The Rest Bill Defeated in Ohio

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 8, 1913

The Rest Bill Defeated in Ohio

THE Standard Bill for one day of rest in seven, which has been introduced into various State legislatures as a result of the efforts of the Commission on the Church and Social Service, a department of the Federal Council of the Churches, was defeated in the Ohio General Assembly by an overwhelming vote. Referring to this matter, Brother H. A. Weaver, the religious liberty secretary of the Ohio Conference, writes:—

“After this bill was introduced, it was rushed through the committee so quickly that we were not aware of its presence until it appeared on the house calendar for second reading. On April 14 it was read the second time, and debate followed. Meanwhile, I interviewed a number of representatives, and endeavored to enlighten them on the principles underlying the bill. The debate was interesting indeed. When the vote was taken on the question of third reading, it stood about four to one against.”

The defeat of this bill testifies strongly to the good results which attend the dissemination of the principles of religious liberty. We hope the same work may be done in every legislature where this bill comes up for consideration.