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Review and Herald, Vol. 77, No. 46.

WALK IN THE LIGHT
Earlier text: STUDIES IN GALATIANS

THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.

By John Norton Loughborough

“Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” Eph. 5: 25-27.
It is the clearly revealed purpose of our Saviour that those professing his name shall be, in their lives, living representatives of his truth and character. He said of his church, “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill can not be hid. . . . Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matt. 5:14-16. That this purpose might be accomplished in his people was the burden of that memorable prayer of our Lord just before his betrayal: “The glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.” John 17:22, 23.
The world by right looks to those professing to be Christians for an example of what should be manifest if “the meekness and gentleness of Christ” was really in them. Of one company thus consecrated to God the apostle Paul said, “Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men.” 2 Cor. 3:2. It is to this high and holy work of letting the character of Christ be wrought in us that we are called; for, says the apostle, “Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people [“a purchased people,” margin]; that ye should show forth the praises [“virtues,” margin] of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9. That this might be accomplished, “Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously.” Verses 21-23.
In the lives of those in whom Christ is thus working will be seen “bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel [“complaint,” margin] against any: even as Christ forgave you, so do ye.” Col. 3:12, 13.
Such persons will do as expressed in the Ephesian letter: “Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: and be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” Eph. 4:31, 32.
How else could it be known that the heart is imbued with that first fruit of the Spirit, “charity” — love — that “suffereth long, and is kind; . . . seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil” (1 Cor. 13:4, 5), if it be not that the person heeds the instruction “to speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men”? Titus 3:2.
Of the many scriptures exhorting us to this manner of life, note the following: “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 2:3-5. “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another.” “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.” Rom. 12:10, 18. “Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Eph. 4:1-3.
Those who are seeking by the grace of God to live in harmony with these scriptures will be the better prepared to adopt the following divine instruction: “Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.” Rom. 12:16. “Be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:8, 9. “All of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.” 5:5. “I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” 1 Cor. 1:10.
As it is “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh” (Matt. 12:34), it is plainly to be seen that in order to have our mind and words right toward our brethren and sisters, there must be other and better food for thought than their supposed failings: so the apostle has given us a grand lesson on this point in the following text: “Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, THINK on these things.” Phil. 4:8.
In direct harmony with this we read in the testimonies of the Spirit of God: “To be a Christian means culture after the divine character. That mind which was in Christ Jesus can not be correctly represented by untrained powers, which result in an unfurnished mind. . . . Passion manifested by a professed Christian is a denial of Christ; it gives victory to Satan, and enthrones him in the heart. Such a man gives testimony to the world that Satan has more power over him than has Christ. His words, spirit, and character testify that the molding and fashioning hand of Satan is upon him, making of him a vessel that will dishonor God. . . .”
“We are here on probation, in training for the higher life. All heaven is waiting to co-operate with those who will be subordinate to the ways and will of God. God gives grace, and he expects all to use it. He supplies the power if the human mind feels any need or any disposition to receive. He never asks us to do anything without supplying the grace and power to do that very thing. All his biddings are enablings. . . .”
“Evil passions, envy, evil surmisings, jealousy, accusing of the brethren, can not be indulged without denying Christ.” — Review and Herald, Nov. 9, 1897.
“Deal tenderly and graciously with every soul, and especially deal tenderly with those who are liable to err. They, of all others, need your help the most. Never take up a report against a brother or a neighbor, or harbor evil surmisings against him. . . .”
“Instead of looking for the faults of our brother, let us seek for every redeeming quality, obtain his confidence, come close to the one who needs his hands upheld, his feeble knees strengthened.” — Id., Oct. 24, 1893. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

“OUR ABLE MINISTER.”

By S. H. Lane

Our able minister, the Signs of the Times, has for several months been on the outlook. He has traveled very extensively throughout the world, and his jottings of passing events are truly marvelous. His observations extend throughout the various divisions of the earth, and he has recorded his memorandum in the World's Outlook Number, which is now on the market.
He has been on the lookout in the great European field. He has fathomed the condition of the nations; has determined the feelings of the masses to that extent that he has noted very minutely the general tendencies of nations, and the sure end of the issues now prominent in the world.
He has looked over the great American prophetic field; has delineated in glowing terms the great prophecy of Revelation 13; has noticed the general trend of our affairs; and has presented the outlook in such a fascinating way that his readers will not only be entertained, but deeply interested.
He has surveyed the great papal arena; has noticed the condition of the papacy at the time when its decline reached its lowest ebb; has further noticed how rapidly it has recovered from its severe attack, and has told what the end of its recovery will be.
This minister has had his finger upon the pulse of Protestantism, and has marked the throbs toward the papacy, and detected its present disposition to yield to papal designs.
He has traveled throughout the great gospel territory, and has discovered what the gospel is doing for those who follow it, and has told what it will do for those who will fully accept it and carry out its principles. He has portrayed how Christianity will triumph over sin and unbelief, darkness and error; and told in a thrilling way how the soon-coming King will regenerate the earth, and will restore the lost dominion, in which the people of God shall eternally dwell.
He has observed the conflict of the invading nations in China, and has seen, and will discuss, the successive steps that will eventually lead to the great battle of Armageddon.
He has viewed the last century, and has noticed the wonderful development of the arts and sciences, and the marvelous progress of all the nations of the world in material things. He has noted the effect of the influences of the great American Republic in all the world in the decades of the past, as also the results of Protestantism, Catholicism, and the Oriental religions, and has turned the search-light of truth upon so-called Christian science, the higher criticism, Spiritualism, and every other “ism” that leads to death and destruction.
This number of the Signs will come to you burdened, as only a minister of the gospel can be, with the importance of the times in which we are living. This issue is beautifully illustrated—not with the illustrations usually found in newspapers, but with those fully equal to any in the choicest books of the best authors.
This minister will visit you one hundred times for the small sum of five cents each visit, and perhaps you can make some arrangement through his chief agent, your State tract society, to discount even that low price.
Our brethren and sisters should sell this paper everywhere. It is what the people need, and will supply their souls with meat in due season, and calm their fearful forebodings as they look into the dark and frowning future. Will not you do all you can in placing these Signs in the hands of the people? Give them away if you choose, but better, sell them extensively.
If you have not already ordered a good supply, do so, from your tract society. If we all, with willing hearts and faithful hands, do what we can in distributing this number, we may, and in all probability shall, meet some in the kingdom of God who will date from our efforts in distributing this wonderful World's Outlook Number, their first knowledge of the truth which sanctified them.
S. H. LANE.

News and Notes

—Wang Wen Shao, imperial treasurer of China, died November 1.
—There are at present in Germany 400 glass factories, giving employment to 35,000 men.
—The daughter of Lord Roberts is sick, and he has taken her to Johannesburg, leaving Lord Kitchener in command.
—The Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad has issued orders to its employees, forbidding the use of alcoholic liquors, whether on or off duty.
—The general elections in Canada were held on Wednesday, November 7, the liberals winning a great victory over the conservatives. Sir Wilfrid Laurier is thus re-elected premier.
—For his part in the defense of Mafeking, Major Baden-Powell was promoted over the heads of 200 officers, to the rank of major general. He is but forty-three years of age, and is the youngest major general in the British army.
—No boy who smokes cigarettes will be employed hereafter in Chicago’s post-office.
—Mr. Kruger will arrive at Marseilles, France, November 17, and at Paris the 19th.
—There is now a complete telegraph line between Seattle, Wash., and Skagway, Alaska.
—During the last week 18,282 tons of coal were shipped abroad from Newport News, Va.
—In proportion to the population, the United States uses more sugar than any other nation in the world.
—Because of threatened Carlist uprisings, many clubs throughout Spain have been closed, and Carlist leaders exiled.
—It is reported that Peking, China, has “resumed its normal aspect, except for the vast quantity of flags displayed by the allied army.”
—About 400,000 tons of the 2,000,000 tons of steel rails needed for 1901 in this country, have been ordered at the pool price of $26 per ton.
—General Miles, as lieutenant general of the United States army, is allowed to prescribe his own uniform. He may wear what he pleases.
—More than 30,000 men who had registered to vote at the coming general election in Porto Rico, were disqualified by the property qualification.
—It seems that “the United States, at the end of last quarter, had, next to Great Britain, the largest tonnage in shipping under construction.”
—As the result of an explosion in the Berryberg coal mine at Philippi, W. Va., twenty persons are missing. Twelve bodies have been recovered thus far.
—Five hundred acres of marl beds near Schoolcraft, Mich., have been purchased by a syndicate, which will at once erect a cement plant costing $400,000.
—November 5 a bull moose weighing 812 pounds was shot in the Adirondacks, near Long Lake, being the first killed in that region for twenty-three years.
—Prof. C. R. Eastman, of Harvard, was recently indicted for a murder committed several years ago, and will be placed on trial between December 1 and 15.
—The Colombian government printing office, at Bogota, has been robbed of $1,000,000 in paper money, and also of the plates from which the money is printed.
—The Dutch women of Northern Cape Colony, South Africa, have protested against the burning of property and eviction of families from their homes by the British.
—A recent explosion of gas in the United States submarine boat “Holland” caused no damage whatever, the crew not being obliged to leave the hold of the vessel.
—Valuable pearls having been found in the clam beds of the Mississippi River, near Prairie du Chien, diggers are crowding the banks, and the river is full of house-boats.
—Headquarters for the Salvation Army in America will hereafter be in Mount Vernon, N. Y., Commander Booth-Tucker and other officers having purchased homes there.
—The board of army engineers recommend “the rehabilitation of all the Galveston fortifications, and the repairing and raising of the jetties,” which will cost about $3,500,000.
—It is said that the trustees of a Methodist church in Alabama have “introduced a tax of ten dollars per annum upon every member of the congregation who chews tobacco.”
—Major Gibbons and party, just returned from an African expedition of over two years, report that they discovered a tribe of bushmen, with almost white skin, and whose food consists mainly of snakes.
—November 3 a Boer commando captured a British outpost of ninety men, held up a Cape Town mail train, looting carriages and passengers, and destroying the mail, before the British armored train arrived on the scene.
—The raisin crop in California is larger this year than ever before, being estimated at 73,000,000 pounds. This industry has grown up during the last twenty-five years. Fifteen years ago Eastern grocers would scarcely deal in California raisins, but now they are driving out the foreign product.
—An exchange is authority for the statement that “the late Cyrus H. Hamlin, for more than twenty years a missionary in Turkey, in an article published since his death, gives abundant evidence that Russia is, and has always been, the greatest opponent to the entrance and work of Protestants in Turkey.”
—It is stated upon good authority that “a glass of cold water slowly sipped will produce a greater acceleration of the pulse for a time than will a glass of wine or spirits taken at a draught. In this connection it may not be out of place to mention that sipping cold water will often allay the craving for alcohol.”
—The presidential election of Tuesday, November 6, resulted as follows: electoral votes for William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, 295; electoral votes for William J. Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson, 152. The total number of electoral votes in the United States is 447, and the number necessary to a choice is 224. Thus McKinley has a majority of 143 electoral votes, and is elected to the presidency for a second term.
—During the month of October, 112 vessels were built in the United States.
—A syndicate of Austrian financiers will exploit the rich new petroleum fields of Galicia.
—After Jan. 1, 1901, no coal will be used on railroad locomotives in California; oil will be used instead.
—Aguinaldo is reported to be in Cavite, forty miles from Manila, rousing the insurgents to greater activity.
—The officers and men of two French cruisers are being royally entertained by the city of Baltimore, Md.
—The Fairhaven, Wash., salmon canneries have closed, having packed 225,000 cases, or 100,000 less than last year.
—It is reported that “the favorite wife of Emperor Kwang Su, of China, was recently drowned by order of the Empress Dowager.”
—The most valuable grain cargo ever shipped on the Great Lakes—260,000 bushels of flaxseed, valued at $468,000—is being loaded at Duluth, Minn.
—It is said that heavy rains have caused great damage in Minnesota, farmers complaining that the unthrashed grain is sprouting in the stacks.
—George Washington Green, a servant of George Washington at Mount Vernon, died in Hempstead, N. Y., November 1, aged nearly 123 years.
—November 9 the proprietors of the Denver Post telegraphed William J. Bryan an offer of $10,000 a year if he wishes to become a member of its editorial staff.
—Emperor William, of Germany, and Count von Buelow alone negotiated the Anglo-German agreement regarding China, excluding from their counsels Prince Hohenlohe.
—The four young men of Paterson, N. J., charged with the abuse and murder of a young woman, were indicted by the jury, November 3, but their trial will not occur until the January term.
—It is stated that “the Romish archbishop of Louisville, Ky., has forbidden his people to send their children to the public schools,” basing his prohibition on “a resolution of the Plenary Council of Baltimore,” which until now was “practically a dead letter.”
—During the month of October the British lost, in South Africa, 167 men killed in action, including 15 officers, 71 who died of wounds, 367 who died of disease, 22 who died of accidents, and 97 captured or missing—a total almost equal to the monthly average for the duration of the war.
—Dispatches from Berlin, Germany, under date of November 9, state that “the United States embassy is crowded with applications for redress against the German government, made by natives of Alsace-Lorraine, who are now American citizens, and who, after the Paris Exposition, visited their old homes, only to be curtly expelled by the authorities. Under the provisions of the treaty of 1868, Germany refuses to recognize them as entitled to protection.”
—The home coming of British volunteers to London, from South Africa, October 29, was marked by scenes of wild license and violence, ten persons being killed and 200 injured, in the street crushes. Dispatches from London, under that date, state that “this afternoon and to-night this metropolis has been at the absolute mercy of a howling, drunken mob of thousands, who, under the guise of patriotism, have improved the exceptional opportunity to give full license to all forms of depravity. Despite the fact that 4,000 police and 22,000 troops were on duty along the line of march, there was no check on the lawlessness.”
—Miss Anna Gould, daughter of the late Jay Gould, and who inherited about $15,000,000 of her father’s fortune, was married in 1895 to Count de Castellane, of Paris. The couple made Paris their home, and the count soon began to play spendthrift—so much so that his wife’s income of $600,000 a year was not sufficient to meet expenses. Besides spending that large income, Castellane incurred a debt of $4,400,000. At this the Gould family became alarmed, and finally secured a judicial decision under French laws, making Mr. George Gould, Anna’s brother, trustee of the latter’s property. However, it has been so arranged that the debt of over $4,000,000 may be paid from the $600,000 yearly income, without touching the principal of her inheritance.
—And now there is serious talk of the Catholics in the United States organizing a “centrist” party, to control the balance of power in politics. It seems that “this is to be done openly [Catholic participation in politics]. No denials henceforth. No longer diplomacy, the silken glove, but the mailed fist. Bishops, priests, and laymen have openly expressed their belief during the last few months that the time is ripe for the entrance of the church into politics. An American center party is advocated, similar to the obstructionist Center Party of Germany, which, not through its intellectual and numerical strength, but mainly through its policy of exacting concessions as the price of aid to other parties in times of close vote, attains some measure of success.” So says W. A. Curtis, in the Christian Advocate, November 1. Continuing, he says: “The church is wise, unutterably wise, and the time is not ripe. It will not do it to-day, under present conditions. But this contains no promise for the morrow. Some national crises may arise when the nation’s extremity will be turned to the church’s advantage, and the center party, only a threat to-day, become an actuality.”

THE RELIEF OF THE SCHOOLS.

By P. T. Magan

Summer of 1900.

The summer of 1900 is now past, and the first campaign in the Master's name for the RELIEF OF THE SCHOOLS is ended. It is only fair and right that at this time we should make a full report to our brethren and sisters of what they and we have been doing during the season just closed. We know that we are a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men, and we therefore want our money matters written out in plain English, so that all the people can understand them. If there is anyone among our people to whom these things are not clear, we invite him to write to us for an explanation, and we will tell him all about the thing which troubles him.
We are now making a herculean effort to free the schools from debt. We are calling upon all our people to make “a long pull, a strong pull, and a pull altogether,” in the name of the Master, for the RELIEF OF THE SCHOOLS.
This work is in the order of God; it is in itself a sign of the nearness of the end. We are only just entering upon this work, the first steps and the first sacrifices only have been made. Greater steps and greater sacrifices are yet to come. Christ, who is the author of our faith, is also its finisher, and he will see things through to a successful conclusion. As the prophet says, “He is wonderful in counsel and mighty in working.” He not only tells us what to do, but he in us accomplishes that which he calls for.
Below is the financial statement of the committee for the RELIEF OF THE SCHOOLS:—
STATEMENT UP TO AND INCLUDING OCT. 14, 1900.
Item Amount
Total cash receipts $4102 33
To Pacific Press (New York) for work done by the artists and engravers $1506 46
To Pacific Press (Cal.), on account, type-setting and plate-making for “Christ's Object Lessons” 400 00
To Review and Herald for circulars, blanks, advertisements, stationery, and printing Testimonies 167 96
Postage, including money paid for transportation of packages, blanks, etc., to tract societies 121 50
Stenographer (special) 63 55
Refunds of money sent to the committee, but intended for other purposes 23 77
C. Castberg, on account, for translating “Christ's Object Lessons” into Danish 20 00
Taxes on gift of property in Dakota 6 40
Walter Eastman, for expense connected with making deed to property given “Relief of the Schools” 3 00
Remington Typewriter Company, on account, for machine 35 00
Office fixtures and supplies 13 85
Cash on hand 1740 84
$4102 33     $4102 33
Besides this report there is outstanding on pledges (October 14) $10,318.25. Property has been given, and is being deeded to the RELIEF OF THE SCHOOLS’ committee, which may be conservatively estimated at $7,850.
Of the $4,102.33 shown above, seventy-seven dollars was given specially to apply on the Scandinavian editions of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” In my estimate of the outstanding pledges there is included $1,780 pledged for the Scandinavian editions and work.
Our estimate of the number of “Christ’s Object Lessons” sold at the camp-meetings and in various other ways during the summer is about 20,400 copies. I can not, however, vouch for the accuracy of these figures, as it seems impossible at present to get definite figures covering this point.
And now the days of autumn are upon us. Our brethren have harvested their crops, and are now going to market with them. Large sums of money are greatly needed for the big fund for the RELIEF OF THE SCHOOLS. The $1,740.84 on hand October 14 will do but little toward paying for material in the large editions of “Christ's Object Lessons” already ordered, when the remaining initial expenses on the book have been paid.
We pray that God, who gives all to us, will move upon the hearts of many to give liberally to this sacred cause, so that the schools on earth may be free to do their work and prepare our youth and children to sing the songs and study the sciences of the great university in heaven.
P. T. MAGAN.

“IN PERILS BY LAND,” IN URUGUAY.

By L. Brooking

A FEW weeks ago Brother Bonjour, of Uruguay, while canvassing, called at the house of an Englishman, Mr. Lindsay, who, when he learned that Brother Bonjour was an Adventist canvasser, gave him three dollars to give to me in payment for a book left with him three and a half years ago. In company with Brother Nowlen, I had canvassed him, and delivered my books. As he had no money then, Brother Nowlen left the book with him.
Mr. Lindsay asked Brother Bonjour to stay overnight, and preach. So Brother Westphal and I went there to hold meetings, believing that God was leading us. The passage across the river was made in safety, and we left Carmelo by stage, which was drawn by seven horses. The stage was nearly capsized several times, and was stuck in the mud twice.
Arriving at Mr. Lindsay’s, meetings were held by Brother Westphal, mostly in the German language. He and I also spoke some in Spanish. After about ten days, two families accepted the truth, Brother Lindsay and his brother-in-law, Enrique Ripke.
Last Tuesday Brother Westphal returned to Carmelo by stage. He writes that they were again stuck in the mud, and some of the passengers crawled out through the window, and over the wheels, to get on to firm ground. Many times they nearly tipped over, and the baggage was thrown out; he says, “They talk of perils by sea when the ship rocks in a storm, but all that is only child’s play compared to this ride in perils by land.”
In our visits from house to house and from hut to hut, we have waded through mud and water over our ankles. One devout Argentine Catholic family are much interested in the word of God, and are thankful to have it explained to them. They asked me to stay overnight with them, which I did. The Lord is working upon hearts, and we are glad that another light is kindled in this dark land.
September 10 I returned by stage. One man had closed the road which passed through his farm. The main road being impassible, three stages with mail and passengers, as well as other teams, were detained about forty-eight hours before the authorities tried to open the way. Such things are good to develop patience. I was kindly entertained by a Spanish farmer’s family, who refused to receive any pay. I gladly gave them a copy of “Steps to Christ,” in Spanish.
The plague has been raging among the cattle at Palmira, Sister Ramsay’s being the only ones in the neighborhood that have escaped. One Catholic said he would not go any more to church, as they who worshiped God only, were protected, while the others suffered loss from the plague. Surely, God is good to those who trust in him. Another young man has begun to keep the Sabbath in Palmira. We had a good meeting there, and all are of good courage in the Lord.
Pray for us.                                                                     L. BROOKING.

CHILE

By T. H. Davis

IQUIQUE.—The Lord's cause is slowly moving onward in Iquique. Over a month ago we began meetings in our new hall, with a good attendance. About two weeks ago five persons were baptized near Iquique, in the sea. Others await baptism. Since the separation of a few who were living in sin, our little company is getting along better. It takes the Spirit of God to know just how to deal with the erring among these people.
A few days ago I was called on to preach the funeral sermon of a young man who poisoned himself. He had attended our meetings several times, but could not be persuaded to accept the truth. He ceased to attend the meetings several days before he took the poison. We had a meeting in the cemetery, and we presented the word of truth to the people. Our congregation was large.
This province, Tarapacá, is one of the most interesting fields in which to labor, as it contains persons from almost every quarter of the globe. The Peruvians, Chilians, and Bolivians predominate. The province is noted for its saltpeter. There are few priests in this district, fewer than in any other part of Chile. Some of these priests are noted for their speculations and vices.
A church-school teacher, to teach English and Bible, and a physician are especially needed here. The general desire of the young men, especially in the north, is to learn the English language, and they are not too prejudiced to enter a Protestant school. Also, many are asking for private lessons. By this means all classes could be reached, and this work could be maintained on a paying basis. The usual price for three private lessons a week is ten dollars a month. Some will offer more to an English teacher. One young man gave me fifteen dollars for a few months when I was not traveling. A physician would have many patrons here. Thousands of persons come down from the pampas to recuperate their health, and many have become discouraged after taking several hundred dollars' worth of drugs from the physicians. The Chinese doctor of Iquique is the best patronized of any, as his herbs are the least harmful. He charges three dollars a visit at his office, medicine included; while the others charge two dollars at their offices, and give a prescription to be filled at the drug store. These prices are in the paper money used in this country, which is valued at one-third United States gold.
Water, the best remedy, and God's remedy, for most diseases, is less used here than anything else. Many do not even wash their face the whole year round. One woman told me that she had not washed the baby's face for about a month and a half because it was “poco constipado,” or had a little cold. Frequent bathing would relieve or cure about ninety per cent of these ignorant sick. A good bath establishment could be conducted on a paying basis.
The Lord has told us to pray the Lord of the harvest to send more laborers into his vineyard. We have prayed. Have the hearts of the brethren been slow to respond, or does the Lord turn a dull ear to our cries? We think the latter can not be true, as he fills our hearts with his Spirit, which causes us to plead more earnestly for the perishing multitudes. May the Lord continue to bless you, brethren; and if a desire is awakened to help in this field, write to me, or to the director, G. H. Baker, Casilla 1125, Valparaiso, for further information.
T. H. DAVIS.
Casilla 240, Iquique, Chile.

ENGLAND

By E. E. Andross

I SPENT last winter in Liverpool, associated with Elder Altman and Brother Harris in developing the work there. The Lord blessed our efforts in the organization of an earnest, working church of about forty members. In the spring I spent a few weeks visiting churches and companies in the midlands. While at Birmingham, Brother Prescott joined me, and we selected a site, as we thought, for the general meeting. It was decided, however, to pitch a tent on it as soon as the weather would permit; and the Conference asked me to move to Birmingham and begin the work. Accordingly, early in May, we moved here, pitched our tent, and began meetings. May 30 Elder Haughey, from Ireland, joined us; and, assisted by Brother Hall, who has been here for two or three years, laboring quietly but not without results, and Brother Monteith as tent master, we continued our meetings till the general meeting, the first of August. At first there was but little interest manifested, but after about three weeks' work we had a good audience. By the last of July, sixteen persons had begun the observance of the Sabbath, and the interest was increasing.
About this time I was invited to attend the Central European Conference and camp-meeting in Switzerland, and to meet Elder Conradi at Chaux-de-Fonds, July 27. Accordingly, I left home July 25. I need not speak of the camp-meeting at Lausanne, as Elder Loughborough has reported it. I enjoyed my visit to the Continent very much; and though I could not speak to the brethren, except through an interpreter, I found the hearts of the people all aglow with the love of truth; and as they listened to the message of love, their tears testified to their appreciation of it.
To the brethren and sisters in America, I wish to say that though we very much enjoyed our labors in America, we have never been sorry that we came to this field, but rather, a thousand times thankful. How glad I should be to see hundreds of those now laboring in the home field, get out into the regions beyond, with the message that God has committed to us, not for Americans, but for every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.
At the close of the Swiss meeting, after visiting Basel, I returned, passing through Germany and Holland, to Birmingham, where I found the interest still increasing, the general meeting having been a help. We took our tent down September 25, and are now holding services in a hall not far from the place where the tent was pitched.
About forty adults began the observance of the Sabbath here last summer. Many others are deeply interested. One young man, a pastor of a congregation in the city, has gladly yielded to the truth, and is active in introducing it to his people.
We are now planning to build a small chapel, that the truth may be firmly established in the center of this populous country. Building is very expensive here, but we believe that the Lord will provide the necessary funds for the work. I never saw a people more willing to give to carry the truth to others. The Lord has gone out before us, and we are sure we are moving in harmony with his will; so we know the Lord hears us, and will answer.
Do not forget to pray for the prosperity of the cause of truth among this people, who have done much in giving the gospel to the world.
E. E. ANDROSS.
Eastbourne, Mostyn Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, England.
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