Help for a New Enterprise
By Arthur G. Daniells
DURING the Washington Council in October thorough consideration was given to the new organization, known as the “International Publishing Association.” Its indorsement by the members of the council was unanimous. Not only was it indorsed by the council, but the following provision was made to raise the funds this association needs to place it on vantage ground:— Voted, That a general donation of six thousand dollars for this work be called for the first Sabbath in February, and providing this collection amounts to more than the sum called for, the surplus will be donated to the work in Washington, and that each of the papers concerned solicit donations from its own people. In another article in this issue will be found a full, clear statement regarding the history, character, and purpose of this new association. This statement should receive a careful reading by all. It shows that one of the special objects of this enterprise is to increase greatly the distribution of foreign literature among the Germans and Scandinavians in the United States. When we think of the millions who speak and read these languages in this country, we must all heartily approve of this effort. The principal object of this note is to call attention to the recommendation of the Washington Council to set apart the first Sabbath in February for the purpose of taking an offering for this new enterprise. Six thousand dollars will be required to provide the facilities necessary to carry on the business of the association. I am glad to be able to state that the brethren who attended the council took a very kind, liberal attitude toward the proposal to raise this money for the extension of the work among the Germans and Scandinavians in the United States. It was pointed out that our German and Scandinavian brethren and sisters have always been cheerful, liberal donors to the various enterprises we have established in this country for the development of the work. And now that an opportunity is afforded the English brethren and sisters to contribute of their means to do a far-reaching work for foreign nationalities in this country, I feel sure that a glad, liberal response will be made. This offering will be taken in all the churches Sabbath, February 7. At least six thousand dollars should be raised. If more is given, the surplus will be applied to the work in Washington. Shall we not begin now to prepare for this?