Arizona republican., 1915-10-23
CORY |S NEW
 MODERATOR
Arizona Presbyterian Synod Meets and Chooses Off cers-Warm Debates Fol lowed by Agreement - Meeting Today

The Presbyterian Synod of Arizona opened Thursday with a rousing ser
 mon by Rev. Fred C.. Mitchell of TOl-
 chaco. the retiring moderator The ad
 ministration of the communion fol-
 lowed in charge of Rev Chas. |. Alex
 ander of Flagstaff. The election of
 officers resulted in the choice of Rev.
 T. F. Cory, synOdical missionary as
 moderator and of Rev. Dirk Lay of Sa-
 eaton and Mir Alexander of Flagstaff
 as temporary clerks. report of the
 committee on arrangements was pre-
 sented by Rev. Henry M. Campbell oI
 Phoenix and adopted.
 A report on the foreign missionary situation in the Presbyterian church,
 represented by Rev. MT. krichbaum, was highly commended by members of the synod and visitors from abroad. A
 report was presented by Rev. ChaS. II.
 Ellis, of Salt River church on Sabbath observance and temperance, particu- larly interesting in reports from pas tors all over the state upon the effects Of the prohibition amendment.
 The principal interest of the session centered in the report of the committee on home missions which was presented by Rev. John Frey of Bisbee. Several Of the recommendations of this com
 mIttee were warmly discussed but the greatest interest was taken in pro- vision that appropriation for the work in the state should be made by the Home Mission Boad at New York in jump sum to the synod to be reappor- toned by the Synodical Home Mission committee. This arrangement was satisfactory to the Presbyteries of Phoenix and Southern Arizona but was warmly opposed by that of northern Arizona and one lone representa- tive of the Phoenix presbytery, Rev. Fraser r. Herndon of Tucson Papago church. The contention of the proponents was that this was simply q provision looking to fairness between the presbyteries but the opponents were of the opinion that II would result in unfairness to the in diVIcual missionaries. The discussion WaNed so warm that the moderator called halt for prayer. Some mem hers of the northern division of the synod even threatened to refuse to abide by the action of the state body should the decision be unfavorable to them but Rev Fred c. Mitchell of Tol- chaco, while opposing the measure said he would not endeavor to appeal the matter should his opinion not be upheld. When the vote was taken it was found to be nearly unanimously in favor of the recommendation.
 Adjournment was then taken to the afternoon.
 The synod met at 2:3O D. m. and i'm mediatcly began a discussion of the every member" plan of beneficence. Messrs. Lay, Mitchell and Edgar pre- sented facts with reference to the gfv- ing of Indians upon their respective fields
 Rev William $. Marquis D. D. Of Chicago then presented the matter from the standpoint of the general of ficers of the church having the propa- ganda in charge.
 At four o'clock adjournment was taken until nine this morning.
 1he soclal side Of the meeting Of the Arlzona synod is not being neglected. lE the afternoon. the Ladies' Svnodical society rendered the members of the synod reception at which Rev hlIam S Marquiss, D. D. of Chicago Spohe- At eight p. m. the Phoenix churcn gathered to do honor to the state organization Of their demoniDa ton and listened to an address bv Hon Ih"S. +. Marshall. vice president of the Chlted states delivered in his usuaI "ltty and able manner. He was intro uuced by the moderator of the synod | fIeN. Il. r. Cory. an old class mate at aDash College, Indiana, who ex pressed the opinion that if the vice president continued to go upward in ! thls world he might some day hone to allalh to the dignity of the position l now held by MT Corry.
 MT Marshall said that if he had ac- cornpHshed anything worth while in ! thls world, credit is due to his Scotch | T iieS"yterIan mother who made hin, | ietrli the shorter catechism and to the | iiiIISterlal professors of Wabash Col lese who made impressions uDop biz mead aho heart which remained with | i.iii' uCflhS his career. He adverred tu l the theological teachings and discus suns or ms younger days and declared ! 'Hdt 'he young people of the church | are not lhdoctrfnated as they shouId ba | | e9uItihg In a feeling of being on easy terms with the Almighty even if they | uo Hol knOW nor serve Him. He ur9ad ] tildt Tn the separation of church and | Stdle Anerlca has gone too far in some | things and especially the care of the | Door should be a function of the re- l hGlous body rather than being a duty 1 reiegated to the cold. slow. operations | or government. In conclusion he rec- commended to the clergy the preaching or the deity of Jesus Christ and de- 1 cIared his own firm faith in regenera- i ton through the blood of Christ.
 The session this morning will he ono of business, the report of the Char Fl Cook Bible school of Phoenix being set for hearing at ten o'clock.