The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, October 8, 1901, Page 2

» THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1901. DEPUTIES OF EPISCOPAL CONVENTION RECOGNIZE FORMS OF WORSHIP NOT ALLIED WITH THE CHURCH e —————eeeeer el ZVGH T W7zzIAM WooLLTFF ]VZZE/'? ;‘ BrsRor oF | WILIIAN DAVID WALHER BIsHOP OF WEST LN . | - 27 AV N ‘ ORI LULLS ) | FevDE, BsA TP OF ARP/ZONA AND { MEXICO. BRILLIANT DISCUSSION LV, WZLZZAN] 72, LUNTINGTON D.2, zz. oF ATV, i IN HOUSE OF DEPUTIES Leading Theologians of the Church Cross Swords in Debate on a Subject of Most Vital Importance to the Denomination HEN the House of Dep- | uties of the General Convention of the Epis- copal Church resumed its session yesterday morning in Trinity Church there was the largest attendance of members since the opening day. The upper galleries of the edifice were crowded with ladies and vis- itors who desired to listen to the debate on the proposed-amendment to the con- stitution by which certain forms of wor- | ship of congregations. not in union with the Episcopal church should be recog- nized. After the house was called to order the reading of the journal was listened to, | and then reports of committees wers Rev. Dr. Baker of New Jersey, chair- man of the committee on a sustenance | fund, reported that the committee did not | feel that 2 fund was required, but hoped, | however, that each diocese would take | care of the clergy whose salaries were in- | sufficient for their needs. A number of memorials on_the death ©f members of the church weré presented by deputies and referred to committees. Rev. Dr. Hutchins, secretary of the house, was placed on the committee on expenses. Bishop’s Election. Major Fairbanks of Florida presented the following resolution relative to the p]hec!hm of a presiding Bishop of the church: Resolved, The House of Bishops concurring, that section 3, article I of the constitution be amended 50 that the same shall read: Section 8. There shall be a presiding Bishop of the church, who shall be chosen for the term of £ix years, on the nomination of the House of | Bishops of a Bishop having jurisdiction within the United States to the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, whose consent shall be necessary to such election. The presiding Bishop shail discharge such dutles as may be pi by the constitution and canons of the General Convention; but if the presiding Bishop shall resign his office as such, or if he shall resign his Episcopal jurisdiction, or if, by reason of infirmity, he shall become disabled, the chalr- man for the time being of the House of Bishops shall thereupon become presiding Bishop until an election shall be had by the next General Convention thereafter. That the foliowing words be omitted from THONESON BrsHOP OF 755 / V/i /) GRAERPE LT B/sHoP OF DALLAS Rl BV SAMIEL, DAVD e PERGIZS O, Brsi D AR FRAZirAS AFreres. \ 7 A BoET REV ABUL LEONARD. BIHOP OF JZAT AND WYOMING, | + EPISCOPAL BISHOPS WHO ARE ATTENDING THE GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE CHURCH AND WHO ARE TAKING PROMINENT PARTS IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE MANY IMPORTANT CIDED BY THE PRESENT NOTABLE GATHERING OF CLERICAL AND LAY MEMBERS. SUBJECTS TO BE DE- — | section 4: - plause at the Reporis submitted by and elected officers. MASTER MINDS CLASH IN DEBATE ON QUESTIONS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE HE opening of the second weck of the General Episcopal Convention attracted large num- bers of deputies and visitors yesterday morning and afternoon to Trinity Church. " The House of Deputies engaged in earnest debate during the day over the proposed amendment to the constitution providing for recognition of certain forms of worship of con- gregations not in union with the denomination, but willing to accept the spiritual oversight of Bishops in the Episcopal dioceses. The debate was participated in by some of the most distinguished clerical and Ila_v deputies, | and the forensic battle was keenly enjoyed by all who were present at the sessions of the house. The opponents of the amendment <vent down to defeat, however, after one of the most brilliant contests of intellect cver witnessed in this city. | The feature of the debaiz was the speech of Rev. Dr. William Reed Huntington of New York City, who introduced the amendment at the convention in 189S. He won a hearty round of ap- close of his address which the chairman vainly endeavored to. suppress. of importance were read and adopted by the House of Bishops yesterday. the committee on theological seminarics showed that the church is in possession of real and personal property to the value of five million dollars. Bishop Perrin of British Columbia and Bishop Willis of Hawvaii were introduced at the ses- sion. After an interesting debate the prelates adopted articles §, 9 and 10 of the new constitution. The territory of China was Jivided into two districts to be known as Shanghai and Hankow. In the afternoon the Bishops went into solemn council. The Daughters of the King resumed their meeting yesterday morning at St. Luke’s Church The triennial mecting of the American Sunday-School Institute opened_in Grace Church in the morning. The session was continued in the afternoon and evening and, in addition to the election of officers, considerable work in connection with the institute was carried on. The report g— e PROGRAMME OF EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR SIXTH D A8 SR HE programme for to-day of the Episcopal Convention is as follows: e 10 a. m,—House of Bishops resumes its session in Sunday-school room of Trinity Church. 10 a. m.—House of Deputies meets in Trinity Church in public. 11 a. m.—Both houses meet in Trinity Church as the Board of Missions. 11 a. m.—Daughters of the King (Junior Branch) session at St Luke’s Church. 8 p. m.—Missionary mass meeting at Mechanics’ Pavilion, open to all. Speeches will be delivered by vari- ous Bishops. Music by Third Artillery Band. AY OF THE CONVENTION “But the General Convention by canon may reduce the representation to not more than two deputies in each order.” That the following words be inserted in sec- tion 6 after the words ‘‘Presiding Bishop of the church,” the words “and five other Bish- ops of the church,” so that the same shall read: ‘“Section 6. The General Convention shall meet in every third year, on the first Wednesday in October, unless a different day be appointed by the preceding convention, and at the place designated by such convention, but if there shall appear to the presiding Bishop of the church and five other Bishops sufficient cause for changing the place so ap- pointed he may appoint another place for such meeting. Special meetings may be provided for by canon.” The resolution was referred to the &om- mittee on constitution. Deputy Bassett of Rhode Island intro- duced a resolution to amend the canons 0 that each diocese should raise its quota of funds required for the Board of Mis- slons. This resolution was referred to the committee on canons. Messages From Bishops Messages were received from the House of Bishops to the effect that it had adopt- ed a resolution constituting the islands of Porto Rico and Vieque a missionary district of the church, and the Phlll’pplneu another missionary district; that it had adopted a resolution that in case the pro- osed new constitution of the Diocese of | Indiana shall be adopted so as to adopt the constitution of the diocese, the Gen- eral Convention consents to the change of name thereof from the Diocese of Indi- ana to the Diocese of Indianapolls, and that it had concurred in the adoption of the resolution contained in its message No. 7 consenting to the division of the Diocese of Massachusetts into two dio- ceses, with the limits and boundaries mentioned in the petition of the existing diocese. Rev. Dr. Hughes of Newark moved that the resolution be altered in order to make its language more greclse and conform to sgh‘!t and letter of the doctrines of the church. The resolution was referred to the committee on constitution. Rev. Charles L. Mallory of Milwaukee presented a resolution that an article be added to the amended constitution pro- viding that the entire constitution go into effect on the first day of January follow- ing the convention. ‘The matter was re- ferred to the committee on constitution, The debate on the amendments to the constitution was then taken up on mo- tion of Deputy Lewis of Pennsylvania. A discussion took place as to limiting the speakers, motions being presented to give each speaker five, ten and fifteen min- utes. All of the motions were defeated @ ittt @ To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All {rugglsts refund the money if it falls to cure, E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. “25c, * -+ on a_vote, and it was understood that :ihe debaters should have perfect free- om. 3 Rev. Dr. Bgar of Central New York then ascended the platform and as leader of the debate asked the secretary to agin read the proposed amendment to the con- stitution known as ‘‘section 2 of article X." This section, which caused the de- bate of Saturday and yesterday, is as fol- lows: But provision may be made by canon for the temporary use of other forms and directories of worship by congregations not in union with this chureh who are willing to accept the spirit- ual oversight of the Bishop of the diocese or missionary. district. It was agreed by the House that Rev. Dr. Huntington of New York City, who introduced the amendment at the conven- tion of 1898, should close the debate and be allowed ' unlimited time. The first speaker to ascend the plat. form was Rev. E. W. Spalding of Ala- bama, who was opposed to the amend- ment. In part Rev. Mr. Spalding said: Dr. Spalding’s @ddress, I wieh to correct two false impressions: First, that this resolution was carefully considered at the last meeting of the General Convention. I was not a member, but I am informed that Continued on Page Four. T ¥ PRELATES PASS UPON IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS Articles of Constitution Adopted by the Clergymen and Laymen Are Concurred in by Members of the House of Bishops HE House of Bishops held a busy session yesterday morn- ing. The attendance of the prelates was increased by the presence of Bishop Perrin of British Columbia and Bishop Willis of Hawaii. Was an executive one and the information given out by the Rev. Dr. Hart, secretary of the house, was meager. A long report was submitted by the committee on theological seminaries. It showed that the institutions of the church were in a flourishing condition. It was stated that two additional buildings had been erected during the past three years. 'IE"hey l:re kr;)nwn as the Hoffman and genbrook buildings and are stéu: New York cny.u S The committee reported that the value of the real estate was $2,200,000; that the Yalue of the personal property was nearly nt.soo.oooo&omn the trust funds were valued a , and that during the past year gifts for scholarshi amounted to $22,000, ~° 4 donations Reports from other committees were The session | also heard. The committee on permanent Place of convention reported progress, as did also the committee on general reiief. The Bishops after an interesting debats adopted articles 8, 9 and 10 of the new con- ssitution. A vote was taken upon a provosttion to divide the territory of China into_dis- tricts and it was decided to do so. China Will now be divided into the districts of Shanghai and Hangkow. The action of the Bishops will be sent to the House of Deputies for concurrence. The Bishops of Kansas and Vermont re- ported that the synod of Canada did not hold a session last year and reported that such a session will be held next year. ey were reappointed a committse to at- tend the session. Widows’ and Orphans’ Fund. The tenth triennial report of ‘the trus- tees of the fund for the relief of widows and orphans of deceased clergymen and of aged, infirm and disabled clergymen was distributed in both houses. This fund was instituted by the General Convention Continued on Page Four