514                       A. M. E. REVIEW.

  The Review is far from being convinced that rotation is wise for us, what-
ever the other church may do or think. We are advised, however, that
while we are trying to change to the rotation system because others have it,
those others are coming to the conclusion that the district system is better
and they may adopt it instead.
  It is no part of our purpose here to give arguments on any of the questions
discussed in this editorial, but rather to assert our own position and raise
discussion that may clarify the issues at stake.

   There will be some General Offices to fill also, either because of voluntary
retirement, transfer or enforced change. There are many good and even
brilliant men to choose from, and we do not doubt that the Church will act in
caution and wisdom. There is unusual activity among the laymen, who
seem to be preparing to contest for the financial department, as well as what
they have. This raises a most interesting contest which, unless wisely waged,
may degenerate into bitterness and class recrimination. It would be most
unfortunate to have it so, for great injury would come to the Church to have
laymen and clergymen arrayed against each other, as such; but, like any
other contest, as long as both sides recognize the worth and sincerity of each
other, the result should be determined by the free expression of the majority
of the voters. However the contest may be decided, we shall be satisfied if
an honest, capable financier be inducted into the keeping of our hard-earned
contributions to the Church.

   Of course, there are a score of other important matters that must be
considered by the next General Conference; but these will be taken up as
they grow into activity later.
   In the mean time Kansas City and the West are bestirring themselves to
make the visitors comfortable and happy. The pastors, presiding elders and
the people are supporting Bishop Parks in his plans and there is little doubt
but that all will be satisfied with their treatment while within Kansas City's
gates.

   The Review is of the opinion that the Canadian reciprocity treaty is a good
thing, and best of all for the farmer as a consumer. President Taft has
never shown to a better advantage than in his speeches on this subject; they
are clear, meaty and convincing. The tendency now-a-days is to temper
the tariff with common sense and consideration for that much abused burden-
bearer, the People.
   Then, too, the trusts are being investigated and brought to book. Even if
the Sugar Trust is being investigated by Congressman Hardwick who might
bear some investigating himself, it is nevertheless on the rack.  Next we
shall come to the express companies which are the premier robbers by ex-
orbitant rates. Parcels post measures will wing them.




			

OHS/National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center Serial Collection

African Methodist Episcopal Church Review, Vol. 28, Num. 1

Volume:  28
Issue Number:  01
Date:  07/1911