p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 82, No. 13. (3/30/1905)

Earlier text: Sunday Law Agitation in Missouri

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Luther Warren in Chicago

In response to repeated and urgent requests from the officers of the Northern Illinois Conference, Elder Luther Warren was released from his work in Washington, and went to Chicago last week to conduct meetings in that city. Brother Warren has labored earnestly and faithfully here, and his efforts have been blessed to the good of many.

Opposition to a Wisconsin Sunday Law

ACTING upon a pressing invitation from the brethren in Wisconsin, Elder A. T. Jones attended a hearing before the legislature of that State, last week in opposition to a proposed Sunday law. Two interesting sessions were held, and the principles involved in such legislation were clearly presented. A strong sentiment was created against the bill, and it is confidently believed that it will be impossible to secure its passage.

Missionaries Sailing for China

Brother W. C. Hawkins and his wife, of Iowa, have arranged to sail from Vancouver, April 10, for China. They have assisted in the work in Washington during the last summer and winter, and now the Iowa Conference supplies transportation to China, and continues their support. They will likely fill the call for workers in Amoy, where believers have been appealing for a missionary to lead them in service.

Religious Instruction in Washington Schools

By Editor

In another part of this paper a full report is given of the more recent developments of the effort to secure the introduction of religious instruction into the public schools of Washington. It is too early to predict what the result of this movement will be, but this city has perhaps never been more deeply stirred over any religious question, and it has furnished a remarkable opportunity for bringing to the attention of the people of all classes some of the fundamental principles of the third angel's message. There have been many interesting incidents and experiences connected with this movement, which we would be glad to report in full, but our space will not permit us to do this. We have endeavored to give as complete a view of the situation as our circumstances would warrant. From letters received at this office we are sure that our people are following this whole matter with the deepest interest.

W. H. Anderson Returns to Africa

It is now nearly a year since Brother W. H. Anderson returned to America for a well-deserved furlough, after spending nine years in exacting missionary labor in British Central Africa. During these months Brother Anderson has attended a large number of meetings in this country, and has done much to stimulate an interest in, and to raise funds for the missionary work in Africa. He is now returning to his former field of labor with definite plans approved by the Mission Board for opening up a new mission station in Barotseland, north of the Zambesi River. A large tract of land has already been secured for this purpose. Brother Anderson and family spent last Sabbath and Sunday in Washington, and on Sabbath he spoke to two of our churches. Donations were received for his work to the amount of about fifty dollars. The party, which includes Brother Anderson's mother, will sail from New York, April 1. Our prayers and best wishes go with them that they may have a safe journey to their distant field and continued success in their work.

For Sabbath, April 8

By Editor

THE regular second Sabbath reading, for April 8, is just being sent from the General Conference office. These readings are sent each month to church elders and workers, and we hope will not be forgotten. The readings will take but a few moments of any service, or may be made the basis of a general missionary meeting. The latest news from workers in the fields is given in these readings month by month. Half of the reading just sent out for April 8 is devoted to a letter to the churches from the Treasury Department, speaking specifically of the missionary offerings.

MISSION BOARD.

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By Editor

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_Washington, D. C._

By J. S. Washburn

On Sunday evening, March 19, Elders W. W. Prescott and A. T. Jones spoke in Lafayette Opera House to a large congregation on the report of the interdenominational conference on the subject of the teaching of religion in the public schools.

Many men of age, and evidently of large experience, were present, and listened to the presentation of the truth with the most marked indications of approval. The meeting was longer than usual, but nearly all remained to hear the answering of questions at the close. This, it would seem to me, was the most enthusiastic meeting ever held by our people in Washington, D. C. We can but believe that the result of this meeting and of the agitation in the newspapers will be far-reaching.

As will be seen by the list on page 20, we have received up to the present time, $61,484.50 on the Washington building fund. At the rate of the receipts for last week, the whole amount would not be completed until April 15, 1906; and yet if our brethren of means will realize the situation, and rise to the occasion, and all others will help as they are able, the whole amount can be easily supplied before the opening of the General Conference, May 11.

We call attention also to a few words from the open letter from Sister White published in last week's REVIEW: —

“Just now is the time for a deep, earnest effort to be made in Washington, the capital of our nation. I feel somewhat disappointed that the gifts that are being made toward the work in Washington do not steadily increase. The remarkable developments in the work in Washington, showing the importance of our moving there, should lead the people of God to make their offerings toward the One Hundred Thousand Dollar Fund larger and larger. The present showing should be decidedly different. My brethren and sisters, do not allow the large gifts for the work in Washington to be so few. We thank the givers of the small sums. And we know that there are those who can make larger gifts. The occasion demands that the men of means among us should bestir themselves. Our reputation is at stake. Now is the time for all to act a part. Unbelievers are looking on, and forming their opinions by the representation made.”

J. S. WASHBURN.