THE work of the Young People's Missionary Volunteer Society of Emmanuel Missionary College is onward. We have an average attendance of one hundred and twenty-five, each of whom is anxious to do his part. The general feeling which permeates the college, that we are here for earnest work, is also manifest in our society.
On a recent Sabbath afternoon, a temperance program was rendered which was thought by some to be of sufficient worth to be repeated in the village of Berrien Springs near by. A series of meetings having been held there recently, it was thought that by this means any hard feelings toward our people that may have resulted from the meetings, would be softened. A village election, in which the temperance question was the main issue, was the means by which we secured the necessary permission. On Sunday, March 8, our society had the privilege of repeating its program in a union meeting of the churches, held in the Methodist Episcopal church, before an appreciative congregation.
The subject was taken up under three subheads; namely, "The Relation of the Liquor Traffic to Crime and Insanity," "The Cry From Desolate Homes," and "The Crusade Against the Liquor Traffic." A favorable impression was made, and we trust some prejudice broken down. An opening was secured for future activities, which we are hoping to take advantage of in the near future by giving a religious liberty program in the same place.
We are striving to make our programs practical, and so give time in each one for the experiences of those who have actually been doing something. On Sabbath, March 28, this practical feature consisted in the narration of experiences by a band of young women who had campaigned a city near by with the Temperance Instructor. If any one entertained any doubts as to whether these campaigners enjoyed their work, they were quickly dispelled by the earnest words and beaming faces of the workers. Each one expressed herself as happy to have had the privilege of taking part in this work, and ready to go again when opportunity offered.
Realizing that in order to hit the mark we must have an aim, the members of our society have individually pledged themselves to raise sufficient funds between now and the close of school to support a native evangelist in China for one year. One fourth of the entire amount was paid the first week.
Many of our number are, or are becoming, enthusiastic colporteurs, and are looking forward with much pleasure to a period of activity in the Master's vineyard during the coming summer. We are striving to make our school days as nearly ideal as possible, so that we may look back with pride when we shall have left the familiar corridors of the college. H. B. LUNDQUIST.
Central California Conference Association
THE Central California Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its second annual meeting in connection with the conference and camp meeting at Fresno, Cal., April 28 to May 10, 1914, for the purpose of electing a board of seven trustees, and of doing22such other business as may come before it. The first meeting of the association is called for Thursday, April 30, at 10 A. M. All delegates of the conference are members of the association.
J. H. Behrens, President;\nG. A. Wheeler, Secretary.
Items of General Interest
— Historic St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States, on April 2 was swept by a $500,000 fire that destroyed five tourists' hotels and burned records and curios dating back to the days of Spanish rule in the sixteenth century.
— The liquor bill passed recently by the Mississippi Legislature was signed by Governor Brewer on March 6. The bill, which goes into effect on May 6, provides that consumers of alcoholic liquors in the State shall be limited to one gallon of whisky and one case of beer, or other similar beverages, a month. It also provides that the consignee shall certify that the shipment is for personal use.
— According to a dispatch published in London, April 2, the skeleton of a person who had been apparently ten feet in height, has been found at Dysart, Louth County, Ireland. The skeleton was unearthed, together with that of two others supposed to have been buried in prehistoric times. Three persons had been interred in separate graves, all incased with stones. The skull of the giant measured eighteen inches from the crown of the head to the chin.
— Espionage is rampant in all parts of Europe, and nowhere more than in England at the present moment. The police have definite information that great naval ports, such as Portsmouth, Devonport, Chatham, Sheerness, and Rosyth, are infested with the agents of European powers. The closest watch is being made upon suspected persons, and a man and a woman have just been sentenced to five years' penal servitude each for being in possession of secret government documents. Simultaneously an official order has been issued to the effect that new code books are being served to the navy at a cost of several thousand dollars. This significant announcement is the direct outcome of the theft of a secret code signal book from the battleship "Queen."
— John Lind, former governor of Minnesota and for the past eight months the personal representative in Mexico of President Wilson, sailed from Vera Cruz on April 1, for Washington, aboard the presidential yacht "Mayflower." The announcement of Mr. Lind's prospective visit was made by President Wilson with the explanation that his envoy had requested a vacation and rest from his labors in a tropical climate, and that as soon as that had been obtained he would return to Mexico. The President said that Mr. Lind's departure for the United States should not be construed as a recall or forecasting any change of policy by the Washington government toward either faction in Mexico. No negotiations of any character were pending, the President added, between the Huerta government and the United States, and the recent conference between Senor Portillo y Rojas, Huerta's minister of foreign relations, and Mr. Lind had developed nothing tangible.
— A serious revolution has broken out on the Venezuelan frontier, near Morawhanna, capital of the northwest district of British Guiana. Four hundred and fifty rebels, according to the reports, have raided El Terror camp and are preparing to attack the village of San Jose.
— William Marconi, inventor of the wireless telegraph, announced in Rome, Italy, that he had decided to participate in the Italian section of the Panama-Pacific Exposition at San Francisco. He hopes to be able to communicate from the exposition by radiotelephony with all the States of the Union and Canada.
— Dr. Edward S. Holden, famous as an astronomer, scientist, and educator, and librarian of the United States Military Academy since 1902, died March 16, at the age of 68. He was graduated from West Point in 1870 as a lieutenant of engineers. From 1885 to 1888 he was president of the University of California, and for ten years after that director of the Lick Observatory. Dr. Holden was author of a score of books, most of them on astronomical subjects. His discoveries brought him recognition from many European scientific bodies.
— A document bearing the name of Woodrow Wilson arrived in Detroit March 18, which ought to have been signed by James Madison, President of the United States, 106 years ago. In 1808, George Hoffman cleared a claim of 287 acres of land and sent the patent to Washington to be signed by the President. For 106 years it lay in the government land office, while 26 administrations came and went, until it was dug up by some house-cleaning agent of President Wilson. It was signed at once and mailed to the office of the Detroit register of deeds.
— William of Wied, the German prince chosen by the European powers to be the first ruler of the new state of Albania, recently arrived at Durazo, the Adriatic city selected for his capital, and was cordially welcomed by the local authorities. He had devoted the weeks just preceding to official visits to Berlin, Vienna, Rome, London, Paris, and St. Petersburg, and is reported to have created a favorable impression as to his courage and ability—both are admittedly necessary. It is generally believed that he has undertaken a monumental task, for his new subjects are not used to a reign of law and order; there are diversities of religion and race, and local and tribal jealousies. Greece has agreed to the cession of Epirus, and the Greek premier, Venecelos, told the chamber of deputies at Athens that an Albanian state was necessary to preserve the balance of power in the Balkan Peninsula, thus removing what appeared to be the last international obstacle; but there still remains a domestic handicap in the way of Albanian harmony and progress. That handicap is the blood feud, which throttles the land to such an extent that ordinary human intercourse is difficult or impossible. The houses are virtually fortresses, and many men have not dared to leave them for years, food being brought to them by friends. Men cannot work safely in the fields, and tillage is left largely to the women, who are not included in the feuds. Brigandage is a profession to which no disgrace attaches.
— A church organ has recently been made in Belgium which is composed entirely of paper, the pipes being rolls of cardboard. The sound is sweet and powerful.
— A severe eruption of the volcano on Suwanose Island, south of Kyushu, Japan, began March 22. The flames rose 500 feet above the mouth of the crater. An expedition was sent to give relief to the 280 inhabitants of the island.
— Herman Bernstein, of the American Jewish Committee, says that since the public sentiment of the world has forced Russia to stop the work of massacre, another policy has been adopted by which illiteracy is to be enforced upon Jewish subjects. The doors of the public schools have been closed to them. Mr. Bernstein says that this is a blow at the root of the Jewish nation in order to disarm the future generation and crush the Jew by keeping him ignorant.
— After sixty years of continuous operation, the United States Express Company has decided to liquidate its business. The profits of the company have been declining rapidly since the establishment of the parcel post, and it has been thought best by prominent stockholders to dissolve the company. The first five months of the current fiscal year, the revenue of the company fell behind the preceding year to the extent of $567,000, while its net income declined $185,000.
— Tests made with food pills for the German army have resulted so satisfactorily that there is a strong possibility of their being adopted permanently. The pills cost but a third of a cent each, and for a twelve hours' march six pills were found to contain sufficient nourishment for one man. Army officials predict a great future for this form of concentrated food. Not only can the men be supplied with the chemical substances necessary to keep them in good condition, but valuable time is gained by the elimination of the cooking of food and the time consumed in eating it. Needless to say, the soldiers themselves are not in favor of the change.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Western Oregon Conference Association
ThE Western Oregon Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (a legal corporation) is hereby called to meet, in regular annual session, on the camp ground in Forest Grove, Oregon, Thursday, May 28, 1914, at 10 A. M., for the purpose of electing a board of five trustees, whose offices shall continue for one year, or thereafter until their successors are elected and qualified, and of transacting such other business as the constituency may desire.
By order of the board of trustees.
H. W. Cottrell, President;
C. E. Olcott, Secretary.
Obituaries
DEVOSH.—George, infant son of George and Rosa Devosh, was born Sept. 23, 1913, and died March 15, 1914. The sorrowing parents are comforted by the hope of Christ's soon coming.
W. W. STEBBINS.
REISWIG.—Hubert James, infant son of Elder and Mrs. J. J. Reiswig, was born April 15, 1913, and died March 14, 1914. The parents, one brother, and two sisters sorrow, but not as do those who have no hope. Words of consolation were spoken from Ps. 103: 13-15 and Jer. 31: 15-17.
W. B. PAYNE.
MEIZER.—Died at Cambridge, Md., March 16, 1914, Augustus Henry Meizer, aged 89 years, 9 months, and 5 days. He was born in Germany June 11, 1824. Two sons and two daughters survive. The deceased was known by all to be an honest, industrious, kind-hearted man. The funeral services were conducted by the writer.
L. E. FROOM.
MCGEE.—Died at the Tolly Infirmary, Birmingham, Ala., March 6, 1914, Mrs. Maggie McGee, aged twenty-two years. She did not regain consciousness after a severe surgical operation. Her companion, two little girls, her parents, a brother, and a sister survive. The funeral services, which were largely attended, were conducted by the writer and Elder S. D. Hartwell.
W. C. WALES.
THOMPSON.—Lillian Thompson, of Kokomo, Ind., was born in Vermillion County, Illinois, Feb. 7, 1872, and died at the home of her brother March 9, 1914. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in New London, Ind., during her childhood, and remained a faithful Christian until claimed by death. Her sweet, cheerful, unassuming nature, combined with Christian meekness, endeared her to all friends and acquaintances. Her departure will be greatly felt in the community, the church, and her own home. Her aged and feeble mother, three brothers, and four sisters are left to mourn.
THOS. F. HUBBARD.
DAY.—Melita Eveline Day was born in Colorado City, Colo., June 23, 1896, and died in Colorado Springs, Feb. 25, 1914. She was converted at an early age, and was a faithful member of the Colorado Springs Seventh-day Adventist Church for about six years. Sister Day was a regular attendant at the prayer meeting and other services of the church, being especially helpful in the Sabbath school. She was always cheerful, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
M. A. ALTMAN.
BOYER.—William Edwin Boyer was born in February, 1858, at Fremont, Ohio. He was in Colorado Springs, Feb. 25, 1914. She was married Oct. 16, 1890, to Dora Greenman. Brother Boyer was a Christian from his youth, and in all his twenty-seven years of affliction his faith in God was an anchor to his soul. An invalid wife, an only child, two brothers, and four sisters deeply mourn, but they sorrow in hope. Pastor Dewey, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, assisted the writer in the funeral service.
D. E. LINDSEY.
MONROE.—Isaac Monroe was born in Candor, N. Y., Aug. 31, 1851, and died at Owosso, Mich., March 13, 1914. When Brother Monroe was fourteen years of age his parents moved from New York to Corry, Pa., and in 1880 came to Michigan, settling at Hazelton. Here he accepted present truth in 1886, and for ten years served as elder of the Hazelton and Owosso churches. He is survived by his wife, four children, three brothers, and one sister. At the funeral service words of comfort were spoken from Job 23:10, to a large and sympathetic gathering.
WM. GUTHRIE.
HALL.—Guy Nestor Hall was born at Greatbend, Ohio, May 7, 1900, and died near New Brighton, Pa., Nov. 2, 1913. He loved to pray and often talked of the coming of Jesus and his home in the new earth. On account of the nature of the disease, it was not possible to hold a public service, but Pastor Wayne, of the Free Methodist Church, conducted a short service at the grave. Our home is sad and empty without him. No more do we hear his sweet voice in song or prayer; but we know that when the Life-giver comes our darling will return to us again from the land of the enemy.
G. E. AND E. S. HALL.
HOLT.—Died at Norridgewock, Maine, Jan. 1, 1914, Amos Holt, aged sixty-six years. In 1869 Brother Holt was united in marriage with Miss Lorinda Putman, who died in 1899. Three years later he married Miss Etta M. Choate. To this union seven sons and three daughters were born, all of whom are living. Sister Etta Holt died in 1910, and in 1911 Brother Holt was married to Mrs. Julia Lessore. Brother Holt embraced the third angel's message more than forty years ago, and during his last sickness spoke freely of his trust and hope in God. His wife and children, an adopted daughter, four brothers, and two sisters are left to mourn.
P. B. OSBORNE.
PENLAND.—Frankie D. Mimms was born in St. Augustine, Fla., Aug. 2, 1875, and died March 23, 1914, at the age of 38 years, 7 months, and 21 days. She was united in marriage to Wm. A. Penland, Aug. 11, 1908, spending the days of her married life in Jacksonville. She accepted Christ as a personal Saviour about eight years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Jacksonville, Fla., remaining a faithful member of the same until her death. She laid down this life with a well-grounded hope in the soon coming of the Life-giver, when the bands of the grave shall be broken, and God shall manifest his power over the adversary, and set his faithful children free. She leaves a husband, a little girl two years old, a father, and two brothers to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by Elder Victor Thompson.
W. H. SMITH.
ZACHARIAS.—Died March 15, 1914, at Weatherford, Okla., Jacob Zacharias. He was born in Russia, in 1847. In 1872 he was married to Miss Maggie Wall. Fourteen children were born to them, of whom twelve survive. Brother Zacharias came to America in 1881, settling in Marion County, Kans., where the family lived until 1903, when they removed to Oklahoma, locating near Weatherford. In early life Brother Zacharias gave his heart to God, and in 1896 accepted present truth. Funeral services were conducted in the English and German languages, the writer and Elder A. Loewen officiating. Then we laid him to rest to await the call of the Master.
I. A. CRANE.
HALL.—Died at Shanghai, China, Ethel Janice Hall. She was born Sept. 3, 1913, and died Feb. 23, 1914. Janice was a beautiful baby, and was the sunshine of the home of our beloved Elder and Sister O. A. Hall. The funeral service was conducted by Elder R. C. Porter, assisted by the writer. Brother Porter spoke words of comfort from Rev. 14:13-15 and Jer. 31:15-17, to the sorrowing parents and friends. The cause of death was confluent smallpox. We laid her to rest in the Shanghai Municipal Cemetery to await the return of the Saviour, knowing that, although we cannot understand the cause of such events, our God is "too wise to err, to good to be unkind."
F. A. ALLUM.
DAVIS.—Richard Davis was born in Franklin County, Vermont, Dec. 5, 1825, and died at the home of his daughter, in Durand, Mich., March 9, 1914. When he was eleven years of age, his parents moved to Quebec. In 1844 he experienced religion under the labors of Elder Josiah Litch, and, though bitterly disappointed that the Lord did not come as expected, he ever remained firm in the belief that his coming was near. In 1849 Brother Davis was married to Cornelia B. Marston. Six children were born to this union, five of whom survive. Brother Davis came to Michigan in 1861, and in 1872, as the result of a series of meetings conducted by Elders I. D. Van Horn and S. H. Lane, began the observance of the Sabbath of the fourth commandment. During the last few years of his life his mind became very feeble, but whenever prominent points of truth were mentioned, he seemed to arouse, and could quote a surprising amount of Scripture on various topics.
C. H. KNIGHT.
To St. Helena Sanitarium Nurses
THE St. Helena Sanitarium and Hospital Training School for Nurses has adopted a school pin, which may be secured by its graduates only for $2.25, with 15 cents added for registering and mailing. The pin is neat and attractive, and should be in the possession of each St. Helena graduate.
Graduates of this school desiring to register in the State of California, can do so without examination by filing applications before July 1, 1914. Write early for blanks, to the California State Board of Health, Bureau of Registration of Nurses, Sacramento, Cal.
Business Notice
WANTED.—To correspond with carpenter, painter, and a man capable of taking care of grounds. Address Hinsdale Sanitarium, Hinsdale, Ill.
Address Wanted
Will any one knowing the present address of Mary E. Bowen or Mattie Bratton, please send the information to Mrs. H. M. Walton, church clerk, National City, Cal.?
The Hand of God in History
By W. A. Spicer
By W. A. SPICER
No other line of study outside of the Bible itself so increases one's usefulness in presenting Bible truths as does the study of history. When the record of historical events is placed side by side with Bible prophecies, a combination is secured which makes the study both convincing and entertaining. In the new book "The Hand of God in History," this plan has been followed in a manner which renders the book invaluable to Bible students. A few who have read the book speak of it as follows:—
"Elder Spicer has taken much pains in collecting important data and statistics that will be of value, especially to our ministry." — Elder I. H. Evans, president of the North American Division Conference.
"This interesting book is a veritable mine of information concerning the working of God's providence as revealed in the study of human history, which is shown to have fulfilled the prediction of the prophet, throughout the ages." — G. H. Heald, M. D., editor Life and Health.
"The book 'The Hand of God in History' is a most valuable collection of Bible facts concerning the prophecy of Daniel, and one that will be appreciated by every Bible student." — S. E. Wight, president Southern Union Conference.
If you have an indefinite idea of the relation of ancient and medieval history to the Scriptures, or wish to better qualify yourself for teaching others, secure a copy and make a thorough study of this important subject. 183 pages. Paper, 25c; cloth, 50c.
Review and Herald Publishing Association, Washington, D. C.
ORDER OF YOUR TRACT SOCIETY
Tempted and Punished by Law
The Nation's Disgrace
The alluring mantraps set by law on every corner, tempting men through their craving appetites to waste their living, to wreck their lives, to bring poverty and distress upon their families, to fill the nation with misery, death, and ruin, are society cankers—decoying murderers, protected by the civil law, which punishes the tempted victims.
In behalf of the millions of saloon victims, and in defense of pure manhood and innocent women and children, THE TEMPERANCE INSTRUCTOR is waging an effective warfare. It calls for hundreds and thousands of recruits. Who will respond?
Missionary Changes and New Language Fields
By Editor
THE Mission Board has a communication from Elder T. M. French, formerly of West Africa, reporting that he and Mrs. French are leaving for England, having accepted a call to evangelistic work in one of the conferences there. These workers have been taking a furlough in the Canary Islands, the health base for West Africa, and had expected to be compelled to return to America on account of Mrs. French's health. Brother French reports that he is glad to continue his service in the fields abroad.
"WITH the help that has been sent us from the homeland," Elder L. V. Finster writes from the Philippines, "we have been able to open missions in three new languages this year. Elder Roy Hay has gone to the Ilocano people, in northern Luzon; Elder E. M. Adams to the Iloilo-Visayan people, on the islands of Panay and Negros; and Dr. Carlos Fattebert and Brother Robert Stewart to the Cebu-Visayan people, on the island of Cebu." We assure our workers in the Philippines that we rejoice with them as the message enters these new language areas.
WASHINGTON, D. C., APRIL 23, 1914
CONTENTS
General Articles
Early Counsels on Medical Work — No. 4, Mrs. E. G. White ............ 3
The Greatest Attraction on the Journey, G. B. Starr ............ 4
The Awakening of Nations, S. B. Horton ............ 4
Does the History of Turkey and Egypt Since 1798 Fulfill the Prophecy of Dan. 11 : 40-44? — No. 24, A. G. Daniells .. 5
The Remedy for the Church, A. C. Anderson ............ 6
Editorial
"No Man Cared for My Soul" — The Call for Preaching Evangelists — The Inconsistency of Protestantism — Rome's Claim on America — North American Division Conference Executive Committee Meeting ............ 7-11
The World-Wide Field ............ 12-14
Home and Health ............ 14-16
The Field Work ............ 16-18
Missionary Volunteer Department ............ 18, 19
Publishing Department ............ 19, 20
Educational Department ............ 20
News and Miscellany ............ 21
Miscellaneous ............ 21, 22
New Mission Station in Nigeria
THE last word from Elder D. C. Babcock, of West Africa, reported that he was leaving for Lagos, to open the new station in Nigeria, for which the European Division has been planning.
Mission Opening Near Lake Tanganyika
A REPORT that will soon appear, indicates that Elder J. C. and Mrs. Rogers, of Nyasaland, are on their way to open a mission in a new field in the region of the Tanganyika plateau, southwest of the lower end of Lake Tanganyika.
Dr. Pampaian Returns to America
By Editor
WE have been glad to greet in Washington Dr. Vahon Pampaian, formerly of the Levant Union Mission. After ten years in the Caucasus and the Turkish Mission fields, the doctor has returned to America on account of Mrs. Pampaian's health.
Six New Mission Fields Opened
A LETTER from Elder R. C. Porter, of the Asiatic Division, brings the good news that by the appointment of a good number of new recruits to that field at the time of the last General Conference, it has been possible for the division to open six new mission fields during the last year.
The Soul-Winning Campaign
ONE of the most encouraging omens of certain success in this work is the spirit manifested throughout the ranks of this people to rise up and take hold with earnestness in the special soul-winning campaign recently inaugurated. It is bringing joy to the hearts of those who are doing the work, and already there are those rejoicing in the newfound truth who have come into the ranks as a result of this revival in the work of winning souls for Christ and his truth. Some have set their mark at one hundred souls during the year 1914, others at fifty. Is there any Seventh-day Adventist who will not work and pray to win one soul during the year?
If there are any among us who cannot set their standard this high, that fact ought to startle them into a vivid realization of their own danger. Satan would have each one of us feel, “It is not necessary that I should enter this campaign.” He would have us feel that we are secure; but feeling secure at this time is in truth the very lethargy of death.
With the close of the controversy so near at hand; with the forces of good and of evil in the last terrible grapple for mastery in this world; with all heaven looking on to see who of us will prove faithful and dependable; with the inexhaustible love of God now poured out in unstinted measure upon his people, surely we shall not prove recreant to our trust and turn our backs upon Heaven's commission to us. “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.” Isa. 60: 1.
While Angels Hold the Winds
While the world is seething with discontent and turmoil, the angels, bearing the commission of the Almighty, are still holding the winds of strife, that they should not blow in their intensity upon the world until the servants of God have been sealed in their foreheads. When they cease to hold the winds of strife, when the bloodthirsty dogs of war have been unleashed to do their last terrible work, the work of this people will be practically at an end. Now is our time and opportunity. While the angels hold the winds, let us sow the world with the seeds of the message. That is what the winds are being held for, and the purpose of God will be accomplished — if not by you and me, then by some one else raised up to take our places and wear our crowns. God forbid that any of us who have known this truth should lose the promised reward by proving unfaithful to our trust.
Religious Liberty in China
According to a mandate recently promulgated by the president and other officials of China, the people of that country are still guaranteed religious liberty, although there is official recognition in the republic of the old heathen worship. In a recent number of the New York Tribune, we find the following statement with reference to the status of religious liberty in the new republic of China:—
"Religious liberty is observed throughout the world. Our republic is composed of five races,—Chinese, Manchus, Mongolians, Mohammedans, and Tibetans,—and their historical traditions differ. Their religious beliefs are difficult, therefore, to unify. It would not be easy to adopt a state religion, for such a step might be contrary to the wishes of the people.
"But sacrifices offered at the proper seasons to the ancient saints and sages as prescribed in the laws of the late Ching dynasty, did not touch the question of religion. Since they are not in conflict with a republican form of government, they should be continued as a token of respect on the part of the succeeding generations.
"It will become generally known that the ceremonies now prescribed are performed, and there is danger that the ceremonies will be construed as the beginning of the establishment of a national religion. It is therefore necessary to make known the principle which prompted the restoration of the ancient rites, and to state that they are in response to the wishes of the majority to express their reverence and veneration for the saints and sages and to preserve the traditions that have existed for thousands of years.
"The choice of religion is still left to the people. This is according to the liberty guaranteed by the constitution, and in accordance with the practice of the world. This order is issued to avert possible misunderstanding and suspicion."
This is the statement of a Chinaman in reference to his own country. In taking the position it has, that young and populous republic has taken a step far in advance of some nations that call themselves Christian and that boast of centuries of civilization. Would that China's position in this matter might shame the backward "Christian" nations into advancing at least as far as China has. If they would, then might China take another step out into the full light of religious liberty.
