ANGLICAN DIFFICULTY

Hokitika Guardian, 3 November 1928, Page 5

ANGLICAN DIFFICULTY

IXCIvS “ BOMBSHELL.” V United Press Association—By Electric Telcgr apli—Co py r i gl 1 1). LONDON. November 1. Dean Tnge makes a remarkable suggestion in an article on the Anglican Prayer Hook controversy in “ The Church of England Newspaper.” Me suggests that the Bishop ol London. Dr. Ingram, should exchange his diocese with the Bishop of Oloueester. Dean luge declares: The voting at the London Synod on the matter most plainly proves that Bishop Ingram no longer carries a majority oil' the clergy. The London clergy are undoubtedly a still-necked and difficult body. if the future of the Church depends on the strong, unswerving administration of each individual Bishop, the question must he faced as lo whether it is possible to restore order, and tighten the reins of diseioline under the presentregime in the greatest of all the i.uglisli dioceses.” lie adds: “Personally. 1 ieel that if an amicable exchange is effected, the difficulties of the new Primate would he lightened. I know lam greatly daring, but even the most, brilliant administrator may outlive bis usefulness. Change—almost for the sake of change—is sometimes desirable. It is distressing to bear young men speak impatiently of the heroes of one’s own generation who have stayed too long for their own repute.” The “Daily Express,” in an editorial, describes the suggestion of Dean Inge as “ a bombshell.” The “ Dailv Express” adds: “Whether lie is aware of it or not. Dean |„ge lias practically repeated m the sphere of clericalism the “ Ballour Must Co” movement.