Philippine Islands by E. H. Gates

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 28, 1907

Philippine Islands

By E. H. Gates

MANILA.—We are certain that our people in America have not forgotten that these islands are United States territory, and that, though connected with the Australian Union Conference, they are closely united with the home field.

In the different parts of this great archipelago, with its almost eight million inhabitants, there are hundreds of intelligent and well-educated American teachers. Most of these are living in isolated places, away from the cities, where there is little excitement, and not much to occupy their time outside of school hours. Probably they will never be in a more favorable situation to listen to the truth. We now have a mission here in Manila, under the charge of Elder J. L. McElhaney. He has the names and addresses of all the teachers, and as far as he has literature, is sending it to these teachers, accompanied by a letter. If any of our people in America have clean literature that would be proper to send such persons—Signs, tracts on the second advent, Sabbath, and kindred subjects, health journals, etc.—it would be gladly received by Brother McElhaney. The postage to this place is the same as to the different parts of America. The address of our mission is 15 Calle E., Ermita, Manila, Philippine Islands. This is a new mission which we have just opened in a pleasant and healthful part of the city.

E. H. GATES.