South American Growth by W. A. S.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Oct 26, 1905

South American Growth

By W. A. S.

THE cause of this third angel’s message touches a great portion of the world. Thus it comes about that events in almost any part of the earth have now a very direct interest for us, and a bearing upon our work. The United States consular reports have lately been dealing with South American progress. The Washington Times quotes the following from a report of Argentina’s growing prosperity:—

Where years ago there were but few industries, to-day mills are buzzing in every section of the country, and in addition, the ports leading from the country are registering a tonnage which demonstrates beyond a doubt that Argentina means business. The four million people and more accredited to the country are beginning to see the advantages at their door. Miles and miles of railroad are being added to the facilities already at hand, and the South American republic is commanding attention from the greatest countries in the world.

Argentina has an area of more than a million square miles, with a climate much like that of the United States, and it is possible for its people to engage in many of the industries which have

given to America a conspicuous place in the commercial world.

This means more to us than an interesting item of news. It means that the cause we love in Argentina will share to some extent in the prosperity of the country. In fact, we already learn of larger tithes and offerings among the believers there. The Argentina, or River Plate, Conference is pressing along the way toward self-support. They have a tremendous field with only a handful of believers, but with a training-school preparing the youth for service, and new companies being raised up, Argentina is sure to become a vigorous factor in evangelizing other parts of South America. W. A. S.