Religious Liberty in Finland.
A missionary to Finland, writing to the Bulletin, Des Moines, Iowa, says:—
“This country is passing through a critical time. A manifesto has been sent from the czar of Russia saying that the Finnish people must accept certain laws forced upon them. It is their wish to have the same liberties which they have had before, but these will be curtailed by the new law. The people are mourning. On February 19 a mass of people met at the railway station and walked up to the capitol, where stands the statue of Alexander II. On the way the band played mournful strains, and the ladies were dressed in black. Sunday, February 26, was appointed as a day of fasting and prayer and mourning for the whole land. I can not say where this will end, but I am glad that the Lord knows.”