THE minister of China to the United States wishes the Monroe Doctrine extended by the United States to the Continent of Asia. In a speech in Philadelphia, February 22,—Washington’s birthday,—he said:—
The United States has now become an important factor in the far East, not only on account of her newly acquired possessions there, but also on account of her steadily increasing commerce with the nations in Asia. It behoves her to adopt a line of policy commensurate with the importance of the situation. Last December I attended one of the numerous exercises in commemoration of the death of Washington. The orator strongly advised the audience to read Washington’s farewell address, remarking that he thought that not ten per cent of that audience had ever seen that document. I took the hint; and upon my return from that meeting, availed myself of the first opportunity to peruse the address. It was indeed full of good advice. What struck me most was the foresight and transcendent wisdom exhibited in every line of that address. For a foreign policy what can be grander than these words? “Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.” These should be written in letters of gold, and serve as a guide to every nation in the world.
It corresponds in effect to what Confucius inculcated when he said, “Let your words be sincere and truthful, and your policy honorable and just.” This good counsel of Washington has been a potent factor in shaping the policy of this country, and warding off foreign encroachments. When it became universally known that the policy of this young republic, as foreshadowed by its founder, was that of keeping good faith and cultivating peace and harmony with all nations, a favorable impression was naturally created far and wide. All nations perceived that this country was pursuing a just policy, and did not dare to give the American people any cause of offense. And twenty-seven years afterward, when President Monroe issued his caveat against foreign aggressions on the American continents, it was tacitly acquiesced in by all the foreign powers. Why?—Because it was founded on principles of justice and self-protection. It was not entirely a new doctrine, but a liberal interpretation of the sound principles laid down by Washington. So to secure the recognition of the ‘open door’ in China by the great powers, which has recently been brought about by your government through the able Secretary of State, is not a departure from, but a continuation of, your traditional policy.
The question now arises whether it is not time for this country to extend the Monroe Doctrine to Asia. The Philippine Islands are situated on the outskirts of Asia, and may be said to be at the very door of that continent. If it was necessary for President Monroe to declare any attempt to encroach upon any portion of the American continents, extending over eight thousand miles from Alaska to Patagonia, as dangerous to your peace and safety, what shall you say to this when you find that the mainland of Asia is not more than six hundred miles distant from the Philippines? If it was thought proper not to allow Puerto Rico or any of the islands on this side of the Atlantic to pass into the possession of any foreign power, would it be advisable to look with indifference upon any encroachment on the mainland of Asia, especially the eastern portion, which is nearer to Manila than Puerto Rico is to Florida? I do not apprehend any encroachment will take place. But the Monroe Doctrine being the fixed policy of your government, the natural logic is that it should be applied to that part of the world where this country has possessions. This policy is by no means a selfish one, but, as I have already remarked, is founded on justice and self-protection, and if persistently carried out, it will tend greatly to the preservation of peace wherever it is enforced.
The Worth of an Upright Character
“An upright character is of greater worth than the gold of Ophir.”
COLORADO
By G. W. ANGLEBARGER
I recently closed a two-weeks' effort with the church at Salida, assisted by Brethren Wm. Kennedy and H. E. Huffman. As a result, twelve persons were added to the church, making the membership fifty-one. Salida is a good field. After leaving Salida, Brother Kennedy and I spent a few days at Villa Grove, where six meetings were held with good attendance. We hope soon to hold a series of meetings there. The Lord is blessing in the work at Alamosa, and many openings are before us.
G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
THE SCANDINAVIAN WORK IN KANSAS.
By S. MORTENSON
SINCE the fifteenth of January, 1899, it has been my privilege to preach the last warning message among the Swedes near Herndon, Kan. Brethren A. E. Johnson and H. Auderson have assisted me occasionally. The Baptist brethren showed their kindness in letting us use their church for a long time. The Lord blessed the precious seed, and as a result we organized a Sabbath-school of over twenty members. At the beginning of the week of prayer, Elder L. Johnson came, and afterward Elder J. W. Westphal also arrived. The Lord blessed our meetings, and December 29 we organized a church of fourteen members. The next Sabbath we celebrated the ordinances of the Lord’s house. It was a pleasure to see how the Holy Spirit imparted joy and gladness to the hearts of these brethren, and united them in one heart and one soul. After making two visits among our Scandinavian brethren, I will, according to an invitation of our leading brethren, go to Chicago to assist Elder G. G. Johnson in the Swedish work there. S. MORTENSON.
HONOLULU
By B. L. Howe
THE week of prayer found me in one of the most blessed meetings it has ever been my privilege to enjoy. The Holy Spirit was present in a marked manner. The meetings were well attended, and the interest was good. Our offering was nearly five times as large as the offering was last year. Our last meeting was followed with baptismal services, two persons going forward in that ordinance.
During the year there has been a steady growth on the part of nearly all. Several have left us for other places, but others have come. We have been blessed with the presence and labors of Elder J. H. Evans, and have had short visits from Elders Irwin, Haskell, Lake, and many others. These have all been seasons of enjoyment and refreshing to us. Most of our members engage in personal missionary work as other duties permit.
Sister Laura Morse, from Battle Creek, is employed as government nurse by the board of health of the Hawaiian Islands. In her work she found an aged man who was cared for by a charitable society of Honolulu. This man had been confined to his bed for twenty-two months. His room was small and filthy, and his surroundings otherwise unpleasant. The society was willing to furnish money for his support, but no one wanted the unfortunate man in his home. My wife and I talked the matter over, and made it a subject of prayer. We decided to make a home for him at our house. Just at this point, Brother Burgess offered to take the man to his home. This turned the eyes of the associated charities to Brother Burgess, and at present he has four unfortunate men under his care. These are the poor who are cast out. The world’s charity is willing to provide the money for their support, but no one has a home to divide with them. These men often listen with interest to the reading of such books as “The Desire of Ages.” We have begun a Sunday afternoon song service at Brother Burgess’s house for them.
The breaking out of the plague in our city has given opportunity for some of our workers to step into the most responsible places. Brother and Sister Merrill, who have been connected with the sanitarium here almost from the first, are both nursing at the pest hospital. Brother Scott, who came here in the interest of the book work, is also at the hospital as a nurse. Previously to the appearance of the plague, he had been working with “The Desire of Ages.” He did well with the book, and became much interested in it. His experience fully demonstrates the fact that this book is the book for the wealthy, educated classes in our cities. It required much prayer, patience, and perseverance to get the work started, but the Lord opened the way. Under the present pressure, it is, of course, impossible to carry on the canvassing work, and we are thankful that Brother Scott had the required knowledge and experience to fit him for the emergency.
The people taken from the infected districts are held in different camps. Sister Morse is nursing at one of these camps. From one standpoint the outlook might be regarded gloomy, but our courage is good, and our faith is in the God of Israel. The schools and churches are all closed. Our own children, with some of the children of the church, are going on with their studies at our house. We hold no meetings in our chapel, but last Sabbath we held meetings in three different places, and had a good day.
We are having an interesting time teaching a class of four natives to read English. We have three lessons a week, and use only those lessons that will teach Bible truth.
We ask the readers of the REVIEW to remember the cause of God in Honolulu in their prayers.
B. L. HOWE.
THE COLORADO CONFERENCE.
By R. M. Kilgore
THIS meeting was held at Canon City, beginning at the appointed time, January 24, with sixty delegates in their seats. From the first it was evident that everyone had come bringing the Spirit with him, as was manifest in the prayers and testimonies borne at the introduction, when the Lord signified his presence also.
In his opening remarks the Chair referred to the recent sad losses the cause had sustained in the death of the laborers in both home and foreign fields, and that God had spared the workers in this Conference, and had blessed their efforts in adding souls to the church, in eighteen months seven churches having been added to the Conference. The tithe was also more than formerly. It was then voted, unanimously, that two thousand dollars be sent to the Foreign Mission Board to be used in the most needy fields. The ring that accompanied the voices in the vote said, “Willingly, and our prayers go with it.” The brethren all realized that “it is more blessed to give than to receive,” and remembered the words of Jesus, “Freely ye have received, freely give.”
Although the Conference is placing more workers in the field, I am glad that it was in their hearts to make so liberal a contribution to more needy fields in “regions beyond.” This liberal spirit at the very beginning of the Conference brought with it the blessing of God, which remained with us during the entire meeting. Union prevailed in all the business meetings. Even while business matters were being considered, the blessing and power of God rested upon us, and all realized that it was good to be there. But few changes were made in the officials, those standing at the head being re-elected without a dissenting voice. The office of business agent was created, and filled by placing the duties upon the State canvassing agent. The reports of the secretaries showed that the finances of the various departments are in a prosperous condition, and that a good work has been accomplished. The tithe received for the year ending June 30, 1899, was $14,526, while that for the six months ending Dec. 31, 1899, was $9,278. The tract society reported a gain of over $800.
Resolutions were adopted expressing a deeper interest in the principles of health reform, and recommending a more full co-operation with, and support for, those engaged in this work. The missionary and the city mission work received due attention, as also the canvassing interests.
The success of the meeting caused the delegates to ratify the action taken at the camp-meeting, and it was decided to hold the next camp-meeting at Denver, separated from all business transactions, giving the entire time and attention to the spiritual interests of the people. May the Lord let his blessing rest as richly upon this convocation as he did upon his servants during the sittings of the Conference just closed. R. M. KILGORE.
SOUTH LANCASTER ACADEMY.
By Frederick Griggs
THE work of the Lord in South Lancaster Academy is onward. A most excellent spirit prevails in this school. Nearly every student has in view the preparation for some branch of the Lord’s work. Many who came at the beginning of the year, came with the same purpose in gaining an education that they would have were they to attend a high school or an academy of the world. But these same students have been touched with the love of Christ for humanity, and have seen the great demand for earnest, consecrated workers in the cause of God, and have had their attention turned in this direction, so that their purposes in life have been greatly changed. This, in itself, is a great source of encouragement to the faculty; for this school exists for no other purpose than to prepare workers for the cause of God. The schools of the world can give a better preparation for the work of the world than can we. But the schools of the world can not give a preparation for the work of the Lord, and we wish to keep this work continually in view, and so arrange all the affairs of the school that all its students shall receive only that instruction which will enable them to do effective service in the cause of Christ.
Our school is prospering financially. Plans have been so arranged that the income practically meets the outgo. Of course there is a heavy debt resting upon the school, but when the school shall be so conducted as not to run in debt year by year, the managers are satisfied that there will be no serious difficulty in removing this debt. For years there has not been a better time than the present to remove the debt of our school; for there is prosperity in the country at large. According to the word of God this era of prosperity will be followed by financial troubles, and our school should be in such a condition that its work will not be hindered by any financial disaster that may come upon the country, so that it may continue to do its work as long as the Lord shall deem best. One cause for the large indebtedness is that there has been a shortage of from one to two thousand dollars a year, due to uncollected bills from the students. But this year it has been required that, before students can go on in their classes, their accounts be met or satisfactorily arranged for. As a result, we have scarcely anything due the school from students. It can be readily seen that this amount, which should have been received from the students, has been the cause of a large part of the debt now resting on the school.
The managers are confident that when they shall so arrange the affairs of the school that it shall not run behind in its expenses, its debt can be easily removed. Plans are now in making by which the managers hope to remove the debt from the school. Our people must recognize that it is a difficult thing to run a school from its own income, particularly when the tuition, etc., is as small as in our school. There is probably not one school in a thousand, the country over, that supports itself. Most schools receive at least part of their support from appropriations, bequests, etc. Altogether, when we consider the work of the academy from an educational and financial point of view, we are of good courage. And why should we not be? The hand of the Lord is with us, and we praise his name, and give him all the glory for everything that is being done to make the school like a school of the prophets.
FREDERICK GRIGGS.
LONDON (ONTARIO) MISSION SCHOOL.
By Marguerite Artress
I AM thankful that the Lord has touched the hearts of the people here who, claiming the promises of God, have taken a firm stand on the principles of Christian education.
Nearly four months ago, in a small room over the health food factory, twelve pupils began work, and truly the Lord has done much for us in that time. The pupils are young, but a good interest is manifested. The minds of the youth are receptive, and must be filled with principles that will transform their characters into the character of Christ. A night-school has also been started for the benefit of older members of the church. “Healthful Living” and “Early Writings” forming the principal basis for study.
This work is directed by the Lord, and nothing but success will be the result if we lean heavily on his mighty arm.
MARGUERITE ARTRESS.
News and Notes
— Italy is suffering from a scarcity of coal.
— Two grandsons of Li Hung Chang have entered Vanderbilt University.
— Eighty thousand persons in Berlin, Germany, are suffering from la grippe.
— Colorado is experiencing blizzards, which are piling the snow ten feet deep on railroads.
— Great Britain is said to be “massing her coal supply in reserve for an emergency.”
— An imperial edict offers 100,000 taels for the capture of the Chinese reformer Kang Yu Wei.
— An American syndicate, with a capital of $10,000,000, will erect a steel plant in Monterey, Mexico.
— A French factory has received an order for 150,000 artillery shells from the Transvaal government.
— The battleship “Texas” has been ordered to participate in the Mardi Gras festivities at New Orleans, La.
— At Battle Creek, Mich., a snowfall of fourteen inches in twenty-four hours occurred February 27, 28.
— The Indian Relief Association of Kansas has sent three car-loads of corn to Bombay, for the famine sufferers.
— It is said that “a British steamer loaded with wheat for South Africa was mysteriously wrecked off Philadelphia, February 21.”
— Heavy snowstorms are reported throughout England and Germany.
— The height of Lake Geneva, Switzerland, above the level of the Atlantic, is 1,218.8 feet.
— Company A of the 7th United States infantry, now stationed in Dakota, has been ordered to Alaska.
— A thousand vessels cross the Atlantic Ocean regularly each month. Some of them cross twice a month.
— The Trinity M. E. church in Chicago was destroyed by fire, February 15, at a loss of more than $100,000.
— A Chinese doctor of Kansas City, Mo., was recently awarded $8,937 against a railroad because a porter refused him passage on a parlor car.
— It is reported that French troops have given a crushing defeat to the Sudanese, whose losses are reported to be between 2,000 and 3,000 men.
— Thousands of fires were kept burning in Florida, during the latter part of February, to save the orange and other fruit trees from injury by frost.
— The Argentine government has received a shipment of 60,000 projectiles for artillery and Maxim guns, with 39,000 Mauser rifles, all valued at $6,000,000.
— The one hundred and sixty-eighth anniversary of the birth of George Washington, Feb. 22, 1900, was celebrated generally throughout the United States.
— Bishop Thoburn is on his way to this country. He comes by way of Hong-Kong and the Philippine Islands, and will arrive at Vancouver early in April.
— Kimberley has been relieved by General French. This makes good the escape of Cecil Rhodes and Dr. Jameson, whom the Boers wish above all men to capture.
— Senator Clark, of Montana, testifying in his own behalf, denied any attempt at bribery on his part, in his election campaign, though the expenses amounted to $115,000.
— When the Ottawa battery of the second contingent of Canadian volunteers left for the African war, Mayor Payment, of that city, presented each soldier with $25 in behalf of the citizens of Ottawa.
— Telephone communication has recently been established between Berlin, Germany, and Copenhagen, Denmark, by a direct line, which is much shorter than the old route by way of Hamburg. The line includes a submarine cable thirty miles long. The cable is made up of four wires, two of which are for the telegraph service, and the other pair for the telephone line.
— Speaking of the proposed purchase of Denmark’s West India Islands, the Chicago Times-Herald, in an editorial, says: “There are abundant reasons why we should refuse to take them as a gift. If the United States has more money than it knows what to do with, let it invest it in the forts at either end of the Nicaragua Canal route. This is something Uncle Sam needs in his Dr. Monroe business.”
— According to the Scientific American, “more than $100,000,000 worth of paper is produced in the United States annually. A third of this is used by the newspapers, and the wrapping paper used amounts to two thirds as much as that consumed by the newspapers. About half as much is used to manufacture books as to print newspapers. Paper boards amount to 300,000 tons a year. Builders use 80,000 tons of paper, and 45,000 tons of wall paper are produced annually.”
— It has been stated by the well-known writer, Dr. Goldwin Smith, in an attack made by him upon “the jingo parties that are making it necessary to increase the navies of the European powers,” that “it will go on till the tension becomes insufferable and something breaks. Then there will be a general war, and Great Britain will know what it is to have the seas swept by hostile cruisers when it has no provision for the people in the islands (England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales), and is dependent for its industries on imported raw materials, and has a large portion of its wealth invested in foreign securities.”
— At early dawn, February 27, General Piet Cronje surrendered unconditionally to Lord Roberts, at Paardeberg. The number of Boer prisoners approximates 4,000, of which about 1,150 are citizens of the Orange Free State, the remainder being Transvaal citizens. By this stroke the British captured a number of guns. This incident occurred on the anniversary of the British defeat at Majuba Hill, Feb. 27, 1881. The Canadian volunteers led the final and successful attack against Cronje, forcing him to surrender, after his resistance of ten days. The British force outnumbered the captured Boers ten to one, and the latter “were not subjected to any humiliation” by Lord Roberts.
— The siege of Ladysmith was raised March 1, just twenty-four hours after the surrender of General Cronje. Lord Dundonald, with the Natal Carbineers and a composite regiment, entered the town in triumph, as General French had done at Kimberley. The heroic garrison was overjoyed when he appeared with the tidings that six brigades were coming up behind him, and that the country was clear of the Boers. General Buller’s previous victory—his carrying the Boers’ position near Pieters Hill, and the disaster to General Cronje, caused the Boers to abandon the siege of Ladysmith altogether, in hasty retreat. The siege of the garrison began Nov. 2, 1899, and the 9,000 besieged men had suffered more heavily from disease than from shell fire and bullets. Lord Dundonald met with no resistance whatever in entering the town, no Boers being in sight.
— Pirates are causing trouble in Chinese waters.
— Gales are causing severe disasters on the Spanish coast.
— The English House of Commons has agreed to have the British army increased by 120,000 men.
— Paris is also suffering from an epidemic of la grippe, President Loubet and Mme. Bernhardt being among the noted victims.
— Leander J. McCormick, of the famous harvesting machinery firm, and founder of the Leander McCormick observatory of the University of Virginia, died in Chicago, February 21.
— “The most curious street pavement in the world is that which has recently been put down in Lyons, France. It is of glass, the blocks being about eight inches square, each made up of sixteen smaller blocks. The glass blocks are so tightly fitted together that water can not pass between them. As a pavement, glass is said to have a greater resistance than stone. It is a poor conductor of cold, and ice will not form on it.”
— A crusade against swearing has been started in Albany, N. Y. At a large Sunday meeting recently “the members of the various Catholic organizations and the other citizens who were present, pledged themselves to further every effort in the future to stop the use of profanity and indecent language, and to help the city authorities in any and every effort that they might make to prevent cursing and swearing on the streets. The police will be asked to be vigilant and enforce the law prohibiting profanity in public places.” Heart regeneration is the only sure antidote for blasphemy.
— Writing on the reports of a coming conscription in Great Britain, Goldwin Smith, a Canadian writer, says: “If Great Britain means to send out great armies, conscription must come. The country is now so denuded of troops for a distant war with a petty state that, if reliance is to be placed on what military authorities have said, the country is not safe against invasion by an enemy willing to sacrifice its fleet. What havoc the presence of an invader, even for a short time, would make in that swarming hive of industry, may be easily conceived. Yet conscription in the case of Great Britain would be fraught with peculiar evils. The German conscript remains in his own country, and, to some extent, under the guardian influences of his home. So, for the most part, does the French conscript, though it may be his fate to be sent to Algeria, where barrack life, according to all accounts, is physically and morally vile. The British conscript would have to be sent to tropical regions, far from home influences, and exposed not only to a baneful climate, but to the temptations that fill the army hospitals of India with disease.”
ILLINOIS
By S. H. Lane
WILLOW HILL.—About twenty-five years ago Elders Shrout and John visited this place, and held a short series of meetings, in which they presented the truths that constitute the faith of Seventh-day Adventists. As in all other places, the majority paid but little or no attention to it; but there were a few honest souls who responded to the truth, and have been faithful.
While laboring in Illinois, a sister from that place wrote, requesting that a minister be sent to preach in a house near her home. When the minister, Elder E. A. Curtis, reached there, the way did not open to hold meetings in the house, so he obtained an empty storeroom, in Willow Hill, improvised seats, and, using a dry-goods box for a pulpit, earnestly presented the truth again. Several persons accepted the faith, and regular Sabbath meetings were established, much to the encouragement of those who had for years stood alone. A church was organized, a lot secured, and a church building erected. The brethren built the house, working on it from time to time as they raised the money. They might have borrowed money, and finished it immediately, but they reasoned that it would be better and easier, which reasoning is correct, to raise the money and build as they raised it. This house was completed recently. Besides the work and material contributed, it cost them about five hundred dollars in money; and they have a house that would cost, under ordinary circumstances, probably twelve hundred dollars. They have an organ; and everything is neat and plain, and the house is really a credit to the thriving village. At their request, the writer gave the dedicatory sermon, Sunday, February 4. It was a stormy day, yet, notwithstanding that, the house was well filled. It was dedicated free from debt, and all felt not only like giving to the Lord the house, but like dedicating themselves anew to his service. We are glad to see meeting-houses built at all points where we have a constituency. Let our brethren and sisters work to this end, with the sweet assurance that God will bless every effort. The truth is his, and must and will prevail.
S. H. LANE.
PENNSYLVANIA
By E. A. Merrill
PHILADELPHIA.—The work of the Lord is prospering, and though it is not going with the loud cry with which we would like to see it go, yet, through the readings given and the church services, precious souls are coming into the fold of safety. On account of many moving into the country to farm for a livelihood, having lost their positions on account of the Sabbath, our numbers are no more than kept up by those who accept the truth.
The church is earnestly striving to be faithful, and its members are seeking to be wholly surrendered to God, that he may use them as he will in the work for souls. The sisters have made a special effort to help poor women and children, not only with the temporal necessities of this life, but with spiritual food; and their reading the Bible with the people has been greatly appreciated by those who heard, and has proved a blessing to those who labored for the Master.
The Gospel Help Mission continues its work, caring for over two thousand men, and selling about twenty thousand penny dishes during the month. A good class of men come to the mission for help, some of them so well dressed that one is surprised to see them come, yet lack of money and no work compel them to come. They seem benefited by the Christian lives of the workers and the influence of the meetings. Two young men who have been at the mission several weeks, have just got work, one as conductor on the electric trolley lines, and the other with a firm, at seventy-five dollars a month. The mission is always out of debt, as we try to manage carefully; and the money received in the mission, with the contributions sent in, is sufficient to keep it running the year round. February 22, by invitation, Elder A. T. Jones delivered a lecture for the benefit of the mission. His subject was “The Bible and the Ages,” and the lecture was much appreciated by a large audience.
Our church now numbers one hundred and two members, and the tithe for the year ending December 31 was $1,593, an average of $15.60 for each member.
We rejoice in the Lord for the precious truths he has revealed to his people in these last days, and are thankful that, amid the strife and commotion coming on the earth, he will keep his people in perfect peace, and soon take them to be with himself.
E. A. MERRILL.
ALABAMA
By W. Woodford; A. C. Bird
Since our district meeting at Graysville, Tenn., we have spent a few days with the brethren at Fort Payne. January 28 we buried two persons in baptism, and organized a church of ten members. Officers were ordained for their special work. The ordinances were also celebrated. This meeting was a blessed occasion. The Spirit of the Lord was present.
We are spending a few days with the church at Attalla. Our church school at Montgomery has increased till we now have thirty-four pupils. Pray that precious souls may be brought into the fold of Christ.
W. WOODFORD,
A. C. BIRD.
MANITOBA
By Andrew Nelson
KILLARNEY.— From January 3-8 I visited Killarney, where Brother Gravelle has been holding meetings for about eight months. On Friday Elder Dirksen, came, and we had some good meetings, which were well attended. Sabbath we celebrated the ordinances, and in the evening we organized a church, consisting of fourteen believers. This church is the fruit of the labors of Brother and Sister Gravelle. We enjoyed some good seasons together, and the Lord came near and blessed us greatly.
The outlook here is encouraging. Many calls are coming in for ministerial help, and we are trying to fill them as best we can. ANDREW NELSON.
WHAT A READER OF FRENCH LITERATURE SAYS.
By D. T. Bourdeau
AMONG the readers of the last two French works issued at our central publishing house, and entitled respectively, “The Prophecies and Proximity of Christ’s Return,” and “Fifty Reasons Why We Seventh-day Adventists Observe the Sabbath,” is a man belonging to “A General Society of Medical Students” in a prominent city of France, who thus shows an appreciation of what he has read:— “Dear Sir: Your pamphlets addressed to our students have reached us. After thoroughly studying them, I am convinced of the correctness of your arguments; and as a man who is convinced, I have invited all my friends . . . to meet with me this very night in the large hall of our society, that I may try to inculcate in their minds the truths vindicated by your powerful reasoning. I hope the results will be favorable to the attainment of the end I have in view.”
The work of tract distribution is carried on vigorously in Montreal, Quebec. I would earnestly beseech our brethren and sisters everywhere to aid us in the work of circulating our tracts and other literature among the French, as well as among those of other tongues. D. T. BOURDEAU.
NOTICES
Brief business notices and “wants” will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of four lines or less, and of twenty-five cents for every line over four, will be made, though in the case of the poor who want employment, the charge may be remitted. Parties unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.—Work, by girl of 23. Has taken a short course in Sanitarium cooking school. Address Box 1508, Lakeview, Mich.
WANTED.—Work on farm among S. D. A. (central Illinois preferred) by man of 25, with small family. Address G. W. Riley, Winslow, Ind.
WANTED.—To correspond with reliable S. D. A. dentist. One of the best openings on the Pacific Coast. Address J. A. Reid, 260½ Third St., Portland, Ore.
TO RENT.—Farm, lying five miles south of Hillman, Mich. to S. D. A. family. Will take work as part payment. Address Hannah M. Ooboon, Hillman, Mich.
WANTED.—A good man to work on farm by the year, or to work farm on shares. For further information, address D. Whitmarsh, Box 64, Vanderbilt, Mich.
WANTED.—Boy to work on fruit farm, by year or month. Good wages and church privileges to steady young man. Address, at once, lock box 1328, Goldwater, Mich.
WANTED.—A home among Adventists for a little orphan girl, without friends, aged 12 years. For further information, address Mrs. Leona Brewer, Hotel Benedict, Kingfisher, O. T.
WANTED.—By elderly couple, competent man and woman on farm; object, to rent to help if satisfactory; wages, $300 a year. No more than one child. Single man might apply, stating wages and qualifications. Give references. Write at once to W. P. Randall, DeVoe, S. D.
WANTED.—Employment by two well-educated, middle-aged men, once high in business, but through drink, lost all. One was a lawyer of ability; the other, a fine penman and efficient bookkeeper and accountant. Were rescued by Helping Hand Mission, St. Paul, Minn., where they have been three months, giving every evidence of genuine conversion. Are willing to do any work of which capable. Desire situations where they may be surrounded with Christian influences. Address, giving nature of work, salary, etc., W. A. Sweany, 145 E. Third St., St. Paul, Minn.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN.
The following statement from the Spirit of Prophecy is significant: “Schools should be established for the purpose of obtaining not only knowledge from books, but knowledge of practical industry.” A mistaken idea is prevalent in the world that labor is degrading, but God would have us understand that there is science in work, and the Creator of heaven and earth not only placed his divine approval upon it, but when here in the flesh, learned a trade, and, dressed in the garb of a common laborer, went about his daily work. But “he was doing God’s service just as much when laboring at the carpenter’s bench as when working miracles for the multitude.” We are living in a time when young men of sterling integrity are wanted, men who will go forth into the great harvest field, emulating the life of Paul, and recognizing the needs of the cause everywhere, and will make their work self-supporting, or as nearly so as possible. If this were done, many of our Conferences that have for years been struggling under a heavy debt, would be enabled to lift their heavy load.
In harmony with the statement made at the beginning of this article, Battle Creek College is in a position to offer the following inducements to young men who desire to fit themselves to become self-supporting missionaries. Under a competent instructor, they will be taught the broom trade, so that they will be capable of doing all kinds of work in a first-class broom shop, and, with a small capital, of going into business for themselves. Those who desire to take printing will find a competent instructor in this department, and the facilities are such as to enable them to get a good training in typesetting, job work, and press-feeding. The tailor department is in charge of an experienced workman, and an excellent opportunity is afforded those who desire to engage in this work. Last, but not least, is the opportunity for young men to engage in work on the college farm. By many this has been looked upon as a work of drudgery, but we believe that the time has come for a different sentiment to be encouraged. The Lord has said that “this country needs educated farmers.” The time is not far distant when, other trades being cut off, agriculture will be a resource that will prove a great blessing to us.
There is need of educated men in this work—men who know how to secure the treasures contained in the earth, and thus open up a field whereby employment may be given to those who may accept the truth in our cities and towns, and who will, as a consequence, be thrown out of employment.
The opportunities presented to our young men to secure valuable trades, thus enabling them to carry out the lines of work outlined in this article, are worthy of their attention. We shall be glad to correspond with such, and to give them such information as they desire. Address J. W. Collie, Battle Creek College, Battle Creek, Mich.
Wanted: Names of Adventists Not Taking the Review
—WANTED, at once, the name and address of every Seventh-day Adventist in your church who does not take the REVIEW. Address the editors.
APPOINTMENT
No PROVIDENCE hindering, there will be a union meeting at Chicago, on the South Side, of all the Chicago churches, at the 46th Street meeting-house, Sabbath, March 10, 1900. Elder S. H. Lane expects to be present. A good attendance is desired.
