American Bible Society Work
American Bible Society Work.—At the stated meeting of the American Bible Society two weeks ago an advance step was taken in respect to Bible distribution in the Philippine Islands. In view of the prospect that in the near future these islands may be open for greater liberty in Christian work, the secretaries were authorized to request the Rev. John R. Hykes, D.D., the society's agent for China, to visit Manila for the purpose of inquiring into existing facts and conditions, as a help to prompt and vigorous action in case there should be fit opportunities for circulating the Scriptures. One thousand dollars was appropriated for the beginning of this work. It was also decided to inaugurate Bible work in Porto Rico at the earliest practicable moment, and to resume the operations in Cuba which were suspended two years ago on account of the disturbed condition of the island. And this is good. Circulate the Scriptures.