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Y - ON Il'GIHRT.
Assembly Referred His Case to
New York Presbytery.
REITERATED THEIR ORTHODOXY.
Old Principles of the Faith Declared ami
Ills Views Repudiated Majority Be
port, Which U'us Conservative, Adopt
ed Minority Was For Strong Action.
Minneapolis, May 26. The case of
Rev, Dr. Arthur C. McGiffert, professor
of church history in Union Theological
seminary, was placed in the hands of
the presbytery of New York by the
generil assembly of the Presbyterian
church, after a tumultuous aud some
times personal debate, "for such dis
position as in its judgment the peace of
church and the purity of the doctrine
may require," thus as hoped avoiding
a heresy trial.
"When the bills and overtures commis
sion report was announced by Vice
Moderator Dr. L. Y. Graham, a pro
found silence fell over the assembly,
and the packed galleries. Dr. Wallace
Badchff of Washington, chairman of
the committee, took the speaker's plat
form aud read first that part of the re
port on which all members of the com
mittee agreed. It was a review of the
case, and the statement of four funda
mental doctrines of the church which
Dr. McGiffert's "History of Christianity
in the Apostlio Age" is held to deny.
Next Dr. Radcliff read the majority's
report. This report, which was ulti
mately adopted, left the matter to the
discretion of the New York presbytery.
The minority report, read by Dr. Ben
jamin Lewis Hobsoii of Chicago, made
it mandatory upon the Nqw York pres
bytery to appoint a committee to confer
with Dr. McGiffert and if he would
neither modify his views nor peaceably
withdraw from the church, proceed
agnust him in accordance with the pro
visions or uio constitution or tne i
heresy trial. Before taking up the de
bate the whole assembly voted for the
preamble on which all agreed. Prom
this scene of unanimity the aspect was
goon chanced to one of tumult The
preamble was frequently spoken of as a '
magnificent new confession of faith, a
doctrinal deliverance that the Presby
terian church is still theologically sound
to the core. The preamblo follows in
full: , j
In reference to overtures Nos. 131 to
139 inclusive and overture 223, respect
ing tho teachings of the Rev. A. C. Mc
Giffert, D. D., and also in reference to
communication No. 140 beiiitr the renlv
of the Rev. A. C. McGiffert, D. D., to
the deliverance of the assembly of 1898,
the committee ou bills and overtures
would repart as follows:
Inasmuch as the general assembly of
1898. "in the spirit of kindness, no less
than in devotion to the truth," coun
selled Dr. McGiffert to reconsider ques
tionable views set forth in a book en
titled "A History of Christianity In the
Apostolic Age," and in his failure to
conform his views to the standards of
our church, to peaceably withdraw from
the Presbyterian ministry, and, inas
much as the general assembly of 1899
has received a communication from the
Rev. A. C. McGiffert, D. D., in which
he says "the action of the assembly as
well as the overture from tho presby
tery of Pittbburg upon which that action
was based, make it evident that niany
of my positions, together witu the'
spirit "and purpo.e of my book as a
whole, have been seriously misappre
hended. Such misapprehension 1 sin
cerely regret aud I wish here emphatic
ally to repudiate the false constructions
that have been placed upon my book in
many quarters. So far as my views are
concerned they have been and remain,
as I believe, in accord with tne faith of
tho Presbyterian churcn s aud evan
gelical Christendom in all vital and es
beutial matters."
The assembly notes the repudiation
by Dr. McGiffert of the interpretation
placed upon his utterances in said look
as ueiug nut in mum nii nit: siuiiu
ards ot our church and his assertion of
devotion to the truth and his concern
for the welfare of the church and while
accepting the same as sincere the as
sembly nevertheless reasserts its deliv
erance of 1693, condemning the state
ments o said book as being such as to
justify the interpretation so repudiated.
And in regard to fundamental doctrines
of our churches involved in this mat
ter, this assembly solemnly declares:
First It is a fundamental doctrine of
the Word of God and the Confession of
Faith, that the Holy Spirit did so con
trol the inspires writers in their com
position of tho Holy Scriptures as to
make their statements absolutely truth
ful, that is free from error when inter
preted in their natural and intended
sense. All seeming discrepancies and
contradictions in the Bible are to be re
ferred to the limitations upon human
knowledge. To hold that Holy Scrip
tures are in any respect historically in
accurate is to oppose the teaching of
the Confession, chapter 1, section 4,
which declares that "the authority of
the Holy Scriptures for which it ought
to be believed and obeyed, dependeth
wholly upon God, the aufhor thereof,
and therefore It is to be received because
it is the word of God."
Second It is a fundamental doctrine
of the Word of God and the Confession
of Faith that "The Son of God, ths sec
ond person in the Trinity, being very
and eternal God of one substaucc, and
equal to the Father, did, when the full
ness of time was come, take upon Him
man's nature, with all the essential
properties and common infirmities
thereof, yet -without sin. So that two
whole perfect and distinct natures, the
God head and the manhood, wero in
separably joined together in ono person
without conversion, compesition or con
fusion." It ls'also a fundamental doc
trine that "Ths Lord Jesus, in His hu
man nature, thus united to the Divine
was sanctified and aunoiuted with the
Holy' Spirit above measure; having in
him all the treasures of wisdom and
knowledge; in whom it pleased the
Father that all fnllness should dwell."
(Confesssion, chapter viii, sections 2
and 3.)
These doctrines of the Confession for
bid any teaching respecting the Lord
Jesus which would attribute to Him in
any jarticular liability to error.
Third It is also a fundamental doc
trine of the Word of God aud the Con
fession of Faith that our Lord Jesus in
tne nignt wnerem ti& was betrayed, in
stituted the sacrament of his body and
blood, called the lord's Supper, to be
observed in His church unto the end of
the world, and further, that "the Lord
Jesus hath, in this ordinance, appointed
His ministers to declare JHis word of in
stitution to tho people, to pray and bless
the elements of bread aud wiue, etc.
No teaching which declares that the
Lord's Supper was instituted in any
other manner than by the direct per
sonal act of tho Lord Jesus is iu har
mony with the truth of the Holy Scrip
tures, or loyal to the person of Jesus
Christ.
Fourth It is also a fundamental doc
trine of the Word of God aud the Con
fession of Faith that God justified men
"by imputing the obedience and satis
faction of Christ to them, they receiv
ing and resting upon him and his right-j
eousness byfaith, which faitn they have
not in themselves; it is the gift of God.
.tfiltn, thus receiving and resting in
Christ and His righteonsness,is the alone
instrument of justification," any teach
ing which in any way modifies or be
littles the essential act and exclusive
necessity of faith in human salvation is
mischievous, dishonoring to the Word
aud sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
This assembly enjoins upon all ses
sions and presbyteries loyally to defend
and protect these fundamental doc
trines of this confessional church.
W.uxace Radcliff,
Benjamin" Lewis Hobso.v,
Samuel W. Miller,
William P. Merrill,
Joseph D. Burrell,
William R. Browx,
F. W. Hixitt,
Du.vlop Moore,
Ford C. Ottmax,
Joseph J. Gilchrist,
William H. Scott,
Silas B. Bkowxell,
Wallace Miller,
James A. Lowes,
A. M. Doxaldsox,
ROBEKT McKlXXELL,
JUIIX GlLCHKLST,
George T. Coxhead,
F. K. Butler.
The majority report with the slight
verbal changes made for the sake of
clearness at the end of the discussion is
as follows:
We recommend that the whole mat
ter of the teachings of the book or Rev.
, A. C. McGiffert, D. D., entitled "A
j History of Christianity Iu the Apostolic
Age, ' be referred to tne presbytery of
New York, to which belongs the pri
mary constitutional responsibility for
such disposition as in its judgment the
peace of the churches and tho purity of
doctrine may require.
Wai-lace Radclikf,
Samuel W. Miller,
William P. Merrill,
Joseph Dcxx Burrell,
Ford C. Ottmax,
A. M. Reid,
Silas B. Browxell,
Wallace Miller,
A. M. Doxaldsox,
Robert McKixxell,
Johx Gilchrist,
Fraxcls K. Butler.
The minority of 8 set against the. re
port of the majority of 12 the following:
We recommend the adoption of the
following:
The general assembly, while deplor
ing the controversy occasioned by Dr.
McGiffert's writings, hereby direct the
presbytery of New York, of which he
is a member, to appoint a committee to
conter witn him; ana it it should ap
pear to the presbytery that Dr. McGif
fert fails to modify his views so as to
conform them to- the standards of the J
churches, the presbytery is directed to
use every means to induce Dr. McGif
fert to withdraw peaceably from the
Presbyterian ministry. But if he should
refuse to do so, then the presbytery is
directed, as the last resort, to proceed
with the case in accordance with the
provisions of the constitution of the
churches. And in all these proceedings
the presbytery is to maintain the spirit
of Christian kindness and love, as Well
as fidelity to the truth.
Bexjamix Lewis Hobsos,
William R. Browx,
F. W. Hixitt,
Duxlop Moore,
Joseph J. Gilchrist,
Williax H. Scott,
James A. Lowes,
George T. Coxhead.
A hot debate followed, during which
Elder Yearauce accused Rev. Dr. Shaw
of breaking an agreement of the New
York presbytery, that none of them
should speak or try to influence the vote
on the question betore tne House.
This Shaw denied. He further con
demned the McGiffert book and said
McGiffert would quit the church rather
than be the cause of a heresy trial.
Yearauce charged that Shaw, a 12
mouthago, said he saw nothing in Mc
Giffert's book to disapprove.
Shaw said ho recalled no such state
ment. Dr. Birch said there had been no
agreement about speaking.
During the debate, Dr. Dnnlop Moore
of tho Pittsburg presbytery said the
McGiffert book was an abomination be
fore God. Further along he said: "If
I had Dr. McGiffert here, I would
knock that. nonsense out of his head."
The vote was finally mado unanimous.
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Bryan Declared It Would Not
Be Sidetracked.
COMMITTEE MLETIXG WAS HELD.
U'nrs Jiml 3Ian- ami Democratic Condi
tion Iu the Different Mates DicnecU
Another Meeting to lie Held Illinois
Siiiu)Me Anti-Trut Huuijuet.
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KAUTZ TO BE UPHELD.
Ueporteil thw Samnau Comiiilbsloii Will
ApproTe His Action Message From
the Admiral.
Apia, Samoau, May 17, via Auckland,
N. Z., May 20. The Samoan commis
sion arrived here on May 1JJ. It first
sitting took place May 14. The commis
sioners were engaged in-conferring with
the chief jnstice, William L. Chamlcrs.
Nothing was made kcown, but it was
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Admiral Kautz.
Washington", May 26. The following
cablegram was received at the navy de
partment, dated Apia, May 16, via
Auckland:
"Badger arrived on May 13. Tho
Philadelphia will leave so as to reach
San Francisco about Juue 23. Connnis-
siou may desire to return on tho Badger.
"Kautz."
St. Louis, May 2i. When the con
ference of members of the Democratic
national committee adjourned it had
taken no action regarding the policy of
the party in the Aiming presidential
campaign anil pla.;ks for the platform
were not even discussed.
Those present at the meeting were
Henry D. Clayton of Alabama, who
acted as proxy for Committeeman Tom
liusou of that state; Thomas A. Mc-
Rae, Arkansas: T. J. O'Douuell, proxy
for Wilson Adair of Colorado; .1. K.
Ohl, proxy for Clark Howell of Geor-
' gia; Alexander Troup, Connecticut;
Thomas Gahau. Illinois: John G.
Sh.iukliu, Indiana; C-. A. Walsh, Iowa;
J. G. Johnson. Kansas; Urey Woodson, '
Kentucky; W. B. Sullivan. Mississippi;
J V. J. Stone, Missouri; W. V. Thomp
son, Nebraska: Josephns Daniels, North
Carolina; J. M. Guffey, Pennsylvania;
J. M. Head, Tennessee; J. G. Dudley,
Texas; P. j. Otev, Virginia; John T.
McGraw, Wtht Virginia; W. N. Holli
day, Wyoming; Thomas Marcum, In
dian Territory.
I Mr. Bryan acted as proxy for J. M.
j Woods of South Dakota during the
I time that he was iu the meeting.
' Governor Stone stated the object of
j the meeting as sent ont in the call. He
was then elected chairman. Mr. Walsh
was ill his place as secretary.
One by one the representatives of the
different states outlined the conditions
existing at home aud the repo.-ts wero
accepted without recommendation of
j any kind. Not ono of the speakers
j touched upon the trusts, imperialism or
' silver.
' After the committee had been in ses
sion about an hour, Mr. Bryyn was in
troduced and made a short address,
. urging the members to look closely after
' the organizations in their states, aud
suggesting that strong efforts be made
to provide a campaign fund for the
coming campaign, lie made no specific
suggestions, merely talking in a general
way recording the great advantage of
organization.
The light of the Illinois Deinoeraey
agaiust Editor Devlin of the national
committee press bureau was taken up
by Committeeman Galiau of Illinois.
He made a vigorous speech, claiming
that Devlin had acted-agaiust tho rcgn
lar Democratic organization iu Illinois
and that he be removed. A motion was
carried appointing a committee of three
to investigate the Devlin matter and re
port to Cliairman Jones upon his return
from abroad. Mr. Stone appointed on
the committee of investigation Messrs.
tiuuusuu ui -ixiiusus aim iameis or
North Carolina. At the afternoon ses
sion Woodson of Kentucky was addtd
to the committee.
An amendment to the resolution of
Mr. Gahau, which was judged a triHo
warlike in its tone, was offered, declar
ing it the duty of tho committee to con
fer with Chairman Jones with a view to
compromising the trouble.
A comniirtce of five on press mutters
was appointed, its members being How
oil of Georgia. Daniels of North Caro
lina, Tronn of Connecticut, Woodson of
Kentucky and Stoue of Missouri.
It was declared the sense of the meet
ing that it was ml visible that a regular
meeting of the national .committee
should be held iu the near future, and
Committeeman Stone, who acted as tho
presiding officer of the meeting, was in
structed to so notify Chairman Jones
and request him to call the meet for
July 20 in Chicago. Messrs. Stone of
Missouri aud Walsh of Iowa were ap
pointed a committee to draft bylaws tor
the committee to be submitted at the
next meeting ill Chicago.
Notice was received by the confer
ence that H. B. Ferguson of Albuquer
que, N. il., had been appointed a mem
ber of the national committeo iu the
place of F. A. Mauzai.ares, who has ten
tered his resignation. The Democratic
state committee of Massachusetts sent
word that it had removed John W, Cor
coran as national committeeman and
appointed George F. Williams of Ded
haui, Mass., in his place.
A large number of letters and tele
grams were received during tho day
from prominent Democrats in all sec
tions of the country expressing syniixi-
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SATURDAY. It will be as it always has been, the tremendous downward rush of prices
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Men's Suits, Boy's Suits, Children's Suits
Men's blue and black serge suits with silk facing $JO. Men's light suits $6,
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tuy with tho meeting," and many of
them urging adjierenoe to the Chicago
platform.
Mr. Bryan said at the conclusion of
the conference:
"I am satisfied that great good has
come from this meeting aud that the
Democracy will be in a better position
to ma"ke the fight in the coming elec
tion than it has over been. It was not
designed that any action should bo
taken at this meeting. It was called
for the sole purpose of getting aij,in
sight into the conditions iii the differ
ent states aud urging those that have
in any way allowed their organization
to lapse from what it should be, to get
to work at once with the object of put
ting matters into the best condition be
fore tho serious work of next year.
What action will-be taken by the Dem
ocracy regarding its platform, it is too
early to discuss, but I am sure of one
thing and that ,is that the silver will
uot be relegated out of sight. It can
not be. It is an issue that has como to
stay aud the people will not allow it to
be put in the background."
Kx-Governor Altgeld expressed views
similar to those of Mr. Bryan and said
iu addition that as far as the fight
against Devhu is concerned, "it is ridi
cnlou lidiculous. They cannot hurt
Devlin aud they cannot hurt me."
Promptly at (:45 last evening the
caterers' direction bell raug, the baud
struck up '-The Stars and Strines For
ever," an army of waiters loaded with
viands appeared aud the mammoth
Democratic anti-trust banquet was on,
while the 1,445 banqueters seated at the
tables broke into a tremendous cheer,
rising in a liody and waving the small
hand flags that had been provided at
each cover.
. The vast arena of the coliseum was
filled with long tables, tastefully deco
rated with iosps, lilies of the valley and
carnations. The table of honor was
placed on a raised platform at the north
side of the arena and at it wero seated
Hon. W. J. Bryan, cx-Governer John P.
Altgeld, O. H." P. Belmont, M. O. Wet
more, Harry B. Hiwes, president of the
Jefferson club, under whose auspices
the dinner was given, Hon. Champ
Clark, Hon. David A. DeArmond and
a number of other prominent Demo
crats. The coliseum was decorated through
out with flags aud in the center of these
was fixed a large silver shield.
Tho dinner was concluded about 8
o'clock. No speeches wero made dur
ing the banquet. It was strictly a lpvu
feast. By the time the tables were
cleared the 5.000 seats of theamphithea
ter were filled with spectators, repre
senting the society of St. Louis, and the
speaking begau. Tho lirst speaker of
the evening wasHarrv B. Hawes, presi
dent of the Jefferson club, who deliv
ered the address of welcome.
President Hawes was followed by
Hon. Chump Ulark of Missouri, who
presented the state and district banners
in the name of the state committee. Mr.
Clark wai greeted with a tremendous
ovation.
"Trusts and Democracy" occupied
Colouel M. C. Wetmore of St. Louis but
a few minutes.
He was followed by Hon. David De
Armond of Missouri, who spoke upon
"Trust and Its Parent."
Whenjlr. Hawes arose to introduce
Mr. Bryan he was greeted with ap
plause,"and the applause which met Mr
Bryan was of the most flattering de
scription. The cheers drownnd the
music, which struck up "Hold the
Fort" as he advanced to the front of the
rostrnm.
Mr. Bryan, although he devoted the
greater part of his address to the trusts,
touched briefly upon the silver question,
declaring that it was an issue that must
bo met.
Following Mr. Bryan, came O. H. P.
Belmont of New York, who in the open
ing sentence of his speech, declared
himself in favor of tho selection of
Bryan as the Democratic nominee in
1900.
Cleveland, May 26. Hugh J. Buck
ley, president of the board of elections,
was removed from office by Major Far
ley. Mr. Buckley is charged with mis
conduct in office. The mayor refused
to make specific. charges.
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- 6 $1.48
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Well worth $5.50
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