The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-22
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missionary effort which has wrought such
wonderful triumphs for civilization
Inc story OF the Christian missions is
one of thrilling interest and marvellous
results. The sacrifices of the missionaries
for their fellow-men constitute one OF the
most glorious pages OF the worlds history.
the missionary, of whatever church or
ecclesiastical body who devotes his life
to the service of the Master and man.
carrying the torch of truth and enltght-
eminent, deserves the gratitude and hom-
age of mankind. The noble self-sacrifc-
ing, willing ministers of peace and good
will should be cIassed with the worlds
heroes. WELDING this word of the spirit
they have conquered ignorance and preju-
dice. They have been the pioneers OF CIV
iliEation. They have illumined the dark
ness of idolatry and suspicion with the
light Of intelligence and truth. They have
been messengers of Righteousness and
love. They have bfaved disease and dan
ger and death. and in their exile have suf-
fered unspeakable hardshps but their
noble spirits have never wavered. They
count their labor no sacrifice.
. Away with the word in such view
and with such thought says David
Livingston; II is emphatically no sacri-
flee; say rather 1t is privilege. They
furnish US example of forbearance and
fortitude, of patience and unyielding pur-
pose and of spirit which triumphs not
jesty of right They are placing in the
hands of their brothers, less fortunate
than themselves, the keys which unlock
the treasures of knowledge and open the
mind to noble aspirations for better con-
ditions. Education Is one of the in
dispensable steps of mission enterprise.
cessful work.
1.-THE Iabors of missionaries. always diff
ficult and trying. are no longer so per-
ilous as In former times In some quar-
tiers Indifference and opposition have
given place to aid and cooperation. A
hundred years ago many OF the fields
were closed to missionary effort Now
almost everywhere is the open door, and
only the map of the world now marks
the extent of their thought and action.
who can estimate their value to the
progress of the nations? Their contri-
button to the onward and upward march
Of humanity Is beyond all calculation.
taught the various trades. They have
promoted concord and amity and brought
nations closer together, They have made
men better. They have increased the re-
gard for home, have strengthened the
sacred ties of family, have made the
community well ordered and their work
has been a potent influence in the de-
veIopment of law and the establishment
of government.
May this great meeting rekindle the
spirit of missionary ardor and enthus-
asm to go teach all nations; may the
field never lack a succession of heralds
who shall carry on the task-the contin-
uous u StSpet 10 the
end of time
The president read his address. His ref
erence TO ex-President Harrison as one
of the greatest statesmen of the United
States was applauded.
Gov. Roosevelt Speaks Brieny.
Gov. Roosevelt made a brief ad-
dress and received an ovation. Gen
Harrison then spoke few words. thank
ing President Mckinley and Gov
Roosevelt for coming to the opening OF
the conference. and this was followed by
the benediction. pronounced by DIR. Jud-
son Smith. The president, the governor
and General Harrison remained on the
platform for short time and met many
OF the delegates