p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 20. (5/15/1913)

Earlier text: Hearing Before the Commissioners of the District of Columbia

China Asking Christian Prayers

The most remarkable request that has ever come from any nation to any people was that which was recently made by the new Chinese government to the Christian people of the world that they unite in prayer for the prosperity and peace and progress of China. The request was made by Pres. Yuan Shi Kai. A day was set apart in the United States for meeting this request of the Chinese government, and wherever the appointment was remembered, these prayers for China's welfare were gladly offered. This is the China (though not the same form of government) that a few years ago was hounding the Christian missionaries out of China, sacrificing those who fell into the hands of their enemies, and putting to death large numbers of her own subjects who had accepted Christianity. That there should be such a change in so short a space of time is nothing less than marvelous. It is an indication of the mighty working of God to the end that “this gospel of the kingdom” may be quickly preached in that densely populated country. It is an indication of a great change in the sentiments of a large body of the Chinese people toward the Christians. The Lord is opening the way before his ambassadors in all the world that a quick work may be accomplished and an end be put to the tragedy of sin. Such a request from such a source should cause our people to recognize as never before the hand of God in the preparation of this world for the giving of the message.

Reports From Workers Worldwide

By Editor

EVERY day, now, we have been meeting workers from various parts of the world. All bring a cheering report. Their testimony will soon be appearing in the Bulletin, and in the REVIEW so far as we have space to give it.

The Press Bureau’s Conference Work

The Press Bureau is sending out a large amount of information concerning the Conference and our work through the newspaper press. Some Eastern dailies are preparing to give full-page notice to the meeting in their Sunday issues.

General Conference Proceedings

By Editor

WE shall report in the columns of the REVIEW the proceedings of the General Conference, which convenes on the date of this issue. The report of the president, Elder A. G. Daniells, and of the Secretary, Elder W. A. Spicer, are given in this number. Because of the large amount of space which will be devoted to these General Conference reports, it will be necessary for us to omit during the next few weeks much of the regular department matter of the REVIEW. We are sure, however, that our readers will be interested in following the proceedings of this, the largest gathering ever held by this people.

The Work in Korea

DR. RILEY RUSSELL writes from Chosen (Korea) that results do not show the people of that land to be unstable. “Last year I baptized ninety-two persons,” he says, “and as far as I know eighty-nine of these are strong in faith to-day; and they have not had smooth sailing, I assure you. I spent two hundred thirty-eight days out preaching last year, but since then the work has spread even more; and how the work is to be done this year with our force of laborers is more than I can figure out. I think this pressure that drives us on and on and will not let us rest, is the impelling power of the Holy Spirit pushing us on to give the message of hope to a suffering, dying world.”

No Program for May 24

THERE will be no program published in the REVIEW for the fourth Sabbath in May (the twenty-fourth), as this is during the time of the General Conference, when so many reports and plans for work are appearing in the daily Bulletin. Those in charge of church services will be able to make suitable selection of readings for the services for that day.

The Eastern Question Series

By Editor

WE are sure that all have followed with interest the series of articles from Elder A. G. Daniells on the Eastern question. There will now be a little break in this series for a few weeks, until after the General Conference. Brother Daniells will then complete the series, presenting some most interesting historical data which he has collected showing the striking fulfillment of the latter part of the prophecy of Daniel II.

Fundamental Principles of the Message

We need to emphasize anew and continually emphasize the great fundamental principles upon which this movement is based. These principles are the very life of the message. They have made this denomination what it is to-day. This people have been set for the defense of the everlasting gospel. That gospel message embraces the good news of the soon coming of the Lord; the claims of the law of God, particularly as represented in the restoration of the Lord’s Sabbath; man’s lost and undone condition; his dying nature and his hope of eternal life through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; the ministry of the blessed Saviour in the