Synod adopted wrong me,hod and COM
plicated matters Votes to sustain.
Dr. John G. anderson said the action of Synod was
forced upon t-necessity between facts and doctrine
Mr. Caldwell's nsoundness was apparent and Synod
forced to act.
Colonel BuHet.-Synod had right to review and
annu and Presbytery is not required to institute
process, but Synod can act directly
DR.. HemphH.-We simply to consider the ques-
ton of constitutionaly and the question of the
soundness of Mr. Caldwell Dr. Caldwell became a
member of Presbytery; the reception of ministers
final. Mr.. Caldwell. by being excluded from Synod
unjustly treated
The Assembly adjourned to $50 tomorrow.
EVENING SESSION.
At the evening hour meeting was held in the
interest of Home Missions and addresses we're made
by DR.. S. L. Morris. secretary. and Colonel Bennett
II. Young, of Louisville