Experiences in Connection with the Medical Missionary Work at Skodsborg.
ALL those who know from experience what a wonderfully blessed thing it is to be saved from sin will also know that deep desire that is awakened in the Christian’s heart to bring the same good news to some one who is sitting in darkness and in the shadow of disease and death. And of all the blessings of life, nothing can be compared with that of being an instrument in the Lord’s hands to save souls. What a precious work it is to preach the everlasting and perfect gospel, which contains salvation for the whole man,—body, soul, and spirit.
From my own experience I know that we do not need to use many words in order to awaken an interest in the patients’ hearts to seek after God. If we are imbued with the Spirit from on high, the patient will know it; and if he is susceptible to the influence of the Spirit of God, he will soon be seeking for more light. How often patients, before I say anything to them, will say to me, “O doctor, won’t you pray for me before you go?” or they will say, “Doctor, will you not read the Bible with me before you leave?” And those moments that I have spent reading the Bible and praying for the sick, kneeling with them to seek God, are some of the most precious of my life. I have been speaking to large congregations on practical religion or special topics of present truth, expounding the prophecies, and showing their fulfillment in history. Sometimes, while standing before a congregation, the Spirit of God has come specially down upon me in blessing and freedom. But if I were to make any choice in these experiences of special blessings, I rather think I should give preference to those interviews with the patients. And I assure you that it is one of the most blessed things now and then to receive a letter from a former patient, containing statements something like these: “How I long to be back at the sanatorium, to the hearth of love and peace that became so dear to me, yes, a Bethel where the Lord in His mercy remembered my downcast soul, where I found forgiveness of sins, and had all the wounds of my heart healed,”—and then to know that I was an instrument in the hands of God to lead that soul to Christ. And how anxious we should be always to be in such a position that the Lord can send just such ones to us as He knows will accept the truth when it is presented to them in the right way.
In these countries, where our denomination is looked down upon as a “sect,” it is astonishing to see how the principles of the gospel inspire confidence in the hearts of the people, and that to such an extent that people sometimes travel a thousand miles to come to an institution where there are Christian physicians. Of course, it is true that we now and then hear some one laugh and sneer at a physician’s being a “priest,” as they say here; but what does that matter as long as one single experience in the things of God is worth more than the approval of all the world? Under these circumstances it is an easy thing to bear the scorn of unbelievers. Now and then a patient comes to our office and says, “Doctor, I have come here not only to seek help for my physical infirmities, but principally because I knew that you believe in God, and because I feel that I am just as much in need of spiritual as of physical help.” And when such open their hearts to God, and let the Sun of Righteousness in, it is wonderful to watch the improvement that follows.
Sometimes we find that those who apparently take no interest in spiritual matters are deeply moved upon by the Spirit of God. I was greatly surprised one day. A prominent business man came into my office to talk with me. Suddenly he arose, with tears running down his face, and said, “O doctor, I am so glad that you have faith in God, and that you are a Christian physician. I know many physicians to be good men, but I cannot have any confidence in them as long as they do not believe in God.” I shall never forget the season of prayer we had together.
Just the other day I went to see a patient with whom I have not had many talks, but who has been reading some of our literature. I was quite agreeably surprised to hear him say, “I am fully persuaded that you have the truth, and I am now an Adventist.” It is a blessed thing to see one after another accept the truth and join the Church; but this is only a small part of the result of our work that will be revealed in after-time. And this encourages us to continue to sow the seeds of truth, looking to Him who has said, “My word . . . shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please.” J. C. OTTOSEN.
CALIFORNIA
HANFORD.—As we were compelled to wait a few days before going to Arizona, our future field of labor, we have been improving the time by canvassing and doing Bible work in this city. About twenty-five hours have been spent in canvassing for “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and as a result, forty orders have been taken. During the few days we have spent in this work, many have been the opportunities to speak a word for the Master, and it is evident that this portion of the great field is ripe for the harvest. Many inquiries have been made in regard to the truths for these times, and to our minds it is evident that a Bible worker could accomplish much here. J. Ernest Bond, Frank S. Bond.
SAN DIEGO.—The work of the Lord is onward in this place, and the Holy Spirit is opening up the way into the hearts and homes of the people. It is gratifying to see how our people are taking hold of the work, especially the young people. Among the latter there is a deep, earnest zeal for the cause of truth. Each one is learning to know that Christ is the head of every man, and all are falling into line under the commands of the great Leader. Personal work among their neighbors and friends is the result.
Excellent reports are brought in at the missionary meeting and the young people’s experience meetings. Over eighty-five copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” have been placed in the homes of those living in this city and in the immediate vicinity.
San Diego is a needy field, and affords many opportunities for missionary work. It has a large Chinese population, for whom no labor has been done. Then the Mexicans represent a large per cent of the population; among them we have no workers. Jesus died for these souls, and they are calling upon us for the bread of life. Many soldiers and sailors are continually with us, and we know by experience their great appreciation of good reading-matter and a word of cheer occasionally. Remember us when you pray. T. S. Whitelock.
GUERNEVILLE.—Brother Denton Sees and myself began a series of meetings in our tent, July 3. There has been a growing interest. One gentleman, who has charge of a large hopyard, gave his employees permission to quit work earlier if they wished to attend meetings. Several have availed themselves of the opportunity.
There has been no preaching here for years, but the families of Brethren Bean and Huntley have scattered reading-matter among the people. We find some hungering for more light. We look for fruit from this faithful sowing of the past.
Last Sabbath we invited as many as desired to do so, to join us in our Sabbath-school. Four adults met with us. Sister Sees has started a children’s meeting.
In visiting with the people we find them willing to read and converse upon the word of God. H. F. Courter.
The California Missionary has been replaced by the Pacific Union Recorder. The latter will be published every other week; price fifty cents a year. Address all matter to 1059 Castro St., Oakland.
KANSAS CAMP-MEETING.
By E. T. Russell
OUR State camp-meeting, at Burlington, was a most excellent one. The attendance did not exceed five hundred, but it was verified in the experience of those present that God’s blessing is not confined to numbers.
From the beginning, the services were spiritual in character. The camp was on the Burlington fair grounds, about one mile from the business part of town. The following laborers were present from abroad: A. G. Daniells, Pres. Gen. Conf.; W. A. Spicer, Sec. Foreign Mission Board; C. McReynolds, Pres. S. W. U. Conf.; Prof. C. C. Lewis and wife, of Keene Industrial Academy; Dr. David Paulson and wife, of Chicago, Ill.; Dr. A. N. Loper, of College View, Neb.; B. R. Nordyke, of Kansas City, Mo.; G. Phillips, District Canvassing Agent; A. G. Bodwell562, of Keene, Tex.; Professors M. W. Newton and P. E. Berthelsen, of College View, Neb.; Elder G. F. Watson, Pres. Colo. Conf.; F. H. Westphal; H. Schultz; and nearly all the Kansas laborers.
The labors of all were appreciated. Elder Daniells gave profitable instruction. Brother Spicer’s soul was enlivened by missionary zeal. Dr. Paulson showed the relationship existing between the physical and the spiritual, and presented principles that will long be remembered by his hearers. Professor Lewis gave interesting and instructive talks on the subject of education. Sister Lewis labored in the interest of the mothers and the children. Sister Paulson gave instruction on the care of the body. Brother Bodwell labored in the interest of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and Brother Phillips in the interest of the canvassing work. Professor Newton gave a stereopticon lecture, presenting views of Union College, Nebraska Sanitarium, etc. The lecture was much appreciated.
Sunday morning, August 3, a crowd gathered on the banks of the Neosho River to witness the baptism of forty-three persons. At the close of the Sabbath, August 2, W. D. McLay and J. W. Norwood were ordained to the work of the gospel ministry. Prayer was offered by C. A. Beeson, and A. G. Daniells gave the charge. The meeting was a feast of fat things.
E. T. RUSSELL.
MICHIGAN
By C. P. Haskell
It has been on my mind for some time to tell you how glad I am that you have again opened up more largely the Progress department. There is no other part of the REVIEW so interesting to me as the Progress department. This department is perused first by many, especially by those who have labored in other States. We all ought to be interested in all the States.
Although not actively connected with the work for the past few months, I have visited quite a number of isolated families in Lake and Mason counties, holding meetings with and encouraging them, besides holding the July quarterly meeting with the Scottville and Chase churches. One young married couple made a start in the Christian life. I am glad to note a desire on the part of our people to be in a condition to withstand the current of the present tide of worldliness.
I pray to be made what the Lord would have me to be, and to be found where He can best use me to His honor and praise. C. P. Haskell.
ALASKA
By Walter Harper
JUNEAU.—We are still here. God gives success. Yesterday, at Douglas Island and Douglas City, two miles across from here, the dear Lord gave me twenty-eight book and miscellaneous orders, or over sixty-three dollars’ worth. I worked until about 9 P.M.; it was still light. I often work late. Yesterday my wife went out with “Desire of Ages.” She worked a few hours, but took no orders. That was her first experience with that book. To-day she worked three hours, and took two orders. To-day (July 3) God gave me eighteen orders.
WALTER HARPER.
SOUTH AFRICA.
By J. V. Willson
KIMBERLEY.—The Lord has been blessing the medical mission work in Kimberley. Up to the present time the public has helped us to the amount of four thousand dollars for the erection of our new baths. We have been able to put up a substantial brick building, and finish it off with tile floors, steel ceilings, and hard finish walls, with good Turkish and shampoo rooms, and twelve bath rooms.
We are grateful for the interest manifested in our work by the public, and see a grand opening here for the spread of health principles. The leading citizens of the place come to examine our rooms, and take an interest in our work. Though for a long time the outlook was dark, we praise the Lord that it is now bright.
We are distributing a large amount of reading-matter by means of our free paper rack. There are encouraging omens as the result of the Bible studies conducted here in the city by Sister Amelia Webster.
One of the most encouraging things is the readiness with which the public contribute to our work when they are shown what we are doing. I would like to relate one instance. Last week we were short of funds to pay our help. We met together, knelt down, and earnestly asked God to help us. The next morning I asked the Lord to send His angel before me, and I started out. The first man I called on gave me $1,000 for our new baths, another man gave $125, and before night we received $1,155. How willing the Lord is to bless when we earnestly seek Him! My courage is good. J. V. WILLSON.
KANSAS CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS.
THE twenty-seventh annual session of the Kansas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists was held at Burlington, Kan., July 23 to August 2, 1901. At the first session forty-six delegates, representing twenty-two churches, responded to the roll call. Following the plan inaugurated at the General Conference last spring, a committee of fifteen was chosen by the Conference Committee to lay plans for the business of this session of the Conference. At a later meeting thirty more delegates, representing seventeen churches, were seated.
The Treasurer’s report shows that over two thousand dollars more tithe was received last year than any previous year in the history of the work in our State.
The following is a brief summary of the resolutions adopted:—
I. That the officers of the Conference consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, a Secretary and Treasurer of the Tract and Missionary department, and a State Agent, a Secretary and Treasurer of the Sabbath-school department, and a Conference Committee of seven, two of whom shall be the President and Vice-President of the Conference.
2. That the representation at our State Conferences be on the basis of one delegate for each church, and an additional delegate for every ten members thereof. Later this was changed so that all members in good standing in any Seventh-day Adventist church in the State are members of the Conference in session for the transaction of business.
3. That the Kansas Conference form a legal corporation known as the Kansas Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, to which all church property may be deeded and legacies willed.
4. That a second tithe be paid from this Conference to the General Conference.
5. That the Kansas Tract Society be made a department of the Kansas Conference, but that for business purposes it retain and operate under the name of the Kansas Tract Society.
6. That the Kansas Sabbath-school Association be made a department of the Conference.
7. That the Conference Committee choose a Corresponding Secretary, whose duty it shall be to communicate with all the isolated believers in the State, quarterly, urging them to join the nearest church, endeavoring to inspire them with the importance of living in all the light of the message.
8. That we indorse the ten-cent-a-week plan, and urge that it be more fully carried out by every Sabbath-keeper.
9. That the colporteur work be continued and encouraged.
10. That we return to our former plan of taking up a collection every fourth Sabbath for the home work.
11. That we urge all our people to subscribe for the Missionary Magazine, endeavoring to place it in every Sabbath-keeping family.
12. That the name of State Agent be changed to that of State Traveling Missionary.
13. That the Conference workers spend from two to four months during the coming year canvassing for “Christ’s Object Lessons.”
The name of the Wilson church was changed to that of Ellsworth. The name of the Medora church was changed to Windom, and that of Yates Center was changed to Buffalo. The new church of Wellington was added to the Conference.
Credentials were granted to J. W. Westphal, D. H. Oberholtzer, A. E. Johnson, R. H. Brock, R. W. Parmele, W. W. Stebbins, F. W. Hiddleson, C. A. Beeson, I. A. Crane, E. T. Russell, E. H. Curtis, J. B. Ashcraft, H. F. Ketring, A. R. Ogden, and A. O. Burrill.
Licenses were granted to J. G. Hanhardt, T. Godfrey, B. W. Brown, W. A. Easley, J. F. Harder, J. A. Rippey, A. S. Bringle, C. E. Peckover, Jesse Jared, G. W. Berry, B. E. Huffman, A. R. Keller, N. P. Dixon, E. W. Vance, N. T. Sutton, Robert Bradford, and J. R. Bagby.
Missionary Licenses were granted to Mary Doane, Anna Orr, T. J. Eagle, Laura Humphrey, E. M. Gwin, H. L. Shafer, Edith Cornforth, M. W. Neal, R. M. Rockey, Lizzie Sutton, P. N. Kelley, W. F. Surber, T. J. Weese, Jennie Edwards, J. C. Becker, Belle Emerson, and Mrs. A. R. Ogden.
Brethren J. W. Norwood and W. D. McLay were ordained and granted credentials.
The following officers for the Conference were elected: President, E. T. Russell; Vice-President, C. A. Beeson; Treasurer, T. J. Eagle. Secretary and Treasurer of the Tract and Missionary department, R. M. Rockey; State Agent, W. F. Surber. Other secretaries were chosen by the Conference Committee.
Conference Committee: E. T. Russell, C. A. Beeson, T. J. Eagle, I. A. Crane, Geo. Becker, A. E. Johnson, and N. P. Dixon.
RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING KANSAS WORKERS.
By E. T. Russell
THE Kansas Conference Committee met at Burlington, Kan., during the camp-meeting, and passed the following resolutions:—
1. That P. E. Berthelsen and A. E. Johnson go to Mankato camp-meeting.
2. That Edith Cornforth return to Wellington to develop the work begun there.
3. That Mary Doane return to McPherson and continue the work begun there.
4. That Anna Orr and Jennie Edwards return to Topeka.
5. That Lizzie Sutton return to Chanute, and develop the interest there.
6. That Brethren F. W. Hiddleson, W. D. McLay, and A. S. Bringle remain to engage in work at Burlington.
7. That Elder W. W. Stebbins be released from the duties of this Conference, and be recommended to the Minnesota Conference.
8. That I. A. Crane and B. W. Brown pitch a tent at Morganville.
9. That Brother J. A. Rippey labor in the vicinity of Kanopolis and Geneseo, in the interest of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and follow that up with meetings, if need be.
10. That E. H. Curtis and A. E. Johnson continue the tent work at Mankato, after camp-meeting.
11. That Sister Belle Emerson act as Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer of the Sabbath-school department of the Conference.
12. That B. E. Huffman act as Superintendent of church-schools and young people’s work, and as Field Secretary of the Sabbath-school work of the State.
13. That G. W. Berry go to Oketo or vicinity, and hold meetings as the way may open; and together with the meetings combine the work for “Christ’s Object Lessons.”
14. That T. Godfrey labor in Phillips County, and vicinity.
15. That we invite Sister Kate Boggs, of Texas, to come to this State, and make Kansas City her place of labor.
16. That Brethren Norwood and Easley return to Mineral.
17. That Brother N. P. Dixon labor with the churches of Portis, Kirwin, Lebanon, and vicinity, and connect with his labor the work of “Christ’s Object Lessons.”
18. That Elder D. H. Oberholtzer work at Bland as soon as he finds it wise, in his judgment, and continue the work in District 3.
19. That T. J. Weese labor in the vicinity of Kinsley and Fellsburg, as colporteur.
20. That N. T. Sutton labor in District 2.
21. That Laura Humphrey go to Mankato, and take charge of the children’s work there, and after that labor as a Bible worker.
22. That B. E. Huffman go to Mankato.
23. That Elder R. W. Parmele act as Corresponding Secretary of the Conference, and that he be allowed a part of the time for ministerial work, and that the Kansas Conference and the Union Conference share alike in paying his wages; and that his ministerial work be under the direction of the Kansas Conference.
24. That J. C. Becker remain at the office.
25. That Brethren Shafer and Kelley resume the colporteur work.
26. That T. J. Eagle act as Conference Secretary.
E. T. RUSSELL, Pres.
THE DONATION OF JULY 6.
By S. H. Lane
We feel confident that the readers of the REVIEW will be pleased to learn that the collection taken up in our churches, July 6, was a success. We have received, up-to-date, August 16, as the result of that collection for the Christiania publishing house, $13,414.40, and a few States have not yet reported. We hope they will soon. We are indeed thankful that our brethren and sisters in this and other countries felt moved upon to give toward this worthy object; even from the islands of the sea responses have come. The following is an extract from a letter written from Honolulu on the 26th of July:—
“Please find inclosed a post-office order for forty dollars for the Scandinavian fund. This was raised by the church here, assisted by one of our nurses. We are glad to be able to aid, be it ever so little, in lifting the debts of the denomination.”
This certainly has the right ring to it. In quite a number of our Scandinavian churches the brethren have been very liberal. One of our ministers, writing from Chicago, says:—
“I send you the collection of July 6, from our Danish brethren in Chicago, to the publishing house in Christiania. The check is for $102.61. I have received a few dollars since I bought the check, and have the promise of yet a few more, which I will send later. We have sent two donations before to the work in Europe, and shall remember it again.”
Surely, when churches and individuals are filled with an earnest desire to see our institutions out of debt, and our institutions manage well, it is only a question of time before we shall sing the song of jubilee of freedom from debt. In our various publishing houses, sanitariums, and schools, including what has been given to Christiania, our denominational debt has been reduced fully $80,000 in the last year. This reduction has been brought about by the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” the earnings of our institutions, and donations; and the reduction of these debts has materially lessened the interest money. We trust our brethren and sisters will respond nobly to the calls made for help.
The next collection for the general work is for the Skodsborg Sanatorium. This institution is outstripping its own history in patronage, paying its expenses, and reaching a better class of people. As has been stated in the REVIEW, it is not bankrupt, but needs a few thousand dollars to put it in a condition where it can do a more extended work than it is doing, and not be hampered. We are glad that a spirit of liberality is coming in among our people, and hope that each one will heartily give something, the second Sabbath in September, for the sanatorium.
Our sanitariums are doing a wonderful work in reaching what is termed the better class of people, and that class, when once impressed with the truth, and led to accept it, will have means with which to aid the cause. It is true that not many mighty and wealthy are called, but occasionally some are called, and in cases of emergency they step forward and aid the cause wonderfully, as Joseph and Nicodemus came to the front at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The poor disciples could mourn as could no others, but they were powerless to give Jesus such a burial as they felt He should have, and Joseph and Nicodemus pleased Heaven and glorified God by using their means in that emergency. So when we who are poor in this world’s goods do our duty, the Lord will not see His cause suffer, but will send help from various sources, one of the most prolific of which will be the better classes, such as are being more effectually reached through the sanitariums than through any other means which we are employing.
The General Conference Association, the legal arm of the General Conference, carries the denominational debt. It is not embarrassed as it was, and is not borrowing money to run into debt, yet it can use some means at four per cent. If any of our people have money they wish to let at four per cent, the association will receive it. If any one is able to loan for a time without interest, that would be a still greater aid to the association. Its only necessity for borrowing money arises simply from the fact that those who have loaned money at a low rate of interest, and in many instances without interest, are in such circumstances that they need their money. If money is sent to us at a low rate of interest, or without interest, we can comply with these requests. We would be glad to correspond with any who may wish to loan us money without interest, or at a rate of interest not to exceed four per cent. As a denomination we should become one great family, and never tire in our efforts until the Master says enough has been given. The Lord is in the work, and it will succeed. S. H. LANE.
News and Notes
— The colored people have been driven out of Marionville, Mo.
— As the steel trust imports non-union men to continue its work, clashes between them and the union men may now be expected.
— It is reported that the Colombian insurgents who came from Ecuador “have won a great battle over government troops at Pasto.”
— Dispatches state that the United States War Department is to stop “the sale of Philippine children in Mindanao and Jolo,” and that the officials are “greatly perplexed by the slavery problem.”
— The Press-Post, of Columbus, Ohio, is tied up by striking printers belonging to the International Typographical Union. The manager, however, is defiant, and is endeavoring to proceed with non-union men.
— According to Chinese papers, Russia is “trying to get China to surrender Chinese Turkestan to Russia, thus allowing Russia to concentrate troops and war munitions toward the borders of the Indian Empire.”
— The Sultan is having some trouble with France, over French claims. Three French battle-ships and a cruiser are taking on stores at Toulon “for active duty.” Violence will be used by France only as a last resort.
— On the 22d inst. a mob at Ashville, Ala., attempted to lynch a negro sentenced to be hung. The sheriff and his posse resisted, and shot three of the mob. The negro, as usual, had been accused of attacking a white woman.
— A Tuscaloosa, Ala., sheriff maintained the dignity of the law when, on the 15th inst., armed with a shotgun, he “drove off a mob of fifty men that had come to the jail to lynch a negro prisoner.” A small army of such men would soon drive Judge Lynch from the land.
— The Sentinel of Liberty reports continued activity on the part of the Sunday-law agitators of this country. Many arrests of Sunday-law breakers are being made. For more news on this important question, read the Sentinel. It is published at Chicago, and each number is of interest. Sixteen pages each week; price only one dollar a year.
— In his annual report, the United States Commissioner of Labor states that “in nearly all the trades, and especially in skilled labor, the number of hours of labor required of the wage-earner has decreased, while the rate of wages has, in the majority of instances, increased.” But what about the poor creatures who wear away their lives in the infernal sweat-shops of our large cities?
— The 20th inst. Pierce City, Mo., was reported to be “under the rule of a white mob, which had driven out all the negro inhabitants, except car porters, and murdered three negroes by lynching, besides burning to death one negro man who was too old to escape from one of the five negro dwellings to which the mob had set fire. The cause of this lawlessness was the murder of a white girl by an unknown assassin.”
— Supported by the action of Governor Longino, the sheriff at Sardis, Miss., saved a negro prisoner from being lynched the 15th inst. “At the first appearance of the mob, he appealed to the governor for troops, and warned the mob that meanwhile he would protect the prisoner with his life. Fifteen citizens volunteered to help him, and upon the arrival of troops the prisoner was safely removed to the penitentiary.”
— The Peking correspondent of the New York Sun states that “200 rifles and 20,000 cartridges have been sent to the missions in Mongolia.” Commenting upon the dispatch, the Episcopal Recorder says: “By this it appears that the Roman Catholic missionaries are pursuing the same forceful policy they adhered to before the Boxer outbreak. We hope that it will be noticed that such has not been, and is not, the plan followed by any Protestant missionaries. We do not feel called upon to criticise the methods of the Roman Catholic missionaries, but would emphasize the importance of discriminating between them and the missionaries of the Protestant churches, on account of the differences in the methods employed. There are missionaries and missionaries.”
— Russia has proclaimed her suzerainty over New Chwang, China.
— United States Minister Conger has returned to Peking, China.
— The National Negro Business League convened in Chicago the 21st inst.
— British Parliament completed its business the 19th, and was prorogued.
— General MacArthur recently arrived at San Francisco, from Manila, P. I.
— A notice has been posted at Springfield, Mo., “ordering negroes to leave the place.”
— Fifty French scouts were recently captured by the Boers, near Bethesda, South Africa.
— The Czar has accepted the invitation to visit France, “to witness the close of the grand maneuvers at Rheims.”
— Much property was damaged by the recent terrific storm which swept along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
— Because of striking employees, the Bay View (Wis.) steel works will be closed indefinitely. Only the blast furnace will run.
— Kitchener, with a large force, is advancing on Hondweni, near Zululand. General Botha is reported to be there with 4,000 Boers.
— The members of the Transvaal Council and Legislature are nearly all dead, or prisoners. This practically wipes out the Boer government organization.
— The Mississippi River steamer “City of Golconda” was struck by a squall near Paducah, Ky., the 21st inst. and upset. Number of persons drowned, thirty-five.
— Dispatches state that the Chinese in Peking are “again becoming insolent to foreigners.” They doubtless have sufficient reasons for provocation at the foreigners.
— News comes from Armenia of the destruction of twelve villages by bands of Kurds. All the inhabitants were killed, except the young women, who were carried off.
— A leading editor of the United States calls the present labor struggle “the most stupendous of strikes.” Should all the employees of the United States Steel Corporation decide to strike, the number of men involved and affected will be as follows: Carnegie Steel Company, 50,000 men; Federal Steel Company, 16,000; American Steel and Wire Company, 24,000; National Tube Company, 30,000; National Steel Company, 12,000; American Tin Plate Company, 25,000; American Steel Hoop Company, 14,000; American Sheet Steel Company, 22,000; American Bridge Company, 20,000. Total number of men employed by this great corporation of companies, 213,000. The great trust refuses to sign the wage scale proposed by the Amalgamated Association, which latter is endeavoring to induce all these men to strike. Speaking of this great industrial struggle, and of the principles involved, the Christian Advocate, of New York, well says: “If the strike be long, other iron and steel makers who have not lacked courage in competing with the United States Steel Corporation, will be greatly encouraged. The tendency of the strike, if protracted, will be to build up the business of these competitors. They will get many of the best workers now on strike. Some think that the consequence of this will be more secure trade conditions in the iron and steel industry for years to come. That, from our (perhaps partial) view of the case, is not very likely to follow. If the United States Steel Corporation was to go out of business, the same issues would soon arise among those who would succeed it. If the war is long, the United States Steel Corporation will have to train new laborers, and the labor market will be glutted in the end. When the crash comes that is likely to come if neither party gives way, a new revelation will be made, out of which may come changes not now foreseen. If some method could be devised for ‘letting down’ each party to this conflict without humiliation,—that is, by compromise on both sides,—it would be well for the time; but at any moment the very issue now being tested may rise. Whether Mr. Morgan [head of the trust] has the poise or the tact to disguise arrogance when dealing with men in inferior position, and Mr. Shaffer sound judgment, are vital questions to-day. However this may be, the ‘immovable obstacle’ and the ‘irresistible force’ are in conflict. The duty of the State government is to maintain order, the rights of property and of personal liberty—that is their only duty. In case any State fails to preserve the peace, on request of its governor the federal authorities can assist it; and if any of its property or mails are involved, the federal government may interfere.”
— Carsund, Norway, is nearly all destroyed by fire, and 1,200 of its people are homeless.
— Vice-president Zañartu, of Chile, has resigned “as a protest against further military preparations.”
— William V. B. Beach, “Father of the House of Commons,” is dead. He entered Parliament in 1859.
— Just as we go to press it is learned that the French Ambassador at Constantinople has sent an ultimatum to the Sultan, “that he would leave the place unless satisfaction is given for French grievances.”
— Dispatches from Moscow state that Russia is “on the eve of another famine. Only two provinces out of seventy have really good harvests, and a district twice the area of France will probably suffer from famine.”
ADDRESSES
THE address of I. C. Colcord is Box 291, Honolulu, H. I.
OUR new address is 201 Newcastle Street, Perth, W. Australia. J. PALLANT.
R. D. MILLER, of Rockett, Ellis Co., Tex., desires information as to the whereabouts of his brother, W. J. Miller, last heard from in California.
ALL correspondence intended for the president of the Kansas Conference should now be addressed to Elder E. T. Russell, 118 E. Fifth St., Topeka.
Needy Fields.
By T. S. Whitelock
Writing from San Diego, Cal., Brother T. S. Whitelock says: “Down the bay, south, only a few miles, is National City, while a little further on is Chulavista and Otay; but very little has been done in these places, or is being done at the present. Just across the line into Mexico we find Tia Juana, which is quite a center for tourists, and would no doubt prove a fruitful field for one commanding the Spanish language. Across the bay from San Diego is Coronado, where thousands come every year to spend the hot summer months. At present, about one thousand are camping on the beach, besides the large number occupying rooms in the hotel. All these places afford an opening for many earnest workers. In all these fields we need prevailers with God, those who know Jesus for themselves in a way that will enable them to tell others of the power of God to save sinners. Besides workers, we need a branch sanitarium, and also a hygienic restaurant. We hope something may be done in the near future to establish a health branch in this southern field.”
CORRECTION
By James Edson White
On page 16 of the REVIEW of August 13, under heading of “The South,” we note several items which refer to work in this field. We do not know from whom the information covered by these items was obtained, but you will observe that there are some very misleading statements. In the first paragraph, we learn that the Atlanta office has been moved to Graysville, Tenn., and has become a part of this association. In the last paragraph, statement is made to the effect that Brother Hanson has been supplemented by Dr. Otis. In the first instance, the Atlanta stock, as you know, was moved to this office. Brother Hanson is still in charge of the treatment rooms, and the work that Dr. Otis is doing is in no way connected with Brother Hanson’s work. There is no idea in the minds of any one, to open a sanitarium for the white people at present.
Perhaps you will think it best to correct these statements, so that there may be no misunderstanding on the part of our people.
In response to the several appeals and circular letters we have sent out, we have received sufficient funds to enable us to carry on the work from day to day. It will, however, take considerable more to complete our building. In addition to this we must have a stock of paper with which to print our publications, and some additional facilities in the way of machinery. Faithfully yours,
J. E. WHITE, in behalf of Southern Pub. Ass’n.
