The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-06-18
Americas Public Men Testify
for Jesus Of Nazareth.

Thomas. Eovernor q Colorado. writes: Il
an friend Of Christianity. II has been
Of great and incaIcufahie benefit TO man
kind. and its influence upon civilization
and society has been uplifting and en-
nobisns. The abandonment Of Chrissian
teachings and Christian influence wo1id
Be eaiamifous-
Another state executive who firmly up
holds Christianity Is William A. Poynter,
governor OF Nebraska who writes: Chris
tiaatty y the foundation Of the worlds
highest and best civilization. The more
nearly states conform their laws 10 the
teachings OF Christianity. the more equal
justice II the portion OF al the people
AT al the embassies OF foreign govern
menss In Washington. a well a. a; the le-
cations, the United States is officially re-
gar1ed as Christian nation" Even the
ambassador Of China. WI Tingfang, places
en- record over his own signature the fact
OF cur national Christianity. Minister Wa
sums up his own and his governments
position In these remarkable words: For
my answer have 10 refer you TO the
between China and the United States,
which reads. the principles Of the Chris
tan religion are recognized as
teaching men 10 do good. and 10 do TO 9TH
ers as they would have others do TO them
Such was. and still Is. the opinion OF the
Chinese government respecting Christian
fly. and In this opinion heartily concur"
strong signea Statements
A number Of the signed statements are
almoe, worth places In the pages OF relig-
ious history. Some Of the best Of these
are given. the conclusion being with that
OF sturdy Commodore Watson. who sue
ceeds Admiral Dewey at Manila:
True civilization. I believe, can be de-
rived from no source ignoring the exist
ence of God. ] do not hesitate 10 place
myself on record as being profoundly i'm
pressed -, 9TH The imP1 ,t OF Christian
fiuence l am persuaded We should sooner
or later relapse Into semt-harhansm:
JOHN H. UPSFIUR.
Rear Admiral q. d 81
'In a service OF dfty-one years I do
not remember TO have met more than two
officers who held to views similar to those
maintained by professional inndeis. On
the contrary, many Of the most devout
christians have ever met have been Of
ncers OF the navy; As for myself. my
attest my faith and belief
GEORGE E. BEHKNAP.
Rear Admiral. T. 8. n. Getired)."
Il am q Presbyterian and a member OF
that church and an earnest and sincere
believer in Christianity and in the divinity
OF Christ. I believe that the teachings
had more influence In ameliorating the
condition of human society and advancing
its civilization than any other cause.
CHARLES J. FAULKNER.
United States Senate"
II have been and now am impressed
with the belief that the naval men as a
body are believers in Christianity and q
large number members OF Christian
churches. am friend OF Christianity
Ny oehef extends TO the recognition OF a
supreme being, to the divinity OF Christ
to the SURPRISING potency of Christianity
as civilixing influence. 1 believe l have
answered all ~ the questions you have
work. III l. HoWTSON.
Rear Admiral, L. s. NJ
II am . friend TO Christianity. 1 know
Christianity is the friend 10 mankind.
believe In the Trinity, God the Father.
God the Son. and God the Holy Spirit /
believe In the Bible as the inspired word
OF God. "A ]. MLAURiN"
Governor OF Mississippi
~ believe In the Lord Jesus Christ. Our
Divine Savior IL the best friend any hui
man being ever had and ever could have,
and His loving help Is freely offered to ali
who Will accept IL.
~. c. WATSON.
Commodore, L. s. N"
The whole symposium Is as II one voice
had said to the multitude: He tina, hath
ears TO hear, let him hear"
Americas public men have spoken for
Christianity.