The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19

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 belieyes in the potency of moral sua- sion It believes more tn the efh- ciency of debate in the supreme cham Der where justice presides than Tn the appeal to might which IS maoe upon
 Among the many beneficent influences which Methodism has set Tn operatlon, there Is nothing which has better ciaim to our consideration than It's educa- tional institutions, its colleges and uni yersities Young men and young Wo- men, educated within their wholesome atmosphere carry into the worio tne ed. These institutions are not only do- ing very important work but many ol them are endowed with more zeal than money. They should have .;n an stponr apono- iy appeal to every friend Of the church and to all who seek to advance the well fare of their country.
 suport of American Universally. It may not be inappropriate to the occasion to speak a word in support Of the American University. In the sue, cess of which all Methodists should feeI A particular interest. r. Is not strictly a Methodist institution, yet Methodists are in the majority In It's management and control. The Meth odist Episcopal Church has taken leading part in its d SonstTuEe5on mnn if 4he the seal of its approval If the institution shah fulfill the hopes of its founders, It will be fraught with great good to country as well. It will be of especial advantage to the cause of Methodism North and South. great institution of learning. fostered by Christian de- nominations at Washington. should nroye 10 be a powerful influence for good Such an institution will erjoy exceptional advantages. It's professors and students will have access to the n m tined to be the foremost in the world There the opportunities for literary and scientific research will be unsurpassed; Many millions have been spent and will be spent by the Government in support of its libraries and in broad ening the opportunity for development in every branch of human knowiedge.
 My brethren, our lines have fallen in ate hour in the history of the world. A great responsibility rests upon us and that Is to live well our day and serve well our generation; We ,,stans gre in n, the mighty trust. Fidelity to 1t Is the watchword. We are the adherents of a church of great potency. We give 10 1t our loyal allegiance for we have faith 1t and transmit 1t to those who shall follow us with power increased and honor undimmed. Methodism Is pro gressive- It moves forward '1aJestlc-  advancing needs of the world; meeting in full measure the increasing duties which God Almighty lays upon it. No finite intellgenc can set the bounda- ries of her future influence, We look back upon what she has done With pro- found satisfaction and forward with the utrnost confidence. We believe that, iuspired by all the sacred memories of the past, the mighty ITO of Methodlsm will go forward doing it's full share In lifting humanity to d still higher and nobler life.
 At The Country Club.
 At the Country Club this afternoon. where the Vice President was given a luncheon. MT. Fairbanks spoke briefly ConRratulating Birmingham upon hav- ing become the Pittsburg of the South. inc Vice President said that to the natural advantages for a great indus trial development must be added sta hIe conditions and righteous laws ad- ministered with sober judgment so as to inspire confidence. He said that communities which are great and strong are not bullded alone upon the present but they are also erected upon confidence in the future. Continuing, he said:
 We must see that our laws are not dictated by passion or prejudice. that they are Inspired by exalted purpose, that they are to bear upon all with i'm pnrtialltv:;: that they are not to ba granted to one and denied to another: that the way shall be open for each and every American with absolute impar- tiality in the race for life.
 we should beware of blighing ef-