The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-16
Or. Smith Offers Lengthy
Resolution and Asks
for Finding.
NEGRO EDUCATOR 4
GIVEN AN OVATION
Address by Professor Gilbert
Arouses Great Enthusiasm,
and i Indorsed by the
Bishop-Missionary
Meeting Last
Night.
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Especial From star correspondent.l
PETERSBURG, VA. November 1b..--
While large amount OF routine bus!-
ness was acted upon. no matter OF
more than ordinary interest marked
the session of the third day OF the
Methodist Conference. What appears
to be the most important matter be-
fore the conference, the relation Of
the Virginia Conference to the Ran
dolph. Macon Colleges. came up In sev-
eral forms without receiving final ac-
tion. Many preachers were passed In
their character and administration, the
hearing OF detailed reports OF indi-
yidual churches consuming much OF
the time OF the session.
Tho fenture of the morning was an
address by Professor Gilbert. South
ern negro of the best type, who made
a most pleasing impression, and whose
remarks showed a breadth Of view and
affection for the white race unusual In
a modern darky. Professor Gilbert Is
a finely educated man, having studied
in this country and abroad but his
characteristics have stuck to him and
gave to a Southern audience q
peculiar attractiveness in his address.
His view of the race problem, as CO.
lnciding exactly with the position of
the Southern Methodist Church; his ad-
vocacy OF separate church; his rec
ognition OF the benefits received by the
negroes In the period of slavery from
their contact with cultured white peo-
pie, and his open belief that the negro
is safest In the hands of the white
people Of the South, who understand
him. rather than in the hands of the
enthusiasts and dreamers OF the North.
brought forth the commendation OF the
members OF the conference. and at the
conclusion OF his address Bishop Cal
loway warmly applauded the sentiments
ments expressed and indorsed Professor
Giiberts work and character.
Regret About Mr. Bnnc.
Much interest was felt In the confer
oucc over the press accounts OF the re-
tirement OF the Rev. Mr.. Bane.
When his request to be allowed to
surrender his ministerial credentials
was granted yesterday. few members
of the, conference had any idea that
there was anything more than desire
To retire to private life. The state
ment that charges affecting his char
acter had been filed with the bishops
council and that the question OF trial
had been discussed was heard with
great regret. since Mr. Bane has been
out the conference, and has acceptably
filled some of the largest and most
influential charges In the conference.
The relations OF Randolph Macon
College to the conference Is still a
question that is to be threshcd out on
the floor OF the conference. Although
three papers have now been intro
duced relating to the matter. members
of the conference have In each case
preferred that the public discussion
should await the committees report.
Quite number OF members have
views on the subject, however. and some
have signified their Intention of ex-
pressing them at the proper time. Tho
special committee on this matter held
protracted session tonight, but is
sued no statement as to the result OF
their work, and 1t could not be learned
whether they are ready to report to-
morrow or not.
To-morrow's session will complete
much OF the minor routine business and
clear the decks for the consideration
of several important committee reports
on Monday. At night there will be a
meeting In the interests of tho Metho-
dist Brotherhood. Many ministers will
scatter tomorrow afternoon to nearby
preaching appointments for Sunday.
Opening OF Third Day.
Opening devotional exercises Of the
third days session We're conducted by
the Rev. Wesley C.Vaden. OF Qnancock,
y, va; The 2, hymn, Jesus. the Name to
by Mr.. Vaden. Bishop Galloway as
sumed the chair. and DR.. Chandler, pre-
siding elder Of the Portsmouth District,
announced as his Apprentices on the
special committee on the relations OF
the conference with Randolph Macon
College, the ReYs. s. j. Brown and L.
John Ames.
) 0p, No oelr, y
on the relation OF Randolph Macon Col
lege to the conference be Included in
the minutes Of thursdays session. DR..
Lanbeth stated that such ACTION was
nlendhd either the adoption or 7rejec-
it agreed In this case to incorpo-
The Rev Mr.. Porter, Of the American
Bible Society,", was introduced by the
bishop and welcomed by the conference
Question 12. What travelling prea ch.
sers are elected elders?' was called and
Norman a. Page was elected to elders
orders Mr.. Page has served tho church
trict. for the past year. Question 90
was continued, andga number OF preach.
ers passed in character and official re-
The Rev. II. M. DuBose. of Nashville.
secretary Of the Epworth League, ad-
dressed the body In regard to the pub
fishing interests of the church. The
Rev, DR. Hammond of the Board OF Ed
Sucation, and the Rev. r. Al Tilley. a
+ siqnarysto Brazil, We're introduced to
the conference and welcomed by ris-
ing vote
To Attend Laymen's Meeting.
Announcement was made OF the ap-
spointment Of the laymen's committee
to attend the conference Of the Lay
mems Missionary Movement In Chattn-
nooga next April, as follows:
Richmond Distrlct--I, T. Christian, c.
". Hardwieke. ,S G. T.; Walker. q. NJ, Smith
deal. g. q. Brauer, i: y Wilson, r, Nielsen,
West Richmond Dlstrct---John p, Branch.
II selden TAYLOR, I Chappe!. a., n.
Il bill NJ, a Campbell, r. n nlackwsll,
Rappahannocls nlstrct--J. n Bellows,
y Dr. j. ". Tank ard, G, Harding Walker- ny.
~. Morgan, pr g. 9, Mann, w, r. stoakes.