The Washington herald., 1908-05-07

Right Rev. Charles Henry Brent is now
Bishop of Washington, succeeding the
late Bishop Henry Yates satterlee.
The new prelate Of the Washington Do
cese was elected shortly after 5 o'clock
yesterday afternoon by the diocesan con-
yention in session at St. PauPs Church.
Two ballots were necessary to a choice.
The first ballot was, to q large extent,
complimentary, and Rev. Dr. Brent failed
Of election by only one clerical and three
lay votes On the second ballot he re-
ceived a majority. Rev. George Calvert
Carter. of St Andrews Parish, Washing
ton, Bishop Brents nearest opponent. re-
eeived about one-third OF the number Of
votes cast for Bishop Brent. One hun
dred and forty-eight votes were cast, and
Bishop Brent received total Of %, or Il
clerical and 45 laity votes.
Vote on Other Candidates.
The other candidates were voted upon
as follows: George Calvert Carter. OF
Washington, "a; DR.. W. N. GTosvenor, Of
New York, 2; Rev. Edward N. Jeffries. OF
Philadelphia, 0; Rev P. n. Rhinelander.
/ Of Cambridge Mass, 0; Rev. Alfred
Harding, Of Washington, 1; Rev. DR..
Arthur Lloyd. general secretary Of the
Board Of Missions, 8; Rev Richard P.
Williams. OF Washington, 3: Rev. Roland
Cotton Smith. OF Washington, !; Rev.
Thomas J. Packard. OF Rockville Nd, 0;
Rev. Or. Randolph 8icKim, Of Washing
ton. l; Rev. Alexander Mann. OF Bos-
ton. g
While the result OF the election was
surprise TO some, it was conceded that
| after the first ballot had been cast Bishop
Brent would be elected.
At the announcement OF the result OF
the vesins the delegates and visitors
started small demonstration Of ap-
provai, but Dr. MeKim, president Of the
convention, with several loud raps Of the
gavel. checked the applause.
II was then voted 10 notify Bishop
Brent by cable Of his election. Bishop
Brent is in the Philippines. This action
was followed by the singing Of Gloria
In Excelsis."
COmmendaIOry Speeches.
Teh nominating OF candidates brought
out several commendatory speeches from
delegates. In presenting the name Of
Rev. Calvert Carter. Delegate Thomas
Nelson Page said that IN selecting
man for the position Of Bishop OF Wash
ington. the delegates should consider
three things. He said the diocese did not
want a high churchman or a low church,
man or one given TO one lire Of work,
but rather one who would combine all
these qualities and stin was broad enough
to see the right light.
DR.. c. Ernest Smith, in seconding the
nomination OF Bishop Brent, said the can
didate was a man Of the church and Of
the world a worker and man, VINO did
things. He added that his work in the
Philippine Islands would speak for itself.
He brought cut the fact that just a short
time prior to Bishop satterlee's death,
the latter expressed the wish that when
he was called from the work Bishop
Brent should be made his successor.
Leading clergymen OF the diocese who
were known TO have voted for other can
didates. expressed qualification that
man Of Bishop Brent's caliber had been
selected.
Close OF the First Day.
The convention closed its first days
session last night with the receipt OF
the report Of the board of managers Of
the Missionary Society Of the Diocese Of
Washington for the year ending April 80.
1908, and the adoption of plans to raise
$4,000 for the aid of the country parishes.
Dr. McKim, president, made q motion
calling upon the rectors Of the parishes
in the city to pledge themselves to raise
enough money to make up the amount
needed 10 carry on the work This mo-
ton was carried, and upon the report Of
the disappointment committee for the
diocesan missions, that S7,1S9.25 had been
raised. and that a balance Of S2,s1075 was
still needed. the rectors pledged them
selves to raise this amount.
Members of the standing committee
were named. and all reports read.
Rev. Randolph McKim, president OF
the standing committee, opened the con-
vention with prayer. This was followed
By the appointment of assistant secre-
taries. The secretary called the roll and
the committee on rights Of clergymen
and laymen 10 seats was appointed.
The presentation Of petitions. memorials,
motions, &c, was the next order OF busi-
ness. This was followed by the cleo
ton OF a president Of the convention.
Rev. Dr. Harding. OF st. PauTs Church,
and Rev DR.. McKi:a Of the Church Of
the Epiphany. were nominated. DR.. Nc
Kim was elected by a two-thirds vote.
The convention will convene this morn
ing at 10 o'clock, and the election OF
committees and the hearing Of reports
will occupy the attention of the delegates.
The convention viii adjourn this after
Noon.