General Conference Bulletin, vol. 6
TWENTY-SEVENTH MEETING
W. A. Spicer, C. P. Bollman, I. H. Evans, C. M. Snow, T. E. Bowen
May 28, 3 P. M.
Elder H. W. Cottrell in the chair. Prayer by C. P. Bollman. GCB May 30, 1909, page 210.14
H. W. Cottrell: When we adjourned we were discussing the report of the Committee on Revision of the Constitution, and a motion was pending to amend the report by inserting again in Section 2, Article IV, the phrase, “the superintendents of organized union missions.” It is open now for remarks. GCB May 30, 1909, page 210.15
H. R. Salisbury: I do not wish to press the matter, but I should like to have the committee state briefly why this part was left out. GCB May 30, 1909, page 210.16
L. R. Conradi: The point is this: Thus far we have very few union mission fields. But as we develop in the Far East and other fields, there will be quite a number of them, and it seemed to us it would be more proper if they were elected at the quadrennial Conference, among the seven extra members. GCB May 30, 1909, page 210.17
E. R. Palmer: It appears to me that the man appointed to take charge of a great union mission field would be a valuable member of the Executive Committee; and the minutes of the Executive Committee would be valuable to him in assisting him in keeping his field lined up with the work of the General Conference throughout the world. GCB May 30, 1909, page 210.18
R. A. Underwood: The amendment would make these superintendents of union mission fields members of the committee, as formerly. I believe that this should be done. These union missions will be operative in the Orient more largely in the future. And if we place a vice-president in that field, I believe this vice-president, with five other members, could form a quorum, and decide some questions on the ground, where they are meeting them face to face. We have been advised through the spirit of prophecy that men who are in the fields, if they have those with them of experience, know better what should be done than those a long way off. GCB May 30, 1909, page 210.19
The amendment was carried, making superintendents of union mission fields members of the General Conference Committee. GCB May 30, 1909, page 210.20
On motion of M. E. Kern, the report was amended by changing the words, “young people’s” (Section 2, Article IV) to “Young People’s Missionary Volunteer.” GCB May 30, 1909, page 210.21
The Chairman: Before going further, I would state that one of our Negro brethren has asked the privilege of speaking on one of these sections that we have passed over. All these sections are open for remarks until the question is voted upon as a whole. If the delegate is here, he may rise. He is from Pittsburg, I believe. GCB May 30, 1909, page 210.22
A Voice: Brother Green. GCB May 30, 1909, page 210.23
The Chairman: Come up on the stand, Brother Green. There are fewer of these colored brethren here than there are of the rest of us, and we would like to have the brethren hear what they have to say. GCB May 30, 1909, page 210.24
W. H. Green: In speaking upon this part of the constitution [provision for a North American Negro Department], I am frank to say that four years ago I would not have taken the position that I take to-day; but an actual experience of four years in working among my people in the North, with the knowledge I have of conditions in the South (for I am a Southerner), leads me to conclude that the establishment of this department for carrying forward the work among my people in this land, is the proper course to pursue. And not only would I make that statement, but would say further that this idea did not come into my mind merely since I came upon the ground. I think I discussed the matter in the city of Washington year before last, 1907, with the president of the General Conference. The matter has also been discussed by us who have been on the ground. Others will speak on the matter. An address has been prepared and handed in; and I feel perfectly free in stating here, publicly, that I have set my name to that address and to certain resolutions, in good faith, and I pledge myself before God to stand by it until I find out from a study of the Bible and the Testimonies and good religion, that I ought to recede from it. GCB May 30, 1909, page 210.25
The Chairman: Are there any others who desire to speak to this question? GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.1
W. C. White: Could we not leave further discussion of this until the resolution comes in covering this point more in detail? GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.2
M. A. Altman: The objection has been made that the passing of the resolution concerning the superintendents of mission fields, would make the Executive Committee too large. I would like to ask if it is necessary to leave the statement, “and seven other persons.” If all superintendents of union mission fields are ex officio members of the General Conference Committee, why is it necessary to state beforehand, for a period of four years or more, that there are to be seven others? GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.3
A. G. Daniells: The idea has been to put on the Conference Committee miscellaneous members, or members gathered from various parts of the field, who are not officially connected with the Conference, and who are not, perhaps, in the employ of the Conference, to give a larger number and a better balance to the General Conference Committee. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.4
Question was called. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.5
Article V, Section 1, in the report, was read and question called. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.6
Secretary [reading]: Section 3. Insert paragraph: “The duties of the third vice-president shall be to labor in the Asiatic division, comprised of India and the Far East, as the Executive Committee may advise, and to preside at the councils of the members of the Executive Committee which may be held in the Asiatic division, in the absence of the president.” GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.7
W. W. Prescott: I move that we amend this Section 3 to read: “The third vice-president shall labor in the Asiatic division, as the Executive Committee may advise, and, in the absence of the president, he shall preside at the councils of the members of the Executive Committee, and at missionary conferences which may be held in the Asiatic division.” GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.8
C. P. Bollman: I second the motion. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.9
A. G. Daniells: I would like to speak on another point, not a technical one, and express my gratitude at the progress we are making in the Far East, in the Asiatic division. I think this is something to be profoundly thankful for to-day, that we can rectify our constitution in this way, to make provision for a vice-president of the General Conference to be located in the Far East. We look forward to a great movement, a constructive work there during the next four years, that will help our people to give. It will cheer us all to plan and to work, because we can see some sensible and consistent effort being made to develop the work among those teeming millions. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.10
The amendment carried, and question was called. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.11
Sections 4 and 5, Article V, and Section 3, under Article VI, were read, question being called on each without discussion. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.12
Secretary [reading]: By-laws, Article II, Section 1. Insert after “power” these words: “with authority to grant and withdraw credentials and licenses;” also change “shall” to “to.” Insert at end, “The withdrawal of credentials or filling of vacancies in the Executive Committee shall require the consent of two-thirds of the members of the Executive Committee.” GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.13
W. T. Bartlett: Ought it not to be pointed out that the Executive Committee has in the past had power to grant or withdraw credentials and licenses? This confers no new power, but merely makes this specific statement of the committee’s authority to do this. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.14
C. P. Bollman: I would like to ask if, with the committee scattered all over the world, it is not wise to make provision for the withdrawal of credentials and licenses with less than a two-thirds vote of the committee. Cases might arise where it would be important to act more quickly than could be done under these circumstances. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.15
F. Griggs: Is it possible to get a vote by mail? GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.16
H. W. Cottrell: That is provided for in this. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.17
C. P. Bollman: It takes a good many weeks to do that. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.18
H. W. Cottrell: It might take a little time, but I think it would be more satisfactory than to act with a small quorum. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.19
E. E. Andross: Would it not be possible to suspend the labors of an individual until such action could be taken by the whole committee? GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.20
H. W. Cottrell: Surely. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.21
Question was called. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.22
The remainder of the report (page 190 of BULLETIN) was read item by item, question being called without discussion. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.23
H. G. Thurston [referring to Article III, Section 1, providing that department secretaries shall be elected]: What is the reason for electing these secretaries, instead of appointing them by the committee, as formerly? GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.24
A. G. Daniells: These departments are becoming large and influential departments. Take the Educational Department; it represents a thousand teachers, a million dollars’ worth of property: it represents fifteen thousand students; it represents text-books, and our whole educational system. Now that great department can not be entrusted to everybody; and it seems to us that it is of such consequence, and has such a vital bearing upon the welfare of the denomination, that the General Conference ought to elect the head of that department, and not leave it to the General Conference Committee to make the appointment. That is the reason we feel that the more this body does in the selection of persons whose influence is to be large, and who will have charge of vital interests throughout the world, the safer and more satisfactory it will be. So it was suggested that we change from appointing them by the committee, to electing them by the body. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.25
Remarks were made by various speakers as to whether the term “secretary” was the best one for the executive head of a department. It was so left. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.26
H. W. Cottrell: The chair would state that the entire report of the committee is still before us. If any one wishes to make any changes, now is the time. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.27
B. G. Wilkinson: I think that the phraseology relating to the president and the first and second vice-presidents (see constitution, Article V, Sections 2 and 3, page 190) ought to be changed to correspond to the phraseology of the third vice-president. I therefore move that this change be made, so that it shall read, “The president shall act as chairman;” “the first vice-president shall labor;” and “the second vice-president shall labor.” GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.28
This motion was seconded by Dr. Heald and carried. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.29
Charles Thompson: When the constitution is adopted as a whole, we ought to be so far as possible all in harmony. There was a discussion on one section, and the only way it was settled in the minds of the people was by some one calling “Question.” I refer to Section 5 of Article III, where it changes the delegate representation from delegate for each one thousand members to one for five hundred. Personally I feel inclined to favor it as it was originally. I would like to ask that this section be voted on separately, in order to get the mind of the delegates regarding this matter. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.30
E. T. Russell: I would move that the representation be seven hundred instead of one thousand. The motion was seconded. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.31
H. W. Cottrell: I would like to state that we have improved the constitution decidedly in one respect, I think. Under the former constitution, the General Conference Committee had power to appoint every member of any General Conference Departmental Committee as a delegate. With power to create these departments, with as many members of any one as it chose, it could have flooded the Conference with delegates. That is now cut off. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.32
Chas. Thompson: If you reduce it to one for five hundred, it doubles the delegation, if we do not grow any; and if we double our membership in the next four years, that will give us four times as many delegates as we have now. I am opposed to the seven hundred. I think one thousand is the right representation. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.33
C. Santee: When we were electing our delegates, the question came up quite forcibly as to how much means we could put into sending a delegation. We decided to send a full delegation. But we hope there will be quite a large increase in our membership in the next four years. That will increase the delegation very largely at the present ratio. I move an amendment to the amendment that will bring it to one thousand. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.34
Chas. Thompson: I second the motion. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.35
E. W. Farnsworth: If we double our membership, does not the conference double its ability to send a delegation? The burden is no greater. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.36
C. Santee: That is true; but the question is, When you get beyond a certain number, are you adding to your real force of counsel? GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.37
J. O. Corliss: There is another way of looking at this matter. I am satisfied that all the delegates who have had the privilege of this General Conference, and hearing all these questions brought to the front, will be much better prepared to attend to the duties devolving upon them hereafter. The conferences will not lose any money expended in sending them there. Taking it all in all, there will be a great advantage in having a full delegation to our conferences, that those who attend may go out and carry the spirit of the General Conference into their field work. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.38
W. A. Westworth: I have been interested in hearing from the brethren representing the large unions; but I have looked at it in the way that it would affect the smaller unions. If you keep the representation up to one thousand, and still cut out the possibility of departmental members coming as delegates, it is absolutely impossible for the smaller union conferences to have any representatives of their departments; and the smaller unions are the very ones that ought to have their men here. I hope the five hundred will prevail. GCB May 30, 1909, page 211.39
J. W. Lair: I believe we could raise the money for the fields much easier if we had a larger delegation. I have said, since I came to this Conference, that I wished all the representatives and ministers of the Eastern Colorado Conference were present. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.1
G. F. Haffner: I understood that, according to the constitution now, the General Conference Committee has no right to appoint delegates from the committees of the departments. Does that mean that at the next General Conference, superintendents of German, Scandinavian, Danish, and Swedish work, will not be delegates to the conference? GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.2
H. W. Cottrell: They could be elected. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.3
G. F. Haffner: By whom? GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.4
H. W. Cottrell: In your union. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.5
G. F. Haffner: But they are General Conference men. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.6
H. W. Cottrell: That does not at all hinder a union conference in which they are to elect one. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.7
E. R. Palmer: I wish to make an appeal in behalf of our department members. A large number are here doing heavy work every day, which I believe will affect the progress of this cause vitally. This has come about through their being appointed delegates to this Conference. I believe in the principle laid down in the revised form, that the General Conference Committee should not have ability to bring in a large number of delegates by virtue of its own appointment; but at the same time I think we should give ability to the union conferences and mission fields that are small to send that same delegation that is needed here, from their respective union conferences. Therefore, I am in favor of the smaller number, five hundred. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.8
A. G. Daniells: I have been facing this problem now for six months. Four years ago, we fixed this at one thousand. When we came to make up the delegation six months ago the thing was applied for the first time in our history. From all parts complaints came that the General Conference had limited the representation so that conferences were vitally affected. The departmental work of these local conferences could have no representation to speak of, unless the General Conference exercised the right given it in the constitution, to appoint these members. They said, Our educational men, our bookmen, our doctors can not go; we have been working away for four solid years, and when we come to the time of the General Conference, only the president of our conference can go up as a delegate to the General Conference. This provision for one in every five hundred does not oblige any conference to send a full delegation, and the large conferences that have a large membership need send only one for every thousand if they choose. But it does make it possible for the smaller union conferences to get a fair representation of their departmental work. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.9
F. W. Field: I just want to say that I agree with the president of the Southeastern Union Conference with reference to the necessity for some arrangement to be made whereby the weaker fields shall have a representation in the Conference. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.10
A vote was taken, and the amendment to the amendment making it one to a thousand was lost. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.11
H. W. Cottrell: Now the vote is on the amendment making the delegation one for seven hundred. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.12
The motion was put and lost, leaving the number one to five hundred, as in the report. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.13
H. W. Cottrell: All in favor of adopting the report as amended—that gives us the new constitution—manifest it by rising to your feet. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.14
The motion carried unanimously. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.15
W. C. White: I ask that the whole congregation be allowed to express themselves on this constitution. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.16
H. W. Cottrell: All in the congregation who are in favor of the constitution adopted, rise to your feet. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.17
The whole congregation voted in favor of the constitution, with one exception. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.18
H. W. Cottrell: Is the Committee on Nominations prepared to report? GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.19
O. A. Olsen: Yes, sir. We have taken the liberty to have the report printed on slips. [Slips were passed.] I have been a member of committees at different times, on various subjects. I think that I never was a member of a committee that went so carefully into its work as the present Committee on Nominations. We have not taken things for granted, but instead we have carefully scrutinized and investigated and looked over every name that we report. Now we have adapted our report, as far as we have been able, to the constitution that you have just adopted. It is only a partial report. You will notice that the treasurer is not nominated, and there are other nominations that are still under consideration. I will now ask Elder Fitzgerald, the secretary of our committee, to read the report. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.20
W. J. Fitzgerald then read the report, which is as follows:— GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.21
Partial Report from Committee on Nomination GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.22
After very careful and prayerful deliberation, your Committee on Nominations respectfully submit the following partial report:— GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.23
For president, A. G. Daniells. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.24
For vice-president for Europe, L. R. Conradi. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.25
For vice-president for North America, G. A. Irwin. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.26
For vice-president for the Asiatic division, I. H. Evans. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.27
For secretary, W. A. Spicer. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.28
For secretaries of the various departments as follows:— GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.29
Sabbath-school Department, G. B. Thompson. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.30
Educational Department, Frederick Griggs. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.31
Publishing Department, E. R. Palmer. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.32
Medical Missionary Council, W. A. Ruble, M. D. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.33
Young People’s Missionary Volunteer Department, M. E. Kern. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.34
Religious Liberty Bureau, K. C. Russell. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.35
North American Foreign Department, O. A. Olsen. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.36
For members of the Executive Committee, additional to the above-named officers of the conference, and secretaries of departments (numbering, when the treasurer shall have been added, and the secretary of the North American Negro Department, 14); and the presidents of the union conferences (now numbering 21), the following named persons: W. W. Prescott, W. C. White, G. I. Butler, S. N. Haskell, W. C. Sisley, C. H. Jones, H. R. Salisbury GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.37
W. J. Fitzgerald: Mr. Chairman, I move that this report be adopted by considering each name separately. The motion was seconded. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.38
Secretary [reading]: For president, A. G. Daniells. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.39
Chairman: I would like to state that though the question may be called early on any of these names, as chairman I am going to give anybody plenty of time to object. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.40
Question was called. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.41
A. G. Daniells: I have never made a speech when my name has been submitted for action on an occasion like this. I do not know how to make an appropriate speech, but somehow I do feel like saying something. I have given this matter a great deal of serious thought, not only since the Conference has been in session, but for many weeks and months before we came here. I would like to tell you in as few words as possible how I feel about this matter. At the Oakland General Conference, in 1903, I felt quite free as to being re-elected, because I felt that the work we had started out to do in 1901 had not been completed. We had not carried the work of reorganization through as was necessary. Two years was not enough time to inaugurate such great changes. Then, again, a fearful controversy had arisen in our midst. We were then in the very heat of a great crisis, and there was a determination to get rid of men who, it was thought, were responsible for the trouble that was on hand; and somehow I did not feel very much like being gotten rid of in that way, and for that purpose. So I said nothing, and I felt somewhat relieved to continue. But I will confess that I fully expected then that that would be enough, that two years more would complete that work, and then I would pass on to some other field. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.42
Four years ago, when the Nominating Committee talked to me about continuing, I did not raise any great objection, and I did not know but what it was duty, and so said nothing when the report was brought in and action taken. But I fully expected then that four years more would terminate my position in this part of the work, and I took hold with all my might to do all I could to carry on the work of reorganization and to distribute responsibilities, to decentralize as far as possible, and separate this work out over many shoulders, so that I would have done the best I could in the matter; and all the way through the period I have felt in my own mind that this would terminate my stay in this position. I came up to the Conference, feeling that way, and though it may not be modest to say so, I do want to say that I have consented in my talk with the brethren, quite reluctantly, to accept the office again. I feel perplexed in my own mind at this moment, and this is why I have ventured to speak about the matter. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.43
I have been helped very much by my associates during the eight years that I have been working with them in the General Conference. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.44
Their hearty support, and their readiness to share all the burdens, have been so great that I have been relieved and helped in every possible way; and I can say, my dear friends, that this has been eight years of harmony and brotherly love in our General Conference Committee. We have had peace and harmony and confidence, we have had more than respect for one another, and all these eight years there has never been one serious disagreement among us; yet I think we have all been free to express our convictions and assert our individuality as much as we should. So it is not because of any trouble that I have hesitated. I look forward to the next period with anxiety. I know the danger of the human heart; I know the danger of making mistakes, and of serious failure, and I would have been fully as well satisfied, and more so, to have taken another position, or to have gone to another field. GCB May 30, 1909, page 212.45
Of course, this will be my last term, as far as any of us can reason, and I do sincerely hope that God will keep us and keep me from making any mistakes to mark my record, and to mark my influence, and my work in the cause of God. I do not want to do it, and I want your prayers, and I believe I shall have them. I feel that I have the support and the good will and the earnest prayers of my brethren, and the people. I do not know that I should say more. I feel embarrassed to say so much, but somehow I felt that after eight years, and on the third nomination like this, it would be proper to say a few words in confidence to these delegates. I thank you all for your hearty and friendly association, and your kind co-operation, and I trust that the period we are entering upon will be one of great blessing and great progress in the cause. GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.1
H. W. Cottrell: If there are no objections, the chair would like to suggest that this name, under the circumstances, be voted on separately. All favoring this part of the report, that Elder Daniells be elected as president of the General Conference, manifest it by the raising of the right hand. [There was a unanimous vote.] Now we will ask all in the congregation to manifest their approval by the same sign. All opposed by the same sign. GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.2
[There was unanimous approval both by the delegation and the congregation.] GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.3
The secretary then read the other names, “Question” being called after each one, one correction being made, as follows:— GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.4
W. T. Bartlett: I move that the report be amended by the insertion of the words “and the superintendents of union missions” as members of the Executive Committee. GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.5
The motion was duly seconded and carried. GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.6
O. A. Olsen: I want to just say a word on the third vice-president, for the Asiatic district. The question has been asked if Brother Evans has consented to take this place. This has led me to think a word might be in place. This has been in many ways a most remarkable Conference. The world-wide field has been opened before us in a manner that it never has been before, especially so the great Far East. Never before have we had China, Japan, Korea, and India set before us as they have been during this Conference. In the early stages of the work of the Nominating Committee, we had the name of Elder Evans down for treasurer; for he has served the conference with great efficiency in this position. We thought, indeed, that it was almost impossible to think of any change; but after that the great East was set before us. When the Nominating Committee met one day, I think that almost every member was ready to call for the people to speak on this subject. They felt that the great work in the Far East, in China and the countries near it, demanded that the strongest man, a man of experience and ability, should be sent to that field to help develop the work. And the people throughout the congregation, and the members of the delegation, first one and then another, would come to me and say, “Evans for the Far East; Evans for China.” The conviction was so strong, and the sentiment so general, that we felt certain that we would not dare to stem the current of conviction; and so the matter was taken under advisement. We had conferences with Brother Evans, with the president, and the leading brethren talked the matter over carefully. While it is something of a sacrifice, Brother Evans consented, saying that if it was the mind of the people, he, on his part, would not dissent. So we have felt free, under these circumstances, to bring in this name, and we shall try now to secure a treasurer for the General Conference to suggest to you. We realize that it is an important position, and we realize that we are taking a strong man to the Far East; but, brethren, we feel that for the next few years the great bulk of our mission funds that we shall send abroad must go to that field, and we believe it will be a source of great confidence to our people in supplying funds to know that we have a strong, experienced, and careful manager of our funds in the East, and that our brethren and sisters will, because of that, support it more freely than they would otherwise do. GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.7
Question was called on the report, aside from the one item already voted upon, and the report was unanimously adopted. GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.8
Partial Report, Committee on Plans GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.9
The chairman called for any further reports, and G. Dail read the following further partial report from the Committee on Plans and Finance:— GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.10
RECOGNITION OF ADVANCED NORMAL DIPLOMAS
28. Resolved, That the diplomas from the advanced normal courses of our union conference training-schools be considered equivalent to first-grade teacher’s certificates, and good for three years following their issuance; and that upon the completion of three years of successful teaching out of the first five years following their graduation, the Department of Education of the General Conference shall, upon the recommendation of the school issuing the diploma, grant a seal to the diploma, which shall be valid anywhere in the denomination as a teacher’s certificate, so long as the holder is in good and regular standing in church-membership in this denomination. GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.11
THE BOOK “EDUCATION”
Whereas, The book “Education” contains truths most vital to the proper understanding and appreciation of educational questions and to the development of our school work; therefore.— GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.12
29. Resolved, That we most earnestly urge our people everywhere not only to possess themselves of, and to study, this book, but to dispose of it to educators and parents not of our faith, as a means of interesting them in our educational work, and so in our cause of truth. GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.13
“CHRIST’S OBJECT LESSONS” GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.14
Whereas, “Christ’s Object Lessons” was given for the relieving of our schools from indebtedness; and,— GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.15
Whereas, It has already accomplished a great work in this direction to the extent of securing some three hundred thousand dollars; and,— GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.16
Whereas, It has been some seven or eight years since we conducted a general campaign with this book; therefore,— GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.17
30. Resolved, That the Department of Education be instructed to organize and vigorously prosecute such a campaign, similar in purpose and plan to that formerly undertaken for our advanced and intermediate schools, and that we urge our conference committees everywhere to heartily co-operate in this undertaking. GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.18
The chairman stated that the partial report would be printed. GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.19
Meeting adjourned, with benediction by R. S. Owen. GCB May 30, 1909, page 213.20
H. W. COTTRELL, Chairman,
W. A. SPICER, Secretary.