Ellen G. White: The Progressive Years: 1862-1876 (vol. 2)

George I. Butler Replaces James White

When the nominating committee brought in its report, no one was surprised that the name of George I. Butler, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, president of the Iowa Conference, stood at the head of the panel. It was imperative that White surrender the burden of the presidency of the General Conference if he were to survive. Uriah Smith would continue as secretary and Adelia Patten Van Horn as treasurer. James White did accept reelection to the position of president of the Publishing Association. That was his cherished child. In this position he would receive $12 a week, the same as did Uriah Smith, the resident editor (managing editor) of the Review. 2BIO 335.2