Evening journal., 1922-09-20
BISHOPSPLEDGE
U.S.. ASSISTANCE
Episcopal Prelates De-
nounce Turkish Brutal
ties in Near East
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
SYSTEM FAVORED

PORTLAND, ore, sept. 2O.-A
referendum at the next oregon cleo.
ton which would wipe out all the
private and parochial schools by
making public school education
compulsory was attacked In a reso-
luton adopted by the House OF Dep
uties OF the Episcopal convention
yesterday.
The resolution points out that the
proposal is not new, but part OF
widespread efforts.
Following is the text OF the res
oiution.
Whereas there has been intro
duced into the Congress of the
United States a bill 10 regulate fur
Their the public school system OF the
nation, and
Whereas legislation has also been
attempted in different parts of the
country which II successful, will
have the effect OF eliminating all
schools under the direction OF the
church and all other private schools
giving education through the ele-
mentary grades, and
whereas we desire to express our
approval OF the public school sys-
tenn OF our land and our sympathy
with all well considered efforts 10
develop and improve the public
schools, and
Whereas we also believe that
the English language should be the
sole medium of instruction in all our
public schools; therefore be II
"Resolved, the House OF BishopsI
concurring. That the general con-
lention expresses its abiding convic-
ton that instruction in religion Is an
essential element in all true educa-
ton and that church schools have an
indispensable part IN our educa-
tional system; and be It further
Resolved, the House OF Bishops
ccncurring. That this general con-
vent1on goes on record as deprecat-
ing and opposing any and all move
ments seeking TO secure legislation
having as It's natural result the in
jury and possibly the destruction OF
the church schools OF our land"
A resolution submitted by the
Rev. Gardner c. Tucker OF Mobile
condemns mock marriages." Tom
Thumb" weddings and all PAROLES
or travesties on sacred services. It
was referred to a committee.
Modification Of an earlier resolu-
ton denouncing the use OF rafIies
and gambling devices to realiz
money for parish purposes was ac-
copied by the deputies. The new
statement regards as "reprehensible
and unworthy" OF Christian people
the use of these methods by
churches OF philanthropic agencies |
"A resolution by Bishop W. T. Man
ning of New York adopted by the
House OF Bishops calls upon all the
forces OF the Episcopal Church TO
cooperate in tho task OF building up
public opinion that viii support
ne President and Secretary OF State
in any effort. naval, diplomatic or
military" that the United States
may adopt TO restore peace and jus
tice to the Near East.
The move in favor TO establish an
ONCE OF archbishop in the Episcopal
Church came up. but did not appear
to have much favor.
Women will be licensed to serve
as lay readers in the church and
Will be permitted TO make addresses
and read SERMONS wearing a cassock
and surplice. This was carried by
an overwhelming majority.
Turkish brutalities in the Near
East were condemned IN a resolution
offered by william T. Manning.
Bishop OF New York. and unani-
mously adopted by the House OF
Bishops The significant feature OF
the resolution was that It pledged
the support of the Episcopal Church
to the Government OF the United
States ain any effort, diplomatic.
naval or military. that may be made
toward the establishment OF Justice.
mercy and peace in the Near East"
A similar resolution in the House of
Deputies was placed upon the call
endar.