—Almost 3,000,000 persons are receiving famine relief in Calcutta, India.
—The bubonic plague has reached Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, from Japan.
—Dec. 28, 1899, a parade of 6,000 strikers was held at St. Étienne, France.
—Pope Leo XIII has designated Cardinal Gotti, the famous Genoese monk, as his successor.
—The French government proposes to expend $80,000,000 in increasing its already formidable navy.
—Thousands of Russians are reported to be fighting under General Joubert, commander-in-chief of the Boer forces.
—It is reported upon good authority that the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States is likely to be soon consummated.
—Aguinaldo’s wife and her sister, together with eighteen other Filipinos, are at present prisoners of the United States troops.
—General Otis has issued an order authorizing civil marriages in the Philippines, and Secretary of War Root has approved the action.
—The British forces at Ladysmith, South Africa, are nearly out of ammunition, and the city must fall into the hands of Boers, if not soon relieved.
—Deputies representing agricultural and industrial constituencies in France are opposing the ratification of the Franco-American reciprocity commercial treaty.
—The emperor of Germany ordered the school festivities for the new century to be held Jan. 1, 1900, although the twentieth century does not begin until Jan. 1, 1901.
—Boers and Kaffirs (natives) have been fighting on the western border of the Transvaal, the natives being defeated after heavy fighting. The Boers lost only three men.
—January 1 Emperor William, of Germany, made an address at Berlin, in which he announced his purpose “to make the German navy, like the German army, the greatest in the world.”
—The receivers of the Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway will soon push the work of laying a double track from Port Huron to Chicago. Other improvements will also be made on the road.
—Two German war ships are on the way to Delagoa Bay. The British right of searching neutral ships is questioned, and Germany may insist upon redress for two of her vessels that have already been thus searched.
—The carrier-pigeon posts established at Ladysmith and Durban, for carrying British war messages, have been a great success, so much so that special appropriations for increasing the service will be recommended by the war office.
—Professor Max Müller, the great philologist and Oriental scholar, who has just entered on his seventieth year, was born in Dessau, Germany, and have been connected with Oxford University, England, for nearly fifty years.
—It is reported that “Russia is taking advantage of the Transvaal trouble to strengthen her armaments, and push forward her outposts along the Persian frontier, with a view to ultimate annexation—a design in which Germany would probably acquiesce in consideration of receiving railway concessions.” Thus the stronger nations of the world continue to grab land and wealth from the weaker ones.
—Commenting upon the greatness of this nation, one of the leading papers of the country says: “Those who doubt that the United States is a world-power of the first magnitude should have been present at the reception tendered to-night [January 10] by the President and Mrs. McKinley to the diplomatic corps.” It further says: “The jeweled insignia of the various orders and the splendid uniforms of the Continental ambassadors and ministers and of the Orientals, were in marked contrast to the somber attire of the American officials; but the handsome raiment lent an air of Old World magnificence to the scene.” Thus continues the catering on the part of officials of this government to Continental pomp and manners.
—The cloth mills of Fall River, Mass., report 12,000,000 pieces for the year 1899, an excellent showing.
—County Treasurer E. H. Hershey, of Lancaster, Pa., is missing, and the treasury is short by $20,000.
—The French cabinet has taken measures to prevent a coal famine arising out of the labor troubles in France.
—A move has been made at Brussels, Belgium, to induce the United States to offer mediation in the British-Boer war.
—General Brialmont, the foremost Belgian military authority, urges an increase in the strength of the Belgian army from 50,000 to 240,000 men.
—The American flag was hoisted over Sibutu Island, near the north coast of Borneo, December 21, by the commander of the United States gunboat “Albay.”
—A railroad is to be built between Koniah, Asia Minor, and Bassorah, on the Shat El Arab, near the Persian Gulf. Articles have been signed at Constantinople, the Porte securing an advance of $6,000,000 for the concession.
—The London Standard remarks: “Until the Tugela has been crossed and Ladysmith relieved, it would be idle to deny that the political position in Cape Colony is one of very great danger, and if, unhappily, General Buller is again defeated, it will be necessary to dispatch 100,000 additional men to keep the Dutch in order.”
—January 6 the Boers made an attack on Ladysmith, but were repulsed by the British. In that fight the British killed and wounded are said to number 900, while between 2,000 and 3,000 Boers are reported to have fallen. Ladysmith still holds out against the Boers, and is able to communicate with the other British forces by means of the heliograph,—reflected sunlight, by means of mirrors,—or sun-telegraphy.
—The new steamer “Deutschland,” of the Hamburg-American Line, was launched January 10, at Stettin, Germany. After breaking a bottle of champagne across the steamer’s bow, Count von Buelow said: “God bless and protect this ship. Protect the friendship and commerce between us and the United States.” When he further expressed the wish that the friendship of Germany with the United States would continue to grow, “hearty applause emphasized the feelings of his hearers.” It is also said that “the emperor listened attentively, frequently nodding his approval, especially when Count von Buelow said Germany would not be cast down by difficulties and obstacles unexpectedly arising in her path.”
WINTER TERM, SOUTH LANCASTER ACADEMY.
By Frederick Griggs
The winter term of school in South Lancaster Academy begins January 31. We have our work so arranged that those who come into the school at this time can readily enter into the studies, preparing for teachers, ministers, Bible workers, and canvassers.
We have been anxious that an older class of students should come to the school at the first of the year,—a class that should have directly in view the preparation for gospel work; and we are glad to say that such a class have been coming. A number of young men and women recently attending the school are taking such work as will fit them to teach in the church schools, to labor in the ministry, or to engage in other branches of our work. This means the building up of these features in the work of the academy. We have already received letters from young persons who are expecting to enter school at the winter term, and we trust that every young person in the district who can possibly arrange to come to the school, and enter upon this work at this time, will do so.
We shall be glad to hear from every such one, or from those who hope to come at some future time.
FREDERICK GRIGGS.
Canvassers' Institute to Be Held in Ontario
By F. D. Starr
THE Ontario Conference having taken the book work in this territory, a canvassers' institute will be held in Ontario, beginning February 7, and lasting about four weeks. The place and other items of importance will be given in next week's issue of the REVIEW. We hope that canvassers and all who expect to engage in the canvassing work in this province will plan to attend. As help in this work is much needed here, we would invite faithful workers from abroad to join us, and attend this institute. F. D. STARR.
UNION COLLEGE.
Special Announcement.
THE spring term of Union College begins March 7, and will continue twelve weeks. The special feature of the term will be the instruction furnished in church school work. Next fall there will be great demand for trained teachers in Union College District, and all who desire to enter this branch of the Lord’s work should avail themselves of the advantages of this term. Special classes for the benefit of church school teachers will be formed in Bible study, nature study, child study, methods of teaching, including kindergarten, primary and grade work, suitable especially for church schools. Classes in sloyd, cooking, sewing, and nursing will also be formed. Many important subjects relating to the teacher’s work will be given careful attention.
The college will be in regular session; thus the entire faculty will be present to assist in the work. The church school teachers will have the opportunity of coming in close touch with the college work; and as a church school is in active operation, they will also have an abundant opportunity for observation and practice work.
The District Conference will be held at College View, beginning March 1; and the subject of education will receive special consideration. Conference presidents and Conference committees will be in attendance, and those wishing to teach church schools can hardly afford to miss the opportunity of becoming acquainted with them, and of consulting with them concerning the schools in the respective States.
Union College is now in the midst of a most prosperous year, and along with the regular college work have been successfully introduced special features each term; and the spring term, with the Conference of workers, and the gathering together of teachers, will be a fitting close to the year’s work.
If the teachers will come a week early, March 1, they will receive the full benefit of the Conference meetings.
For any special information address W. T. Bland, Union College, College View, Neb.
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By A. S. Parker
Time Card in Effect November 19, 1899.
C. & G. T. DIVISION.
WEST-BOUND FROM BATTLE CREEK.
LEAVE.
No. 9, Mail and Express, to Chicago — 12.15 P. M.
No. 1, Chicago Express, to Chicago — 9.00 A. M.
No. 3, Lehigh Valley Express, to Chicago — 3.40 P. M.
No. 5, Pacific Express, to Chicago, with sleeper — 1.10 A. M.
No. 75, Mixed, to South Bend — 8.20 A. M.
Nos. 9 and 75, daily, except Sunday. Nos. 1, 3, and 5, daily.
EAST-BOUND FROM BATTLE CREEK.
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No. 8, Mail & Exp., to Pt. Huron, East, and Detroit — 3.45 P. M.
No. 4, Lehigh Express, to Pt. Huron and East — 8.27 P. M.
No. 6, Atlantic Exp., to Pt. Huron, East, & Detroit — 2.25 A. M.
No. 2, Lehigh Express, to Saginaw, Bay City, Pt. Huron, and East — 6.50 A. M.
No. 74, Mixed, to Durand (Starts at Nichols) — 7.15 A. M.
Nos. 8 and 74, daily, except Sunday. Nos. 4, 6, and 2, daily.
A. S. PARKER,Ticket Agent,Battle Creek.
MICHIGAN CENTRAL
“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected Nov. 19, 1899.
EAST
8 1 Night Express.
12 2 Detroit Accom.
8 Mail & Express.
10 1 N. Y. & Bos. Spl.
14 1 Eastern Express.
20 1 Jackson Ac’m’n.
36 1 Atlantic Express.
Chicago
pm 9.35
am 6.45
am 10.30
pm 3.00
pm 11.30
Michigan City
11.25
8.45
pm 12.08
4.40
am 1.20
Niles
am 12.40
10.15
1.00
5.37
2.30
Kalamazoo
2.10
am 7.30
pm 12.10
2.08
6.52
6.00
4.10
Battle Creek
3.00
8.10
1.00
2.42
7.28
6.43
5.05
Marshall
8.38
1.30
3.09
7.51
7.10
5.30
Albion
3.50
8.57
1.50
3.30
8.11
7.30
5.52
Jackson
4.40
10.05
2.30
4.05
8.50
8.15
6.10
Ann Arbor
5.55
11.10
3.47
4.58
9.43
7.48
Detroit
7.15
pm 12.25
5.30
6.00
10.45
9.15
Falls View
am 5.02
pm 4.13
Susp. Bridge
5.17
4.33
Niagara Falls
5.30
4.40
Buffalo
am 12.20
6.14
5.30
Rochester
3.13
9.50
8.40
Syracuse
5.15
11.50
10.45
Albany
9.05
pm 4.15
am 2.50
New York
pm 1.30
8.15
7.00
Springfield
12.16
6.19
7.40
Boston
3.00
9.05
10.34
WEST
7 1 Night Express.
15 1 N. Y. Bos. & Chi. Spl.
3 2 Mail & Express.
5 1 News Express.
23 1 Western Express.
13 2 Kalam. Accom.
37 1 Pacific Express.
Boston
am 10.30
pm 3.00
pm 6.00
New York
pm 1.00
6.00
am 12.10
Syracuse
8.10
am 2.00
pm 12.25
Rochester
10.00
4.05
pm 2.25
Buffalo
am 12.05
5.20
pm 3.50
Niagara Falls
6.02
4.32
Falls View
6.34
5.05
Detroit
pm 8.20
am 7.20
8.25
pm 12.40
pm 4.35
11.25
Ann Arbor
9.43
8.18
9.40
1.38
5.45
am 12.30
Jackson
11.15
9.20
11.05
am 3.30
2.40
7.30
1.35
Battle Creek
am 12.40
10.30
pm 12.25
4.35
3.50
9.08
3.00
Kalamazoo
1.40
11.05
1.20
5.15
4.28
10.00
3.35
Niles
3.15
12.22
2.55
6.05
5.05
Michigan City
4.26
1.20
4.10
7.05
6.01
Chicago
6.30
3.00
6.05
8.55
7.50
Trains on Battle Creek Division depart at 8.05 a. m. and 4.10 p. m., and arrive at 12.40 p. m. and 6.10 p. m. daily except Sunday.
O. W. RUGGLES,
General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago.
R. N. R. WHEELER,
Ticket Agent, Battle Creek.
Large Benevolent Gifts in the United States, 1899
DURING the year 1899 there were seventy-nine and three quarter millions of dollars given in large gifts to benevolences in the United States.
Elders Robinson and Brown Die of Smallpox
ELDERS D. A. Robinson and F. W. Brown both died of smallpox at Calcutta about Dec. 31, 1899. No further word has been received than this, which came by telegram.
Boys' Dormitory at Graysville Industrial School Burned
The boys’ dormitory at Graysville Industrial School was burned Saturday night, January 6. Considerable of the contents were saved, but much of the clothing of the students was destroyed. “A defective flue.”
Suppressing General Principles to Spare Exceptions
SAYS the Christian Advocate: “To suppress general principles for fear of grieving exceptional cases, is to perpetuate general evils.” And that is a general principle that never should by any means be suppressed.
Student's Ignorance of the Ten Commandments
THE Churchman says that “it is an actual fact, incredible as it may sound, that a student in a woman’s college said, within the present year [1899]: ‘What are the ten commandments? I find them so often alluded to in Chaucer.’”
Growing Subscription List of the Review and Herald
By Editor
THE subscription list of the REVIEW AND HERALD is considerably higher than it ever was before. For this we thank the many friends of the paper throughout the whole world. And this calls upon us to do all possible to make it better than ever before.
Vatican Propositions on Papal Authority Translated from Literary Digest
By Editor
THE Literary Digest translates from an official paper of the Vatican a series of propositions respecting the authority of the pope that present the most positive evidence that “Rome never changes.” We shall copy the propositions for the readers of the REVIEW AND HERALD next week if possible.
Studies in Galatians: The Two Covenants
The “Studies in Galatians” last week and this are on the covenant with Abraham. There will be further study on the same subject; and when we reach the latter part of the fourth chapter, the covenant from Sinai will come in for consideration. Thus the study of Galatians is unavoidably the study of the two covenants.
Religious Liberty and the Mormon Question
JUST now, when the Mormon question is being agitated in Congress and all over the nation, the Religious Liberty tract entitled “Religious Liberty and the Mormon Question” should be scattered all over the country, that all may read the truth on that question. Order of International Religious Liberty Association, Monon Building, Room 750, Chicago, Ill.
Paris Congress of Religions Criticized as Toothless
At the World's Fair in Paris next summer there is to be a congress of religions somewhat after the same order as that at the Chicago World's Fair. Of the Chicago affair the Christian Advocate well says that it was “where the heathen could say what they would, and the Christians wore a tight checkrein.” And so it will be again and always; for it would never do to offend the proprieties, and especially the heathen, by intimating either that Christianity saves people or that the heathen need to be saved.
A SAD HARVEST.
By Uriah Smith
Within the last three months, four of our prominent laborers engaged in foreign fields have been stricken down by disease, and laid away. Elder W. C. Grainger, laboring in Japan, died of fever the 31st of last October; Elder R. S. Webber died in St. John’s, Newfoundland, November 20; and Elders D. A. Robinson and F. W. Brown died of smallpox in Calcutta, India, about December 31, the cablegram announcing their death being received Jan. 1, 1900. Further than this announcement, we have no particulars in these cases, as no letters have yet been received.
The news of the decease of Elder Webber came as a peculiar affliction to the church in Battle Creek, on account of the position he so long held in the work in this place. For years he performed pastoral labor here, endearing himself to all with whom his work brought him in contact. His uniform genial and Christ-like courtesy, and his unselfish and untiring efforts to do good to all, and to help all in every possible way, were his prominent characteristics. His labors were a great help to the church, and prized by all. And when he was called to another field of labor in the East, he was greatly missed here. Other efficient laborers have served the church in this place since his day; but Elder Webber will ever be remembered with peculiar esteem and love by a host of friends and brethren, to whose interests he devoted himself with such singleness of purpose. On his return to the East, he labored for several years in St. John, New Brunswick, where the companion of his youth was stricken down with pneumonia, and taken from his side. He was subsequently sent as a missionary to St. John’s, Newfoundland, where he labored with success till his health failed him, a short time ago. A short sketch of his life in the Richmond (Me.) Bee, of Dec. 1, 1899, states that no man was ever held in higher esteem by his neighbors than was Elder Webber; and anyone who had had the privilege of being acquainted with him, would know that this would be the case. He was ever consistent and earnest in his Christian life; and we can but confidently suppose that he is certain of a part in the great reward, at the resurrection of the just. He died in St. John’s, November 20, but was taken to his home in Richmond, Me., for burial, where services were held by Elder P. B. Osborne, in the Free Baptist church, assisted by the pastor. Elder Webber had one child, who was very suddenly prostrated with disease, and died six days before his father, neither of them knowing of the death of the other. He leaves a wife, brothers and sisters, and a large circle of more distant relatives. But his work is done; and his record is in safe keeping in the hands of our loving and gracious Heavenly Father. U. S.
Readers Urged to Read Sister Henry's Articles
By Editor
We hope none of the readers of the REVIEW are neglecting the reading of Sister Henry's articles on “Saved by Families,” in the Woman's Gospel Work page. Those articles are of the greatest importance to all. This week there is other matter on that page that is of special importance: be sure to read it.
What Is the Constitution Worth Nowadays?
The New York Tribune reminds a candidate for governor in a certain State, that “the United States Constitution guarantees to every State a republican form of government.” The United States Constitution also guarantees that “neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime, . . . shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” And yet slavery does exist, and is expected to continue to exist, in places subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, by positive arrangement of the national administration; and the nation pays to the chief slave owner ten thousand dollars a year for support. And the Tribune sanctions all this. What is the Constitution worth nowadays?
Schurman on Filipino Temperance and American Drinking
PRESIDENT SCHURMAN, of Cornell University and of the Philippine Commission, says: “For one thing, they [the Filipinos] are very temperate and cleanly. I regret that the Americans allowed the saloon to get a foothold on the islands. That has hurt the Americans more than anything else; and the spectacle of Americans drunk awakens disgust in the Filipinos. . . . I have never seen a Filipino drunkard. . . . Probably no one thing has more damaged the American people in the eyes of the natives than this great vice of ours of indulging too freely in drink.” And with all this he says that “we have forty or fifty tribes to civilize, and seven or eight of these have about three hundred thousand members each,” with “one tribe of one and a half millions,” and another of six hundred thousand.
Senate Bill Would Vest Absolute Power in Philippines
A BILL was introduced in the United States Senate last Thursday, to become a law of the United States by act of Congress, providing that “when all insurrection against the authority and sovereignty of the United States in the Philippine Islands shall have been completely suppressed by the military and naval forces of the United States,” then “all military, civil, and judicial powers necessary to govern the said islands shall, until otherwise provided by Congress, be vested in such persons, and shall be exercised in such manner, as the president of the United States shall direct, for maintaining and protecting the inhabitants of said islands in the full enjoyment of their liberty, property, and religion.” That is a proposition that the principle of absolute authority—one-man power—shall be definitely recognized by Congress and established by its act. An administration correspondent says of this, “It is a new and novel question in American politics;” and “the exceedingly lively interest” taken in it “is one of the signs of the times.” Indeed, it is. It is one of the most remarkable of the signs of the times. Do you see what it is a sign of? As the approach of the Roman armies was a sign to the disciples of the impending destruction of Jerusalem, so may “the repudiation of Protestant and republican principle be a sign to us.” It would be impossible to repudiate republican principle more certainly than is steadily being done by this nation.
