-- Feb 5, 1900; Monday
This morning Governor Heber M. Wells of Utah accompanied by Governor [DeForest] Richards, Secretary [Fenimore] Chatterton and Judge [Jesse] Knight all of Wyoming, called on the Presidency and had a talk in relation to the colonization of the Bighorn country which is now being settled by our people. The gentlemen from Wyoming spoke very highly of the "Mormon" colonists in their State.
Elder B. H. Roberts also called and had a talk with President [Loernzo] Snow regarding his political troubles and President Snow advised him to settle down to his ecclesiastical duties and cease fighting the inevitable; he had done all in his power and had made a courageous and proper fight in his endeavor to retain his seat in the National House of Representatives, and had accomplished all he, President Snow, thought was possible for him to accomplish, and the President believed that great good would come out of it. (1)
-- Feb 6, 1999
Testimony on life of David W. Patten-- Salt Lake City.
We have not been able to determine what circumstances may have prompted President Snow to issue this Circular "To the Reader" containing his tribute to David W. Patten, one of the early Apostles of the L.D.S. Church. For a further account of early spiritual experiences, perhaps those referred to in this circular see CHC 6:383-384.
Salt Lake City, Utah, February 6, 1900.
To the Reader:
All the circumstances of my first and last meeting with Apostle David W. Patten are as clear to my mind as if it were an occurrence of but yesterday, and yet it took place some sixty-four years ago. He appeared to me then to be a remarkable man, and that impression has remained with me ever since.
We traveled together on horseback from my father's home, at Mantua, Ohio, to Kirtland, a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles, he on his return from some missionary labor, I to commence a course of studies at Oberlin College.
On the way our conversation fell upon religion and philosophy, and being young and having enjoyed some scholastic advantages, I was at first disposed to treat his opinions lightly, especially so as they were not always clothed in grammatical language; but as he proceeded in his earnest and humble way to open up before my mind the plan of salvation, I seemed unable to resist the knowledge that he was a man of God and that his testimony was true. I felt pricked in my heart.
This he evidently perceived, for almost the last thing he said to me, after hearing his testimony, was that I should go to the Lord before retiring at night and ask him for myself. This I did with the result that from the day I met this great Apostle, all my aspirations have been enlarged and heightened immeasurably. This was the turning point in my life.
What impressed me most was his absolute sincerity, his earnestness and his spiritual power; and I believe I cannot do better in this connection than to commend a careful study of his life to the honest in heart everywhere.
LORENZO SNOW. {1900-February 6-Circular letter, Church Historian's Library,} (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Clark, James R., Messages of the First Presidency (6 volumes)
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Feb 2, 1900; Friday
-- Feb 2, 1900; Friday
Sisters Priscilla Jennings and Emily S. Richards called at the President's Office and had a talk with President [Lorenzo] Snow desiring to learn his mind and will in relation to them continuing their work in connection with the Utah State Council of Women organization. They explained that when this organization was first organized, members of the National society objected to Mormons being connected with it, but had since become friendly and quite cordial in their feelings towards the Mormon members, and they had invited the State society to send delegates to the convention to be held shortly in Washington, and Sister Richards had been appointed with Mrs. Gilmer to attend that convention as delegates. President Snow advised these sisters that it was his opinion that it would be politic for us to take advantage of every opportunity that would likely bring honor to Utah, and he encouraged Sister Richards in the desire to attend the National Woman's Suffrage Convention at Washington, D.C.
Presidents Snow, [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office.
Elder James E. Talmage called at the President's office and had a talk with the Presidency regarding the edition of the Pearl of Great Price which he is to publish with foot note references. President Cannon suggested that it would be perfectly proper to make references to chapters and verses, but nothing should be done in the way of foot notes in this edition in the way of explaining the meaning of any passages as this might lead to difficulty.
Benjamin Cluff, Jr., who is organizing an expedition to go to Central and South America for the purpose of exploring Book of Mormon lands, called at the office in relation to the expedition. President Snow, who approved of the plan, authorized Brother Cluff to use his name to assist him to obtain contributions in the shape of financial help. Brother Cluff proposed that six young men be called on a mission to accompany the expedition with the understanding that they go for the purpose of learning the languages of the people and studying their myths, as he was of the opinion that the Maya people had traditions regarding the extraordinary physical disruptions of the earth at the time of the crucifixion of the Savior, as noted in the Book of Mormon. He had been impressed with this idea from the writings of [Augustus] LePlongeon, the author and explorer, and felt that a study of
these people by a number of capable young men would confirm the writings of the Book of Mormon in various ways. Moreover, LePlongeon states that the Maya people were acquainted with the Egyptian language and the writings engraved on their temples go to show it. The Presidency consented to call young men for this purpose.
At 1:30 o'clock Mr. [Elliot T.] Galt and Mr. [Charles A.] Magrath accompanied by their engineer, Mr. [George] Anderson, Judge [LeGrand] Young, Brothers [Milton D.] Hammond and [Charles O.] Card came to the office. They had been on consultation in the forenoon regarding certain indefinite clauses in the contract regarding the building of the canal, water rights and selection of lands. They reported that they had come to an agreement which had been prepared and would be signed in the morning. These gentlemen remained at the office in consultation until three o'clock when all withdrew excepting Mr. Galt and Mr. Magrath who remained to talk with the Presidency. In view of the fact that the Church had to take about six thousand acres of land in lieu of cash advanced to the sub-contractors, they now offered free water right for two years for this land, in order to give an opportunity to sell them to settlers. They also offered a quarter section in two different places as a bonus on which to form villages, with the privilege of purchasing three thousand acres immediately around. They also offered five dollars a head for emigrants to settle these villages, either from Europe or America; and if from Europe, $300. towards paying the expenses of a man to do the business of selecting them. They thought that each village could sustain sixty families, but it was not the intention to limit the Church in any way in what may be done in this direction. President Snow said he could see only one difficulty in this, and that would be the lack of means by new settlers to purchase implements and teams.
President Cannon inquired of Mr. Galt as to the attitude of the Dominion of Canada towards our people. That gentleman replied that it was made acquainted with the contract with the First Presidency, and it has encouraged, and made some small appropriations towards carrying it into effect, and that the Dominion officials were working hand in hand with the Irrigation Company to carry this project through. Mr. Magrath, at the request of President Snow, promised to submit a paper embodying the above propositions, at their meeting tomorrow. (1)
-- Feb 2, 1999
Sisters Priscilla Jennings and Emily S. Richards called at the President's Office and had a talk with President [Lorenzo] Snow desiring to learn his mind and will in relation to them continuing their work in connection with the Utah State Council of Women organization. They explained that when this organization was first organized, members of the National society objected to Mormons being connected with it, but had since become friendly and quite cordial in their feelings towards the Mormon members, and they had invited the State society to send delegates to the convention to be held shortly in Washington, and Sister Richards had been appointed with Mrs. Gilmer to attend that convention as delegates. President Snow advised these sisters that it was his opinion that it would be politic for us to take advantage of every opportunity that would likely bring honor to Utah, and he encouraged Sister Richards in the desire to attend the National Woman's Suffrage Convention at Washington, D.C. Presidents Snow, [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. Elder James E. Talmage called at the President's office and had a talk with the Presidency regarding the edition of the Pearl of Great Price which he is to publish with foot note references. President Cannon suggested that it would be perfectly proper to make references to chapters and verses, but nothing should be done in the way of foot notes in this edition in the way of explaining the meaning of any passages as this might lead to difficulty. Benjamin Cluff, Jr., who is organizing an expedition to go to Central and South America for the purpose of exploring Book of Mormon lands, called at the office in relation to the expedition. President Snow, who approved of the plan, authorized Brother Cluff to use his name to assist him to obtain contributions in the shape of financial help. Brother Cluff proposed that six young men be called on a mission to accompany the expedition with the understanding that they go for the purpose of learning the languages of the people and studying their myths, as he was of the opinion that the Maya people had traditions regarding the extraordinary physical disruptions of the earth at the time of the crucifixion of the Savior, as noted in the Book of Mormon. He had been impressed with this idea from the writings of [Augustus] LePlongeon, the author and explorer, and felt that a study of these people by a number of capable young men would confirm the writings of the Book of Mormon in various ways. Moreover, LePlongeon states that the Maya people were acquainted with the Egyptian language and the writings engraved on their temples go to show it. The Presidency consented to call young men for this purpose. At 1:30 o'clock Mr. [Elliot T.] Galt and Mr. [Charles A.] Magrath accompanied by their engineer, Mr. [George] Anderson, Judge [LeGrand] Young, Brothers [Milton D.] Hammond and [Charles O.] Card came to the office. They had been on consultation in the forenoon regarding certain indefinite clauses in the contract regarding the building of the canal, water rights and selection of lands. They reported that they had come to an agreement which had been prepared and would be signed in the morning. These gentlemen remained at the office in consultation until three o'clock when all withdrew excepting Mr. Galt and Mr. Magrath who remained to talk with the Presidency. In view of the fact that the Church had to take about six thousand acres of land in lieu of cash advanced to the sub-contractors, they now offered free water right for two years for this land, in order to give an opportunity to sell them to settlers. They also offered a quarter section in two different places as a bonus on which to form villages, with the privilege of purchasing three thousand acres immediately around. They also offered five dollars a head for emigrants to settle these villages, either from Europe or America; and if from Europe, $300. towards paying the expenses of a man to do the business of selecting them. They thought that each village could sustain sixty families, but it was not the intention to limit the Church in any way in what may be done in this direction. President Snow said he could see only one difficulty in this, and that would be the lack of means by new settlers to purchase implements and teams. President Cannon inquired of Mr. Galt as to the attitude of the Dominion of Canada towards our people. That gentleman replied that it was made acquainted with the contract with the First Presidency, and it has encouraged, and made some small appropriations towards carrying it into effect, and that the Dominion officials were working hand in hand with the Irrigation Company to carry this project through. Mr. Magrath, at the request of President Snow, promised to submit a paper embodying the above propositions, at their meeting tomorrow. Had interview with the First Presidency on a matter which has been under informal consideration for some time, viz: that of preparing a revised edition of the "Pearl of Great Price," one of the standard works of the Church. I was appointed today to prepare the same, the text to be divided into paragraphs or verses, with references. I undertake this as I have attempted other labors in connection with church work, in a missionary spirit without hope or expectation of reward. Indeed I doubt that I will be known as the reviser even if the work be completed, and a revised edition published. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Journal History; James E. Talmage, Diary
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Sisters Priscilla Jennings and Emily S. Richards called at the President's Office and had a talk with President [Lorenzo] Snow desiring to learn his mind and will in relation to them continuing their work in connection with the Utah State Council of Women organization. They explained that when this organization was first organized, members of the National society objected to Mormons being connected with it, but had since become friendly and quite cordial in their feelings towards the Mormon members, and they had invited the State society to send delegates to the convention to be held shortly in Washington, and Sister Richards had been appointed with Mrs. Gilmer to attend that convention as delegates. President Snow advised these sisters that it was his opinion that it would be politic for us to take advantage of every opportunity that would likely bring honor to Utah, and he encouraged Sister Richards in the desire to attend the National Woman's Suffrage Convention at Washington, D.C.
Presidents Snow, [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office.
Elder James E. Talmage called at the President's office and had a talk with the Presidency regarding the edition of the Pearl of Great Price which he is to publish with foot note references. President Cannon suggested that it would be perfectly proper to make references to chapters and verses, but nothing should be done in the way of foot notes in this edition in the way of explaining the meaning of any passages as this might lead to difficulty.
Benjamin Cluff, Jr., who is organizing an expedition to go to Central and South America for the purpose of exploring Book of Mormon lands, called at the office in relation to the expedition. President Snow, who approved of the plan, authorized Brother Cluff to use his name to assist him to obtain contributions in the shape of financial help. Brother Cluff proposed that six young men be called on a mission to accompany the expedition with the understanding that they go for the purpose of learning the languages of the people and studying their myths, as he was of the opinion that the Maya people had traditions regarding the extraordinary physical disruptions of the earth at the time of the crucifixion of the Savior, as noted in the Book of Mormon. He had been impressed with this idea from the writings of [Augustus] LePlongeon, the author and explorer, and felt that a study of
these people by a number of capable young men would confirm the writings of the Book of Mormon in various ways. Moreover, LePlongeon states that the Maya people were acquainted with the Egyptian language and the writings engraved on their temples go to show it. The Presidency consented to call young men for this purpose.
At 1:30 o'clock Mr. [Elliot T.] Galt and Mr. [Charles A.] Magrath accompanied by their engineer, Mr. [George] Anderson, Judge [LeGrand] Young, Brothers [Milton D.] Hammond and [Charles O.] Card came to the office. They had been on consultation in the forenoon regarding certain indefinite clauses in the contract regarding the building of the canal, water rights and selection of lands. They reported that they had come to an agreement which had been prepared and would be signed in the morning. These gentlemen remained at the office in consultation until three o'clock when all withdrew excepting Mr. Galt and Mr. Magrath who remained to talk with the Presidency. In view of the fact that the Church had to take about six thousand acres of land in lieu of cash advanced to the sub-contractors, they now offered free water right for two years for this land, in order to give an opportunity to sell them to settlers. They also offered a quarter section in two different places as a bonus on which to form villages, with the privilege of purchasing three thousand acres immediately around. They also offered five dollars a head for emigrants to settle these villages, either from Europe or America; and if from Europe, $300. towards paying the expenses of a man to do the business of selecting them. They thought that each village could sustain sixty families, but it was not the intention to limit the Church in any way in what may be done in this direction. President Snow said he could see only one difficulty in this, and that would be the lack of means by new settlers to purchase implements and teams.
President Cannon inquired of Mr. Galt as to the attitude of the Dominion of Canada towards our people. That gentleman replied that it was made acquainted with the contract with the First Presidency, and it has encouraged, and made some small appropriations towards carrying it into effect, and that the Dominion officials were working hand in hand with the Irrigation Company to carry this project through. Mr. Magrath, at the request of President Snow, promised to submit a paper embodying the above propositions, at their meeting tomorrow. (1)
-- Feb 2, 1999
Sisters Priscilla Jennings and Emily S. Richards called at the President's Office and had a talk with President [Lorenzo] Snow desiring to learn his mind and will in relation to them continuing their work in connection with the Utah State Council of Women organization. They explained that when this organization was first organized, members of the National society objected to Mormons being connected with it, but had since become friendly and quite cordial in their feelings towards the Mormon members, and they had invited the State society to send delegates to the convention to be held shortly in Washington, and Sister Richards had been appointed with Mrs. Gilmer to attend that convention as delegates. President Snow advised these sisters that it was his opinion that it would be politic for us to take advantage of every opportunity that would likely bring honor to Utah, and he encouraged Sister Richards in the desire to attend the National Woman's Suffrage Convention at Washington, D.C. Presidents Snow, [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. Elder James E. Talmage called at the President's office and had a talk with the Presidency regarding the edition of the Pearl of Great Price which he is to publish with foot note references. President Cannon suggested that it would be perfectly proper to make references to chapters and verses, but nothing should be done in the way of foot notes in this edition in the way of explaining the meaning of any passages as this might lead to difficulty. Benjamin Cluff, Jr., who is organizing an expedition to go to Central and South America for the purpose of exploring Book of Mormon lands, called at the office in relation to the expedition. President Snow, who approved of the plan, authorized Brother Cluff to use his name to assist him to obtain contributions in the shape of financial help. Brother Cluff proposed that six young men be called on a mission to accompany the expedition with the understanding that they go for the purpose of learning the languages of the people and studying their myths, as he was of the opinion that the Maya people had traditions regarding the extraordinary physical disruptions of the earth at the time of the crucifixion of the Savior, as noted in the Book of Mormon. He had been impressed with this idea from the writings of [Augustus] LePlongeon, the author and explorer, and felt that a study of these people by a number of capable young men would confirm the writings of the Book of Mormon in various ways. Moreover, LePlongeon states that the Maya people were acquainted with the Egyptian language and the writings engraved on their temples go to show it. The Presidency consented to call young men for this purpose. At 1:30 o'clock Mr. [Elliot T.] Galt and Mr. [Charles A.] Magrath accompanied by their engineer, Mr. [George] Anderson, Judge [LeGrand] Young, Brothers [Milton D.] Hammond and [Charles O.] Card came to the office. They had been on consultation in the forenoon regarding certain indefinite clauses in the contract regarding the building of the canal, water rights and selection of lands. They reported that they had come to an agreement which had been prepared and would be signed in the morning. These gentlemen remained at the office in consultation until three o'clock when all withdrew excepting Mr. Galt and Mr. Magrath who remained to talk with the Presidency. In view of the fact that the Church had to take about six thousand acres of land in lieu of cash advanced to the sub-contractors, they now offered free water right for two years for this land, in order to give an opportunity to sell them to settlers. They also offered a quarter section in two different places as a bonus on which to form villages, with the privilege of purchasing three thousand acres immediately around. They also offered five dollars a head for emigrants to settle these villages, either from Europe or America; and if from Europe, $300. towards paying the expenses of a man to do the business of selecting them. They thought that each village could sustain sixty families, but it was not the intention to limit the Church in any way in what may be done in this direction. President Snow said he could see only one difficulty in this, and that would be the lack of means by new settlers to purchase implements and teams. President Cannon inquired of Mr. Galt as to the attitude of the Dominion of Canada towards our people. That gentleman replied that it was made acquainted with the contract with the First Presidency, and it has encouraged, and made some small appropriations towards carrying it into effect, and that the Dominion officials were working hand in hand with the Irrigation Company to carry this project through. Mr. Magrath, at the request of President Snow, promised to submit a paper embodying the above propositions, at their meeting tomorrow. Had interview with the First Presidency on a matter which has been under informal consideration for some time, viz: that of preparing a revised edition of the "Pearl of Great Price," one of the standard works of the Church. I was appointed today to prepare the same, the text to be divided into paragraphs or verses, with references. I undertake this as I have attempted other labors in connection with church work, in a missionary spirit without hope or expectation of reward. Indeed I doubt that I will be known as the reviser even if the work be completed, and a revised edition published. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Journal History; James E. Talmage, Diary
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Jan 29, 1900; Monday
-- Jan 29, 1900; Monday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow, [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. The sum of $143.40 was appropriated in favor of the Blackfoot [Idaho] meeting house, which was the amount of tithing paid by the members of that ward last year.
Brother Albert Young, son of the late Lorenzo D. Young, and a brother of Harry and John Young, who lost their lives in the Philippines while in the service of the United States, informed the Presidency that the bodies of his brothers were expected home in a few days, and he desired to know the feelings of the brethren
about a suitable funeral for them. It was decided to hold the services in the Tabernacle on the 11th of February, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
At two o'clock in the afternoon Messrs. [Elliot T.] Galt and [Charles A.] Magrath of Alberta, Canada, accompanied by engineer George Anderson, called at the President's office according to a previous appointment for the purpose of consulting with the Presidency concerning the settlements of the Saints in Canada, and the building of a canal the work of which was being done by the Saints according to contract. These gentlemen expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the class of settlers from the "Mormon" people who had gone to Canada, and expressed the desire that more would settle in that land. President Snow remarked that the people who had already settled in Canada had a great many relatives and friends in Utah and inasmuch as prosperity shall attend them in their new homes they would naturally draw others to them for the purpose of bettering their own condition. Mr. Galt appreciated this, and stated that he would like to have more of the members of the Church settle there, and the "sooner the better." After these gentlemen had departed President Snow remarked that he felt very much impressed with the gentlemanly bearing of Mr. Galt and Mr. McGrath. President Cannon also took occasion to express his feelings and stated that he felt that it would still prove profitable to us to have settlements in Canada and Mexico. He believed this fact would have a salutary influence upon leading men in power in our own nation. We had become subjects of their schemes, and they were continually being tempted to work us to serve their own selfish purposes; and he could not but believe that when it should be found by our nation that we were not friendless that the effect would be good. And besides this, Zion was not confined to our own nation, but it would extend over the entire continent. He could not help but feel that his views were verified in the friendly overtures the officials of the Canadian government had made to us, and the welcome they had accorded our settlers. (1)
-- Thursday, Feb 1, 1999
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Washington, D.C.
It is bitter cold for this City.
Bro. H. B. Clawson and I called at the Raleigh Hotel but failed to find Mr. Salisbury.
I wrote letters to Prest. Lorenzo Snow and my son George.
Bro. H. B. Clawson and I spent the afternoon at the Capitol. We met Senators Hoar of Mass., Cullum of Ill., Platt of Connecticut, Warren of Wy. and Shoup of Idaho, Mondell, the Representative from Wy.
Judge Geo. W. Bartch is busy as a Bee. He had a talk with the President today and was much pleased with it. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow, [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. The sum of $143.40 was appropriated in favor of the Blackfoot [Idaho] meeting house, which was the amount of tithing paid by the members of that ward last year.
Brother Albert Young, son of the late Lorenzo D. Young, and a brother of Harry and John Young, who lost their lives in the Philippines while in the service of the United States, informed the Presidency that the bodies of his brothers were expected home in a few days, and he desired to know the feelings of the brethren
about a suitable funeral for them. It was decided to hold the services in the Tabernacle on the 11th of February, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
At two o'clock in the afternoon Messrs. [Elliot T.] Galt and [Charles A.] Magrath of Alberta, Canada, accompanied by engineer George Anderson, called at the President's office according to a previous appointment for the purpose of consulting with the Presidency concerning the settlements of the Saints in Canada, and the building of a canal the work of which was being done by the Saints according to contract. These gentlemen expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the class of settlers from the "Mormon" people who had gone to Canada, and expressed the desire that more would settle in that land. President Snow remarked that the people who had already settled in Canada had a great many relatives and friends in Utah and inasmuch as prosperity shall attend them in their new homes they would naturally draw others to them for the purpose of bettering their own condition. Mr. Galt appreciated this, and stated that he would like to have more of the members of the Church settle there, and the "sooner the better." After these gentlemen had departed President Snow remarked that he felt very much impressed with the gentlemanly bearing of Mr. Galt and Mr. McGrath. President Cannon also took occasion to express his feelings and stated that he felt that it would still prove profitable to us to have settlements in Canada and Mexico. He believed this fact would have a salutary influence upon leading men in power in our own nation. We had become subjects of their schemes, and they were continually being tempted to work us to serve their own selfish purposes; and he could not but believe that when it should be found by our nation that we were not friendless that the effect would be good. And besides this, Zion was not confined to our own nation, but it would extend over the entire continent. He could not help but feel that his views were verified in the friendly overtures the officials of the Canadian government had made to us, and the welcome they had accorded our settlers. (1)
-- Thursday, Feb 1, 1999
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Washington, D.C.
It is bitter cold for this City.
Bro. H. B. Clawson and I called at the Raleigh Hotel but failed to find Mr. Salisbury.
I wrote letters to Prest. Lorenzo Snow and my son George.
Bro. H. B. Clawson and I spent the afternoon at the Capitol. We met Senators Hoar of Mass., Cullum of Ill., Platt of Connecticut, Warren of Wy. and Shoup of Idaho, Mondell, the Representative from Wy.
Judge Geo. W. Bartch is busy as a Bee. He had a talk with the President today and was much pleased with it. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Jan 26, 1999
-- Jan 26, 1999
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow, [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. The sum of $100. was appropriated in favor of the Samoan Mission to help the publication of tracts in the native tongue. Bro[ther] Joseph E. [Taylor] Called to see me and told me of how things looked regarding organizations &c. He said his wife Mattie who he said is a very close observer of things, remarked to him as they returned from Conference on Sunday night last:--she never witnessed a person exhibit more egotism than Bro[ther]. [Francis M.] Lyman did in his conduct at the meetings last Sunday. I said:--if I was to do what my natural feelings would lead me to do, instead of speaking of it to any one else I should tell Bro[ther]. L[yman]. of it to his face. Bro[ther]. T[aylor]. advised that I do not do it. I told him I had received evidences that Pres[ident]. Lorenzo Snow is a just man and although he appears pliable, associated as he is and his Councilors are with the Twelve, he will permit nothing to be done to the injury of the Church. I further said, I know God will overrule every event, wherein His servants appear to act foolish, to promote His glory and the final triumph of His work, let things appear to go as they may. I only feel particularly exercised about my own conduct, lest I go wrong and lead others to do the same. (1)
-- Saturday, Jan 27, 1999
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Washington, D.C.
I called upon U.S. Senators Joseph L. Rawlins, Geo. L. Shoup, Shelby M. Cullom, [Mc? written between lines], C. D. Clark, and Congressman F. W. Mondell. All treated me nicely. I wrote to Lorenzo Snow. (2)
-- Jan 27, 1900; Saturday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office, President [Joseph F.] Smith had gone to Nephi [Utah] to attend the Stake conference.
Several brethren called during the day at the office for counsel and instruction pertaining to both personal matters and church affairs.
Mr. George Y. Wallace, manager of the Rocky Mountain Telephone Company, called at twelve o'clock by appointment and met with Presidents Snow and Cannon. They had consulted together the day previous concerning affairs of the Telephone company and the Deseret Telegraph, Mr. Wallace having presented a proposition for the purchase of the Telegraph line. This proposition was that the sum of $10,000. should be paid for the telegraph line provided the Church would take $50,000. of stock in the Rocky Mountain Telephone Company, or pay $5,000. and the Church take $25,000. in stock, with the understanding that a church member should be on the telephone board. It was concluded yesterday to dispose of the telegraph line for $5,000. but that the Church take no stock in the telephone company. Mr. Wallace was somewhat disappointed in this decision, but President Snow stated that the Church was not investing any means, but on the contrary was getting out of debt as fast as possible. President Snow, however, stated that if the telephone line concluded to purchase the telegraph line they could rest assured that they would continue to have the good will of the Church and the best wishes of the authorities and, of course, the Saints would give the telephone company their patronage. Mr. Wallace stated that he would lay this proposition before the telephone board of directors on Monday next.
The sum of $791.04 was appropriated in favor of the Eastern States mission. This amount had been used out of the tithing of that mission as follows: $680.77; railway fares $110.27. A tithing receipt for this amount will be forwarded and the tithing payers receive due credit for the amounts paid. (3)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Angus M. Cannon, Diary
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
3 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow, [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. The sum of $100. was appropriated in favor of the Samoan Mission to help the publication of tracts in the native tongue. Bro[ther] Joseph E. [Taylor] Called to see me and told me of how things looked regarding organizations &c. He said his wife Mattie who he said is a very close observer of things, remarked to him as they returned from Conference on Sunday night last:--she never witnessed a person exhibit more egotism than Bro[ther]. [Francis M.] Lyman did in his conduct at the meetings last Sunday. I said:--if I was to do what my natural feelings would lead me to do, instead of speaking of it to any one else I should tell Bro[ther]. L[yman]. of it to his face. Bro[ther]. T[aylor]. advised that I do not do it. I told him I had received evidences that Pres[ident]. Lorenzo Snow is a just man and although he appears pliable, associated as he is and his Councilors are with the Twelve, he will permit nothing to be done to the injury of the Church. I further said, I know God will overrule every event, wherein His servants appear to act foolish, to promote His glory and the final triumph of His work, let things appear to go as they may. I only feel particularly exercised about my own conduct, lest I go wrong and lead others to do the same. (1)
-- Saturday, Jan 27, 1999
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Washington, D.C.
I called upon U.S. Senators Joseph L. Rawlins, Geo. L. Shoup, Shelby M. Cullom, [Mc? written between lines], C. D. Clark, and Congressman F. W. Mondell. All treated me nicely. I wrote to Lorenzo Snow. (2)
-- Jan 27, 1900; Saturday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office, President [Joseph F.] Smith had gone to Nephi [Utah] to attend the Stake conference.
Several brethren called during the day at the office for counsel and instruction pertaining to both personal matters and church affairs.
Mr. George Y. Wallace, manager of the Rocky Mountain Telephone Company, called at twelve o'clock by appointment and met with Presidents Snow and Cannon. They had consulted together the day previous concerning affairs of the Telephone company and the Deseret Telegraph, Mr. Wallace having presented a proposition for the purchase of the Telegraph line. This proposition was that the sum of $10,000. should be paid for the telegraph line provided the Church would take $50,000. of stock in the Rocky Mountain Telephone Company, or pay $5,000. and the Church take $25,000. in stock, with the understanding that a church member should be on the telephone board. It was concluded yesterday to dispose of the telegraph line for $5,000. but that the Church take no stock in the telephone company. Mr. Wallace was somewhat disappointed in this decision, but President Snow stated that the Church was not investing any means, but on the contrary was getting out of debt as fast as possible. President Snow, however, stated that if the telephone line concluded to purchase the telegraph line they could rest assured that they would continue to have the good will of the Church and the best wishes of the authorities and, of course, the Saints would give the telephone company their patronage. Mr. Wallace stated that he would lay this proposition before the telephone board of directors on Monday next.
The sum of $791.04 was appropriated in favor of the Eastern States mission. This amount had been used out of the tithing of that mission as follows: $680.77; railway fares $110.27. A tithing receipt for this amount will be forwarded and the tithing payers receive due credit for the amounts paid. (3)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Angus M. Cannon, Diary
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
3 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Jan 25, 1999
-- Jan 25, 1999
At 11 o'clock, a.m., the meeting of the First Presidency and the Apostles. There were present, Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, of the First Presidency and the following Apostles: Francis M. Lyman, George Teasdale, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley and Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff. Elders Brigham Young [Jr.] was in Arizona; John Henry Smith in Washington [D.C.]; Heber J. Grant and Rudger Clawson at St. Johns [Arizona]. ... A long letter from President Andrew Kimball, dated the 2nd inst., was read. It contained a most encouraging report of the feelings prevailing among the saints of his stake. Brother Kimball mentioned two points on which he desired an expression from the Presidency. First, himself and associate brethren have undertaken to build a canal, and they propose doing it piecemeal as their time and means will permit. A number of wealthy men offer to advance money for the purpose of pushing it right through, but Brother Kimball's judgment is against borrowing, and if the Presidency approve of his judgment he asked that they express themselves in letter to him so that he may allay feelings that may exist contrary to that view. The other question was in relation [to] the necessity of one of the Apostles visiting them once or twice a year with authority to perform sealing ordinances. It was agreed that on both these points Elder Kimball should be written to expressing the approval of the Presidency and the council. ... ... There was considerable discussion regarding the division of the Salt Lake Stake and the creation of the Granite Stake, south of Salt Lake City. ... The princip[al] subject taken up was the division of Salt Lake Stake. It was argued at great length as to where the division should be made, at 13th or at 10th So[uth]. St[reet]. M[atthias]. F. Cowley made a motion to make the division at 13th So[uth]. but it rec[eive]d no second. Pres[iden]t. [George Q.] Cannon & [Joseph F.] Smith said we had taken an expression of the people of Farmer's W[ar]d & Sugar House & the majority had favored 10th So[outh]. St[reet]. He believed this division should be made. Bro[ther]. Cowley then with-drew his first motion & moved to divide at 10th So[uth]. I seconded it & it was carried. Pres[iden]t. Jos[eph]. F. Smith alone voting in the contrary. (1)
-- Jan 26, 1900; Friday
Bro[ther] Joseph E. [Taylor] Called to see me and told me of how things looked regarding organizations &c. He said his wife Mattie who he said is a very close observer of things, remarked to him as they returned from Conference on Sunday night last:--she never witnessed a person exhibit more egotism than Bro[ther]. [Francis M.] Lyman did in his conduct at the meetings last Sunday. I said:--if I was to do what my natural feelings would lead me to do, instead of speaking of it to any one else I should tell Bro[ther]. L[yman]. of it to his face.
Bro[ther]. T[aylor]. advised that I do not do it. I told him I had received evidences that Pres[ident]. Lorenzo Snow is a just
man and although he appears pliable, associated as he is and his Councilors are with the Twelve, he will permit nothing to be done to the injury of the Church. I further said, I know God will overrule every event, wherein His servants appear to act foolish, to promote His glory and the final triumph of His work, let things appear to go as they may. I only feel particularly exercised about my own conduct, lest I go wrong and lead others to do the same. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Abraham Owen Woodruff, Diary
2 - Angus M. Cannon, Diary
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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At 11 o'clock, a.m., the meeting of the First Presidency and the Apostles. There were present, Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, of the First Presidency and the following Apostles: Francis M. Lyman, George Teasdale, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley and Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff. Elders Brigham Young [Jr.] was in Arizona; John Henry Smith in Washington [D.C.]; Heber J. Grant and Rudger Clawson at St. Johns [Arizona]. ... A long letter from President Andrew Kimball, dated the 2nd inst., was read. It contained a most encouraging report of the feelings prevailing among the saints of his stake. Brother Kimball mentioned two points on which he desired an expression from the Presidency. First, himself and associate brethren have undertaken to build a canal, and they propose doing it piecemeal as their time and means will permit. A number of wealthy men offer to advance money for the purpose of pushing it right through, but Brother Kimball's judgment is against borrowing, and if the Presidency approve of his judgment he asked that they express themselves in letter to him so that he may allay feelings that may exist contrary to that view. The other question was in relation [to] the necessity of one of the Apostles visiting them once or twice a year with authority to perform sealing ordinances. It was agreed that on both these points Elder Kimball should be written to expressing the approval of the Presidency and the council. ... ... There was considerable discussion regarding the division of the Salt Lake Stake and the creation of the Granite Stake, south of Salt Lake City. ... The princip[al] subject taken up was the division of Salt Lake Stake. It was argued at great length as to where the division should be made, at 13th or at 10th So[uth]. St[reet]. M[atthias]. F. Cowley made a motion to make the division at 13th So[uth]. but it rec[eive]d no second. Pres[iden]t. [George Q.] Cannon & [Joseph F.] Smith said we had taken an expression of the people of Farmer's W[ar]d & Sugar House & the majority had favored 10th So[outh]. St[reet]. He believed this division should be made. Bro[ther]. Cowley then with-drew his first motion & moved to divide at 10th So[uth]. I seconded it & it was carried. Pres[iden]t. Jos[eph]. F. Smith alone voting in the contrary. (1)
-- Jan 26, 1900; Friday
Bro[ther] Joseph E. [Taylor] Called to see me and told me of how things looked regarding organizations &c. He said his wife Mattie who he said is a very close observer of things, remarked to him as they returned from Conference on Sunday night last:--she never witnessed a person exhibit more egotism than Bro[ther]. [Francis M.] Lyman did in his conduct at the meetings last Sunday. I said:--if I was to do what my natural feelings would lead me to do, instead of speaking of it to any one else I should tell Bro[ther]. L[yman]. of it to his face.
Bro[ther]. T[aylor]. advised that I do not do it. I told him I had received evidences that Pres[ident]. Lorenzo Snow is a just
man and although he appears pliable, associated as he is and his Councilors are with the Twelve, he will permit nothing to be done to the injury of the Church. I further said, I know God will overrule every event, wherein His servants appear to act foolish, to promote His glory and the final triumph of His work, let things appear to go as they may. I only feel particularly exercised about my own conduct, lest I go wrong and lead others to do the same. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Abraham Owen Woodruff, Diary
2 - Angus M. Cannon, Diary
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Jan 23, 1900; Tuesday
-- Jan 23, 1900; Tuesday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office, President [George Q.] Cannon
came at noon, he had been at a meeting in the Union Light and Power Company's office all the forenoon.
At [12]:30 Elders William F. Rigby, Douglas M. Todd and Chariton Jacobs met with the Presidency. They are interested in interesting colonists in the Fremont [Idaho] Stake; and to aid in the accomplishment of this purpose the O[regon]. S[hort]. L[ine]. railroad had printed at its own expense an illustrated folder giving a description of the country. Twenty thousand of these folders have been distributed by the railroad and the O.S.L. company now ask these brethren to follow up what they have done by obtaining a letter of introduction from the Presidency to Stake and Ward authorities with a view of getting their influence and support in the hope of getting two thousand or twenty-five hundred people to move into that country. The brethren stated that besides building the railroad into Fremont Stake it was likely that the railroad officials have become personally interested in land in that section of country, which makes them all the more anxious to have our people settle there.
Elder Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff was also present, and President Snow explained to President Cannon that while he, (President Cannon) was in New York, Elder Woodruff had been appointed to give his personal attention in the line of colonizing our people in good localities, and that Elder Woodruff was now endeavoring to get at least fifty heads of families to settle in the Bighorn county, Wyoming, on an elegant tract of land with good resources and favorable climate and where land could be had for fifty cents an acre, with the privilege of the settlers working out canal interests. Therefore Elder Woodruff felt that whatever Elder Higby and the brethren did in the Snake River country should not be done at the expense of the settlements in the Big Horn country. It was therefore thought that it would be best for the Presidency not to give a letter to these brethren but that they be allowed to work on their own resources with the permission of the presidency. This idea was approved by President Snow, after President Smith expressed the feat that if a letter were given the people of the extreme south might be induced to break up some of the southern settlements where there is a scarcity of water to go into the north country to settle. As expressing the sense of the meeting, President Cannon moved, and President Smith seconded a motion to the effect that Brothers Woodruff and Rigby and companions gather up such families as they can to accomplish that which they have in view, with this understanding, that they do not weaken the southern settlements by going thee and raising an excitement and producing dissatisfaction among the people. The motion was unanimously carried. (1)
-- Jan 25, 1900; Thursday
At 11 o'clock, a.m., the meeting of the First Presidency and the Apostles. There were present, Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, of the First Presidency and the following Apostles: Francis M. Lyman, George Teasdale, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley and Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff. Elders Brigham Young [Jr.] was in
Arizona; John Henry Smith in Washington [D.C.]; Heber J. Grant and Rudger Clawson at St. Johns [Arizona].
... A long letter from President Andrew Kimball, dated the 2nd inst., was read. It contained a most encouraging report of the feelings prevailing among the saints of his stake. Brother Kimball mentioned two points on which he desired an expression from the Presidency. First, himself and associate brethren have undertaken to build a canal, and they propose doing it piecemeal as their time and means will permit. A number of wealthy men offer to advance money for the purpose of pushing it right through, but Brother Kimball's judgment is against borrowing, and if the Presidency approve of his judgment he asked that they express themselves in letter to him so that he may allay feelings that may exist contrary to that view. The other question was in relation [to] the necessity of one of the Apostles visiting them once or twice a year with authority to perform sealing ordinances. It was agreed that on both these points Elder Kimball should be written to expressing the approval of the Presidency and the council. ...
... There was considerable discussion regarding the division of the Salt Lake Stake and the creation of the Granite Stake, south of Salt Lake City. ... (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office, President [George Q.] Cannon
came at noon, he had been at a meeting in the Union Light and Power Company's office all the forenoon.
At [12]:30 Elders William F. Rigby, Douglas M. Todd and Chariton Jacobs met with the Presidency. They are interested in interesting colonists in the Fremont [Idaho] Stake; and to aid in the accomplishment of this purpose the O[regon]. S[hort]. L[ine]. railroad had printed at its own expense an illustrated folder giving a description of the country. Twenty thousand of these folders have been distributed by the railroad and the O.S.L. company now ask these brethren to follow up what they have done by obtaining a letter of introduction from the Presidency to Stake and Ward authorities with a view of getting their influence and support in the hope of getting two thousand or twenty-five hundred people to move into that country. The brethren stated that besides building the railroad into Fremont Stake it was likely that the railroad officials have become personally interested in land in that section of country, which makes them all the more anxious to have our people settle there.
Elder Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff was also present, and President Snow explained to President Cannon that while he, (President Cannon) was in New York, Elder Woodruff had been appointed to give his personal attention in the line of colonizing our people in good localities, and that Elder Woodruff was now endeavoring to get at least fifty heads of families to settle in the Bighorn county, Wyoming, on an elegant tract of land with good resources and favorable climate and where land could be had for fifty cents an acre, with the privilege of the settlers working out canal interests. Therefore Elder Woodruff felt that whatever Elder Higby and the brethren did in the Snake River country should not be done at the expense of the settlements in the Big Horn country. It was therefore thought that it would be best for the Presidency not to give a letter to these brethren but that they be allowed to work on their own resources with the permission of the presidency. This idea was approved by President Snow, after President Smith expressed the feat that if a letter were given the people of the extreme south might be induced to break up some of the southern settlements where there is a scarcity of water to go into the north country to settle. As expressing the sense of the meeting, President Cannon moved, and President Smith seconded a motion to the effect that Brothers Woodruff and Rigby and companions gather up such families as they can to accomplish that which they have in view, with this understanding, that they do not weaken the southern settlements by going thee and raising an excitement and producing dissatisfaction among the people. The motion was unanimously carried. (1)
-- Jan 25, 1900; Thursday
At 11 o'clock, a.m., the meeting of the First Presidency and the Apostles. There were present, Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, of the First Presidency and the following Apostles: Francis M. Lyman, George Teasdale, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley and Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff. Elders Brigham Young [Jr.] was in
Arizona; John Henry Smith in Washington [D.C.]; Heber J. Grant and Rudger Clawson at St. Johns [Arizona].
... A long letter from President Andrew Kimball, dated the 2nd inst., was read. It contained a most encouraging report of the feelings prevailing among the saints of his stake. Brother Kimball mentioned two points on which he desired an expression from the Presidency. First, himself and associate brethren have undertaken to build a canal, and they propose doing it piecemeal as their time and means will permit. A number of wealthy men offer to advance money for the purpose of pushing it right through, but Brother Kimball's judgment is against borrowing, and if the Presidency approve of his judgment he asked that they express themselves in letter to him so that he may allay feelings that may exist contrary to that view. The other question was in relation [to] the necessity of one of the Apostles visiting them once or twice a year with authority to perform sealing ordinances. It was agreed that on both these points Elder Kimball should be written to expressing the approval of the Presidency and the council. ...
... There was considerable discussion regarding the division of the Salt Lake Stake and the creation of the Granite Stake, south of Salt Lake City. ... (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Tuesday, Jan 16, 1999
-- Tuesday, Jan 16, 1999
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
President Lorenzo Snow, Geo. Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith set me apart for my mission, Geo. Q. Cannon being mouth. (1)
-- Jan 18, 1900; Thursday
In the forenoon Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office in conversation with Elder Leonard John Nuttall who had just returned from a visit to the settlements in Southern Utah and Arizona and was reporting to the presidency the condition of affairs in St. Johns, Arizona. Shortly before 11 o'clock the brethren left for the Temple.
At 11 o'clock the meeting of the Twelve Apostles with the presidency convened in the Salt Lake Temple. President Lorenzo Snow presiding. There were present, President Lorenzo Snow, and counselors George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith of the First Presidency; Elders Francis M. Lyman, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff and Rudger Clawson of the Apostles quorum. ...
When the brethren reassembled after the prayer circle, a communication was read from George W. Lewis, of Mesa [Arizona], who had been appointed to ascertain the mind of the Presidency on the following subject: The people of Mesa were about to erect a building, and had almost agreed to make it two stories, the upper story to be used for Sunday school and Mutual Improvement purposes, and the lower room as an amusement hall, but some of the Saints had objected on the ground that the upper room might suffer from the spirit of irreverence which was likely attach to the amusement hall. They could not build two separate buildings for lack of means, but felt that the amount could readily be raised for a two story building. It was the mind and will of the Council that the Saints build the two story building.
A letter from Platte D. Lyman was read stating that Sister Elizabeth McCune and Brother O. R. Knight had promised one hundred pounds each towards the purchasing of a suitable conference house in the city of London [England] in a more favorable part of the city than the present headquarters are in, however, these offers would be withdrawn unless something was done to make the necessary purchase. The matter was referred to Brothers Anthon H. Lund and Rudger Clawson as a committee to see what could be done and to make a report.
A petition was read signed by twenty-six persons residing in the Sugar House Ward, asking that the new proposed stake be divided on 10th south street instead of 13th south street, thus placing that ward, Forest Dale, and Farmers Ward in the new stake instead of remaining in the Salt Lake Stake. A great deal was said on this subject and it was finally decided to refer the proposition to the committee having the division of the Salt Lake Stake in hand, with the understanding that they shall visit the wards interested and meet with the saints and thus ascertain the desire of the majority of the people of each ward. Brother Lyman was appointed to take the place of Elder John Henry Smith on this committee as the latter was in the Eastern States.
It was reported that the late Christopher Layton's family were having trouble about the division of his property, he having died intestate. In order to save a lawsuit they asked the Presidency to appoint a committee to administer the estate. Elders John Henry Smith, Anthon H. Lund and Bishop William B. Preston were appointed as that committee, and Brother Lund stated that they had performed their duty in that regard to the satisfaction of the family and that the family were going to have a reunion and the committee had been invited to join them in those exercises. ...
The conferences of Weber, Tooele and Sevier [Utah], which were to be held this week were indefinitely postponed and it was agreed that the holding of prayer circle meetings in the Temples should also be discontinued for a time because of the smallpox scare.
The question of the naming of the two new stakes to be created out of the southern portion of the Salt Lake Stake was discussed and on motion of Elder Francis M. Lyman it was decided that the first south of Salt Lake be "Granite" and the other "Jordan." (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
President Lorenzo Snow, Geo. Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith set me apart for my mission, Geo. Q. Cannon being mouth. (1)
-- Jan 18, 1900; Thursday
In the forenoon Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office in conversation with Elder Leonard John Nuttall who had just returned from a visit to the settlements in Southern Utah and Arizona and was reporting to the presidency the condition of affairs in St. Johns, Arizona. Shortly before 11 o'clock the brethren left for the Temple.
At 11 o'clock the meeting of the Twelve Apostles with the presidency convened in the Salt Lake Temple. President Lorenzo Snow presiding. There were present, President Lorenzo Snow, and counselors George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith of the First Presidency; Elders Francis M. Lyman, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff and Rudger Clawson of the Apostles quorum. ...
When the brethren reassembled after the prayer circle, a communication was read from George W. Lewis, of Mesa [Arizona], who had been appointed to ascertain the mind of the Presidency on the following subject: The people of Mesa were about to erect a building, and had almost agreed to make it two stories, the upper story to be used for Sunday school and Mutual Improvement purposes, and the lower room as an amusement hall, but some of the Saints had objected on the ground that the upper room might suffer from the spirit of irreverence which was likely attach to the amusement hall. They could not build two separate buildings for lack of means, but felt that the amount could readily be raised for a two story building. It was the mind and will of the Council that the Saints build the two story building.
A letter from Platte D. Lyman was read stating that Sister Elizabeth McCune and Brother O. R. Knight had promised one hundred pounds each towards the purchasing of a suitable conference house in the city of London [England] in a more favorable part of the city than the present headquarters are in, however, these offers would be withdrawn unless something was done to make the necessary purchase. The matter was referred to Brothers Anthon H. Lund and Rudger Clawson as a committee to see what could be done and to make a report.
A petition was read signed by twenty-six persons residing in the Sugar House Ward, asking that the new proposed stake be divided on 10th south street instead of 13th south street, thus placing that ward, Forest Dale, and Farmers Ward in the new stake instead of remaining in the Salt Lake Stake. A great deal was said on this subject and it was finally decided to refer the proposition to the committee having the division of the Salt Lake Stake in hand, with the understanding that they shall visit the wards interested and meet with the saints and thus ascertain the desire of the majority of the people of each ward. Brother Lyman was appointed to take the place of Elder John Henry Smith on this committee as the latter was in the Eastern States.
It was reported that the late Christopher Layton's family were having trouble about the division of his property, he having died intestate. In order to save a lawsuit they asked the Presidency to appoint a committee to administer the estate. Elders John Henry Smith, Anthon H. Lund and Bishop William B. Preston were appointed as that committee, and Brother Lund stated that they had performed their duty in that regard to the satisfaction of the family and that the family were going to have a reunion and the committee had been invited to join them in those exercises. ...
The conferences of Weber, Tooele and Sevier [Utah], which were to be held this week were indefinitely postponed and it was agreed that the holding of prayer circle meetings in the Temples should also be discontinued for a time because of the smallpox scare.
The question of the naming of the two new stakes to be created out of the southern portion of the Salt Lake Stake was discussed and on motion of Elder Francis M. Lyman it was decided that the first south of Salt Lake be "Granite" and the other "Jordan." (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Jan 11, 1999
-- Jan 11, 1999
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
Dr. James E. Talmage called and reported his recent visit to San Francisco [California], where he had been on personal business. Prior to going, he had been requested by the Presidency to investigate in a quiet way, without appearing to do so, the affairs of the California mission and especially the San Francisco branch, word having come to the President's office that Elder Ephraim H. Nye, who presides over that mission, was losing his influence, owing to his arbitrary manner. Brother Talmage now reported that an open division exists in the San Francisco branch, and that in his opinion President Nye is at fault and unable to heal the breach. It was very apparent too that Sister Nye's influence was anything but good and tending to union.
After hearing Brother Talmage at some length, President Cannon remarked that he had felt for some time that Sister Nye ought to be released from that mission. This was the sentiment also of President Smith. President Snow thought that it was time to release both, as Brother Nye had now presided over that mission three years.
Salt Lake Temple 11 A.M. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q.
Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Marriner W[ood]. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, and Rudger Clawson.
This was the quarterly meeting of the Apostles, and they were in session when the Presidency entered their room in the Temple.
Brother Brigham Young, now the senior of the quorum, informed President Snow that each of the Apostles present had spoken, and had nothing more to say, but that they had had an exceedingly pleasant time together.
President Snow informed the Council that President Cannon had an appointment at 1 P.M., and that he desired to be excused about that time.
At the suggestion of Brother John Henry Smith, the usual prayer circle was dispensed with for today, in order to give more time for the transaction of business.
President Snow now referred to a verse of the hymn that was being sung by the Apostles as the Presidency entered, and at his request the hymn was sung again, namely "Glorious things are sung of Zion". After the singing of the hymn, the main theme of which was union, the President spoke briefly on that subject. He said that although we as a people had met with all kinds of troubles, had suffered from heart burnings, and had been called upon to make all sorts of sacrifices, yet we had never lost hope of arriving in due time at a state of perfect union. Speaking of the Apostles, he was pleased to say that more could be said of them in this respect today, than at any other time since the days of the Prophet Joseph [Smith]. Notwithstanding the weaknesses which the servants of the Lord and His people manifested in various ways, he had sustained His servants and given them grace sufficient to meet and overcome every trial and trouble. This being the fact, he (the speaker), for one, could look into the future with the greatest assurance. He did not feel to worry one particle as to the present or the future; it was almost impossible to imagine that the future could bring us greater troubles than we had already passed through. Everything considered, who, he asked, had such great reasons for thanksgiving and rejoicing as we had. The members of this Council were now about to partake of the emblem of the body and blood of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and with such feelings as we have here we could not but feel that our Lord and Master is very near to us, and that holy beings are in our presence. With these thoughts in his heart, the President said that he felt to bless his brethren, and he hoped they would continue in the line of salvation and perfection. ...
The following communication from the committee on the proposed division of Salt Lake Stake was read to the Council:
"After having given the matter of dividing the Salt Lake Stake our careful consideration, and having visited several of the wards, we feel to recommend that the Stake be divided on lines running east and west instead of on the State Road, as the latter intersects several Wards, and thus interferes with the ownership of meeting houses and other interests which such wards have in
common. The Jordan would make a good natural dividing line, but the resultant stakes would not be so compact and the Church operation would be very unequally divided. The conferences can be held in different places in these stakes, and, with so many bridges over the Jordan, they can be attended conveniently by both sides of the river. We recommend that the Salt Lake Stake be separated from the middle or Cottonwood Stake, by a line running east and west on the thirteenth street south, and that the latter stake be separated from the Southern or Granite Stake by a line running east and west, north of the Union and the West Jordan Wards on what is called the Winchester road. The total membership in the middle or Cottonwood Stake would be 7,136, and in the southern or Granite Stake 6,923, being as nearly as can be an equal division. This division would leave the Cannon, Farmers, Forest Dale and Sugar Wards in the Salt Lake Stake. We find that the feelings of the members of these wards are much in favor of remaining attached to the city. In our opinion the city will grow and eventually absorb these wards within its limits, and then it seems to us it would not be well to have the city divided into different Stakes; besides, such exigencies might arise in the political situation of the city that it might be expedient to have the whole city intimately united under one ecclesiastical organization in order to help pass wholesome, or resist obnoxious measures. Should the Jordan River be considered the better division line, then the Church population of the Jordan Stake would be 5,564 and that of the Granite Stake 8,495. If divided on the thirteenth south street, but if divided on the Tenth South Street it would number 10,832. With highest esteem, Your brethren in the Gospel, (Signed) John Henry Smith, Anthon H. Lund".
Brother John Henry Smith remarked, after the reading of the report, that he found the people generally satisfied, either to be divided or remain as they are. On motion of Brother Cowley, seconded by President Cannon, the report of the committee was adopted.
A discussion now arose as to the most appropriate names for the new Stakes. It was finally decided, on motion of Brother Grant, that they be called Granite and Jordan Stakes; the division south of Winchester Road to be called Granite, and that north of it to be called Jordan.
It was now ascertained that Brother Frank Y. Taylor, previously selected by the Council to preside over Granite Stake, as formerly described, is not a resident of Granite Stake under the division, and therefore not eligible to preside there without a special call, and there were no special reasons for such a call. President Snow thought it would be well for Brother John W. Taylor to see his brother Frank and make the necessary explanations.
The Council not being prepared to select a president for Granite Stake, the matter was not now considered. It was understood that nothing should be said of what had just been done until the Council was prepared to complete the division and form the new organizations. It was felt that a mistake had been made in making public the previous action of the Council and naming the
persons selected to preside over the new Stakes. ...
All the brethren present, including George F. Gibbs, the secretary of the Council, then sat at table and partook of the Sacrament, Brother Brigham Young offering a prayer.
Before rising from the table, President Snow invited President Cannon to occupy the few remaining moments of unexpired time, by speaking to the brethren as he might feel led.
President Cannon, responding, said that he heartily endorsed the words of President Snow to the effect that we have the greatest cause to be thankful because of the blessings we enjoy. He referred to the pleasure experienced by him in his boyhood days when in the presence of the servants of God, and the respect he entertained towards them. This feeling had never left him, and he rejoiced in the society of the Apostles today, and in being in possession of their fellowship. He rejoiced in the feelings of union and good fellowship that exist, and there was no question in his mind but that this state of things would continue. He believed that greater power and gifts would be given to the Apostles, and that this would increase until they should met face to face with the Savior himself. He felt that the day was not far distant when the Savior would meet with His Apostles and instruct them; and that they should prepare for the great events which were coming upon the earth. He knew the Savior was near to us, and that the day would come when the Apostles would be greatly honored of him; and that judgment would be given to the Twelve, as it was given to His Apostles who were with Him in Jerusalem. President Cannon said too, referring to the enemies of Zion, that the predictions concerning them and the wicked generally would be brought about; the Lord would literally burn them up; and the Saints would go on from victory to victory until we should finally triumph. In closing, President Cannon, addressed himself to President Snow. He said he felt that the Apostles should be extremely careful as to the counsel they might give, as well as to the wisdom of their own actions. Of course, the Lord would continue to overrule in the future as he had in the past, but much trouble might be brought about through an unwise course on the part of the men to whom the people look for guidance. President Cannon held that no one Apostle should undertake to give counsel affecting the interests or well-being of the community; but on the contrary such counsel should be the combined wisdom of as many of the Apostles as could be got together, with the President at their head. This was a critical time, and we needed all the light we could get, and the only safe way to get it, in his opinion, was through the presiding head.
After the remarks of President Cannon the Council adjourned, President Joseph F. Smith offering the benediction.
Before dispersing and immediately following the prayer Elder John Henry Smith asked President Snow if he thought it was wise for the brethren to speak from the public stand on the principle of plural marriage. President Snow answered that the subject should be let alone and that there was too much being said about it already.
This suggested to President Snow the following: Without reference to anyone present, he said, that there were brethren who still seemed to have the idea that it was possible under his administration to obtain a plural wife and have her sealed to him. He authorized and requested the brethren present to correct this impression wherever they find it. He said emphatically that it could not be done.
President Cannon moved that this be accepted as the mind and will of the Lord. Seconded by Brother Lyman and carried unanimously.
The seventy-third anniversary of the birth of President George Q. Cannon was celebrated at his home on the Cannon Farm during the afternoon and evening. His children, grandchildren, relatives and a few friends, numbering between eighty and ninety gathered at the home and a most pleasant and entertaining evening was spent. At the conclusion of the program President Cannon delivered an address to the family which was characterized by strong, fatherly advice and counsel. (1)
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office. Dr. James E. Talmage called and reported his recent visit to San Francisco [California], where he had been on personal business. Prior to going, he had been requested by the Presidency to investigate in a quiet way, without appearing to do so, the affairs of the California mission and especially the San Francisco branch, word having come to the President's office that Elder Ephraim H. Nye, who presides over that mission, was losing his influence, owing to his arbitrary manner. Brother Talmage now reported that an open division exists in the San Francisco branch, and that in his opinion President Nye is at fault and unable to heal the breach. It was very apparent too that Sister Nye's influence was anything but good and tending to union. After hearing Brother Talmage at some length, President Cannon remarked that he had felt for some time that Sister Nye ought to be released from that mission. This was the sentiment also of President Smith. President Snow thought that it was time to release both, as Brother Nye had now presided over that mission three years. Salt Lake Temple 11 A.M. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Marriner W[ood]. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, and Rudger Clawson. This was the quarterly meeting of the Apostles, and they were in session when the Presidency entered their room in the Temple. Brother Brigham Young, now the senior of the quorum, informed President Snow that each of the Apostles present had spoken, and had nothing more to say, but that they had had an exceedingly pleasant time together. President Snow informed the Council that President Cannon had an appointment at 1 P.M., and that he desired to be excused about that time. At the suggestion of Brother John Henry Smith, the usual prayer circle was dispensed with for today, in order to give more time for the transaction of business. President Snow now referred to a verse of the hymn that was being sung by the Apostles as the Presidency entered, and at his request the hymn was sung again, namely "Glorious things are sung of Zion". After the singing of the hymn, the main theme of which was union, the President spoke briefly on that subject. He said that although we as a people had met with all kinds of troubles, had suffered from heart burnings, and had been called upon to make all sorts of sacrifices, yet we had never lost hope of arriving in due time at a state of perfect union. Speaking of the Apostles, he was pleased to say that more could be said of them in this respect today, than at any other time since the days of the Prophet Joseph [Smith]. Notwithstanding the weaknesses which the servants of the Lord and His people manifested in various ways, he had sustained His servants and given them grace sufficient to meet and overcome every trial and trouble. This being the fact, he (the speaker), for one, could look into the future with the greatest assurance. He did not feel to worry one particle as to the present or the future; it was almost impossible to imagine that the future could bring us greater troubles than we had already passed through. Everything considered, who, he asked, had such great reasons for thanksgiving and rejoicing as we had. The members of this Council were now about to partake of the emblem of the body and blood of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and with such feelings as we have here we could not but feel that our Lord and Master is very near to us, and that holy beings are in our presence. With these thoughts in his heart, the President said that he felt to bless his brethren, and he hoped they would continue in the line of salvation and perfection. ... The following communication from the committee on the proposed division of Salt Lake Stake was read to the Council: "After having given the matter of dividing the Salt Lake Stake our careful consideration, and having visited several of the wards, we feel to recommend that the Stake be divided on lines running east and west instead of on the State Road, as the latter intersects several Wards, and thus interferes with the ownership of meeting houses and other interests which such wards have in common. The Jordan would make a good natural dividing line, but the resultant stakes would not be so compact and the Church operation would be very unequally divided. The conferences can be held in different places in these stakes, and, with so many bridges over the Jordan, they can be attended conveniently by both sides of the river. We recommend that the Salt Lake Stake be separated from the middle or Cottonwood Stake, by a line running east and west on the thirteenth street south, and that the latter stake be separated from the Southern or Granite Stake by a line running east and west, north of the Union and the West Jordan Wards on what is called the Winchester road. The total membership in the middle or Cottonwood Stake would be 7,136, and in the southern or Granite Stake 6,923, being as nearly as can be an equal division. This division would leave the Cannon, Farmers, Forest Dale and Sugar Wards in the Salt Lake Stake. We find that the feelings of the members of these wards are much in favor of remaining attached to the city. In our opinion the city will grow and eventually absorb these wards within its limits, and then it seems to us it would not be well to have the city divided into different Stakes; besides, such exigencies might arise in the political situation of the city that it might be expedient to have the whole city intimately united under one ecclesiastical organization in order to help pass wholesome, or resist obnoxious measures. Should the Jordan River be considered the better division line, then the Church population of the Jordan Stake would be 5,564 and that of the Granite Stake 8,495. If divided on the thirteenth south street, but if divided on the Tenth South Street it would number 10,832. With highest esteem, Your brethren in the Gospel, (Signed) John Henry Smith, Anthon H. Lund". Brother John Henry Smith remarked, after the reading of the report, that he found the people generally satisfied, either to be divided or remain as they are. On motion of Brother Cowley, seconded by President Cannon, the report of the committee was adopted. A discussion now arose as to the most appropriate names for the new Stakes. It was finally decided, on motion of Brother Grant, that they be called Granite and Jordan Stakes; the division south of Winchester Road to be called Granite, and that north of it to be called Jordan. It was now ascertained that Brother Frank Y. Taylor, previously selected by the Council to preside over Granite Stake, as formerly described, is not a resident of Granite Stake under the division, and therefore not eligible to preside there without a special call, and there were no special reasons for such a call. President Snow thought it would be well for Brother John W. Taylor to see his brother Frank and make the necessary explanations. The Council not being prepared to select a president for Granite Stake, the matter was not now considered. It was understood that nothing should be said of what had just been done until the Council was prepared to complete the division and form the new organizations. It was felt that a mistake had been made in making public the previous action of the Council and naming the persons selected to preside over the new Stakes. ... All the brethren present, including George F. Gibbs, the secretary of the Council, then sat at table and partook of the Sacrament, Brother Brigham Young offering a prayer. Before rising from the table, President Snow invited President Cannon to occupy the few remaining moments of unexpired time, by speaking to the brethren as he might feel led. President Cannon, responding, said that he heartily endorsed the words of President Snow to the effect that we have the greatest cause to be thankful because of the blessings we enjoy. He referred to the pleasu
re experienced by him in his boyhood days when in the presence of the servants of God, and the respect he entertained towards them. This feeling had never left him, and he rejoiced in the society of the Apostles today, and in being in possession of their fellowship. He rejoiced in the feelings of union and good fellowship that exist, and there was no question in his mind but that this state of things would continue. He believed that greater power and gifts would be given to the Apostles, and that this would increase until they should met face to face with the Savior himself. He felt that the day was not far distant when the Savior would meet with His Apostles and instruct them; and that they should prepare for the great events which were coming upon the earth. He knew the Savior was near to us, and that the day would come when the Apostles would be greatly honored of him; and that judgment would be given to the Twelve, as it was given to His Apostles who were with Him in Jerusalem. President Cannon said too, referring to the enemies of Zion, that the predictions concerning them and the wicked generally would be brought about; the Lord would literally burn them up; and the Saints would go on from victory to victory until we should finally triumph. In closing, President Cannon, addressed himself to President Snow. He said he felt that the Apostles should be extremely careful as to the counsel they might give, as well as to the wisdom of their own actions. Of course, the Lord would continue to overrule in the future as he had in the past, but much trouble might be brought about through an unwise course on the part of the men to whom the people look for guidance. President Cannon held that no one Apostle should undertake to give counsel affecting the interests or well-being of the community; but on the contrary such counsel should be the combined wisdom of as many of the Apostles as could be got together, with the President at their head. This was a critical time, and we needed all the light we could get, and the only safe way to get it, in his opinion, was through the presiding head. After the remarks of President Cannon the Council adjourned, President Joseph F. Smith offering the benediction. Before dispersing and immediately following the prayer Elder John Henry Smith asked President Snow if he thought it was wise for the brethren to speak from the public stand on the principle of plural marriage. President Snow answered that the subject should be let alone and that there was too much being said about it already. This suggested to President Snow the following: Without reference to anyone present, he said, that there were brethren who still seemed to have the idea that it was possible under his administration to obtain a plural wife and have her sealed to him. He authorized and requested the brethren present to correct this impression wherever they find it. He said emphatically that it could not be done. President Cannon moved that this be accepted as the mind and will of the Lord. Seconded by Brother Lyman and carried unanimously. The seventy-third anniversary of the birth of President George Q. Cannon was celebrated at his home on the Cannon Farm during the afternoon and evening. His children, grandchildren, relatives and a few friends, numbering between eighty and ninety gathered at the home and a most pleasant and entertaining evening was spent. At the conclusion of the program President Cannon delivered an address to the family which was characterized by strong, fatherly advice and counsel. Met in Temple at 10. Spoke for 20 m[inutes]. conversation general. One assertion I made while talking That "when the saints received U[nited]. O[rder]. and lived it then will God restore to us the law of celestial marriage." Presidency came at 11 o clock after much talking arranging Con[ference]. & business. The Apostles met at 10. a.m. and the first Presidentcy came in about 11.30. We did not clothe and engage in prayer-circle as usual. The matter of division of the Salt Lake Stake was passed upon, without a chance for discussion. The division was unsatisfactory to me but I voted for it so as to not be out of harmony with some of my file-leaders. ... We partook of the bread and wine, emblems of our Master's body and blood. After the Lord's supper Pres[iden]t. [Lorenzo] Snow said: so far as I am concerned no plural marriages can be entered into anywhere: in Mexico or elsewhere. John Henry Smith made a speach in absolute discouragement of the practice anywhere. Pres[iden]t. [George Q.] Cannon moved we accept Pres[iden]t. Snow's words as the "word of the Lord". It was seconded and again without any chance to express our feelings and judgment were forced to sustain a motion that some of us were opposed to or be out of harmony with our brethren. I felt forced to sustain this motion and that is why I did it, knowing that if it were not right the responsibility would not rest on me. I absolutely know that a number of the brethren, among them John W. Taylor, Geo[rge]. Teasdale and M[atthias]. F. Cowley entertained feelings in harmony with my own. I owe my exist[e]nce to the princip[le] of Polygamy and I have some intense feelings regarding the sustaining of that principle. I am indebted to that principle for my life and any time my Father wants my life to defend that principle (and those who practice it in righteousness) God being my helper it is at his command. Pres[iden]t. Brigham Young [Jr.] came to my desk at the close and said, "Bro[ther]. Woodruff I want to tell you that the time is not far distant when the question of Polygamy will be changed and practiced again." I said I will hold you responsible for that remark Bro[ther]. Young. He answered: "You may!" Apostle M[arriner]. W[ood]. Merrill in yesterday's meeting prophesied that "the time will never come in the church when polygamist children will not be born." I pray God to give me light on this matter as I feel almost sick about it. I want to and intend to be loyal to my Chief. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary; Abraham Owen Woodruff, Diary
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
Dr. James E. Talmage called and reported his recent visit to San Francisco [California], where he had been on personal business. Prior to going, he had been requested by the Presidency to investigate in a quiet way, without appearing to do so, the affairs of the California mission and especially the San Francisco branch, word having come to the President's office that Elder Ephraim H. Nye, who presides over that mission, was losing his influence, owing to his arbitrary manner. Brother Talmage now reported that an open division exists in the San Francisco branch, and that in his opinion President Nye is at fault and unable to heal the breach. It was very apparent too that Sister Nye's influence was anything but good and tending to union.
After hearing Brother Talmage at some length, President Cannon remarked that he had felt for some time that Sister Nye ought to be released from that mission. This was the sentiment also of President Smith. President Snow thought that it was time to release both, as Brother Nye had now presided over that mission three years.
Salt Lake Temple 11 A.M. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q.
Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Marriner W[ood]. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, and Rudger Clawson.
This was the quarterly meeting of the Apostles, and they were in session when the Presidency entered their room in the Temple.
Brother Brigham Young, now the senior of the quorum, informed President Snow that each of the Apostles present had spoken, and had nothing more to say, but that they had had an exceedingly pleasant time together.
President Snow informed the Council that President Cannon had an appointment at 1 P.M., and that he desired to be excused about that time.
At the suggestion of Brother John Henry Smith, the usual prayer circle was dispensed with for today, in order to give more time for the transaction of business.
President Snow now referred to a verse of the hymn that was being sung by the Apostles as the Presidency entered, and at his request the hymn was sung again, namely "Glorious things are sung of Zion". After the singing of the hymn, the main theme of which was union, the President spoke briefly on that subject. He said that although we as a people had met with all kinds of troubles, had suffered from heart burnings, and had been called upon to make all sorts of sacrifices, yet we had never lost hope of arriving in due time at a state of perfect union. Speaking of the Apostles, he was pleased to say that more could be said of them in this respect today, than at any other time since the days of the Prophet Joseph [Smith]. Notwithstanding the weaknesses which the servants of the Lord and His people manifested in various ways, he had sustained His servants and given them grace sufficient to meet and overcome every trial and trouble. This being the fact, he (the speaker), for one, could look into the future with the greatest assurance. He did not feel to worry one particle as to the present or the future; it was almost impossible to imagine that the future could bring us greater troubles than we had already passed through. Everything considered, who, he asked, had such great reasons for thanksgiving and rejoicing as we had. The members of this Council were now about to partake of the emblem of the body and blood of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and with such feelings as we have here we could not but feel that our Lord and Master is very near to us, and that holy beings are in our presence. With these thoughts in his heart, the President said that he felt to bless his brethren, and he hoped they would continue in the line of salvation and perfection. ...
The following communication from the committee on the proposed division of Salt Lake Stake was read to the Council:
"After having given the matter of dividing the Salt Lake Stake our careful consideration, and having visited several of the wards, we feel to recommend that the Stake be divided on lines running east and west instead of on the State Road, as the latter intersects several Wards, and thus interferes with the ownership of meeting houses and other interests which such wards have in
common. The Jordan would make a good natural dividing line, but the resultant stakes would not be so compact and the Church operation would be very unequally divided. The conferences can be held in different places in these stakes, and, with so many bridges over the Jordan, they can be attended conveniently by both sides of the river. We recommend that the Salt Lake Stake be separated from the middle or Cottonwood Stake, by a line running east and west on the thirteenth street south, and that the latter stake be separated from the Southern or Granite Stake by a line running east and west, north of the Union and the West Jordan Wards on what is called the Winchester road. The total membership in the middle or Cottonwood Stake would be 7,136, and in the southern or Granite Stake 6,923, being as nearly as can be an equal division. This division would leave the Cannon, Farmers, Forest Dale and Sugar Wards in the Salt Lake Stake. We find that the feelings of the members of these wards are much in favor of remaining attached to the city. In our opinion the city will grow and eventually absorb these wards within its limits, and then it seems to us it would not be well to have the city divided into different Stakes; besides, such exigencies might arise in the political situation of the city that it might be expedient to have the whole city intimately united under one ecclesiastical organization in order to help pass wholesome, or resist obnoxious measures. Should the Jordan River be considered the better division line, then the Church population of the Jordan Stake would be 5,564 and that of the Granite Stake 8,495. If divided on the thirteenth south street, but if divided on the Tenth South Street it would number 10,832. With highest esteem, Your brethren in the Gospel, (Signed) John Henry Smith, Anthon H. Lund".
Brother John Henry Smith remarked, after the reading of the report, that he found the people generally satisfied, either to be divided or remain as they are. On motion of Brother Cowley, seconded by President Cannon, the report of the committee was adopted.
A discussion now arose as to the most appropriate names for the new Stakes. It was finally decided, on motion of Brother Grant, that they be called Granite and Jordan Stakes; the division south of Winchester Road to be called Granite, and that north of it to be called Jordan.
It was now ascertained that Brother Frank Y. Taylor, previously selected by the Council to preside over Granite Stake, as formerly described, is not a resident of Granite Stake under the division, and therefore not eligible to preside there without a special call, and there were no special reasons for such a call. President Snow thought it would be well for Brother John W. Taylor to see his brother Frank and make the necessary explanations.
The Council not being prepared to select a president for Granite Stake, the matter was not now considered. It was understood that nothing should be said of what had just been done until the Council was prepared to complete the division and form the new organizations. It was felt that a mistake had been made in making public the previous action of the Council and naming the
persons selected to preside over the new Stakes. ...
All the brethren present, including George F. Gibbs, the secretary of the Council, then sat at table and partook of the Sacrament, Brother Brigham Young offering a prayer.
Before rising from the table, President Snow invited President Cannon to occupy the few remaining moments of unexpired time, by speaking to the brethren as he might feel led.
President Cannon, responding, said that he heartily endorsed the words of President Snow to the effect that we have the greatest cause to be thankful because of the blessings we enjoy. He referred to the pleasure experienced by him in his boyhood days when in the presence of the servants of God, and the respect he entertained towards them. This feeling had never left him, and he rejoiced in the society of the Apostles today, and in being in possession of their fellowship. He rejoiced in the feelings of union and good fellowship that exist, and there was no question in his mind but that this state of things would continue. He believed that greater power and gifts would be given to the Apostles, and that this would increase until they should met face to face with the Savior himself. He felt that the day was not far distant when the Savior would meet with His Apostles and instruct them; and that they should prepare for the great events which were coming upon the earth. He knew the Savior was near to us, and that the day would come when the Apostles would be greatly honored of him; and that judgment would be given to the Twelve, as it was given to His Apostles who were with Him in Jerusalem. President Cannon said too, referring to the enemies of Zion, that the predictions concerning them and the wicked generally would be brought about; the Lord would literally burn them up; and the Saints would go on from victory to victory until we should finally triumph. In closing, President Cannon, addressed himself to President Snow. He said he felt that the Apostles should be extremely careful as to the counsel they might give, as well as to the wisdom of their own actions. Of course, the Lord would continue to overrule in the future as he had in the past, but much trouble might be brought about through an unwise course on the part of the men to whom the people look for guidance. President Cannon held that no one Apostle should undertake to give counsel affecting the interests or well-being of the community; but on the contrary such counsel should be the combined wisdom of as many of the Apostles as could be got together, with the President at their head. This was a critical time, and we needed all the light we could get, and the only safe way to get it, in his opinion, was through the presiding head.
After the remarks of President Cannon the Council adjourned, President Joseph F. Smith offering the benediction.
Before dispersing and immediately following the prayer Elder John Henry Smith asked President Snow if he thought it was wise for the brethren to speak from the public stand on the principle of plural marriage. President Snow answered that the subject should be let alone and that there was too much being said about it already.
This suggested to President Snow the following: Without reference to anyone present, he said, that there were brethren who still seemed to have the idea that it was possible under his administration to obtain a plural wife and have her sealed to him. He authorized and requested the brethren present to correct this impression wherever they find it. He said emphatically that it could not be done.
President Cannon moved that this be accepted as the mind and will of the Lord. Seconded by Brother Lyman and carried unanimously.
The seventy-third anniversary of the birth of President George Q. Cannon was celebrated at his home on the Cannon Farm during the afternoon and evening. His children, grandchildren, relatives and a few friends, numbering between eighty and ninety gathered at the home and a most pleasant and entertaining evening was spent. At the conclusion of the program President Cannon delivered an address to the family which was characterized by strong, fatherly advice and counsel. (1)
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office. Dr. James E. Talmage called and reported his recent visit to San Francisco [California], where he had been on personal business. Prior to going, he had been requested by the Presidency to investigate in a quiet way, without appearing to do so, the affairs of the California mission and especially the San Francisco branch, word having come to the President's office that Elder Ephraim H. Nye, who presides over that mission, was losing his influence, owing to his arbitrary manner. Brother Talmage now reported that an open division exists in the San Francisco branch, and that in his opinion President Nye is at fault and unable to heal the breach. It was very apparent too that Sister Nye's influence was anything but good and tending to union. After hearing Brother Talmage at some length, President Cannon remarked that he had felt for some time that Sister Nye ought to be released from that mission. This was the sentiment also of President Smith. President Snow thought that it was time to release both, as Brother Nye had now presided over that mission three years. Salt Lake Temple 11 A.M. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Marriner W[ood]. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, and Rudger Clawson. This was the quarterly meeting of the Apostles, and they were in session when the Presidency entered their room in the Temple. Brother Brigham Young, now the senior of the quorum, informed President Snow that each of the Apostles present had spoken, and had nothing more to say, but that they had had an exceedingly pleasant time together. President Snow informed the Council that President Cannon had an appointment at 1 P.M., and that he desired to be excused about that time. At the suggestion of Brother John Henry Smith, the usual prayer circle was dispensed with for today, in order to give more time for the transaction of business. President Snow now referred to a verse of the hymn that was being sung by the Apostles as the Presidency entered, and at his request the hymn was sung again, namely "Glorious things are sung of Zion". After the singing of the hymn, the main theme of which was union, the President spoke briefly on that subject. He said that although we as a people had met with all kinds of troubles, had suffered from heart burnings, and had been called upon to make all sorts of sacrifices, yet we had never lost hope of arriving in due time at a state of perfect union. Speaking of the Apostles, he was pleased to say that more could be said of them in this respect today, than at any other time since the days of the Prophet Joseph [Smith]. Notwithstanding the weaknesses which the servants of the Lord and His people manifested in various ways, he had sustained His servants and given them grace sufficient to meet and overcome every trial and trouble. This being the fact, he (the speaker), for one, could look into the future with the greatest assurance. He did not feel to worry one particle as to the present or the future; it was almost impossible to imagine that the future could bring us greater troubles than we had already passed through. Everything considered, who, he asked, had such great reasons for thanksgiving and rejoicing as we had. The members of this Council were now about to partake of the emblem of the body and blood of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and with such feelings as we have here we could not but feel that our Lord and Master is very near to us, and that holy beings are in our presence. With these thoughts in his heart, the President said that he felt to bless his brethren, and he hoped they would continue in the line of salvation and perfection. ... The following communication from the committee on the proposed division of Salt Lake Stake was read to the Council: "After having given the matter of dividing the Salt Lake Stake our careful consideration, and having visited several of the wards, we feel to recommend that the Stake be divided on lines running east and west instead of on the State Road, as the latter intersects several Wards, and thus interferes with the ownership of meeting houses and other interests which such wards have in common. The Jordan would make a good natural dividing line, but the resultant stakes would not be so compact and the Church operation would be very unequally divided. The conferences can be held in different places in these stakes, and, with so many bridges over the Jordan, they can be attended conveniently by both sides of the river. We recommend that the Salt Lake Stake be separated from the middle or Cottonwood Stake, by a line running east and west on the thirteenth street south, and that the latter stake be separated from the Southern or Granite Stake by a line running east and west, north of the Union and the West Jordan Wards on what is called the Winchester road. The total membership in the middle or Cottonwood Stake would be 7,136, and in the southern or Granite Stake 6,923, being as nearly as can be an equal division. This division would leave the Cannon, Farmers, Forest Dale and Sugar Wards in the Salt Lake Stake. We find that the feelings of the members of these wards are much in favor of remaining attached to the city. In our opinion the city will grow and eventually absorb these wards within its limits, and then it seems to us it would not be well to have the city divided into different Stakes; besides, such exigencies might arise in the political situation of the city that it might be expedient to have the whole city intimately united under one ecclesiastical organization in order to help pass wholesome, or resist obnoxious measures. Should the Jordan River be considered the better division line, then the Church population of the Jordan Stake would be 5,564 and that of the Granite Stake 8,495. If divided on the thirteenth south street, but if divided on the Tenth South Street it would number 10,832. With highest esteem, Your brethren in the Gospel, (Signed) John Henry Smith, Anthon H. Lund". Brother John Henry Smith remarked, after the reading of the report, that he found the people generally satisfied, either to be divided or remain as they are. On motion of Brother Cowley, seconded by President Cannon, the report of the committee was adopted. A discussion now arose as to the most appropriate names for the new Stakes. It was finally decided, on motion of Brother Grant, that they be called Granite and Jordan Stakes; the division south of Winchester Road to be called Granite, and that north of it to be called Jordan. It was now ascertained that Brother Frank Y. Taylor, previously selected by the Council to preside over Granite Stake, as formerly described, is not a resident of Granite Stake under the division, and therefore not eligible to preside there without a special call, and there were no special reasons for such a call. President Snow thought it would be well for Brother John W. Taylor to see his brother Frank and make the necessary explanations. The Council not being prepared to select a president for Granite Stake, the matter was not now considered. It was understood that nothing should be said of what had just been done until the Council was prepared to complete the division and form the new organizations. It was felt that a mistake had been made in making public the previous action of the Council and naming the persons selected to preside over the new Stakes. ... All the brethren present, including George F. Gibbs, the secretary of the Council, then sat at table and partook of the Sacrament, Brother Brigham Young offering a prayer. Before rising from the table, President Snow invited President Cannon to occupy the few remaining moments of unexpired time, by speaking to the brethren as he might feel led. President Cannon, responding, said that he heartily endorsed the words of President Snow to the effect that we have the greatest cause to be thankful because of the blessings we enjoy. He referred to the pleasu
re experienced by him in his boyhood days when in the presence of the servants of God, and the respect he entertained towards them. This feeling had never left him, and he rejoiced in the society of the Apostles today, and in being in possession of their fellowship. He rejoiced in the feelings of union and good fellowship that exist, and there was no question in his mind but that this state of things would continue. He believed that greater power and gifts would be given to the Apostles, and that this would increase until they should met face to face with the Savior himself. He felt that the day was not far distant when the Savior would meet with His Apostles and instruct them; and that they should prepare for the great events which were coming upon the earth. He knew the Savior was near to us, and that the day would come when the Apostles would be greatly honored of him; and that judgment would be given to the Twelve, as it was given to His Apostles who were with Him in Jerusalem. President Cannon said too, referring to the enemies of Zion, that the predictions concerning them and the wicked generally would be brought about; the Lord would literally burn them up; and the Saints would go on from victory to victory until we should finally triumph. In closing, President Cannon, addressed himself to President Snow. He said he felt that the Apostles should be extremely careful as to the counsel they might give, as well as to the wisdom of their own actions. Of course, the Lord would continue to overrule in the future as he had in the past, but much trouble might be brought about through an unwise course on the part of the men to whom the people look for guidance. President Cannon held that no one Apostle should undertake to give counsel affecting the interests or well-being of the community; but on the contrary such counsel should be the combined wisdom of as many of the Apostles as could be got together, with the President at their head. This was a critical time, and we needed all the light we could get, and the only safe way to get it, in his opinion, was through the presiding head. After the remarks of President Cannon the Council adjourned, President Joseph F. Smith offering the benediction. Before dispersing and immediately following the prayer Elder John Henry Smith asked President Snow if he thought it was wise for the brethren to speak from the public stand on the principle of plural marriage. President Snow answered that the subject should be let alone and that there was too much being said about it already. This suggested to President Snow the following: Without reference to anyone present, he said, that there were brethren who still seemed to have the idea that it was possible under his administration to obtain a plural wife and have her sealed to him. He authorized and requested the brethren present to correct this impression wherever they find it. He said emphatically that it could not be done. President Cannon moved that this be accepted as the mind and will of the Lord. Seconded by Brother Lyman and carried unanimously. The seventy-third anniversary of the birth of President George Q. Cannon was celebrated at his home on the Cannon Farm during the afternoon and evening. His children, grandchildren, relatives and a few friends, numbering between eighty and ninety gathered at the home and a most pleasant and entertaining evening was spent. At the conclusion of the program President Cannon delivered an address to the family which was characterized by strong, fatherly advice and counsel. Met in Temple at 10. Spoke for 20 m[inutes]. conversation general. One assertion I made while talking That "when the saints received U[nited]. O[rder]. and lived it then will God restore to us the law of celestial marriage." Presidency came at 11 o clock after much talking arranging Con[ference]. & business. The Apostles met at 10. a.m. and the first Presidentcy came in about 11.30. We did not clothe and engage in prayer-circle as usual. The matter of division of the Salt Lake Stake was passed upon, without a chance for discussion. The division was unsatisfactory to me but I voted for it so as to not be out of harmony with some of my file-leaders. ... We partook of the bread and wine, emblems of our Master's body and blood. After the Lord's supper Pres[iden]t. [Lorenzo] Snow said: so far as I am concerned no plural marriages can be entered into anywhere: in Mexico or elsewhere. John Henry Smith made a speach in absolute discouragement of the practice anywhere. Pres[iden]t. [George Q.] Cannon moved we accept Pres[iden]t. Snow's words as the "word of the Lord". It was seconded and again without any chance to express our feelings and judgment were forced to sustain a motion that some of us were opposed to or be out of harmony with our brethren. I felt forced to sustain this motion and that is why I did it, knowing that if it were not right the responsibility would not rest on me. I absolutely know that a number of the brethren, among them John W. Taylor, Geo[rge]. Teasdale and M[atthias]. F. Cowley entertained feelings in harmony with my own. I owe my exist[e]nce to the princip[le] of Polygamy and I have some intense feelings regarding the sustaining of that principle. I am indebted to that principle for my life and any time my Father wants my life to defend that principle (and those who practice it in righteousness) God being my helper it is at his command. Pres[iden]t. Brigham Young [Jr.] came to my desk at the close and said, "Bro[ther]. Woodruff I want to tell you that the time is not far distant when the question of Polygamy will be changed and practiced again." I said I will hold you responsible for that remark Bro[ther]. Young. He answered: "You may!" Apostle M[arriner]. W[ood]. Merrill in yesterday's meeting prophesied that "the time will never come in the church when polygamist children will not be born." I pray God to give me light on this matter as I feel almost sick about it. I want to and intend to be loyal to my Chief. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary; Abraham Owen Woodruff, Diary
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, 1899
-- During 1899
(Lorenzo Snow) President Snow's administration broadened the work of the general authorities. He felt that the brethren were spending too much time on local matters, and advised them "by the appointment of the Almighty ... to look after the interests of the world."
President Snow is perhaps best known for his success in relieving the Church's heavy indebtedness. His 1899 retrenchment stopped borrowing for investments, consolidated debts in a million-dollar bond issue, sold controlling interest in many operations, and launched a major reemphasis on tithing. Though he did not live to see the Church debt-free, he was responsible for the financial undertakings which ultimately restored Church solvency. (1)
-- Friday, Jan 5, 1999
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
President Lorenzo Snow told me today he was thinking of having me go to Washington.
I read a letter today to Orson which establishes the fact that O. F. Whitney is mixed up with C. W. Stayner in the baby Resurrection Theory. The letter was signed by Nephi.
Anthon H. Lund, Wm. B. Preston, John Donaldson and myself held a consultation on the Layton estate affair. We agreed on the division of that Estate. (2)
-- Jan 8, 1999
A committee consisting of William A. Rossiter, Lawrence Young and Andrew Brixen, representing the Brigham Young Trust Company, waited upon the First Presidency, regarding a proposition made by that company to sell to the Church forty-five feet of land, on which the President's Office now stands, at $250 a foot front. President Snow, as trustee-in-Trust, decided to buy this property, and give his note at six per cent, with the understanding that he was to have all the time the Church might need in which to pay for it. This was agreeable to the committee. The Brigham Young Trust Company had also proposed to sell to the Church the Lion House property, at $300 a foot front, (this property running back further than the other), and the committee now desired to know whether the Church would buy it or not. This question was taken under advisement, the answer to be given later. It was understood, in relation to this purchase, that the company would take the Church note at six per cent, giving the privilege of payment on or before five years from date; the interest to be paid on the 20th of April and the 20th of October, each year, to enable the company to meet its interest obligations. After the committee had retired, Presidents Snow and Cannon considered the proposition of purchasing the Lion House property (70 and one third feet) at $300 a foot, and four and a half feet (the space between the President's Office and the Lion House) at $250 a foot. They decided to make this purchase with a view to building a brick front upon the Lion House and making certain alterations prior to moving the business of the Presiding Bishop's office and the Historian's office into it, thus consolidating all the Church business in the two buildings. It was decided to make the first payment upon the Lion House property immediately after the last payment should be made upon the President's office property, namely, April 20th, 1903, and the other payments one, two, and three years thereafter. In a recent conversation with President Snow, Judge [George C.] Bartch had submitted a prepared statement which he thought should be published in the Deseret News over the President's signature. This statement, somewhat modified, was published today, in the following form: "From the reading of the various editorials and articles of the public press, it is evident that there is much misconstruction and misunderstanding as to the present attitude of our Church respecting the subjects of polygamy and unlawful cohabitation; and, believing that many good and conscientious people have been misled and much adverse criticism occasioned thereby, I feel it just to both 'Mormons' and non-'Mormons' to state that, in accordance with the manifesto of the late President Woodruff, dated September 24th, 1890, which was presented to and unanimously accepted by our General Conference on the 7th of October, 1890, the Church has positively abandoned the practice of polygamy, or the solemnization of plural marriages, in this and every other State; and that no member or officer thereof has any authority whatever to perform such plural marriages or enter into such relations. Nor does the Church advise or encourage unlawful cohabitation on the part of any of its members. "If, therefore, any member disobeys the law, either as to polygamy or unlawful cohabitation, he must bear his own burden, or in other words be answerable to the tribunals of the land for his own action pertaining thereto. With a sincere desire that the position of our Church as to polygamy and unlawful cohabitation may be better understood, and with best wishes for the welfare and happiness of all, this statement is made, and is respectfully commended to the careful consideration of the public generally. (Signed) Lorenzo Snow.["] (3)
Endnotes:
1 - Van Wagoner, Richard and Walker, Steven C., A Book of Mormons, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
3 - Journal History
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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(Lorenzo Snow) President Snow's administration broadened the work of the general authorities. He felt that the brethren were spending too much time on local matters, and advised them "by the appointment of the Almighty ... to look after the interests of the world."
President Snow is perhaps best known for his success in relieving the Church's heavy indebtedness. His 1899 retrenchment stopped borrowing for investments, consolidated debts in a million-dollar bond issue, sold controlling interest in many operations, and launched a major reemphasis on tithing. Though he did not live to see the Church debt-free, he was responsible for the financial undertakings which ultimately restored Church solvency. (1)
-- Friday, Jan 5, 1999
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
President Lorenzo Snow told me today he was thinking of having me go to Washington.
I read a letter today to Orson which establishes the fact that O. F. Whitney is mixed up with C. W. Stayner in the baby Resurrection Theory. The letter was signed by Nephi.
Anthon H. Lund, Wm. B. Preston, John Donaldson and myself held a consultation on the Layton estate affair. We agreed on the division of that Estate. (2)
-- Jan 8, 1999
A committee consisting of William A. Rossiter, Lawrence Young and Andrew Brixen, representing the Brigham Young Trust Company, waited upon the First Presidency, regarding a proposition made by that company to sell to the Church forty-five feet of land, on which the President's Office now stands, at $250 a foot front. President Snow, as trustee-in-Trust, decided to buy this property, and give his note at six per cent, with the understanding that he was to have all the time the Church might need in which to pay for it. This was agreeable to the committee. The Brigham Young Trust Company had also proposed to sell to the Church the Lion House property, at $300 a foot front, (this property running back further than the other), and the committee now desired to know whether the Church would buy it or not. This question was taken under advisement, the answer to be given later. It was understood, in relation to this purchase, that the company would take the Church note at six per cent, giving the privilege of payment on or before five years from date; the interest to be paid on the 20th of April and the 20th of October, each year, to enable the company to meet its interest obligations. After the committee had retired, Presidents Snow and Cannon considered the proposition of purchasing the Lion House property (70 and one third feet) at $300 a foot, and four and a half feet (the space between the President's Office and the Lion House) at $250 a foot. They decided to make this purchase with a view to building a brick front upon the Lion House and making certain alterations prior to moving the business of the Presiding Bishop's office and the Historian's office into it, thus consolidating all the Church business in the two buildings. It was decided to make the first payment upon the Lion House property immediately after the last payment should be made upon the President's office property, namely, April 20th, 1903, and the other payments one, two, and three years thereafter. In a recent conversation with President Snow, Judge [George C.] Bartch had submitted a prepared statement which he thought should be published in the Deseret News over the President's signature. This statement, somewhat modified, was published today, in the following form: "From the reading of the various editorials and articles of the public press, it is evident that there is much misconstruction and misunderstanding as to the present attitude of our Church respecting the subjects of polygamy and unlawful cohabitation; and, believing that many good and conscientious people have been misled and much adverse criticism occasioned thereby, I feel it just to both 'Mormons' and non-'Mormons' to state that, in accordance with the manifesto of the late President Woodruff, dated September 24th, 1890, which was presented to and unanimously accepted by our General Conference on the 7th of October, 1890, the Church has positively abandoned the practice of polygamy, or the solemnization of plural marriages, in this and every other State; and that no member or officer thereof has any authority whatever to perform such plural marriages or enter into such relations. Nor does the Church advise or encourage unlawful cohabitation on the part of any of its members. "If, therefore, any member disobeys the law, either as to polygamy or unlawful cohabitation, he must bear his own burden, or in other words be answerable to the tribunals of the land for his own action pertaining thereto. With a sincere desire that the position of our Church as to polygamy and unlawful cohabitation may be better understood, and with best wishes for the welfare and happiness of all, this statement is made, and is respectfully commended to the careful consideration of the public generally. (Signed) Lorenzo Snow.["] (3)
Endnotes:
1 - Van Wagoner, Richard and Walker, Steven C., A Book of Mormons, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
3 - Journal History
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Dec 30, 1899; Saturday
-- Dec 30, 1899; Saturday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
An order was issued for an appropriation in favor of a Brother Harris, to assist him while studying law in Mexico.
A cable message from Liverpool [England], received today, read as follows: "[Harold] Eldredge sailed today on Lucania, Robinson accompanying him."
President William W. Cluff, of Summit [Utah] Stake, who had been telegraphed for, came to the office and met with the Presidency this morning. He was consulted as to his judgment in regard to selling the Cedar City [Utah] coal mines, or leasing them. President Snow had given an option on them for $125,000, but the parties holding the option wished to know if the property could not be leased for twenty years, by giving ten cents royalty per ton of 2,140 pounds to the ton, or if the Church would give a six months option, and if so at what price. This proposition was considered by the First Presidency, Brother Cluff, Bishops [William B.] Preston and [John R.] Winder, and immediately after by them and a Mr. Ladd, the gentleman making the offer. The matter was taken under advisement by the Presidency, with the understanding that an answer would be given on Tuesday next.
President Snow ascertained the mind of Brother Cluff as to the value of those coal mines. The latter thought that $125,000 was no price at all for the property, and that if the Southern Pacific Railroad should come into this country it would be invaluable to them. He would not lease at all, and in this view Bishops Preston and Winder agreed with Brother Cluff.
Immediately after this interview, a meeting of the Salt Lake & Los Angeles Railway was held. Present beside the First Presidency, Nephi W. Clayton, Isaac A. Clayton, Bishop William B. Preston, and Bishop John R. Winder. A proposition from W. J. Bateman, and C. W. Miller, previously laid before President Snow, was now considered. These gentlemen proposed to take the management of the railroad and pavilion, and pay the Church 75 per cent of the net earnings. They would guarantee $8,000. As previously stated the Church has only received $1800 from the railroad and beach properties, over and above running expenses, during the six years they have been [in] existence.
President Snow left before the meeting was over; also Bishops
Preston and Winder. On motion of President Smith, the proposition of Messrs. Bateman and Miller was declined. (1)
-- During 1899
Church President Lorenzo Snow recommends that converts no longer emigrate to Utah. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Sherry Baker: Mormon Media History Timeline: 1827-2007, http://byustudies.byu.edu/showTitle.aspx?title=7984
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
An order was issued for an appropriation in favor of a Brother Harris, to assist him while studying law in Mexico.
A cable message from Liverpool [England], received today, read as follows: "[Harold] Eldredge sailed today on Lucania, Robinson accompanying him."
President William W. Cluff, of Summit [Utah] Stake, who had been telegraphed for, came to the office and met with the Presidency this morning. He was consulted as to his judgment in regard to selling the Cedar City [Utah] coal mines, or leasing them. President Snow had given an option on them for $125,000, but the parties holding the option wished to know if the property could not be leased for twenty years, by giving ten cents royalty per ton of 2,140 pounds to the ton, or if the Church would give a six months option, and if so at what price. This proposition was considered by the First Presidency, Brother Cluff, Bishops [William B.] Preston and [John R.] Winder, and immediately after by them and a Mr. Ladd, the gentleman making the offer. The matter was taken under advisement by the Presidency, with the understanding that an answer would be given on Tuesday next.
President Snow ascertained the mind of Brother Cluff as to the value of those coal mines. The latter thought that $125,000 was no price at all for the property, and that if the Southern Pacific Railroad should come into this country it would be invaluable to them. He would not lease at all, and in this view Bishops Preston and Winder agreed with Brother Cluff.
Immediately after this interview, a meeting of the Salt Lake & Los Angeles Railway was held. Present beside the First Presidency, Nephi W. Clayton, Isaac A. Clayton, Bishop William B. Preston, and Bishop John R. Winder. A proposition from W. J. Bateman, and C. W. Miller, previously laid before President Snow, was now considered. These gentlemen proposed to take the management of the railroad and pavilion, and pay the Church 75 per cent of the net earnings. They would guarantee $8,000. As previously stated the Church has only received $1800 from the railroad and beach properties, over and above running expenses, during the six years they have been [in] existence.
President Snow left before the meeting was over; also Bishops
Preston and Winder. On motion of President Smith, the proposition of Messrs. Bateman and Miller was declined. (1)
-- During 1899
Church President Lorenzo Snow recommends that converts no longer emigrate to Utah. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Sherry Baker: Mormon Media History Timeline: 1827-2007, http://byustudies.byu.edu/showTitle.aspx?title=7984
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Dec 29, 1899
-- Dec 29, 1899
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
Brother Richard M. Robinson, of Grantsville [Utah], called, having just returned from a mission to Florida. He exhibited a gold coin, a little larger though a little thinner than our ten cent silver coin, and containing well marked characters. He stated that this coin had been found by Brother I. N. Carlton of Casey Settlement, Camden County, Georgia, while plowing in his field at that place. It was situated on the St. Mary River, which divides Georgia from Florida. The coin was plowed up last spring, and was given to Brother Robinson in the latter part of August. He now presented it to President Snow, as head of the Church, hoping that it might be found useful in helping to establish the authenticity of the Book of Mormon, or for some other sacred purpose.
The sum of $1500 was appropriated in favor of the Sevier [Utah] Stake Tabernacle.
At 2 P.M. Brother [Milton D.] Hammond and Brother [Charles O.] Card called upon the Presidency. Brother Hammond went over the same ground covered in his previous talks. He added that the engineer of the Canal Company had not made full estimates, and that the company had paid according to the estimates made. He suspected that this was sharp practice, and took it for granted that the engineer had adopted this plan to hide the company's inability to entirely meet its present obligations, owing to a shortness of funds. Three o'clock meeting of the First Presidency and Apostles. Present: besides the First Presidency, B[righam]. Young [Jr.], F[rancis]. M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, H[eber]. J. Grant, A[nthon]. H. Lund, M[atthias]. F. Cowley, A[braham]. O[wen]. Woodruff and Rudger Clawson; also Seymour B. Young, Bishops [William B.] Preston, [Robert T.] Burton, and [John R.] Winder, C[harles]. W. Penrose and H[iram]. B. Clawson. Bro[ther]. John Henry Smith was asked to explain the object of the meeting. He said there was a scheme on foot to disfranchise the Mormon people through an amendment to the Constitution. ...
Bro[ther]. John Henry Smith again remarked that the effect upon the people would be of extreme moment, that is, upon those liable to arrest. ... He closed by saying that it was his unqualified opinion that the church should not directly nor indirectly be found bearing the burdens of polygamists; and as for himself, he was willing to declare to a tabernacle congregation that he held himself amenable to the laws of this country, and that every man should bear his own burden, and that the fact of himself and other polygamists having lived with an maintained their plural families should not in any sense affect the liberties of the people who are not polygamists.
Pres[iden]t. [Lorenzo] Snow asked the brethren present to make remarks if they had any to make. No one responding, he himself said that if Bro[ther]. John Henry had stated fully what he intended to say he would have said that he intended to obey the law and influence his brethren to do likewise; and further, that Deseret News should change the spirit of its editorials and be less Democratic. He then said he would like to know if the brethren present felt to make any change by way of meeting the present situation. Referring to the proposed measure amending the Constitution, the President said he could hardly believe such a thing could be done, but in this case he might possibly be mistaken; but he could say that he did not feel in the least discouraged by the outlook but he felt it his duty to do all he could to stave off trouble.
The President again invited the brethren to speak who had any light to reflect on the points presented. [Note: Francis Lyman, Brigham Young Jr., John Henry Smith, Heber Grant, William Preston, Anthon Lund, Robert Burton, Joseph F. Smith and Charles Penrose spoke, not on Snow's invitation to effect a change in policy regarding unlawful cohabitation, but on politics generally and on the Deseret News's editorials.] ...
Pres[iden]t. [George Q.] Cannon now remarked that he was impressed witho ne things, that is the sentiment of the brethren who had spoken could be discerned in his politics. (Bro[ther]. Grant here took exceptions to this remark.) Pres[iden]t. Cannon thought there was a question deeper than anything yet touched upon, that is, the policy the church was going to pursue in regard to our marital relations; that is, whether we should take the course suggested by Bro[ther]. John Henry, and eat humble pie; whether we will obey the law, or go on as we are now going and defend violations of the law. He thought it was bad ground for us to occupy to justify ourselves in having children by our plural wives; he thought it right and proper however for us to have children by them, but did not think it wise for us to claim the right to do so when the laws of the state were against it. Plural wives bearing children should, he thought, be placed beyond the power of the law. He believed that public feelings would be placated if we were not called upon to defend violations of the law, but regard such cases as sporadic cases. The speaker said he was satisfied that we should not come out and say we are not going to have children by our plural wives, and that nation would not expect this at our hands; and he did nto think that anything would have such a tendency to quiet public feeling so much as for men to go into court and promise to obey the law and not equivocate. He said that from the beginning he his mind was clear on this point, that we should not show the least feeling of defying the law. While we feel keenly the justice of our cause, in Washington [D.C.] that feature figures but little. Prejudice has weight. He did not think it would be a good thing for Bro[ther]. John Henry to make the public utterance suggested by him; but he did think that a course might be taken to placate the leading men of the nation. He differed from some of the speakers that we could not be disfranchised without a constitutional amendment. We were given statehood on certain conditions; and he believed prejudices could be worked up to such a pitch as to cause Congress to act by a short cut. It must be admitted by all that we have disappointed the Republican party. They admitted us with the idea that we would be at least part fo the time a Republican state. By giving the women the franchise destroyed the Republican chances in the State. Pres[iden]t. Cannon closed by saying that there certain was an impression abroad that the News was a Democratic paper, and President Snow's name as its publisher, has been used to the injury of the Republican party.
Adjourned until tomorrow.
Pres[iden]ts. [Lorenzo] Snow, [Joseph F.] Smith and [George Q.] Cannon; also Apostles [Brigham] Young [Jr.], [Francis M.] Lyman, [John Henry] Smith, [George] Teasdale, [Heber J.] Grant, [Anthon H.] Lund, [Matthias F.] Cowley, [Abraham Owen] Woodruff and [Rudger] Clawson, Pres[iden]t. Seymour B. Young, B[isho]ps. Preston, Winder and Burton, H[iram]. B. Clawson & C[harles]. W. Penrose met at Pres[iden]ts Office at 3 p.m. and were in session until 6 o'clock. The subjects that were discussed were "The possible amendment to the Constitution and the disfranchizement of our people". The changing of the [Deseret] "News" policy and editor. "Shall our brethren who are arraigned before the courts promise to obey the law in the future?" Bro[ther]s John Henry Smith and B[isho]p. Hirum [B.] Clawson were very much frightened. I think there was no need of it. Pres[iden]t. Brigham Young of the Apostles made a fine speech and did not favor a change in the "News". Pres[iden]t. Smith would make Bro[ther]. Penrose Church historian. Would not obey the law. Pres[iden]t. Cannon thought we could possibly promise to obey the law but still raise children by wives. Most of the brethren spoke in favor of no change but to do our duty and trust in God. [December 30, 1899; Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary; Abraham Owen Woodruff, Diary; Seymour B. Young, Diary]
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
An order was issued for an appropriation in favor of a Brother Harris, to assist him while studying law in Mexico.
A cable message from Liverpool [England], received today, read as follows: "[Harold] Eldredge sailed today on Lucania, Robinson accompanying him."
President William W. Cluff, of Summit [Utah] Stake, who had been telegraphed for, came to the office and met with the Presidency this morning. He was consulted as to his judgment in regard to selling the Cedar City [Utah] coal mines, or leasing them. President Snow had given an option on them for $125,000, but the parties holding the option wished to know if the property could not be leased for twenty years, by giving ten cents royalty per ton of 2,140 pounds to the ton, or if the Church would give a six months option, and if so at what price. This proposition was considered by the First Presidency, Brother Cluff, Bishops [William B.] Preston and [John R.] Winder, and immediately after by them and a Mr. Ladd, the gentleman making the offer. The matter was taken under advisement by the Presidency, with the understanding that an answer would be given on Tuesday next.
President Snow ascertained the mind of Brother Cluff as to the value of those coal mines. The latter thought that $125,000 was no price at all for the property, and that if the Southern Pacific Railroad should come into this country it would be invaluable to them. He would not lease at all, and in this view Bishops Preston and Winder agreed with Brother Cluff.
Immediately after this interview, a meeting of the Salt Lake & Los Angeles Railway was held. Present beside the First Presidency, Nephi W. Clayton, Isaac A. Clayton, Bishop William B. Preston, and Bishop John R. Winder. A proposition from W. J. Bateman, and C. W. Miller, previously laid before President Snow, was now considered. These gentlemen proposed to take the management of the railroad and pavilion, and pay the Church 75 per cent of the net earnings. They would guarantee $8,000. As previously stated the Church has only received $1800 from the railroad and beach properties, over and above running expenses, during the six years they have been [in] existence.
President Snow left before the meeting was over; also Bishops Preston and Winder. On motion of President Smith, the proposition of Messrs. Bateman and Miller was declined.
Meeting of Pres[idency]. & 12 Bishoprick. Question shall we when bro[ugh]t. to the or before the Court promise to obey the law. Unanimous decision that we must acknowledge its suprem[ac]y. Brethren must not have children born to them by their wives here in this state. I asked the question, how about my situation; Two wives under forty, one in N[ew]. Mex[ico], other in Arizona my case was not under consideration. Jos[eph]. F. S[mith]. Jno. [John] H[enry]. S[mith]. H[eber]. J. Grant H[iram]. B. Clawson. I think that is all that are in danger at present from Cha[rle]s. Mostyn Owen's complaints. According to my view of it, families must be scattered in neighboring states and Territories. We met at the Pres[iden]ts. Office in continuation of our meetings of yesterday. No decision was reached. I spoke using Sec[tion]. 98 of Doc[trine]. & Cov[enants]. Pres[iden]t. [Lorenzo] Snow gave me about the most complete sitting down I ever got in my life because he misunderstood me. Here Pres[ident] [Lorenzo] Snow laid down the law that the latter clause of the Manifesto vis that men must cease beget[t]ing children by their plural wives must be observed and that when any any one was bro[ugh]t to trial on this count and were asked if they would obey the law in future of non cohabitation they were to promise to do so.
Appendix 1.
The 1897 Trial of Moses Thatcher Before the Salt Lake Stake High Council (1)
-- Saturday, Dec 30, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Foggy and cold. 2 p.m. Continuation of the meeting of the brethren on Friday. The principal topic of discussion was the attitude of the brethren when arrested and found guilty of unlawful cohabitation. Would it be proper for them to promise to obey the law--or rather express their intention to do so?
President Snow said, he did not see how we could very well do otherwise, in order to satisfy the honorable people of the nation, who are willing to send their sons into battle for the defense of our country, and when they fall in battle it is looked upon as an honor. They are willing to make this sacrifice for their country. They look upon the United States as the greatest nation on the earth and feel that its laws are supreme--and that when it comes to a question of law, the Latter-day Saints should bow. It is necessary sometimes for the saints to make sacrifices for the good of their fellowmen, that the honorable ones of the earth perchance may be saved. This is one of those times. There are, he said, about 300 plural wives among the saints who are bearing children, as against the body of the church--say 350,000--who are not in polygamy. These 300 women for the good of the nation and of the church should be willing for a time to refrain from having children. They would lose nothing
by it, for the Lord would reward them abundantly.
Though no formal vote was taken the brethren generally seemed to endorse the views of President Snow. Meeting adjourned sine die. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Minutes; Abraham Owen Woodruff, Diary
2 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
Brother Richard M. Robinson, of Grantsville [Utah], called, having just returned from a mission to Florida. He exhibited a gold coin, a little larger though a little thinner than our ten cent silver coin, and containing well marked characters. He stated that this coin had been found by Brother I. N. Carlton of Casey Settlement, Camden County, Georgia, while plowing in his field at that place. It was situated on the St. Mary River, which divides Georgia from Florida. The coin was plowed up last spring, and was given to Brother Robinson in the latter part of August. He now presented it to President Snow, as head of the Church, hoping that it might be found useful in helping to establish the authenticity of the Book of Mormon, or for some other sacred purpose.
The sum of $1500 was appropriated in favor of the Sevier [Utah] Stake Tabernacle.
At 2 P.M. Brother [Milton D.] Hammond and Brother [Charles O.] Card called upon the Presidency. Brother Hammond went over the same ground covered in his previous talks. He added that the engineer of the Canal Company had not made full estimates, and that the company had paid according to the estimates made. He suspected that this was sharp practice, and took it for granted that the engineer had adopted this plan to hide the company's inability to entirely meet its present obligations, owing to a shortness of funds. Three o'clock meeting of the First Presidency and Apostles. Present: besides the First Presidency, B[righam]. Young [Jr.], F[rancis]. M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, H[eber]. J. Grant, A[nthon]. H. Lund, M[atthias]. F. Cowley, A[braham]. O[wen]. Woodruff and Rudger Clawson; also Seymour B. Young, Bishops [William B.] Preston, [Robert T.] Burton, and [John R.] Winder, C[harles]. W. Penrose and H[iram]. B. Clawson. Bro[ther]. John Henry Smith was asked to explain the object of the meeting. He said there was a scheme on foot to disfranchise the Mormon people through an amendment to the Constitution. ...
Bro[ther]. John Henry Smith again remarked that the effect upon the people would be of extreme moment, that is, upon those liable to arrest. ... He closed by saying that it was his unqualified opinion that the church should not directly nor indirectly be found bearing the burdens of polygamists; and as for himself, he was willing to declare to a tabernacle congregation that he held himself amenable to the laws of this country, and that every man should bear his own burden, and that the fact of himself and other polygamists having lived with an maintained their plural families should not in any sense affect the liberties of the people who are not polygamists.
Pres[iden]t. [Lorenzo] Snow asked the brethren present to make remarks if they had any to make. No one responding, he himself said that if Bro[ther]. John Henry had stated fully what he intended to say he would have said that he intended to obey the law and influence his brethren to do likewise; and further, that Deseret News should change the spirit of its editorials and be less Democratic. He then said he would like to know if the brethren present felt to make any change by way of meeting the present situation. Referring to the proposed measure amending the Constitution, the President said he could hardly believe such a thing could be done, but in this case he might possibly be mistaken; but he could say that he did not feel in the least discouraged by the outlook but he felt it his duty to do all he could to stave off trouble.
The President again invited the brethren to speak who had any light to reflect on the points presented. [Note: Francis Lyman, Brigham Young Jr., John Henry Smith, Heber Grant, William Preston, Anthon Lund, Robert Burton, Joseph F. Smith and Charles Penrose spoke, not on Snow's invitation to effect a change in policy regarding unlawful cohabitation, but on politics generally and on the Deseret News's editorials.] ...
Pres[iden]t. [George Q.] Cannon now remarked that he was impressed witho ne things, that is the sentiment of the brethren who had spoken could be discerned in his politics. (Bro[ther]. Grant here took exceptions to this remark.) Pres[iden]t. Cannon thought there was a question deeper than anything yet touched upon, that is, the policy the church was going to pursue in regard to our marital relations; that is, whether we should take the course suggested by Bro[ther]. John Henry, and eat humble pie; whether we will obey the law, or go on as we are now going and defend violations of the law. He thought it was bad ground for us to occupy to justify ourselves in having children by our plural wives; he thought it right and proper however for us to have children by them, but did not think it wise for us to claim the right to do so when the laws of the state were against it. Plural wives bearing children should, he thought, be placed beyond the power of the law. He believed that public feelings would be placated if we were not called upon to defend violations of the law, but regard such cases as sporadic cases. The speaker said he was satisfied that we should not come out and say we are not going to have children by our plural wives, and that nation would not expect this at our hands; and he did nto think that anything would have such a tendency to quiet public feeling so much as for men to go into court and promise to obey the law and not equivocate. He said that from the beginning he his mind was clear on this point, that we should not show the least feeling of defying the law. While we feel keenly the justice of our cause, in Washington [D.C.] that feature figures but little. Prejudice has weight. He did not think it would be a good thing for Bro[ther]. John Henry to make the public utterance suggested by him; but he did think that a course might be taken to placate the leading men of the nation. He differed from some of the speakers that we could not be disfranchised without a constitutional amendment. We were given statehood on certain conditions; and he believed prejudices could be worked up to such a pitch as to cause Congress to act by a short cut. It must be admitted by all that we have disappointed the Republican party. They admitted us with the idea that we would be at least part fo the time a Republican state. By giving the women the franchise destroyed the Republican chances in the State. Pres[iden]t. Cannon closed by saying that there certain was an impression abroad that the News was a Democratic paper, and President Snow's name as its publisher, has been used to the injury of the Republican party.
Adjourned until tomorrow.
Pres[iden]ts. [Lorenzo] Snow, [Joseph F.] Smith and [George Q.] Cannon; also Apostles [Brigham] Young [Jr.], [Francis M.] Lyman, [John Henry] Smith, [George] Teasdale, [Heber J.] Grant, [Anthon H.] Lund, [Matthias F.] Cowley, [Abraham Owen] Woodruff and [Rudger] Clawson, Pres[iden]t. Seymour B. Young, B[isho]ps. Preston, Winder and Burton, H[iram]. B. Clawson & C[harles]. W. Penrose met at Pres[iden]ts Office at 3 p.m. and were in session until 6 o'clock. The subjects that were discussed were "The possible amendment to the Constitution and the disfranchizement of our people". The changing of the [Deseret] "News" policy and editor. "Shall our brethren who are arraigned before the courts promise to obey the law in the future?" Bro[ther]s John Henry Smith and B[isho]p. Hirum [B.] Clawson were very much frightened. I think there was no need of it. Pres[iden]t. Brigham Young of the Apostles made a fine speech and did not favor a change in the "News". Pres[iden]t. Smith would make Bro[ther]. Penrose Church historian. Would not obey the law. Pres[iden]t. Cannon thought we could possibly promise to obey the law but still raise children by wives. Most of the brethren spoke in favor of no change but to do our duty and trust in God. [December 30, 1899; Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary; Abraham Owen Woodruff, Diary; Seymour B. Young, Diary]
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
An order was issued for an appropriation in favor of a Brother Harris, to assist him while studying law in Mexico.
A cable message from Liverpool [England], received today, read as follows: "[Harold] Eldredge sailed today on Lucania, Robinson accompanying him."
President William W. Cluff, of Summit [Utah] Stake, who had been telegraphed for, came to the office and met with the Presidency this morning. He was consulted as to his judgment in regard to selling the Cedar City [Utah] coal mines, or leasing them. President Snow had given an option on them for $125,000, but the parties holding the option wished to know if the property could not be leased for twenty years, by giving ten cents royalty per ton of 2,140 pounds to the ton, or if the Church would give a six months option, and if so at what price. This proposition was considered by the First Presidency, Brother Cluff, Bishops [William B.] Preston and [John R.] Winder, and immediately after by them and a Mr. Ladd, the gentleman making the offer. The matter was taken under advisement by the Presidency, with the understanding that an answer would be given on Tuesday next.
President Snow ascertained the mind of Brother Cluff as to the value of those coal mines. The latter thought that $125,000 was no price at all for the property, and that if the Southern Pacific Railroad should come into this country it would be invaluable to them. He would not lease at all, and in this view Bishops Preston and Winder agreed with Brother Cluff.
Immediately after this interview, a meeting of the Salt Lake & Los Angeles Railway was held. Present beside the First Presidency, Nephi W. Clayton, Isaac A. Clayton, Bishop William B. Preston, and Bishop John R. Winder. A proposition from W. J. Bateman, and C. W. Miller, previously laid before President Snow, was now considered. These gentlemen proposed to take the management of the railroad and pavilion, and pay the Church 75 per cent of the net earnings. They would guarantee $8,000. As previously stated the Church has only received $1800 from the railroad and beach properties, over and above running expenses, during the six years they have been [in] existence.
President Snow left before the meeting was over; also Bishops Preston and Winder. On motion of President Smith, the proposition of Messrs. Bateman and Miller was declined.
Meeting of Pres[idency]. & 12 Bishoprick. Question shall we when bro[ugh]t. to the or before the Court promise to obey the law. Unanimous decision that we must acknowledge its suprem[ac]y. Brethren must not have children born to them by their wives here in this state. I asked the question, how about my situation; Two wives under forty, one in N[ew]. Mex[ico], other in Arizona my case was not under consideration. Jos[eph]. F. S[mith]. Jno. [John] H[enry]. S[mith]. H[eber]. J. Grant H[iram]. B. Clawson. I think that is all that are in danger at present from Cha[rle]s. Mostyn Owen's complaints. According to my view of it, families must be scattered in neighboring states and Territories. We met at the Pres[iden]ts. Office in continuation of our meetings of yesterday. No decision was reached. I spoke using Sec[tion]. 98 of Doc[trine]. & Cov[enants]. Pres[iden]t. [Lorenzo] Snow gave me about the most complete sitting down I ever got in my life because he misunderstood me. Here Pres[ident] [Lorenzo] Snow laid down the law that the latter clause of the Manifesto vis that men must cease beget[t]ing children by their plural wives must be observed and that when any any one was bro[ugh]t to trial on this count and were asked if they would obey the law in future of non cohabitation they were to promise to do so.
Appendix 1.
The 1897 Trial of Moses Thatcher Before the Salt Lake Stake High Council (1)
-- Saturday, Dec 30, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Foggy and cold. 2 p.m. Continuation of the meeting of the brethren on Friday. The principal topic of discussion was the attitude of the brethren when arrested and found guilty of unlawful cohabitation. Would it be proper for them to promise to obey the law--or rather express their intention to do so?
President Snow said, he did not see how we could very well do otherwise, in order to satisfy the honorable people of the nation, who are willing to send their sons into battle for the defense of our country, and when they fall in battle it is looked upon as an honor. They are willing to make this sacrifice for their country. They look upon the United States as the greatest nation on the earth and feel that its laws are supreme--and that when it comes to a question of law, the Latter-day Saints should bow. It is necessary sometimes for the saints to make sacrifices for the good of their fellowmen, that the honorable ones of the earth perchance may be saved. This is one of those times. There are, he said, about 300 plural wives among the saints who are bearing children, as against the body of the church--say 350,000--who are not in polygamy. These 300 women for the good of the nation and of the church should be willing for a time to refrain from having children. They would lose nothing
by it, for the Lord would reward them abundantly.
Though no formal vote was taken the brethren generally seemed to endorse the views of President Snow. Meeting adjourned sine die. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Minutes; Abraham Owen Woodruff, Diary
2 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Friday, Dec 29, 1899
-- Friday, Dec 29, 1899
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and cold. I spent the forenoon at the President's office.
3 p.m. Meeting of the brethren at the President's office. Present: First Presidency, Apostles F. M. Lyman, B. Young, Jr., J. H. Smith, Geo. Teasdale, H. J. Grant, A. H. Lund, M. F. Cowley, A. O. Woodruff, R. Clawson, Presiding Bishopric, C. W. Penrose, Bp. H[iram] B. Clawson, and G. F. Gibbs, clerk.
The object of the meeting was to discuss the present situation--especially with reference to the effort that will be made to pass a constitutional amendment, prohibiting the practice of polygamy in the United States. Should such amendment be passed, the government would then be in a position to persecute and harass the Latter-day Saints as formerly.
It was thought that something might be done to placate our enemies of the Republican party. Although the Deseret News has been conducted as an independent paper up to the present time, the Republicans--many of them--claim it is democratic in its tendencies. Therefore, some of the brethren thought it would be good policy to relieve the present editor--C. W. Penrose--and put in a Republican for the time being. Others opposed the change. Although I had no opportunity to speak, I felt opposed to any change. It was also suggested that the leading authorities of the church be counseled to refrain from engaging in active politics. One of the brethren thought a general fast would be effectual in accomplishing much good.
President Snow said that he was not disturbed in his feelings over the present situation, but felt perfectly calm. Thought we should do what we could in wisdom to forestall threatened evils. Read from the revelation on tithing, showing that the land of Zion could only be sanctified for the saints in keeping the commandments and statutes of the Lord by the observance of that law. The saints were now doing better than heretofore. One third more tithing has been paid during the past 5 months than during the same period last year. If the saints continue in a more faithful observance of this duty, the Lord will not permit our enemies to bring evil upon us--only so far as it will accomplish His purposes. And if a constitutional amendment were passed, it would only be in the providence of the Lord. In view of the fact that the News is enjoying a season of unexampled prosperity under the editorial management of C. W. Penrose and business management of H[orace] G. Whitney, he was opposed to
any change in that paper. Meeting adjourned until 2 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday. (1)
-- Dec 29, 1899; Friday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
Brother Richard M. Robinson, of Grantsville [Utah], called, having just returned from a mission to Florida. He exhibited a gold coin, a little larger though a little thinner than our ten cent silver coin, and containing well marked characters. He stated that this coin had been found by Brother I. N. Carlton of Casey Settlement, Camden County, Georgia, while plowing in his field at that place. It was situated on the St. Mary River, which divides Georgia from Florida. The coin was plowed up last spring, and was given to Brother Robinson in the latter part of August. He now presented it to President Snow, as head of the Church, hoping that it might be found useful in helping to establish the authenticity of the Book of Mormon, or for some other sacred purpose.
The sum of $1500 was appropriated in favor of the Sevier [Utah] Stake Tabernacle.
At 2 P.M. Brother [Milton D.] Hammond and Brother [Charles O.] Card called upon the Presidency. Brother Hammond went over the same ground covered in his previous talks. He added that the engineer of the Canal Company had not made full estimates, and
that the company had paid according to the estimates made. He suspected that this was sharp practice, and took it for granted that the engineer had adopted this plan to hide the company's inability to entirely meet its present obligations, owing to a shortness of funds. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and cold. I spent the forenoon at the President's office.
3 p.m. Meeting of the brethren at the President's office. Present: First Presidency, Apostles F. M. Lyman, B. Young, Jr., J. H. Smith, Geo. Teasdale, H. J. Grant, A. H. Lund, M. F. Cowley, A. O. Woodruff, R. Clawson, Presiding Bishopric, C. W. Penrose, Bp. H[iram] B. Clawson, and G. F. Gibbs, clerk.
The object of the meeting was to discuss the present situation--especially with reference to the effort that will be made to pass a constitutional amendment, prohibiting the practice of polygamy in the United States. Should such amendment be passed, the government would then be in a position to persecute and harass the Latter-day Saints as formerly.
It was thought that something might be done to placate our enemies of the Republican party. Although the Deseret News has been conducted as an independent paper up to the present time, the Republicans--many of them--claim it is democratic in its tendencies. Therefore, some of the brethren thought it would be good policy to relieve the present editor--C. W. Penrose--and put in a Republican for the time being. Others opposed the change. Although I had no opportunity to speak, I felt opposed to any change. It was also suggested that the leading authorities of the church be counseled to refrain from engaging in active politics. One of the brethren thought a general fast would be effectual in accomplishing much good.
President Snow said that he was not disturbed in his feelings over the present situation, but felt perfectly calm. Thought we should do what we could in wisdom to forestall threatened evils. Read from the revelation on tithing, showing that the land of Zion could only be sanctified for the saints in keeping the commandments and statutes of the Lord by the observance of that law. The saints were now doing better than heretofore. One third more tithing has been paid during the past 5 months than during the same period last year. If the saints continue in a more faithful observance of this duty, the Lord will not permit our enemies to bring evil upon us--only so far as it will accomplish His purposes. And if a constitutional amendment were passed, it would only be in the providence of the Lord. In view of the fact that the News is enjoying a season of unexampled prosperity under the editorial management of C. W. Penrose and business management of H[orace] G. Whitney, he was opposed to
any change in that paper. Meeting adjourned until 2 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday. (1)
-- Dec 29, 1899; Friday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
Brother Richard M. Robinson, of Grantsville [Utah], called, having just returned from a mission to Florida. He exhibited a gold coin, a little larger though a little thinner than our ten cent silver coin, and containing well marked characters. He stated that this coin had been found by Brother I. N. Carlton of Casey Settlement, Camden County, Georgia, while plowing in his field at that place. It was situated on the St. Mary River, which divides Georgia from Florida. The coin was plowed up last spring, and was given to Brother Robinson in the latter part of August. He now presented it to President Snow, as head of the Church, hoping that it might be found useful in helping to establish the authenticity of the Book of Mormon, or for some other sacred purpose.
The sum of $1500 was appropriated in favor of the Sevier [Utah] Stake Tabernacle.
At 2 P.M. Brother [Milton D.] Hammond and Brother [Charles O.] Card called upon the Presidency. Brother Hammond went over the same ground covered in his previous talks. He added that the engineer of the Canal Company had not made full estimates, and
that the company had paid according to the estimates made. He suspected that this was sharp practice, and took it for granted that the engineer had adopted this plan to hide the company's inability to entirely meet its present obligations, owing to a shortness of funds. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Dec 27, 1899; Wednesday
-- Dec 27, 1899; Wednesday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
The following appropriations were made: $161.05, cash, in favor of President W. C. Parkinson, of Pocatello [Idaho] Stake; $75, labor tithing, in favor of Oakley Ward; $7,300 in favor of the Presiding Bishopric, $2,400 cash, their compensation for the year. (1)
-- Dec 27, 1899
Missionary training-Seventies-- Salt Lake City.
The General Board of Education of the L.D.S. Church had decided to experiment with a missionary training program in Church schools which would better qualify the missionaries being called into missionary service.
A LETTER to the First Seven Presidents of Seventies, Office of The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, Utah, December 27, 1899.
DEAR BRETHREN:
In accordance with a resolution passed by the General Board of Education September 11th last, you are hereby authorized and requested to select and call upon members of the various quorums of Seventies whom you think qualified and suitable for missionary service in the various mission fields to attend the Latter-day Saint schools or colleges to take one year's preparatory course to better fit them for their missionary labors, and, so far as, may be necessary to meet the requirements of the various missions, you are requested to inquire of the various stake presidencies the names of such other young men of good standing and report as would also be suitable to call to the missionary fields, who would also be willing to take such preparatory course in one of the three colleges most convenient to them, and you will be further guided in this labor by the instructions you have already received from the General Board of Education in relation to this matter.
Praying God to bless you in this labor, we are,
Very respectfully, your brethren, LORENZO SNOW, GEORGE Q. CANNON, JOSEPH F. SMITH. {1899-December 27-Circular letter, Church Historian's Library,} (2)
-- Dec 28, 1899; Thursday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
They received a call from Bishop M[ilton]. D. Hammond, just from Alberta, Canada. He reported that the Irrigation Company was very anxious that our people should complete the canal next year; also that the Company had withheld ten per cent of the amount due for work done on the canal. He did not think they had any ill intent, but they may have been short of money. At all events they were very anxious that our people should complete the canal, and perhaps they thought that by withholding this means it would enable them to accomplish their desires. The Presidency arranged to meet Brother Hammond and Brother [Charles O.] Card this afternoon.
Salt Lake Temple, 11 A.M. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, and Rudger Clawson. ...
An order was issued for $2,210.42 to cover the amount
advanced by the Presiding Bishop's Office on account of the Parsons Ranch [Nevada] property.
At 3 P.M. Brother Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, accompanied by Brother Charles Kingston, met with Presidents Snow and Smith and several of the Apostles. Brother Kingston represented the great facilities of the Bighorn country as a place for settlement, and the great advantages that now offered for an organized effort to colonize a tract of surveyed land in that region, under the Carey act. It was the best country he knew of, and he had been in the west quite a number of years. So well pleased was he with it that he was quite willing to go and settle there. He exhibited an exceedingly fine sample of wheat grown in that country, and stated that fruits had already been raised there. One great advantage was that there was practically no Snow, the year around. He thought that if fifty men were to go and start a canal they could support themselves the following season. President Snow favored the scheme, but left the details of colonization in the hands of Brother Woodruff.
Brother M[ilton]. D. Hammond, who had been waiting to be heard, now reported to Presidents Snow and Smith. He stated that he believed when Mr. [Elliot T.] Galt should come to Salt Lake, in January, he would give the Presidency a satisfactory explanation as to the amount of ten per cent retained by the Company out of money due for work done on the canal. The Church would come out about $20,000 short, but would have land to represent that amount, which could readily be sold for part cash and the balance on time. The half cash payment was not sufficient to meet cash expenditures, and for this reason he was short in cash and over in land. As President Cannon could not be present to hear Brother Hammond, President Snow asked him to call again tomorrow at 2 P.M. (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Clark, James R., Messages of the First Presidency (6 volumes)
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
The following appropriations were made: $161.05, cash, in favor of President W. C. Parkinson, of Pocatello [Idaho] Stake; $75, labor tithing, in favor of Oakley Ward; $7,300 in favor of the Presiding Bishopric, $2,400 cash, their compensation for the year. (1)
-- Dec 27, 1899
Missionary training-Seventies-- Salt Lake City.
The General Board of Education of the L.D.S. Church had decided to experiment with a missionary training program in Church schools which would better qualify the missionaries being called into missionary service.
A LETTER to the First Seven Presidents of Seventies, Office of The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, Utah, December 27, 1899.
DEAR BRETHREN:
In accordance with a resolution passed by the General Board of Education September 11th last, you are hereby authorized and requested to select and call upon members of the various quorums of Seventies whom you think qualified and suitable for missionary service in the various mission fields to attend the Latter-day Saint schools or colleges to take one year's preparatory course to better fit them for their missionary labors, and, so far as, may be necessary to meet the requirements of the various missions, you are requested to inquire of the various stake presidencies the names of such other young men of good standing and report as would also be suitable to call to the missionary fields, who would also be willing to take such preparatory course in one of the three colleges most convenient to them, and you will be further guided in this labor by the instructions you have already received from the General Board of Education in relation to this matter.
Praying God to bless you in this labor, we are,
Very respectfully, your brethren, LORENZO SNOW, GEORGE Q. CANNON, JOSEPH F. SMITH. {1899-December 27-Circular letter, Church Historian's Library,} (2)
-- Dec 28, 1899; Thursday
Presidents Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith were at the office.
They received a call from Bishop M[ilton]. D. Hammond, just from Alberta, Canada. He reported that the Irrigation Company was very anxious that our people should complete the canal next year; also that the Company had withheld ten per cent of the amount due for work done on the canal. He did not think they had any ill intent, but they may have been short of money. At all events they were very anxious that our people should complete the canal, and perhaps they thought that by withholding this means it would enable them to accomplish their desires. The Presidency arranged to meet Brother Hammond and Brother [Charles O.] Card this afternoon.
Salt Lake Temple, 11 A.M. Present: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, and Rudger Clawson. ...
An order was issued for $2,210.42 to cover the amount
advanced by the Presiding Bishop's Office on account of the Parsons Ranch [Nevada] property.
At 3 P.M. Brother Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, accompanied by Brother Charles Kingston, met with Presidents Snow and Smith and several of the Apostles. Brother Kingston represented the great facilities of the Bighorn country as a place for settlement, and the great advantages that now offered for an organized effort to colonize a tract of surveyed land in that region, under the Carey act. It was the best country he knew of, and he had been in the west quite a number of years. So well pleased was he with it that he was quite willing to go and settle there. He exhibited an exceedingly fine sample of wheat grown in that country, and stated that fruits had already been raised there. One great advantage was that there was practically no Snow, the year around. He thought that if fifty men were to go and start a canal they could support themselves the following season. President Snow favored the scheme, but left the details of colonization in the hands of Brother Woodruff.
Brother M[ilton]. D. Hammond, who had been waiting to be heard, now reported to Presidents Snow and Smith. He stated that he believed when Mr. [Elliot T.] Galt should come to Salt Lake, in January, he would give the Presidency a satisfactory explanation as to the amount of ten per cent retained by the Company out of money due for work done on the canal. The Church would come out about $20,000 short, but would have land to represent that amount, which could readily be sold for part cash and the balance on time. The half cash payment was not sufficient to meet cash expenditures, and for this reason he was short in cash and over in land. As President Cannon could not be present to hear Brother Hammond, President Snow asked him to call again tomorrow at 2 P.M. (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Clark, James R., Messages of the First Presidency (6 volumes)
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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