Special "World's Christian Citizenship Conference" Number
By Editor
This subject is of such importance that we feel compelled to devote this second number to its consideration. Place a copy in the hands of every delegate planning to attend the "Christian Citizenship Conference," Portland, Oregon, June 29 to July 5.
Partial Contents
Frontispiece — Christian Citizenship Convention Hall
The "Second World's Christian Citizenship Conference"
Program of the "Christian Citizenship Conference"
Some "Christian Citizenship" Arguments
Religious Intolerance in America
Governor of Rhode Island and Sunday Law
"The King's Orders" — An Old-Time Argument
Madison's Prophecy Being Fulfilled
A Two-Page Poster of 1913 Sunday Bills
Is Sabbath Legislation Necessary?
International Peace Movement and Religious Liberty
Golden Rule Ignored by National Reformers
Report of Sunday-Law Hearing Before District of Columbia Commissioners
Strong Protest Against Sunday Closing of Post-Offices
Mr. Bryan Says Sign the Temperance Pledge
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The Balkan Situation
By Editor
THE political situation in the Near East is anything but satisfactory and reassuring. After gaining their great victory over Turkey the Balkan allies have fallen to fighting among themselves, and there is danger that even at this late date they may be robbed of at least a part of the fruits of their effort. The Greeks and Servians have been pitted against the Bulgarians for the last few weeks, with varying prospects as to the outcome. As we go to press, the combined Greek and Servian forces have proved victorious, the Bulgars suffering severe reverses. Bulgaria has now placed herself unreservedly in the hands of Russia in order to bring about a cessation of hostilities in the Balkans, and in order to prevent further bloodshed. France is uniting with Russia in endeavoring to secure between the combatants terms of peace.
Great loss of life and destruction of property have resulted from this latest embroilment. The encounters have been accompanied by a spirit of great ferocity, and it is claimed that many barbarous massacres of defenseless victims have taken place.
These conditions only serve to show the unsettled state existing in the political world at the present time. The small nations, as well as the greater ones, are intensely jealous of one another, and while for a brief period they may unite against a common foe, they soon fall to fighting among themselves, each jealous lest the other obtain a lion's share in the spoil. It is believed now that, in consequence of the exhausted state of all the combatants, peace will be brought about, and that settled conditions will soon prevail in the territory which has witnessed during the last few months such terrible bloodshed, fighting, and loss of life.
EVERY year witnesses greater extremes in climatic conditions. The death toll from the heat thus far during the summer in some of the large cities of the country has been a large one. Deaths in Chicago during one day numbered more than forty. Other cities reported deaths and prostrations in like proportion. These conditions, with disastrous floods and fire and earthquake and suffering from drought, indicate the unusual conditions which are beginning to prevail, conditions long ago foretold in the prophetic word. The earth is waxing old as doth a garment. Nature is beginning to depart from her accustomed regularity and to indulge in most capricious moods. These conditions will continue till the end of time in still more marked manner than at the present time. Power will be given unto the sun to scorch men with heat. But after the flood and fire and earthquake and pestilence there will come the reign of peace, ushered in by the Lord Jesus Christ, of which these conditions are harbingers. Of the people who live in that glad day the prophet says: "They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat."
Workers Sent to Caribbean Fields
By Editor
THE last week in June, Brother and Sister C. E. Boynton and infant left for British Guiana, where they go to assist in evangelistic work. They have been associated with the preparatory work at the Seminary the past year, and go to this needy field to answer a very urgent plea for help from the superintendent. We know they will receive a warm welcome. What a satisfaction to be able to send our young people to places where their help is so much needed! We all can share in the joy of it, for it is because of the means sent in that these calls can be answered.
THE last of June Brother Geo. W. Miller sailed from New York, bound for St. Thomas, Danish West Indies. Brother Miller came to the Seminary last autumn from eastern Canada, and during the General Conference was recommended to the East Caribbean Mission field, to engage in the book work. This is a very needy field, and we shall pray that Brother Miller's work may be greatly blessed of God.
Professor Caviness Connects With Washington Work
By Editor
SINCE the recent General Conference Prof. L. L. Caviness, of College View, Nebr., has connected with the work in Washington. He will devote part of his time to teaching in connection with the Foreign Mission Seminary, and the remainder to literary work in connection with the Review and Herald Publishing Association.
The Shaw Family Returns From India
Mrs. J. L. Shaw, with her two children, Bessie and Horace, reached Washington from England last week. Elder Shaw and his family will be located in Washington, where he will carry on his work as secretary of the Educational Department. It has brought to the hearts of these workers much sorrow and regret that they have been compelled to return from their work in the Indian Mission field. A change of climate for Elder Shaw, however, has made this imperative. In this climate it is believed he will soon regain his old-time health.
Responding to the Call for Missionaries
By Editor
MANY of the new appointees selected at the time of the General Conference to go to the far ends of the earth with the message are gladly responding to the call of God for messengers. These letters of response mean much. Just a few words in the letter may express the decision, but back of that are the many prayers, the severing of fond ties, the earnest solicitation of friends who may urge duties at home, all of which are known to the Lord. We honor our young people who brave the consequences and go in response to the call of the hour for laborers. Yet we must not forget that their decisions to respond to our call impose responsibilities upon us who stay. Let us not forget the increased expense to the Mission Board at this time, and bring liberal gifts at the Midsummer Offering occasion just before us, Sabbath, July 26.
Changes at the Washington Sanitarium
By Editor
SINCE the last General Conference several important changes have been made affecting the personnel of workers in the Washington Sanitarium. Dr. H. W. Miller has been elected medical superintendent. He has already entered upon his duties. Dr. Miller has had quite a wide experience in medical work, and we believe his connection with the institution, under the blessing of the Lord, will prove a great benefit.
Brother L. M. Bowen, who has had long and valuable experience in sanitarium management, has consented to take general charge of the business interests of the institution. Brother Harry Ross, for years the steward of the St. Helena Sanitarium, will take up the same work in connection with the Washington Sanitarium. He and Brother Bowen will connect with the institution in the near future, as soon as they can arrange their personal affairs.
The Hancocks Called to Europe
By Editor
W. E. Hancock sailed for Europe last week, in response to the call of the General Conference to enter some Spanish field in the European Division. Sister Hancock remains behind a short time, until a definite location is decided upon. Brother and Sister Hancock spent about two years in school work in Guatemala. The past year they have been in Washington, during which time Brother Hancock secured a degree at George Washington University, and also assisted in teaching Spanish at the Foreign Mission Seminary. We trust they may soon be united in their new field of labor, and be greatly blessed in their efforts in winning souls to Christ.
Joyce Family Goes to British Isles
By Editor
LAST week Brother and Sister R. Joyce, and their little boy, Roger, left New York for their new field in the British Isles. During the past year they have been attending the Seminary, and go to the British field to assist in the book work. The prayers of their many friends will follow them.
