THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

Auckland Star, Volume XIX, Issue 24, 30 January 1888, Page 3

THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

(by telegram:—own correspondent.)

Wellington, this day. Ox the discussion on a separate conference being resumed on Saturday, the Rev. H. Bull explained that his views had undergone a change. He believed that organic union with Australia was decidedly beneficial. The geographical and financial arguments were criticised, and the value of the quarterly meeting veto examined. If the boat were remitted one* more for consideration he believed that with tho new light thrown upon tho subject the resultwould bo different. Ho concluded by urging several reasons for maintaining the present union. Mr G. Winstonc declared in favour of separation, and Mr F. A. White against. He said there was greater need of spiritual power than of organic change. Rev. J. Berry spoke in eloquent terms in favour of separation. Rev. A. J. Taylor defended ohe action of the Auckland District Meetipg, and argued strongly and forcibly against tho motion. After Rev, W. Morley had replied the vote waa taken and resulted : — For Reparation 39 Against 26 The motion was thus carried by 13 votes, but the ultimate decision remains with the General Conference, which insets next May in Melbourne. Voting then proceeded for representatives to the General Conference. There wero 21 nominations '»i ministers for an election of nine. The following is the result in numerical order :^-Revs. W, Mor ley, Berry, W. C. Oliver, D. Motficoll, J. Lewis, J. A. Taylor, W. Lee, F. W. fsltt, and W. Baumber. For lay representatives there were 24 nominations for an election of 11. The following is the result of the voting -.—Messrs T. Buddie, H. W. Ferryman, W. Moxham, F. L. Prime, W. H. Harris, C. C. Brown, J. Knight, J. C. George, F. A. White, J. T. Smith, and R. Saodgrass. The following are members of the General Conference ex qffitio :■—Kevs. W. J. Williams, R. Bavin, H, Bull, and Mr J. L. Wilson of Auckland.