Trans-Siberian Train, Beloved Brethren in Christ:June 14, 1928.

I am writing a line to let you know that by God's grace I have been as well as usual and the Lord has protected me on the way from all harm and danger. I am now less than a day's journey from Moscow. I had arranged to leave Tientsin on June 4th but on account of the turn the war took, had to leave on the 3rd, and after much difficulty, arrived at Mukden, taking twice the usual time for the journey. Arrived there hungry, thirsty and dirty after riding on top of my luggage for two nights and a day. At Mukden I got a good Japanese train which was nice and clean, and after ten hours' rapid traveling, reached Chang-chun. After two hours boarded a Russian train for Harbin arriving there the following morning. At the Grand Hotel I had two days' and one night's rest. Then June 7th boarded another Russian train reaching Manchula the following evening. From here I had 2d class to Leningrad and found the train comfortable, having a compartment for myself as the train was not full. I always thought Siberia was an ugly wilderness, but found it a picturesque country. There are mountains with great forests on them; also immense prairies with animals here and there. In some places there are nice towns. Eastern Siberia is not densely populated, but approaching the West there are more and more large towns and some very large cities.

Last Sunday we traveled around beautiful Baikal Lake through numberless tunnels; the water was clear and calm. I could not help thinking of the Lord's going across and around the Lake of Galilee, preaching the Gospel to the broken-hearted and comforting them in their distress and healing their diseases. Last Saturday I asked the Chief Steward permission to preach in the dining car on Lord's Day, but he could not allow it. Yesterday we crossed the beautiful Ural Mountains. They were not high peaks as I had thought, but rather a kind of high land with thick forests. I have only met two
persons who profess Christianity, both Japanese. One of them is a delegate to the League of Nations and is on his way to Holland for a conference there this summer; the other is a student going to Manchester, England. I had Bible Study with them every evening. They were surprised that the Bible should say something of a league of nations, but did not like the idea that it would be destroyed by the Lord. I showed them from the Word of God that when men say "Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them and they will not escape. May the Lord have mercy on them and open their eyes; for all I can do is to tell them the way and lead them to see "What saith the Lord." I have some relatives that are on the way to glory, also some yet strangers to God, so if it pleases the Lord to use me to impart some spiritual blessing to them, I will be thank-By the time you receive this letter I expect to be with my dear old parents who have not seen me for eighteen years. Kindly continue to pray for me and for the work in China as when I was there with them.

With my best Christian greetings to all,

" Yours affectionately in Christ,

Chas. O. Kautto, Tikkakoski, Jyvaskyla, Finland, Europe.

Inkongo, Congo Beige. Beloved Brother:- April 2, 1928.

We are writing this letter to answer questions received as to Lusambo, where Mr. and Mrs. Moyes have gone to live.

When the two brothers (Westcott) arrived at Inkongo thirty years ago, there was already a small settlement of white people at Lusambo, a military camp consisting mostly of State officials for the administration of the district. There are now about 150 Europeans there, and a large native population, with a resident Doctor, nurse, hospital for natives, and a fine Maternity Home for Europeans. In the stores one can buy almost anything from a pin to a motor-car. A powerful wireless installation gives news from other lands, fluctuations of prices, etc. The Roman Catholics are in force, and have built a large brick Cathedral-an imposing building, but altogether eclipsed by the two idols 'Money' and 'Pleasure.' The natives copy the ways of the Europeans, and worship the same false gods.

Lusambo, about 1600 ft. above sea level, is considered a healthy place for the Congo, the mortality being low. It is always well drained, and so has few mosquitoes, while Inkongo has swamps on three sides and the river on the fourth It is about twelve miles from Inkongo, and takes about four hours to walk and about two miles with a push-bike. It takes from four to eight hours by canoe but we have now a small detachable motor with which we can get there with a small canoe in two and three quarters hours, without fatigue. We hope to be able to get a larger one some day

From Lusambo one can get with a motor to the railway for S. Africa, or to Lake Tanganyika and the East. A road has been started to Pania, at present a journey of one and a half days up river on a small steamer. From Pania is a motor road to Mitombe, where the McTavishes are. We could get there in four or five hours with a motor-cycle.

The Mission premises, built by the American Presbyterians fourteen years ago, are a mile or so beyond Lusambo, on a steep bank overlooking the river. Near the bank is a strip of good soil where orange trees grow, and which is suitable for vegetables.

School is well attended, and other meetings, and there are a number of earnest Christians there whom we have known to go on steadily for years. Mr. Moyes came down for the week-end with some of them last month, and they joined us in remembering the Lord. We expect they will soon commence meetings there of a like nature.

The first airplane of a regular mail service is expected at Lusambo to-day, and the natives are much excited about it.

The following daily memoranda as to a journey to Cimbangu will show some of the circumstances of the -way.

Friday, April 13th-Reached Bakwa Kisaka, half-way between Inkongo and Cimbangu. Felt very tired, and wondered whether it is old age coming on, and how soon I shall have to use a hammock. But it was harder than usual, as the last three hours we were tramping through pouring rain. Was thankful to find my spare clothes and bed arrived dry.

The Christians here have a meeting for the breaking of bread every week, and seem to be going on nicely, though some who were once with them have been guilty of misconduct and have had to be nut away.

Saturday. Left at daybreak and reached Cimbangu about 3:30 receiving a warm welcome. When the wooden gong was beaten at night for the Prayer-meeting, I saw the unusual sight of 400 people struggling at the two doorways to get inside. Most of them had coughs of varying depth and intensity, but the good brothers who prayed raised their voices and did not mumble.

Lords Day. About fifty remembered the Lord, and there were 300 or more, sitting back. I enjoyed preaching in the afternoon, for the people were so attentive that they forgot to cough. They understood our Inkongo language perfectly, though it is not their own. I had many enquiries as to when Mr. Nixon is coming back to them.

Monday. Went on to Baka Yendu, the last three hours in a deluge of rain. There is a nice interest here, and we left two young brothers in different parts of the town to preach the gospel and teach those interested.

Tuesday. As it was impossible to dry my clothes yesterday, I put them on wet and traveled back as far as Bakwa Tcha-shi, where Bakakyenga is finding good interest. They had the material ready for a new school, so we set to work, and when stopped by rain in the evening, the framework was done, the rafters tied, and the roof ready for thatching.

Wednesday. Returned to Cimbangu and spent the rest of the day interviewing those who hope to be baptized, to-morrow; gave them an address at night in the school.

Thursday. Addressed those about to be baptized, and urged them to go on after baptism and follow the Lord with purpose of heart. A crowd of 500 people assembled at the stream, and sat quietly while I baptized forty-four men and thirty-six women. Twelve came from the town mentioned above where we built a school, three from a still more distant town, while the rest were from Cimbangu and district around. All have been tested for some time, and others converted more recently are kept back for further testing.

Saturday. Arrived home, rather tired, but thankful to be still able to do a good day's journey in spite of advancing age, and too for any help I have been able to render those at Cimbangu, who rarely get such visits since Mr. Nixon left. H. Wilson.

Alajuela, Costa Rica. Beloved Brother:June 1, 1928.

I am thankful to report good health. Our rainy season has commenced, so cannot reach out much in the interior, except with a horse. It is our privilege occasionally to lead a soul into, or rather show them the truth. Splendid interest in the little places down the line where I go occasionally. I have no great, nor fictitious news, but seek to plod on. especially in tract work and speaking to individuals, making known the gospel to the blind. The Adventists are making much headway among the colored people in some parts of the Limon district. With love and thanks and appreciating your prayers, Aff'y in Him, D. Lamorue.