Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-14

annual report Of the board OF managers. 1t
said
We believe that Secretary Webb and all
the men In charge Of the interests OF our
noble organization are meeting IN a resU-
lutte and triumphant fashion the widening
opportunities and the increasing RESPONSE
bilities connected with their office. We de-
sire to Lall renewed attention to the posi-
ton taken in the report Of the board OF
managers, that the central feature Of our
organization and the real reason for it's
existence IL the cultural work Of the ChriHs
tian culture courses. In this connection we
would record our high appreciation OF the
which IL being rendered at the present time
to the young people Of our denOmination in
many lines Of activity by DR. GeIstweit.
riss held in the city of New York last Sep
TENDER II was recommended that both
20 contribute regularly toward the support
OF the Baptist Young Peoples Union OF
America. Our UNCONVENTIONAL policy allows
no opportunity for legislation in reference
20 this vitality important matter. The ques-
ton is set before us clearly and forcibiy in
the report OF the board OF managers The
responsibility rests upon each church and
each individual. The moment Is critical,
the neoessity is urgent. and the honor OF
we recommend, therefore. that this con-
Yention hereby place on record Its unquali-
fed endorsement OF the suggestion outlined
by the board Of managers, that II appeal 10
the churches OF the United States and
Canada for a definite place on their pro-
gram OF benevolent contributions ana that
II commend and support the inauguration
OF a sustaining fund, to consist Of s. annual
membership fees from all persons who are
interested In the work and welfare Of this
great denominational movement. we re-
gard such energetic cooperation and prac-
teal tieSl sympathy on the part Of churches and
ture success and enlarged efficiency of our
The method Of appeal is in each case
a matter for the board OF managers 20
consider and decide.
More Secretaries Needed.
The report of the board Of managers
emphasizes the need for larger secre-
tarial force in the future and calls espe-
ciai attention to the advisability OF az.
pointing junior secretary and educa-
( tional secretary and a missionary secre-
tons the means for defraying the nectt-
sary expenses involved in the appoint
ment of such officers would seem to be
entirely lacking. We appreciate keenly tre
pressing demand for an enlargement Of
our sphere Of operations in the directions
indicated and hope that the responses OF
churches and individuals to the appeal
for generous offerings in aid of the gem
eral work may be so prompt and crafty.
Ing that the board of managers may feel
justified before long in appointing the ad-
-ditional secretaries.
We heartily concur in the new AID
sill pier plan which the board OF managers
~ advocate In reference &c the certificates
and examinations in the educational
coures, both in the Junior and senior de
In view of the arguments advanced ir
favor OF return to the method of annual
meetings OF the general body, we recon-
mend that this convention hereby endors,
the suggestion of the board of manager.
and direct that the international conven.
ton shall hereafter be held annually In
stead OF biennially.
In reference to the recommendation
of the nominating committee in regard Il
a pl lposed change in the constitution
providing for the election of an additiona
vice president of the Baptist Young PEG
plp'a ITnfOn Of America as n
alive of the Pacific coast we heartily
concur in the wisdom of the suggestion
but believe that on general principles NJ
amendments should be made to the consti
tntio9 without very careful deliberation
We therefore, recommend that this con
vention refer this question OF change
In the constitution to the board of man
before the close OF the sessions of thit
convention.
Report Is Adopted.
The report of the committee on i'm
portant topics was subjected to an inter
esting discussion and all Of its sugges
lions we're unanimously endorsed. secrc
tary Webb spoke at length on the repor
and called attention TO the recommended
lions relative to calling upon the churche
ana individuals to contribute to the sup
port OF the organization. The suggestion
contained in the report involved an add
tional expense in the maintenance Of N
Baptist Young Peoples Union OF America
but could a fund OF $4,000 be assured an
nually. which would require but 70 cent
from each of the $4,000 churches OF tn
r country. these additional expenses coul
y be met and the general work of the or
u sanlzation very materially assisted by sue