The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-08
BRILLIANT TALKS
 MADE ID LAYMEN
Hudson Speaks on Chinese
 Revolution
SESSION ENDS TODAY
Rev. Robert Smith Treats of Influ- ence of Protestantism on Latin America-Noted Speakers
 Will Be Heard Today

Chattanooga, February 7.-The sec ond day of the conference of laymen oi fhe Pres byteran church in the United States came to a close tonight with a programme consisting of addresses by Rev. Egbert W. Smith, D. D., of Nash vile, on the subject, "The Rea- condolences of the Assemblys Four Dollar Standard and the Way of Reach ing It by the Every Member Canvass and "The Impact of Protestantism on Latin America" by Rev. Robert Smith of New York.
 The sessions today were marked by speeches of more than ordinary signifi- canoe, notably that delivered by Rev. W. B. Hudson of China, who is in this country on leave of absence from his post in the Orient. He has spent IS years in China and today he gave his views on the cause of the revolution now being waged in that country.
 The attendance of todays early ses- sion of the laymen's missionary con- yention showed marked increase over that of the first day and it is esti- mated that fully 15OO delegates were present.
 The session opened with scriptural reading by W. C. Smith of Richmond, Va, followed by an address by Dr.. James Lewis Howe of Lexington, Va. on "The Unoccupied and Occupied Mis- sion Fields" Rev. NJ. Martin, a mission ary of the Presbyterian church at Lue- ba, Africa, delivered timely address on the extent "to which We have oc- cupied our African field" and Rev. Hud- son, working in China, on The Op- portunity Presented by the Present Sit uation in China"
 The vital relation of intercessary prayer to the missionary enterprise was the subject ably discussed by George 1nnis of Philadelphia.
 The early programme concluded with 6 talk on prayer and missions by w. E. Doughty of New York, educational sec Tetary of the laymens missionary movement. The general theme for the late session was missionary education.
 This was discussed in it's various phases by Harry Wade Hicks of New York, missionary educational secretary: W. R.. Dobyns. D. D., of St, Joseph; Prof. j.. F Mccall of Chattanooga, David Me- tonough of New York, the Rev. D. Clay Lilly Of Richmond, Va; the Rev Joseph R. Sevier of Augusta. Ga, and w. E. Doughty of New York.
 The women in attendance held a spe- cia meeting and heard addresses on "The Part the Women Have Contributed to Our Missionary Work by the Rev. $. H Chester, b. D., of Nashville: What the Women May Do in the Future, the Rev. R. o. Flynn, D. D., Atlanta Open Conference presided over by Mrs. J. Cal Niif Stewart Richmond. Va: Our Share in the China Famines" the Rev. B. c. Patterson, Su Chin, China.
 Another feature was the address of the Rev Hudson of China He is here on a leave of absence. His theme was New Situation in China
 He said the external and internal causes oi the revolution had it's notifications. He said the external causes were ex- parsion of western agrandizement and civilization. The internal cause, he said, was manifestation of racial hatred be- tween the Manchu and Cantonese and the reorganization of a new national life. The present status of the revolution, he said. was an entire breakdown of the old order. political, social and commercial. The outlook involves the greatest prob lem that the world has ever seen. MT. Hudson said. The hope of the Chinese people is in constructive powers.
 Tomorrow, the closing day of the con- ference, many of the noted speakers are on the programme. The afternoon ses- sion will be closed with an address by J. Campbell White of New York city, general secretary of the laymen's mis- sicnary movement, on the subject. How Can l Help to Evangelize the World?"
 Al the final session MT. White will also speak on The Oncoming Kingdom and Its Challenge to Men,
 The Farewell Word" will be delivered by Charles II. Pratt of Richmond, Va