Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-29
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BIBLES ARE
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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY RE-
PORTS ON RELIGIOUS SITUA-
TON IN THE PHILIPPINE IS
LANDS.

NEW YORK. May &.-The American
Bible society has received from Its agent
In the Philippines. Rev. Jay c. Goodrich
his annual report on the situation In the
islands. inclusive OF the circulation OF the
bible He says:
IT was no chIld's task that confronted
either the civil or military authorities
here. When the Spanish government ON
Gals withdrew. those who had shaped al
fairs remained behind. Shaken loose BY
the revolution still this system chung, and
must be considered. conciiiated and dealt
With before those who have suffered
much and protested long can be henent-
ed Careful Diplomacy has been neces-
sary 20 bring about anything like order.
Negotiations for the settlement OF the
land question have been carried forward
over slumbering volcanoes OF disappointed
hatred.
me educational department. which has
startled the world by the holiness and
magnitude OF It's plan. is tackling its
problem with enthusiasm.
The missionary forces have been greatly
AUGMENTED. The Baptists and Presbyte-
risns on the island Of Panay are reaching
many OF the rural people at the market
places where they congregate from miles
On The interior and are greatly interested
IN the teaching Of the bible DR.. Hall
has a hospital al uoIlo, and Is proving
that medical missions are profitable In
spiritual results. At Dumaguete the sill
imam institute. under the direction Of Rev.
Mr. Hubbard. Is well established with
growing attendance.
The United Brethren church have estab-
iished work at Nigan. on the northern
part OF the island OF Luzon. with head
quarters at Manila
TIE Disciple church has two represen-
tatives in Manila. where English work is
under way. Work among the Filipinos
wal begin shortly.
The Methodist Episcopal church has
opened work IN Hagonoy. Bulacan prov
ince. IN San Fernandino, Pampanga prov
fnce. and Corona Tarlac province. all on
.-e island OF Luzon.
A union OF the protestant churches in
the archipelago was effected for the pur-
nose OF utilizing the missionary forces to
the best and greatest advantage by the
division OF the field and the open discus
sion OF all questions OF common interest.
The evangelical union OF. the Philippine
islands" was chosen as the name and a
committee was appointed which succeed
ed IN effecting division OF the field. so
that for at least three years there shall
be practically no overlapping OF the diff
ferent missions. Provision was made for
an executive committee 20 which shall be
referred any question OF comfy which
might arise. At the first annual conven-
ton OF this organization reports from the
entire field were heard and vital dues-
tons affecting the whole field discussed.
While the Filipino church has not the
unity and freedom from sectarianism
hoped for. and there seems to be little
prospect OF interdenominational schools
and literature. very much has been accom-
pnshed BY this union OF forces. and II Is
hoped that with the growth OF the mis-
sions there win be on this field the work
ing out IN practical shape OF all the grow
ing world wide feeling for the unity and
harmony OF Christ-s church.
Outside Of the people In Manila and its
environs. there are none who are so ripe
for the use OF the bible and who receive
Il 50 eagerly as do the people OF Pampan-
ga province
We are in receipt OF the first gospel to
Be translated into the language OF the
cebusn group OF the Visayan islands.
Chaplain John A. Randolph OF the Uni
ted States army. with the assistance OF
competent native helpers. has. with the
utmost care translated and thoroughly
revised this important manuscript. which
has been presented TO the society without
cost By the chaplain. and dedicated to the
north Mississippi conference OF the Meth
odist Episcopal church. south.
Printing for the bible society has been
done IN Japan. The total number OF vol
4Imes published Is y, 900; the total num-
Der Of pages Is 5.27o.Ooo.
Last year we reported the sale and gift
OF lo.s7s copies. This year the total circu-
lation f. 52.7s5. and the total direct circu-
lation Is 4sST copies.
The sales IN the Manila depository have
been AS copies. When we consider the
bitter opposition. the unsettled condition
Of the country. making II dangerous in
the extreme 20 venture into the interior
without an escort; the great lack OF roads
and facilities for travel. and the number
OF men employed. the work accomplished
IL certainly marvellous