General Conference Bulletin, vol. 5

GENERAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. Seventeenth Meeting

G. A. IRWIN

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 3 P. M.

G. A. Irwin in the chair. Prayer by J. M. Rees. GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.12

The business before the Conference was the consideration of recommendations on page 102 of the “Bulletin,” relating to assistance for the Southern work and needy enterprises. GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.13

On motion, it was voted to refer back Recommendations 12, 13, and 14 to the Committee on Plans, in order that the report from the Southern Union and other special instruction regarding the work in the South might be presented to the Conference before action was taken on the recommendations. GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.14

The Chair stated that if it was desired still to defer action on Recommendation 9, page 100 of the “Bulletin,” there was no unfinished business before the Conference. GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.15

On motion of A. G. Daniells, Elder Geo. I. Butler was invited to make his report for the Southern Union Conference. GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.16

G. I. Butler: Brother Chairman, I feel a little embarrassed as I arise to make this report. I had thought to make a written report in full, but, owing to my sickness and the burden of other work resting upon me, I have not done so; therefore my report, for the most part, will have to be made offhand. I hope you will pardon any lack of order in it, and realize the circumstances. GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.17