The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-04
Student Volunteer Convention.

To The st. Paul Globe
A great object lesson has been before the
people during the convention recently held
In Cleveland. O.. In these days when the
very air is rife with rumors of war, it GER
tainiy gives encouragement for better
future to see large body Of people of bright
mlnds and consecrated hearts devoting time
ana energy to the question Of how they can
pest promote among all nations peace on
earth, good will toward men,
Inc universal recognition of the brother
hood OF man Is certainly the solution of the
problem of war. as well as of all other
problems which affect the well-being Of man
KIND. TO see a body of people numbering
over 1000. mostly young people from the
colleges Of our country, young people of in
telligence and earnest thought, deeply in
serest fal IN IN these matters: presages much
real connfct OF life, well equipped to make
tne world better and happier place in which
TO I'VE. These young people went from homes
s1onaries were there. whose life-work has
been the uplifting of the peoples Of foreign
lands, and their earnest words regarding the
noble work and it's great opportunities for
good. to which they have devoted their lives,
must certainly have been an inspiration to
very many OF the young men and women who
the interest Of their fellowmen, as well as to
those who went to the convention hoping to
there find help in deciding this very i'm
portant matter-where and how could they
best employ the years Of their future. Be-
sides the large number Of delegates attending
the convention, immense crowds gathered at
many OF the sessions, filling every available
space In the large building, while hundreds
were often turned away, who could not gain
admittance. Overflow meetings were held in
places conveniently near. where interesting
speakers held the close attention of the large
audiences. The convention was held in the
Gray,s armory, which was seated to accom-
modate about $500 people.
The building was appropriately decorated
with the flags Of all nations. large maps
showing the religious conditions Of the diff
ferent countries, and appropriate notices.
Mr.. John R. Mott, Of New York, was chair
man Of the convention. Having recently re-
turned from a tour of the world, during
which he organized the Worlds Christian
Students federation. Of which he is president,
he is we'll fitted to occupy this prominent
place. The cosmopolitan nature of the con-
Yention gave it unusual interest while its
methods, many, Of which were unique, kept
the enthusiasm unabated to the end. One
afternoon nine separate meetings were held
at different places simultaneously, at each
of which the work in some foreign field was
presented by missionaries who had labored
in that field.
These meetings were all well attended and
of deep interest. That the young people who
went as delegates to the convention were not
there for holiday was evidenced by their
earnest attention upon its services. Indeed,
as they sat busily engaged with note book
and pencil, one was reminded of large dele
cation of reporters intent upon getting every
than company Of young people assembled
for a good time.
The convention opened the afternoon of
Feb. n. Three sessions were held each day.
Who calculate the good that was ac-
complished during that time? M. D. X.