Strife and Revolution in the Air.
By Editor
WHILE the representatives of over twoscore nations are discussing plans of peace at The Hague, the Central American republics are either at war, or upon its very verge; conspirators are hatching plots to dethrone Spain's king, and his queen is in constant fear; the Portuguese are in rebellion against King Carlos I, who disregards the constitution of the kingdom. He wants to get rid of the Cortes, or parliament of Portugal. In case there should be the threatened revolution, they might make the beautiful and good Queen Amelia, whom they call "the angel of charity," the ruler instead of her husband. Her many deeds of goodness and helpfulness have endeared her to the people. They might give the throne to one who claims it—Don Miguel de Braganza. They might overturn the throne, and do as did Brazil—declare it a republic. Then, too, seemingly more serious than all of these combined, at least in foreign circles, are the strained relations between Japan and the United States. In high circles in this government, matters are not spoken of as serious, but the reports from Europe indicate that the most of the great powers believe that war will come sooner or later, and probably soon. Military authorities scout the idea that Japan is unprepared, and it is freely talked that in the beginning of such a strife the "Sunrise Empire" would have a decided advantage. What do we think about it? Just this: As the word of God declares, men may cry, "Peace, peace, but there is no peace." There never can be till the hearts of men are regenerated by the Prince of Peace. But that is an individual work, and no peace congress nor agreement among nations can take strife from the natural heart of man. But God has a work to do for the world. His great sealing message must go to the world, and He has commissioned His mighty angels to hold the winds of strife till that work is finished. Rev. 7:1-3. When that is done, when God's "everlasting Gospel" shall have done its work, then shall the world see the great war of Armageddon, and the slain shall number multitudes. Read Rev. 16:12, 13; Jer. 25:15-29. Now is the time to make peace with God that in that day we may find Him our Refuge.