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Show Dr.;! Strc:2Lcs. Stand f gainst Accepting-Gift, of Rockefeller. - - ; ; BOSTON. April 8.VThe Key. Dr. Jo- eiah Strong of Ntw York.) president of j ' , he American Institute? of Social Scl- ; - v ence, has Joined. In the protest of Congregational Con-gregational ministers -against." the acceptance ac-ceptance of the Rockefeller gift to the' American board. In a" communication , Jtot the committee of. the . protesting clergymen Dr.. Strong aa ys : -,.' ' "We are told by .those who .'approve the acceptance of the gift that'll Is not . the business of a church, charitable organisation or-ganisation or'tnls8lonary society to sit in Judgment on the character of the contributions to Its work.' This simply begs the real question at issue. "It : Is charged by many that Mr. Rockefeller has acquired a large pro-' pro-' portion , of his wealth by illegitimate ' .. ' methods, and. that to such ill-gotten gains he has no moral right (legal rights do not enter Into the discussion.) . ' "The conscience of the church touching touch-ing wealth profoundly needs quicken ing. The newcondltioris of society le-- le-- " mand higher ethical standards. This is a most favorable time to, respond to the - new need." ' ': ' : - ' - ?' |