The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-10-24

army of less than two thousand men. To
day, sixty times that number fail to keep the
world in peace.
What farce-tragedy
That is so-called Christianity
That twenty millions is only the first fight
ing line; behind them there is another twelve
millions and behind them there is another
twelve
Four lines are actively marked out-hrst,
the army in the field; second the first line
of reserves; then, the second line; fourth,
old men who are kept to arm the fortress
while the first, second and third lines go out
to fight
THE NATIONS HAVE NO THOUGHT
OF DISARMAMENT.
[ suppose that it would be true to say, that
between forty and fifty million men are by
Law compelled to hold themselves in read
mess to fight.
We are living in day when beyond a
question: unless there is a speedy interna-
tional disarmament, worldwide war must
come
These armies and navies must continue
to increase, and yet they have already
reached point where they must be en-
ployed or disband
There is no thought of disbandment
The opinion has lately been expressed by
the Japanese Prime Minister, that the Ma
ton must continue this war (referring to the
war between Japan and Russia) for at least
another year. Russia declares that, under
no circumstances, will she discontinue the
war until she has defeated Japan.
The second army OF six hundred thousand
men, is being formed in Russia; and the
third already begun to be prepared for.
More than million men are already
marching to Asiatic battle-felds. 1t seems
very clear that it will not be easy for the
great powers to keep out of the war.
Only within the last few months there
was great tension between Russia and Eng
land. British commerce has been interfered
with by the privateer fleet Of the Russians.
Such was the tension Of affairs, that it
would not have been a surprise had England
declared war The British Empire, with its
vast myriads, comprising all the British
possessions in Africa, Asia, Australasia and
America and numbering not far from five
hundred millions, stood ready for action.
On the other hand, the Treaty between
France and Russia would probably have
drawn the former power into the conflict
While other nations would almost inevitably
have followed in their turn.
1t will take very great skill to keep the
United States of America out of the General
War when it comes 1t will take exceeding
ly great skill on the part Of the rulers of the
Austro Hungarian Empire to keep that
Country out Of the war. 1t will take still
greater skill to keep out the German Empire,
which has been aiming at possessions in
China and Africa.
Shiloh Tabernacle, Wednesday Evening,
October 10, 1904.
Let us remember that there will be a ter
ribe final war, in which the nations of the
earth will be engaged.
Most earnestly do pray every day, that
the United States of America may be SO
guided by its statesmen, as to avert having
part in that war.
This Nation is now the greatest peace
making power in the whole world. MAY
God enable the United States of America to
retain that good character
Shiloh Tabernacle, Thursday forenoon,
No7'ember 24th, 1904.
We are, probably upon the eve of tremen-
dous ard comprehensive European war; 1t
may be averted for time. . but it is sure to
come. Therefore, / say to our people i'm
Germany, and France, and all the other ma
tions that will presently be involved i'm war,
not excepting Great Britain. If YOU do not
get out while you can, the day will come when
you will regret that you did not come to Zion
that you did not sell your property when it
was possible. Property in Europe, which is
not very salable even now, will be absolutely
unstable in many lands. If you do not want
to fight, come out from among them, for pre-
sentIy the reserves will be pushed into the
fields, and your sons will die i'm quarreIs that
are not their own.
Shiloh Tabernacle Zion CITY lords Dav