Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 July 1893 — Page 2

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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SATURDAY, JULY 15, 1893. 3

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Tonus. "And if llensen vrere here." said . Mr. Kin?. "I should say. O. Hensen. live . forever:" Tbe paper urst recited comprehensively the ancient history of the Baptist Church and Christianity in general, includinir all the struggles of men with both pen and sword down to the American pioneers in religious and civil liberty, who combined their forces against the leaders of the great reformation, accepting no anthority bat the word of God and enlightened conscience. in the coarse of his address he said: Iu the year 1611 the itrst General Baotist church was organized in London, of which Thomas Henrys wan the pastor. This was a colony of refugees returned from Amsterdam, whero they had been baptized on profeaion of faith by P.ev. John Smyth, the fatnou separate Bairtit. who hart beei a clergyman of th church, ot iinxlancl. it Is positively certain that the con region of faith promulgated by this Baptist church vu the rim LuglUh declaration in which absolute separation of church and state is declared to be the law of Chrl.t. This was In 1G14. The subsequent confessions of both General and Particular Daptlts on this point are equally explicit That of 1644. which wa the first publianed confession of Particular Baptists. U outspoken tn the advocacy of 'icilaious liberty as the right, and of good citizenship as the duty, of ercry Christian man." "Concerning the worship of God." It declares, -there Is but one lawgiver, which is able to save and to destroy, which is Jesus Christ. Xt is the magistrate's duty to tender the liberty of men's consciences (which is the tenderest thing unto all conscientious men, and most dear to them, and without which all other liberties will not be worth the naming, much lets enjoying), and to protect all under them from all wrong, injury, oppression and molestation." Ttese words are from the historic confession of the seven Particular Baptist churches, which constitutes the first formulated enunciation in Christendom by a body of associated churches ot the great doctrine of soul liberty. This doctrine, which seems to us now so inoffensive, so Innocent, so rlghteoue.was regarded then almost universally as heretical, dangerous and revolutionary. Even the valntliest of men partook of the spirit of the time, to an extent greater or less. We search in vain through all the reformation period of LnglUh history And the ecclesiastical divisions that followed for any distinct utterance of full! unrestricted religious freedom, except in tne publications and coufesHons of Baptists. The history of religious liberty in this country, and to whom belongs the distinguishing honor of Its establishment on this Western continent, is too well known to need more than a brief statement. When the life of England, affected as it was perceptibly by the thought, aud life, and institutions of the Dutch Republic, was transplanted to these new ehores, it was still hampered by narrow and erroneous views. Great and noble as was the spirit of our Puritan ancestors, and heroic as were their achievements and auileringrf, they bad no thought beyond a theocracy for themselves They still believed iu the union of church and state, and In the use of violent, repressive measures to preserve uniformity of religious belief. The Bible was in their right hand and the sword in their lert hand. Imprisonment, tines, banishments, whippings, hangings, these were the weapons of their warfare. They had no design of establishing religious liberty. The language of Dr. Kills Is warranted by tho fact or history "Intolerance was a necessary condition of their enterprise. Tnoy feared and hated religious liberty." As we have seen. Koger Williams did not originate the idea of soul liberty. It had been pleading for recognition in the old world In many voice, that were silenced only in death. But he was the divinely appointed Instrument In securing in this new world its incorporation into the organic laws of Mates. Ho. then, in the words of President Strong, "Baptists tlrst announced the principle of religious liberty in Switzerland: Baptists lirst advocated It in linglaud; a Baptist nrst established it lu America " But its acceptance even iu America was a matter of slow trrowth. It had to tight its way to victory through opposition, iutlicted penalty and legalized wrong, 'the last vestige of oppressive religious legislation waa not removed from the statute books of Masaacnueotts until 1-J4. in Massachusetts and Virginia the Intolerance was most severe. I bare oot time to recount the struggles and sutlering of our fathers, North and South, or the patient and determined labors whioh have fed to the complete triumph of religious liberty la this Nation. Ihey were the principal agents in securing the adoption of the artlole In the national Constitution whioh prohibits all religious tests, and also In accomplishing the enaotinentof the immortal first amendment. They have sought earnestlr to wipe out all traces of the union or church and state in our Individual commonwealths, and on principle have protested against tho use of pubiio funds for sectarian purposes. They have everywhere aud loudly demuuded liberty, not tolerance; freedom, not sufferance; full, absolute religious Merty, not for themselves alone, but for all tho people. It is not claimed that they have been the only advocates of this freedom in America, and that to them should be ascribed the undivided honor of its NStaOllshment here. There have been othrrs who accepted the principle more or less fully aud gave to its advancement the weight of their personal influence, which, in some instances, has ben no inconsiderable factor lu securing its rttoogftition and triumph. But the Baptibts are acknowledged by all historians, secular and Stored, to hate taken the lead lu all movements to eliminate from human statutes any restriction ot soul liberty, aud have stood, individually and collectively, "consistently, persistently, emphatically and obstruslvely," for that doctrine, which Is now recognized as the chief glory of our Republic, both has been their peculiar attitude .from the beginning of their visible history until now; such their unbroken unity, their Intelligent advocacy und their conscientious aud determined zeal tnat the language of Mr. Bancroft seems fully justified when bo says: "Freedom of conscience, unlimited freedom of mind, was, from the tirif, the trophy of the Captists." Treasurer J. O. Staples, of Chicago, was called npon for his report, but tho report was not ready. As following Dr. King'e address the chairman announced that it would be appropriate to sing one verse of tho sons "My Country, 'tis of Thee," which was done. SALUTING TIIK FLAGS. Dr. F. L. Wiikins took charge of the ceremonies of tne salutation of the flags. Tho delegations were canvassed. It was found that speakers for each Statfr were ready. This required soveral minutes. Seats were vacated and arranged on the stage for the representative speakers to occupy. The song 'Onward, Christian Soltilers," was then struck up and the murch to the rostrnm began. This was a very lively, enthusiastic feature of the day. Eacn speaker was giveu one minute by the watch to tell of his Mate and its work. The time was not imposed upon iu very many cases. Ke presenting Arkansas, C. E. Taylor said he was the only one present from his State, but was proud to state that Arkansas was one of the first States in the Union to organize its young poople. The merit of the enterprise was no longer an experiment, but bad proven a success through out. L. B. Inskeep, of California, said they had orgauized in leftl. und had held their third annual convention. Their work had crystallized iuto fruitful results already. The young people were there taught that they were expected not only to support yodug people's organizations, bat the church as well. l'ialt, of Connecticut, said that State had been organized in 18V2L The Christian Endeavor torcea were strong lu Connecticut, but the B. Y. V. U. A. had moved slowly, but prophesied better success in the future, liillrapie. of Chicago, said there was a forward movement everywhere iu Illinois, particularly along the organizations enucational line. At the conclusion of his remarks Illinois delegates rose aud gave theirrepresentative tbe Chautauqua salute. Mr. 1'eckem, of Lafayette, snoke for Indiana, stating that the work in this .State had been doubled in every department. Their motto was "Be Strong." and they were strong. Holt, of Waterloo, la . brought the greetings ot Hawkeye Christians and Baptists after three years of organizations. Kleveu years of prohibition had given them a young people with bright eyes aud a clear brain. .Miss Boomer, of Kansas, said she represented four handred charohes. one hundred societies and four thousand members. Kansas was looking forward to its fail campaign of association meetings and conventions. Greetings were tendered. HilheTt Goss, about the onlv man present frcm Kentucky, reported little progress in 1L . I. U. A. work in that tate. Tor Maryland. He v. Ness said he greeted the convention with strength born of labor and consecration. The work thero una chietlr formative, tho field hsrd And uncomnromising. "We act," said he. "but we do not agitate." After promising Marylaud, Virginia and the Sooth for the cause in the future be withdrew. Kev. Johnson, of Massachusetts, said the Old Bay State was slow to act. They had a State organization, and one-half of their nfcsooiations were in good working condition. Mr. (Stevenson, of Michigan, claimed for Ills State film linhra and fruit. There were no difficulties there; everything was union. They bad more organizations than chore bra two hundred societies aud teu thousand members. Mr. Chapman, of Minnesota, spoke lovingly of the North Star State and its prosperity. Young people's rallies were held every month in the year. Mr. Courtley, of Missouri, said that State bad an organization one year old. bat that it was a lively yearling. He bad in mind a cxtain young Baptist worker whom ha

could not llnd in tho hall at that time, but who, be ventured, was the best Baptist specimen ever exhibited. The young fellow, he eaid. traced his pedigree back to John tho Baptist, or at least to tho Pbilippian jailer. Mr. Caroeuter said Nebraska was the first State in the Union to start in the work. 1 hey were still faithful and strong. For Now Jersey, C. A. Cook stated that althongb the work went slowly, bis State had contributed to the cause several great men, among whom was the He v. W. F.Taylor, of this citv. W. F. Maxin spoke brielly for tbe Indian Territory and the yoanff Indians, who. ha said, were despised, and occupied a little western field in the Indian

lerritory, which was all they had left of a country once their own. Thieves, he said. had been sent down even there to rob them, and he annealed to tbe Baptist young people of the Nation for rescue. Mr. Hunt, of New York, said be was ft citizen of no mean State. It was. however. too tinm to old conservative New England to move with an Indianapolitan beat. He promised much that New York would do for the future of the B. Y. l U. A. Mr. McDonald, of tho Maratlme islands. Nova Scotia, said the young people of his country were Bible students, and that he bad come 1."XX) miles that he might carry back tbe banner won by his colaborers in the study of their Lord. They were mak ing Baptist history up there that would endure. From Ontario and Ouebeo came Mr. Urqbart, with an invitation for tbe next convention to be held in Quebec. Miss Lawler. of Colorado, spoke from the audience good words for ber State, and marveled that it was not better repre sented. A voice from one whose name could not be learned said that greetings from the breadbasket of the world North Dakota were sent. j Ohio was endeavoring to get its heavy orthodox machinery on the wheels of the H. Y. if. U. A., it was said. For the Tellegoo mission, in India, missionary Drake spoke, hoping the day was not far distant when the B. Y. P. U. A. would have a representative go around the world, touching all the missionary fields. Mr. Brown, of Oregon, said that State was not yet organized, and that the work was going slowly.From Pennsylvania came the information there were there 80.000 baptists and 2'0 societies. The State was organized in lew. The Her. Alger, of Khode Island, greeted the convention in behalf of his State. Mr. Poole, of Watertown, S. D., said they had gotten down to business in bis State. Texas reported that the croakers who started ont against the organization were either dead or had their spleens cured. Texas was Baptist, said the speaker; through and through; even so were its geological formations. Southern California, it . was stated, labored under a provisional organization. Mr. Moss, of Virginia, greeted lor the Old Dominion, the homes of Washington and Madison. The State expected to organize next November. Mr. Burns, of Milwaukee. Wis., said they had started in to right the right of faith in a place where a papal municipality existed. The next convention was asked to be held in that city thatall its workers might pray that the word of God should he duly respected in the pnblio schools. After a short song service the convention ad" jocrnea until 2:15 o'clock. AFTEHNOON SESSION. Report of the Trearer Presenting IJinners Officers Elected, The afternoon session was opened by a prayer service, which was led by Prof. A. G. Sloonm. president cf the Kalamazoo College, of Kalamazoo, Mich. The delegates were late in arriving; and the hall was not nearly filled at the time of the meeting. They came straggling in for an hour later. Following the prayer service came the report of the treasurer, J. 0. Staples, of Chicago. After a preamble in which the history of the finances of the order were reviewed, and a propheoy as to what they would be in the future was made, the following figures were set forth: The indebtedness of the anion at tbe ending of the fiscal year 18'., the 1st of June, was 16,259.55, it having been incurred by the purchase of the nnion's oSicial paper. Tho cost of the maintenance of that paper for the present year, ending with the 1st of June, has been $l-U'0.").20 for its printing, $325.f& lor its illustrations, SCls.bU for the traveling ixpenses of it managers. M.lf.i.i4 for otiice expenses, $550 for rent, $. 'To. 8.) for advertising commissions and tf'.Mtil.SS for salaries and general expenses, making a total of t20.2V3.16. The union has received $7,174.47 from the funding fund, $12.714. 72 from subscriptions and advertising in the paper. Si. 561.04 as profits from the sale of badges and supplies, making a total of $21,470.23. Tbe total indebtedness of the umou at tbe end of the present tiscal year is $ IS, 71.0.12. Mr. Stunles said that it was expected to have the official paper on a paying basis this year, and that it was hound to get the full amonntof the $"H),000 tending fund, which wonld place the order on a sound financial basis and more than ready to meet all demand! whioh may be made on it. PltKSKNTlNG T11K BANNERS. The regular afternoon programme was then taken np. which consisted lirst in tbe announcement of awards and presentation of prize banners to the members of the class of 1802-3 who had been first in the examinations on the various topics named by tbe educational bureau. The first was for excellence of record in the study of the life of Christ, and tbe banner was given to J. II. McDonald, ot Amherst. Nova Scotia. Tne presentation speeoh was made by the lie v. II. L. Stetson, president of the Des Moines College, of Des Moines, la. As that gentleman stepped to the frout of tne platform, a half dozen of his pupils who are delegates to tho convention, gave the college yell. It caused no little surprise when they first began, as it was given with Insty voices, and as the last "Hah. rab, rah!" came out the convention broke into a prolonged applause. His remarks were lew, aud were mostly of encouragement to the voung man who was the recipient of the honor. He said that the success that he had just gained imposed upon him a new obligation, that in fact every success imposed on the winner of it an additional obligation which was what they should strive lor others and better ones. He said that the greatest part of the honor which was his was in the fact that he bad learned of the religion of Christ, and concluded by ayic3 that he honed that his study in that direction would not cease with to-day's achievement. The second banner wa presented to W. E. Gillespie, in behalf of tho Young People l!uuu. of Waterman. 111. The presentation speech was made by W. G. Sweet. I of La Crosse. Mich., who is now under npJ pointmeut as a mistiouarv to China, and who expects to leave tor that tieid of work booc The award was made for excellence of record in following the daily Bible readings. Mr. Sweet's remarks were brief, and ou tho same line as bad been bis predecessor's. Tbe third and last award was matte to Charles Poole, representing the union of ' Brookling. S. D. The award was made by i the Me v. Dr. Perrin. of Chicago. In his re marks, which were more of a general , !Qti;re than h:id been thnne of the on j preceding him. be spoke of the world's fair ; being held open on Sunday, nnd decried ; the fat. He said that this had been done ! to satisfy the demand of a foreigu element which was no part of tbe lreeitotn-loviug peopleof this country. He wns alarmed at the growth of this element, but he said: "I have often walked ou the streets of my native city, and 1 have thanked Uod for

the starry flag and the civil and religious liberty that it gives, and I had rather live iu tbe country wbere the red flag of anarchy is allowed to be unfurled than to live in one where freodom of speech and expressed thought is not allowed." The banners presented were very pretty In themselves, witbont counting in the merit attached to tbe receiving of them. The class of lbl'3, which will be in the place which wasoocnpied by tbe recipients of the banners next year, had seats on the platform during the ceremonies. There were about forty of them, young men and young women who have successfully passed the examinationsof the preliminary studies. After the adjournment of the afternoon session the members of this class met at the Denison Hotel and made arrangements to etlect a permanent organization. A brief interim was tilled In by musio from tbe chorus and orchestra, and a solo by one of tbe members ot the former, and then a five-minute speech wasmade by Secretrary W. II. Gilbert, of the local branch of the Children's Home Society. Mr. Gilbert simply aimed to get the fact that the society had a branch in this city before the members of the convention, and to let them know a little of the work which it was doing. The society has its general headquarters in Chicago, and branches all over the country. He said tbe society had gotten homes for about 3.000 children under nine years of age in this Slate alone, and that it was steadily progressing in the work. An amusing incident ooourredwhile.be was talking. A bare-footed, ragged urchin selling afternoon papers got into the hall and was oommg down the aisles proclaiming that fact with a voioe that he had evidently been used to elevating above the din and roar of the crowded streets. A delegate got up in the ball and asked the chairman to ask those who were selling papers to stop until the speaker had finished. Chairman Wiikins evidently did not grasp what was being asked of him. or at least who it was who was doing the selling, for he said: "Any who aro engaged in selling papers or anything of that kind will please desist until tbe speaker has finished." Tbe street gamin looked up at him a moment and went right along with his selling. Such language was beyond his comprehension, and it was not until some one bad told him tq "clear out'' that he understood what was meant. OFFICERS F.LKCTF.D. The convention then proceeded to tho election of officers. The report of the nominating committee was read by its chairman, Kev. Gambrcll. Tbe samo oflicers as were at tbe head .of the union for the year which has just closed were named in it, with a few minor exceptions, and the report was unanimously adopted by the convention. It was as follows: Preside! John II. Chapman, Illinois. First Vice President Frank II. Field, New York. Second Vice President G. B. Eager, Alabama. Third Vice President II. S. Stark, Toronto. Recording Secretary A. M. Prlnckle, Pennsylvania. Treasurer J. O. Btaplcs, Illinois. Vacancies iu the liourd of Managers Caused by txpired Terms A. E. Iiaten, Texas; Thomas Urquert, Ontario; Georce Anderson, MlnMisippl; C. II. Holden, North Dakota; President Southland. Nebraska; D. R. Oviatt. Wroiuiii:; W. 8. Pennick, Louisiana; W. S. Kobcrts, Vermont; G. B. Taylor, Georgia; E. VV. White, Wisconsin, and B. 12. rlco, Minue30ta-

KX-COMMISSIONER MORGAX'3 ADDRKSS. The address of the afternoon was made by T. J. Morgan, D. D., late Indian Commissioner nnder President Harrison, and now general secretary of the American Baptist Home Missionary Society at New York city. ' His subject was "The Perils of the Kepublio from a Christian Standpoint" Mr. Morgan is a prepossessing man in appearance. Tall and straight as an arrow, giving him the appearance of having been a military man, with aface denoting firmness and purpose, and an earnest way of speaking, his hearers at ono divined that he was going to say something out of the ordinary, and be did so. At tne beginning of his remarks he said: "If I were to name tbe six greatest words in the English language it would bo in tnis order: First, God, which is the symbol of all that is human and divine. Next would come man. wbo is made in the likeness of God. then the family, the. church, the school and the state, bomstimes tbe question arises and is asked, 'Which is the greater, the church or the state?'. Both are divine, and both represent the will of God. The state is a necessity. Men cannot live in isolation. Politics is the science of living in communities. The hinheet point reached in human government is expressed in tbe word republic' of which Bacon has said in that brief, terse way of his. 'The republic is a government of the people, by tbe people, and for the people.' In speaking of the dangers of the republic, religion will come within its range." At this juncture in the speech someone' on the platform interrupted the speaker by suyiug to him that his remarks were too deep lor the understanding of those who were listening to him. Mr. Morgan replied by saying that he had traveled over a thousand miles to give expression to his thoughts on the subject, and that he had come to talk to the intelligent men and women of the convention and to tbe ones who bad tbe thought to devote to what be said. He said that to was talking on a grave subject, and one which needed careful thought, and that he did not propose to make nis remarks any thing else. Continuing, be eaid: "My ideas of the republio are embraced in several things. One is tne absolute freedom of conscience. This is the guide of onr lives. No man has a right tosay to me that I shall do this or that. No ohurob. no priest, nor no body of men shall diotate my actions or say that I shall not do so and so as long as my conscience says that I am right. As one brother has said on this platiorm to-day, I had rather see the red Hag of Anarchy parading our streets than to live in a country where absolute freedom of speech and thought is not given." The speaker went on to say that he deplored the fact that there was bad liteature in this country, that too macb Police Gazetto mutter was allowed to creep into the daily papers, but said that the absolute freedom of the press was neoessary to the republic, and to lree government. He said that he believed in free ballot to all men. and that he was about ready to strike out the word man and say free ballot to all. no matter what tbeir color or sex. He was in terropted there by prolonged applause from the feminine portion of the audience. Con tinuing, he said: "I know that there were men who went to the polls at the last election whose bauds were tied by priestly orders. I want to say that the greatest peril of the republio to-day lies in the faot that these men are denied tho freedom of the ballot. They aro not allowed to follow the dictates of their consciences." In mentioning the perils of the republio he said: "First of all is that of vice. It destroys the body, obscures the mind, dulls the conscience and renders impure tbe heart. The saloon is the greatest enemy that tbe country has. Another thing that is threatening tbe oonntry is its material ism. Tbe great exposition at Chicago is un example of this. There is gathered to gether the greatest exhibit of tho world's material products that tbe world has ever known." DANGF.lt OF "FOREIfiNIFM." He then spoke of the Sunday opening, and scored the managers of the fair for not shutting its gates on that day. Wealth, he said, was another great menace to the country. Legitimately gained wealth and wealth legitimately spent was a blessing, but the mad rush after it by dishonest means was a serious menace. In speaking of the laboring man. he said: ' lhe man who earns his daily brad by the sweat of tns nrow is entitled to a great deal of consideration, lie has a right to protect himself, and to exercise the right of self-preservation, but when he organ izes nnnseu in aunion, lorces up tne price of bis labor, and. in the event that be falls to secure that additional sum, goes out unon a strike armed with a bludaeon, a menace to life aud property, ho is no better than a murderer.'' In conclusion be said: "There is great danger from foreignism. I uso that in a broad term, so that there' may be no miscrutructioo placed upon rnv words. Our country, and particularly cur great cities, are tilling up with a foreign element which is slowly but surely sapping tho essence of freedom. Our cities are being congested with them. Thera is an order in this country which is semieocle&iasticaI, and more political than it is ecclesiastical, wbich stands to-day menacing us aud boldly propyesving tbe day when it shall rale this Reoublfb. But it never shalL There aro to-day thousands of men

who stand ready, as did their grandfathers

at tbe time oi tne revolution, ana tnoir fathers at the time of the rebellion, to give np their lives, if such a sacritice is de manded, to preserve the fair name and the integrity of our glorious Kepublic." lhe hour of adjournment having been passed some time, the rest of the pro gramme was not carried out. lhe Kev. David Spencer, of Racine, who was to have spoken on "lhe Monthly Symposium." briefly stated that he would defer his speech to some other time, and the meeting was declared adjourned. EVENING SESSION. Long Argument Over the Name to. Be Given the Junior Hot Brigade. Torn! in ton Hall was crowded to almost its capacity at the evening session of the Baptist yoaDg people. Not only were the delegates faithful in their attendance. despite tbe warmness of the atmosphere, but there were a large number of visit ors in the galleries and on the floor of the bouse. The evening service was opened by a prayer service led by tbe Rev. W. C. Golden, of Nashville. Tenn. After that a solo was rendered by a mem ber of the chorus, and President Chapman called the meeting to order. Five minutes was allowed to the Kev. J. A. Ebe, of Hart ford, Conn., to express the greeting of the Young People's Cnion of the United Brethren Chureb. He spoke briefly of the feeling of fellowship which existed between the two organizations, and gave a short review of tbe work which has been accomplished by the society whioh he represented. It was organized in convention at Dayton, O., in 1S00, and since that time has grown to have societies over the country to tbe number of seven hundred, having a membership of about 35,000. He said that it was the hope that bj the next time they met in convention, which would bo next June, that there would be & thousand societies, with a membership nearly double that of tho present. General Secretary Wiikins announoed to the convention that H. L. Starke, of Ontario, wbo bad been elected one of the vice presidents of the organization, had declined to. serve, and that it would be in order to nominate some one for bis plaee. The privilege of doing this was giveu tbe Canada delegation, and A. A. Ayers was named for tho place and unanimously eeleotcd. Next came tbe report of tbe committee on junior organization, and with it came the lirst dlllereuce of opinion which has broken out in the convention. Kev. MoL.auren, of Michigan, was the committee's chairman, and he read the report. The committee's work bad been to draw up a set of by laws and a coustitution for au organization of the younger people of the church. It is au ertort to get tbe boys and girls of tho church into the church work, and to give them religious instruction. T he constitution drawn up by tbe committee said first that the name of the organization should be the Junior Reserves: that its members should consist of girls and boys under the aiie of sixteen; that its officers should consist of a leader, who shall be au adult, a president, a vice president, a secretary aud a treasurer, and that all members be required to make a pledge to abstain from all liquors, tobacco and to use no profane or impure language. YVhen Rev. McLauren had finished reading a delegate moved that the report of the committee be referred to the board of managers for action. To this Rev. MoLauren made a most strenuous objection. Ho said that it was a most important matter, and that he wanted the entire convention to take action npon it. It was about to be put to a vote when Secretary Wiikins got up and said that he believed that the name ought not to remain as it was. He said chat tbe word 'union" ought to be brought in somewhere. That word, he said, was distinctly Baptist, audit ought tobeinculcatedas a partof the organization. Rev. McLauren got up and said that it was the intention of tbe committee to allow local organizations to insert the word "endeavor'' should they desire to do so, and that ho thought that giving it the name of nnion would make it ho strongly Baptist that it would preclude all eilort toward the grand aim of tbe cburob, that of federation. To this Secretary Wiikins replied auain reiterating his former remarks. He was supported by tbe Rev. Spencer and soveral others, who spoke on his side, and when tbequestion was finally put to vote it was almost the unanimous choice of the convention that the name of the organization shoald be the "Junior Baptists." Following the end of this discussion was a brief intermission which was devoted to singing. The best song was the national hymn, "My Country, 'tisof Thee." Wben that had been finished Secretary Wiikins suggested that as it was an international convention it would be proper to sing a verse of "God Save the Queen." It was respond to with a hearty good will, and wheu its last notes had died away. Secretary Pierce proposed tbe singing of the hymn, "Blessed be tbe Tie that Binds," aud the audienee joiued with bun. The Rev. M. R. Deming, of Now York, followed with an address on the. Boys' Brigade, whioh is given below: THR BAPTIST liOTft' BRIGADE. We ask your attention this evening to three points: first, the origin of this organization; second, what this organization now Is, and, third, what it may be? ' Tbe Baptist Boys' Brigade had its origin last December In the city ot New York and is an outgrowth of the mission work of the New York City Baptist Mission Society, of which society Hon. Charles L. Colby is tbe able president and of which the speaker is corresponding secretary, I entered upon my work in New York the 1st of November, in visiting the mission schools in the lower part of the city, conducted by our society, I noticed one feature which was marked aud common to them all, namely, the dearth of boys, aud tbe unruly conduct of the few who were present. While the schools were in session 1 found scores of boys on the sidewalks lu front of the churches or the missions engaged In playing marbles, pitching pennies or throwing dice. My problem was to transfer these reckless boys from the tldewalks into the schools and to make orderly scholars of them. After couriering various plans. I decided to try the Boys Brigade Band plan. 1 had learned much concerniuglt from friends traveling in Scotland, who brought me a full set of the literature. I organized tbe lirst company wbere the boy a were utterly unmanageable. The effect of tho movement was almost magical. TLote boys will now march tbe furtuest and endure the most work of any company we have lu New York city. Their unrulinetA proved to be energy waiting to be properly directed. I Pad not tbe remotest idea that the movement in New York would extend beyond the mission schools, but in two months every Baptist church und mission in New York city started to organize a company. As ts local organization it is substantially an embodiment of tbe Scottish idea. We have boys lroni frix to ten organized by themselves, ana we call them cadets. From teu to fifteen, from fifteen to twenty-one, aud from twenty-one upwards. Tbe Marcy-avenue Cbnrcb. of Brooklyn, br.s a battalion consisting of four companies, made uo of boys of these various ages. But they have a sunday school of fifteen hundred to draw on. borne of our churches bave two companies boys from ten to fifteen aud from fifteen to twenty-one. Boys of these dillerent ' aires cannot take tbe same stride in walking und need to be drilled separately. Of course it is understood that every toy wtio joins tbe brigade pledge himself to abstain from intoxicating liquors, tobacco aud profane language while under tho brigade, lie also pledges himself to attend regularly the ses sion of the huuuay school and tbe regular week I) 1 g li t meeting of the baud unless excused by lhe captain. We are doing our let work with the boys from ten to fifteen, 'lhe time of tho week nitrbt drill i divided equally between drilling in Bible Btndy and military exercises. A very vital point lu this brigade movement U the equal division of tho time into rellglor.it and military exercises. The boys lofe their interest if the company work Is made into ull religious or all military, bat where the balance is kept perfect tbe hoys improve In all points and the companies steadily grow. Our experience teaches u that the military part of this organization is valuable lor the following reasons: First It develops physical manliness by correcting a shuffling gait, by straightening stooping shoulders, by imparting quickness of "actton und precision ot movement, and by givlcg a graceful and dignified self-poise to tbe body. becond It silclu prompt obedie&oo and tr

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derly conduct from the boys where all other means hate failed to produco them. Third It provides a powerful opposition to Erivate clubs or other evil associations among or. . Fourth It furnishes splendid prizes to Incite boys to do their best to improve themselves. This is the reason for our adopting the regimental and the real genuine brigade idea. We have now In New York and Brooklyn a brigade of four regiimenU consisting of twelve companies each. Thus there are the prizes of twelve uiajorshlps, four lieutenant colonelcies, four colonelcies and one brigadier generalship. The boys must pass competitive examinations to reach these positions. In these examinations religious character and gifts will constitute as many poiuts as military skill in the examination. Fifth It gives boys of our Leading families fascinating work to do iu the sphere of their own local churches, and thus attaches them to their own denomination for life. As a religious organization the Boys Brigade has already proved to be of great value to our churches. In a number of the Sunday schools it has caused a regular attendance of boys and young men to reach a point above that of sirl and women. It has brought hundreds of young men into regular attendauce at church who never have been there before. It has been tho means of the conversion of many of the boys and of their baptism. This has been especially tho case among the officers. Tho brigade idea honors the position of the Sunday school superintendent, tie is one of the council, and, together with the pastor aud president of the company, selects tho otllcers. It honors the olilce of pastor. lie signs the commissions and warrants of all tbe officers. It brings the pastor Into immediate coutact with the boys. Many of our pastors aro camping out with their boys this summer for the first time. It makes tho boys thoroughly acquainted with each other they know each other by name. They are jealous of the honor and success of their company. Lastly, under this point, it is causing the boys to commit 'more Scripture to memory, and to learn more important tacts concerning the Bible and concerning their own . denomination than any organization now in existence. Numerically, the Baptist Boys' Brigade has only four thousand enrolled in our official gazette, but we are now assisting over two hundred pastors in nearly every State lu the Union to form companies in their churches. When this is done, it will bring our membership well np to ten thousand. As a national organization we have a uniform which has been adopted ty companies in eight different Htaiea. We have six regiments in New York State, one in Massachusetts, one In Illinois, beginnings of three regiments in Pennsylvania, four more in Massachusetts, and In other States which we will not take tho time to mention; We are now preparing drills In our denominational doctrines and concerning the work of oar three great mission societies. What the Baptist Boys Brigade may be will depend largely upon the enduement of tho &llrit of Uod posseted by the leaders lu the movement. If there Is a burden on our souls for the conversion of thousands of hoys that are perishing, we shall see thousands converted. If we have an unconquerable determination to develop a nigh standard of Christian character in these thousands of couverted hoys. Cod' will help us to do it. And ao wo say this movement may do seven things. First, it may modify church architects Four of the pastors In New York aro at work, raising money to dig out their church cellars, bo as to make a room for the Boys' Brigade Company, conected with their church. It may bring 30,000 new boys into onr Sunday school the present year and keep them there. One thousand churches, each organizing a company .and wisely managing it, will easily produoe this grand resultIt may give us summer camps for boys, whioh , will be training schools of the wisest kind. It may give us Industrial homes for orphan boys, supported by money collected and earned by the brigade, v It may help to redeem city governments by raising up an army ot Christian men, trained to tight for righteousness with their ballots. It may furnish an army glad to decorate the graves of our patriot dead, when the last Grand Army veteran has been laid to rest beside his comrades. It may furnish a trained army which the Cod of our fathers is inspiring and f preparing for the work of saving our beloved and in some future appalling conflict, which, though now all unforeseen by us, is foreseen by Uim. Following this address the Rev. David Spencer, ot Racine, spoke, for a few moments, on The Monthly Symposium. He was to have spoken in the afternoon, but was prevented from doing so by tbe lack of time, and found -himself curtailed again. His remarks were very brief, and he inet called the attention of his hearers to The work that bad been accomplished by tbe paoer, and suggesting that all become moro careful readers of it. Tbe meeting then adjourned. sectional. Confluences. Federative Organization Discussed at Meridian-street Church. A brief conference on federative work was held by a few delegates at the Meridian-street M. E. Cburob, yesterday afternoon, at 5 o'clock. E. W. White, of Milwaukee, presided, in the absence ot Dr. William Lawrence, of Chicago. Mr. White made a few remarks in calling the body together, in which he expressed the belief that the future of all religion depended upon the young people. All that remained to be dune was to devise tbe best means and plans oi getting them into church work, and to encourage the otlicers wbo were already engaged in doing this work. Rev. L. L. Hensou, of Baltimore, confessed that the work went slowly in his State. In the beginning the Christian En deavorera' enmity bad been inenrred through false impressions they bad received or the li. V. r. U. Tbeir district associations do not have associational unions. The State union encompassed all. Money was bajd to get, but after giving the people the benefits of a lectnre course they bad reaped a harvest aud established an educational extension fund. Dr. 11. II. Clevenger, of Ushkosb. recommenced that associational unions be formed wherever there are as many as three associations. Tbe moro mass meetings tbe better, that the field might be more readily covered. The.y had made, in bis section, the mistake of seleoting tbe wrong kind of man to con duct the organizations, who bad been superseded by a woman of extraordinary ability and earnestness, and whose successes had followed fast. The meeting was of an informal character, and the suggestions and advioe given were all along the lines of better organization and tbe means of securing tho same, as well as the ways and means of bringing the young people into them when formed. Mr. M. F. Johnson, of Massachusetts. t testified as to the light which' the Christian Endeavorers bad first given the II. Y. 1. U. in his State, but they bad conquered by securing peace through the establishment of an under standing. The only thought in Massachusetts was now to simply draw young peoule into the strong hues of denomina- J tional activity, whatever it might be. At 5:o0 the conference adjourned. On Ynuifg Peopl-' Work. The young Baptists related their experiences in a religious way at the First Baptise Church yesterday evening, from 5 until C o'clock. The meeting, called for the discussion of local young people's work, was largely attended and the young people largely united In the opening song. Jesus, Lover of My 8ouh" The exercisca were conducted by Mr. J. 8. Tustlu, a bright young churchman of St. Louis, who presided at tbe Bible reading and prayer. After stating that the meeting was expected to produce many rew and valuable ideas of the most ucce-'-.fiil way of

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Training was the prime factor required, trained men and women to do the things that are to be done in young people's union. These organization are not so much to formulate and originate work as they are to carry out the theories alreadv laid down. Each local society should exert iuelf to get every member of tbe ctuirch into its ranks. Divide up the work aud endeavor to use every body to the, best advantage. Uuder the head of development the speaker believed there ought to be divcndtyOn pUnsj young people must have variety to mihtain themselves aud develop. How to get people, to talk was another question brought out for discussion and followed at pome lentcth. Oue idea wan to limit all speakers in the young people's meeting to three sentences in order that every b.xly should have au opportunity to say something. Many interesting experiences by. tbe members tit il.m association were related from which the hearers appeared to derive great benefit. On Junior AVork. The conference on Junior work met at tht First rresbyterian Church at 4:43 yesterday afternoon, and was led by Alvin M. Brinckle, president of tbe B. Y. P. U., of Philadelphia, The time was devoted to short practical talks on the conduct of this branch of the union's work, and au exchange of views and experiences ol members. Questions were asked and answered, and progress of work shown. The talks ebowed that in f-owe places the meetings were conducted on the plan of devotional meetings, while iu others the idea of instruction predominated; in others' these two feat ut oi wero consolidated. A. member from New York advised tbe taking up of subjects and exhausting them In consecutive meetiuns, and illustrated by detailing tbe work of the Junior clas in his particular church iu a study of the Lord's prayer. Miss McKeen read a short paper on "How to Organize a Junior Claus." whJcu was intended as an answer to numerous inquiries received usking for information in thla Hue. Tbe general trend of the report made by the delegates wa that tho junior department was a great feature in building up tbe membership of the church, tho instruction received n the Junior department developing au active v orking inemberHhip that was aggressive iu their worlu Responses to a question akcd by n. delegate from Urbana. O.. showed that the majority of the membership in tbe juuior depai;iuent was girls, with the single exceptiou of oue point In Kansas, where it was reported that the majority of the members were boys. riuGRA3iMi: op to-day. State Rallies lu the Afternoon and Sectional Man Meeting In the Evening. To-day 'a programmo is as follows: Zlorning Srssit.tu (3:30 Early morning prayer meeting. First Baptist Church. Prayer for tbe young people in our Sunday schools, led by the Kev. G. It. llobbius. Cincinnati. 0:30 Opvhiug of convention. lie li clou a exercises, conducted by tho Itev. J. 8. Jatnet. D. D.. of HartforJ, Conn. 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