CHAPTER X.

AS A NATIONAL FIGURE 77

First National Baptist Convention--Dr. Walker one of the Founders--His Reply to Rev. H. C. Bailey--Resolutions Adopted--A National Leader--At Indianapolis--“A Strong Man in a Crisis”--Receives His Degree--Offices Held in National Baptist Convention--Chaplain U. S. V.--Vice President International Sunday School Convention--Calls to Other Churches.