H. W. Cottrell presented a memorial from the president of the Virginia Conference, R. D. Hottel, in which were stated some special reasons why that conference should receive financial assistance from the general body, which, it was stated by Brother Cottrell, it was impossible for the Atlantic Union Conference to render.GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.25

It was voted that the appeal be referred to the General Conference Committee. with the request that it take the matter into consideration and bring forward such plans as will meet the situation.GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.26

It was also voted that the memorial presented by G. G. Rupert, regarding the Arkansas Conference, be referred to the General Conference Committee.GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.27

The chairman then read a communication from S. N. Haskell regarding the importance of making greater effort in behalf of the work in the larger cities of our country, which communication was, upon motion of G. I. Butler, referred to the General Conference Committee, with the instruction to that committee that they do the very best in their power to furnish the assistance desired.GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.28

The following resolutions were adopted:—GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.29

Resolved, That this General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists recognizes the courtesy shown to it by the press of San Francisco and Oakland, and hereby expresses its appreciation of the same.GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.30

Resolved, That we express our gratitude and thankfulness for the kind, generous, and hospitable way in which the Pacific Union and the California Conferences, the Pacific Press Publishing Co., and the members of the Oakland church have entertained us in their institutions and homes.GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.31

Resolved, That we hereby express our appreciation of the efforts of Brother E. G. Fulton, restaurant manager of the St. Helena Food Co., and his assistants, to provide the delegates with hygienic meals, and also tender our thanks for the kind and affable manner in which the service has been rendered.GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.32

Resolutions in appreciation of faithful services rendered were passed in behalf of the stenographers reporting the proceedings, to editors of the “Bulletin,” and to the printing office workers engaged nightly in the preparation of the paper.GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.33

W. W. Prescott: I move that this Conference now adjourn, to meet in Battle Creek, Mich., on Wednesday morning, April 22, at nine o’clock, in the Tabernacle.GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.34

Seconded by several.GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.35

The Chair: Those who favor adjourning to that date will please stand. It is carried. Elder Butler, will you dismiss us?GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.36

Geo. I. Butler: Dismiss us, Lord, with Thy blessing. We thank Thee for Thy presence which we have enjoyed during this session of the General Conference, for the good spirit and kind feelings that have existed in our minds. Guide us in the future, we pray Thee; lead us all by Thy Holy Spirit, and save us. for Christ’s sake. Amen.GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.37

A. G. DANIELLS, Chairman.
W. A. SPICER, Secretary.

“Let him take hold of My strength, that he may make peace with Me; and he shall make peace with Me.”GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.38

“And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it; and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honor into it.”GCB April 14, 1903, page 217.39

GENERAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. Twenty-seventh Meeting

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS AS AMENDED