The New York herald., 1875-12-06
sTANLEY's MISSION WORK.


HIS APPEAL FOR THE cHRsTIANIzATIoN OF
AFRIcA-wHo WILL AID THE GOOD KING
MTEsA OF UGANDA?
From the London Telegraph, Nov. l9l
We are happy to make il known that the appeal
addressed by King Mtesa OF Uganda TO the people
OF this nation and conveyed to them In Mr. Sanley's
letter has already met with q worthy response II
VIII be remembered that this African ruler, who gov
erns with absolute authority Of the fairest and
largest realms of Equatorial Africa, begged the Com
missioner OF the NEw YORK HERALD and Daily TeIe-
graph TO invite nom England in the royal name those
who would come to instruct him and his people in re-
gious and moral truth, and help them 70 develop and
civlize their country. The King pledged himself to
any such visitors with the warmcst welcome,
and support their efforts In every way Mr. Stanley
estimated at $685. 900 the cost OF mission the right
programme and purposes Of which he took great pains
10 define We ourselves in commenting upon this
remarkable appeal, challenged the attention of the
missionary societies TO an opportunity which all
African authorities would agree regarding unex.
ampled. We have the satisfaction OF announcing
that generous donor-whose for the present at
least must be told-has placed the OF $50 600
the disposal Of the Church Missionary Society, in
order TO the invitation OF King Mtesa and to
carry out this great and promising experiment OF
establishing Christian centre OF civilization In the
heart OF the Dark Continent The society in question
has always shown an enlightened appreciation OF
the best way to spread the Gospel namely-by
uniting evangelical labors with the arts Of in
dustry and commerce, and thus wisely blend
ing moral and social regeneration No re-
hgous body could be better trusted, therefore
to make good Of the munincent fund now offered
fund which, large as IL is will no doubt be soon aug
important as this cannot fail 70 excite. The Com
mttee OF the Church Missionary Society Is summoned
10 special meeting on Tuesday next for the purpose
Of discussing the preiminares Of the undertaking. and
doubt need be entertained that the society will
cordially accept this high task are quite sure
that It's plans and proceedings, II judicousy framed
will be watched with universal sympathy and aided
all sides by pubc support which will be strong enough
10 set aside every minor obstacle. This STEP wisely
taken, may prove the beginning Of Aircas real eman-
cpatIon.
A GENEROUS RESPONSE TO MrEsAs APPEAL THROUGH
AMERICAN ExPLoRER
We have already London Tele0raph received letters
from Christians of almost every denomination urging
instant and unanimous action on the summons which
has reached the heart OF Chrstendom from the remote
African kingdom OF Uganda "No appeal says one
Of our correspondents the Rev. Thomas Locke Of Til
stone Tarporley, "can be more worthy the sympathy
and assistance Of all true Englishmen II is appeal
to the love Of the truth to the humanity and TO the
public spirit Of all who have read Mr. Staney's letter
and have learned the anxious desire Of Mtcsa and his
subjects Through him Africa has called upon to send
her the Gospel, with civilization and science" Mr.
Locke suggests that any expedition which may be
formed and dispatched TO King Mtesas territory shall
consist of-Frst, Ministers of the Gospel; second
Physicians and men Of science third, Persons quail
fed TO instruct the inhabitants or Uganda IN
the manufacture Of implements OF husbandry,
clothes, furniture, and other useful articles;
fourth Schoomasters. 1t is most
raging fact that correspondents generay-whether
cergymen Of the Church OF England ministers of diff
ierent philanhropiss stirred by the hope OF
oonierrng all spiritual and temporal blessings Africa
speak Of this projected mission as a national and
universal not mere proseytizng work limited to the
purpose of making converts from heathenism. "Seek
ye first the Kingdom of God and al other things shall
be added unto you" 1t is in the full spirit OF this pre-
cept that King Atesas invitation Is readily accepted
find, by the thoughtful and practical body of
Christian Englishmen Such, they point out was the
fuel that fed the burning zeal OF Livingstone With the
light OF religion he would fain have kIndled in the
darkness OF that vast African land knowledge Of every
benehcent kind the arts Of humanity and peace, the
nobility of labor. the civiliZng Influences OF
commerce. Faithful to his Inheritance OF duty
the dauntess pioneer Of freedom and enllghten
ment in Africa Henry Stanley, gives impetus to the
worthy desire and ambition OF the Islam monarch in
whom Isamsm has been already undermined by the
young white travellers strength of influence and per-
suasion- In his conversations with King Mtesa the
joint commissioner OF the NEW YORK HERALD and
Daily Telegraph has made such impression as only
needs quick following up by the arrival Of Christian
mission.
In response to this heathiy inspirng appeal many
suggestions, offers OF personal aid and approving com
had been sent to before the munihcent offer
alluded above known. One correspondent aptly
recalls the circumstances OF mission undertaken
SOME een % yea, Ri Oy MT o h wn9
British Columbia and taught the natives, who
sunk in the lowest depths Of ncathenism, the truths of
Christianity. CAT the same time he taught them the
rudments OF agriculture and gave them instructions
housebuilding in shipbuding, carpentering, tailor
orng Shoemaking and many other useful trades For
the girls he established excellent schools and trained
them servants-this he did almost single handed
and at the present moment there not In the whole of
the Continent of North America more successful mis-
sion station than that Of Metla Katlah y
The Rev Charles Phillips, vicar OF st. Matthews,
Oakley square, writes thus MANY OF your readers
must have been deeply moved by the invitation which
the King of Uganda has sent through Mr.. Stanley,
your commissioner, TO England for missionaries. The
remarks Of your leading article the same subject
have doubtless deepened that feeling and since every
movement must begin in some quarter, have taken
upon myself TO write this letter with view OF setting
in motion, II possible plan that may issue in sending
persons qualified 10 establish the Church OF Christ
In the kingdom OF King Mtesa After what has been
said your paper tits not necessary for TO dwell
on the importance Of carrying out this work The
missionary societies ind II the chief difficulty
TO with fit persons willing to undertake foreign
missions, and am happy 70 say am acquainted with
gentleman who by his experience and qualifications,
is eminently suited and willing 10 take in hand this
great enterprise The other requirement is money.
Should any society committee be disposed to engage
in carrying out this work | should be happy TO put
them in communc cation with the gentleman to whom
refer
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