-- Friday, Aug 17, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
A couple of Protestant Ministers called upon President Lorenzo Snow and talked over the situation at Saltair, as to the selling of Liquor and chance games. Presidents Joseph F. Smith and Seymour B. Young having returned from Mexico, made a report as to the Cluff Expedition. Part of them will return home and part will continue the journey. (1)
-- Aug 17, 1900
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office. At 2:30 the Rev[erend]. Paden and the Rev[erend]. Mr. Irish, representing a committee appointed by the ministers' association, kept an appointment for the purpose of conferring with the Presidency in regard to closing the bar at Saltair. Mr. Paden remarked that after the newspaper reports of the scene at Saltair on its opening day (Decoration day) the ministers' association discussed the subject, and it was there learned that the Saltair pavilion belonged to the Trustee-in-Trust of the "Mormon" Church. Mr. Paden said that he remarked on that occasion that if that were the case it would not be for them as ministers to make trouble about it, as he was satisfied that President Snow would do all he could to correct the thing when it was brought to his attention. The speaker said the saloon was run illegally, and besides, the pavilion sold privileges for the purpose of running gambling machines; and the ministers' association would want to know if the "Mormon" Church could afford to let the statement go into print and be published abroad that President Snow, as its trustee-in-Trust, was responsible for a saloon being carried on at the Saltair pavilion? President Cannon explained to these gentlemen that our Church in one sense owned Saltair, but in another it does not. It belonged to a company, and originally it was a private property. When the place was first built the intention was to have no saloon, neither to have trains running on a Sunday; but it was found afterwards that the resort could not be run--so the management claimed-- without a saloon. This was humiliating, but the company had to succumb. Speaking personally from an experience of some weeks at the resort, President Cannons aid he saw no drinking while he was there, but at the same time he was utterly opposed to the liquor trade being carried on at Saltair. He also spoke at length of the motives that prompted the building of the place. Mr. Henry, one of the Ministers, remarked that he fully appreciated the fact also that this was now a hard problem to solve, for the reason that the place had to earn a certain amount in order to meet its bond interest, etc. This gentleman complained of not only the bar, but of the way it was run in that women and young boys were allowed to become intoxicated; and it was thought that the gambling machines should not be allowed at the resort. The gentleman assured the Presidency that they had not indulged in public criticism, or private, so far as that was concerned, and that they had come in good faith, believing that the Presidency would do all they could to correct and stamp out what they regarded as evils. President Cannon, answering, said that anything that can be done to make the resort what it was first intended to be would be welcome. The interview now became more formal, and President Snow intimated to these gentlemen that perhaps by next year they would be free from contracts, and he hoped, with them, to make the place all that could be desired, and in this kind of feeling and spirit the interview closed. A canvasser, named Graves, called and presented a portrait of distinguished Americans which were being published in a monthly periodical with their autobiographies, and has solicited the pictures of the Presidency. It was ascertained that an etching would cost $600. and President Cannon stated that he thought President Snow should have his picture in it and the Church should pay the amount $500. President Snow therefore consented and the order was given for an etching. President Joseph F. Smith came to the office this afternoon, having just arrived from Mexico, where he went accompanied by Elder Seymour B. Young to interview Brother Benjamin Cluff and the expedition. President Smith in reporting said in reference to the disbanding of the expedition, that Brother Cluff felt very bad about it, saying that it would be his ruin, and that he would rather fail in South American than stop now. It was proposed then that he make his selection of those who really wanted to go, and that the rest should be released. To this he was very agreeable. President Smith gave the following names of those who will now compose the party: Elders Cluff, Fairbanks, Henning, Woolf, Tolton, Kienke and Adams. The rest were then given to understand that they were free to dispose of their animals and effects and either report themselves for missions or return home. Brother Cluff thought that President Smith should go to the camp and make this known to the boys, as he felt that they would feel very much disappointed. He (Pres[ident]. Smith) concluded to do this, and in the meantime visit the settlements and hold meeting with the Saints. President Smith was at this time at Nogales, where he met Brother Cluff and found President Snow's telegram awaiting him. This was on the 11th; on the 12th he visited the camp, and gave the substance of the letter of instructions he had received before leaving home and also read the telegram to the members of the expedition. Brother Cluff asked if he and such others as he should designate to join him and were willing to do so were at liberty to proceed without incurring the displeasure of the First Presidency. President Smith answered that if Brother Cluff and those who went with him were willing to assume all the responsibility themselves, so far as the presidency were concerned they might go. Pres[ident]. Smith also reminded them that the First Presidency had nothing to do with the organization of the expedition only as Brother Cluff had brought it before them, and that Brother Cluff was the originator of the plan, and had received the assent of the Presidency to his views with the understanding that it was purely an academy affair. Brother Cluff acknowledged this; but said that from expressions dropped by brethren--especially by Brother Lyman and President Cannon, while addressing the students at the Academy and in the setting of the brethren apart, eh had come to look upon it as a mission, and this idea had grown upon him and that was the light in which he had hoped that it would be considered, but what President Smith had said was true and he felt sorry that the expedition could not be led to regard the movement in the light of a mission. President Smith reported that all of the brethren had the understanding that the expedition was a church mission, and that he learned from them that they would not have taken a step in it if they had thought otherwise; in fact, they understood it was a special mission, and rather than that they would go back they would stand out and be shot, believing as they did in the call. President Smith stated that so far as he could judge the expedition was composed of a very fine lot of young men, bright and al graduates and teachers, young men of integrity. President [Anthony W.] Ivins of the Juarez [Mexico] Stake also accompanied him to the camp of the expedition at Nogales and that Brother Ivins had remained there to assist those who were released to come back to the American side. The young men appeared to be much grieved and disappointed and wanted him to say what they could do, whether they should return home, continue with Brother Cluff, or go on missions. His answer was that they must choose for themselves; that if they proceeded the Presidency hoped for their success and would sustain them in their prayers inasmuch as they did right, but they must themselves be responsible as the Church could not be provided they accompanied the expedition. All the members would have come home, said President Smith, if he had advised them to, but he felt in his heart, after hearing from some of the brethren, especially Brothers Cluff, Fairbanks and Wolfe, that they would lay it at the door of the Presidency hereafter for blocking the way of their success; and he felt, too, that this was an opportunity for Brother Cluff to either make or break, as far as his own reputation was concerned. President Cannon remarked that he believed that Pres[ident]. Smith did just right in advising these brethren, but leaving them to choose for
themselves. President Snow acceded to this also, and further remarked that he would not want to say a word against the expedition now that some of them had chosen to proceed; but, referring to the last council meeting of the First Presidency and Apostles, he told President Smith what he did about Brother Cluff, and he felt that he was not the proper kind of a man to lead an expedition of that kind. Brother Heber J. Grant expressed himself as being thankful that all church responsibility had been eliminated from this expedition, and he was perfectly satisfied that those who wanted to go on their own responsibility, might proceed. (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 - 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, Aug 13, 1900; Monday
-- Aug 13, 1900; Monday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and
[George Q.] Cannon were at the office. Brother A[lexander]. F. McDonald brought to the office this morning, for the perusal of the President, a letter which he had received from a brother living in the Garcia Ward, Mexico, asking Brother McDonald to perform a plural marriage ceremony in his behalf. The letter was left and Brother McDonald called again in the afternoon to learn President Snow's decision in the matter. President Snow then declared that no such sealings could be performed in Mexico any quicker than in the United States, with his consent, for such marriages had been forbidden.
Brother Rudger Clawson had a talk with Presidents Snow and Cannon on the subject of non-tithe-paying. He had learned that the Davis [Utah] Stake contained a great number of non-tithe payers among whom were some High Priests and Seventies; some of these, he had learned, did not believe in the law of tithing at all and the question had arisen what should be done with them. President Cannon suggested that the proper thing to do was for the quorums to which these men belonged take up the subject of non-tithe-paying and make it a matter of fellowship, that is, that non-tithe-payers belonging to quorums of the Priesthood who declare their unbelief in this law or who refused to pay tithing, should have fellowship withdrawn from them. This would leave them in a suspended state and would relieve the Bishopric and High Council from dealing directly with them, and giving any of them a chance to rail against any unfavorable action that might be taken against them in the regular church courts. Of course, they should be first labored with.
The sum of $10. was appropriated by President Snow as a donation to the Orphans' home. For some time the Church had been donating $5. a month regularly to that institution. (1)
-- Aug 16, 1900; Thursday
In the forenoon Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office. Governor [DeForest] Richards of Wyoming and family called with some friends and made a social call on the President at the Beehive House.
At 11 o'clock the Presidency and Twelve met in their regular council meeting in the Temple. There were present: Presidents
Lorenzo Snow and George Q. Cannon of the Presidency; Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, A[braham]. O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
President Snow requested President Cannon to state to the brethren the suggestion which he recently made as to a method of dealing with members of the Church who disbelieved in the law of tithing or refused to pay their tithing.
President Cannon said that instead of requiring the bishopric of the wards to deal with such cases, he thought it would be well for the presidency of each quorum of the priesthood to deal with their own members, that is, take up a labor with them and if found to be obstinate cases that the fellowship of the quorum might be withdrawn from them. This would leave them in a suspended condition without the action of a bishop's court. And this rule he thought might be carried so far as to withdraw fellowship from men who never attend their quorum meetings, and he believed there were many such. This action would disarm men who had really apostatized in their feelings, and as far as the spirit of the work was concerned, have severed themselves from the fellowship of the saints, and would afford them no opportunity to rail against the presiding authorities of the Church. After the quorum had taken such action against individuals, if they did not repent in due season their cases might be taken up on their fellowship, and they be severed from the Church if they showed no signs of repentance.
Continuing this subject President Cannon said that men ought to be held to some responsibility as to their belief; if they were members of our Church holding the priesthood who did not believe in the Gospel, they were unworthy of the Priesthood. If a man, even in these days were to proclaim his unbelief in the doctrine of plural marriage, he would not be worthy of the Priesthood. In fact, no man could worthily bear the Priesthood, and exercise the functions who rejected any of the principles of the Gospel. The speaker added that Brother B. H. Roberts, who had recently attended the Cassia [Idaho] Stake conference, had reported that some brethren in that region were being accused by their Teachers of living in adultery with their plural wives. He said that he told Brother Roberts that it should be made clear to such teachers that when the Manifesto was issued we did not pledge ourselves to abandon our plural wives, nor even cease to perform plural marriages outside of the Government; and when our people get the idea that we have bound ourselves to the whole world they manifest ignorance. A man may go to some countries and not violate their laws by taking a plural wife and living in plural marriage. Turkey, for instance; that is, if the man holding the keys authorizes him to do so he would have a right to do this. It was wrong for the idea to go abroad among our people that we had abandoned the doctrine of plural marriage as a tenet of our faith, simply because the practice of marrying plural wives is forbidden.
Brother Clawson moved that President Cannon's suggestions regarding non-tithe-payers be adopted.
Elder John Henry Smith expressed the hope that action on this
question would not be taken as it would be delegating, he thought, too much power to presidents of quorums, many of whom had more zeal than wisdom.
President Snow remarked that if he knew anything at all he knew there were thousands of dead branches which should be pruned for the benefit of the church. While no action was taken this was the general sentiment of the council. ...
At two o'clock Presidents Snow and Cannon met Mr. C. F. King, who is the general manager of the Great Western Newspaper League, who is now visiting with the League, [in] the city. It was thought that this interview would not last longer than half an hour and that the Presidency would be free at 2:30 to receive the Rev[erend]. Paden and associates with whom an appointment had been made at that hour. The object of the visit of Mr. Paden and associates was in references to closing the bar at Saltair. When that hour arrived it was found that Mr. King had only fairly commenced on his interview, and the secretary explained the situation to the Rev[erend]. Paden asking him if he could wait. That gentleman suggested that the appointment be postponed until tomorrow at the same hour for his accommodation as he was alone and he thought by tomorrow one or more of the committee of which he was chairman would be able to accompany him. The appointment was therefore postponed, and Mr. King spent most of the afternoon in conversation with the Presidency, chiefly on the founding, growth and development of Utah with a view to writing on the same. (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
[George Q.] Cannon were at the office. Brother A[lexander]. F. McDonald brought to the office this morning, for the perusal of the President, a letter which he had received from a brother living in the Garcia Ward, Mexico, asking Brother McDonald to perform a plural marriage ceremony in his behalf. The letter was left and Brother McDonald called again in the afternoon to learn President Snow's decision in the matter. President Snow then declared that no such sealings could be performed in Mexico any quicker than in the United States, with his consent, for such marriages had been forbidden.
Brother Rudger Clawson had a talk with Presidents Snow and Cannon on the subject of non-tithe-paying. He had learned that the Davis [Utah] Stake contained a great number of non-tithe payers among whom were some High Priests and Seventies; some of these, he had learned, did not believe in the law of tithing at all and the question had arisen what should be done with them. President Cannon suggested that the proper thing to do was for the quorums to which these men belonged take up the subject of non-tithe-paying and make it a matter of fellowship, that is, that non-tithe-payers belonging to quorums of the Priesthood who declare their unbelief in this law or who refused to pay tithing, should have fellowship withdrawn from them. This would leave them in a suspended state and would relieve the Bishopric and High Council from dealing directly with them, and giving any of them a chance to rail against any unfavorable action that might be taken against them in the regular church courts. Of course, they should be first labored with.
The sum of $10. was appropriated by President Snow as a donation to the Orphans' home. For some time the Church had been donating $5. a month regularly to that institution. (1)
-- Aug 16, 1900; Thursday
In the forenoon Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office. Governor [DeForest] Richards of Wyoming and family called with some friends and made a social call on the President at the Beehive House.
At 11 o'clock the Presidency and Twelve met in their regular council meeting in the Temple. There were present: Presidents
Lorenzo Snow and George Q. Cannon of the Presidency; Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, A[braham]. O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
President Snow requested President Cannon to state to the brethren the suggestion which he recently made as to a method of dealing with members of the Church who disbelieved in the law of tithing or refused to pay their tithing.
President Cannon said that instead of requiring the bishopric of the wards to deal with such cases, he thought it would be well for the presidency of each quorum of the priesthood to deal with their own members, that is, take up a labor with them and if found to be obstinate cases that the fellowship of the quorum might be withdrawn from them. This would leave them in a suspended condition without the action of a bishop's court. And this rule he thought might be carried so far as to withdraw fellowship from men who never attend their quorum meetings, and he believed there were many such. This action would disarm men who had really apostatized in their feelings, and as far as the spirit of the work was concerned, have severed themselves from the fellowship of the saints, and would afford them no opportunity to rail against the presiding authorities of the Church. After the quorum had taken such action against individuals, if they did not repent in due season their cases might be taken up on their fellowship, and they be severed from the Church if they showed no signs of repentance.
Continuing this subject President Cannon said that men ought to be held to some responsibility as to their belief; if they were members of our Church holding the priesthood who did not believe in the Gospel, they were unworthy of the Priesthood. If a man, even in these days were to proclaim his unbelief in the doctrine of plural marriage, he would not be worthy of the Priesthood. In fact, no man could worthily bear the Priesthood, and exercise the functions who rejected any of the principles of the Gospel. The speaker added that Brother B. H. Roberts, who had recently attended the Cassia [Idaho] Stake conference, had reported that some brethren in that region were being accused by their Teachers of living in adultery with their plural wives. He said that he told Brother Roberts that it should be made clear to such teachers that when the Manifesto was issued we did not pledge ourselves to abandon our plural wives, nor even cease to perform plural marriages outside of the Government; and when our people get the idea that we have bound ourselves to the whole world they manifest ignorance. A man may go to some countries and not violate their laws by taking a plural wife and living in plural marriage. Turkey, for instance; that is, if the man holding the keys authorizes him to do so he would have a right to do this. It was wrong for the idea to go abroad among our people that we had abandoned the doctrine of plural marriage as a tenet of our faith, simply because the practice of marrying plural wives is forbidden.
Brother Clawson moved that President Cannon's suggestions regarding non-tithe-payers be adopted.
Elder John Henry Smith expressed the hope that action on this
question would not be taken as it would be delegating, he thought, too much power to presidents of quorums, many of whom had more zeal than wisdom.
President Snow remarked that if he knew anything at all he knew there were thousands of dead branches which should be pruned for the benefit of the church. While no action was taken this was the general sentiment of the council. ...
At two o'clock Presidents Snow and Cannon met Mr. C. F. King, who is the general manager of the Great Western Newspaper League, who is now visiting with the League, [in] the city. It was thought that this interview would not last longer than half an hour and that the Presidency would be free at 2:30 to receive the Rev[erend]. Paden and associates with whom an appointment had been made at that hour. The object of the visit of Mr. Paden and associates was in references to closing the bar at Saltair. When that hour arrived it was found that Mr. King had only fairly commenced on his interview, and the secretary explained the situation to the Rev[erend]. Paden asking him if he could wait. That gentleman suggested that the appointment be postponed until tomorrow at the same hour for his accommodation as he was alone and he thought by tomorrow one or more of the committee of which he was chairman would be able to accompany him. The appointment was therefore postponed, and Mr. King spent most of the afternoon in conversation with the Presidency, chiefly on the founding, growth and development of Utah with a view to writing on the same. (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, Aug 9, 1900
-- Aug 9, 1900
At 11 o'clock the Presidency and the Apostles met in council meeting in the Salt Lake Temple. There were present President Lorenzo Snow and George Q. Cannon of the Presidency, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot, of the Twelve. ... A letter from President Joseph F. Smith was read. It was dated Juarez [Mexico] 2nd, and conveyed the information that it had been decided to allow Brother Benjamin Cluff to select six or seven of his best men to accompany him, and the others were to be honorably released from the expedition with the privilege of going into the mission field or returning home. President Smith, in closing his letter says: "Bro[ther]. Cluff could not give up his cherished scheme of exploring the south, although I told him we thought it would be well for him to do so." Elder Heber J. Grant drew the attention of the Council to the foregoing portion of President Smith's letter, saying that he felt that Brother Cluff should have respected the mind of the man sent specially to reflect the mind of the Presidency to him, but instead of doing that he persists in carrying out his own wishes. Brother Grant felt there was something wrong in Brother Cluff, and if he were allowed to go on he would bring discredit on the Church, saying nothing about what painful results may happen to his party. Elder Cluff's marital relations were now freely discussed. It seemed that some time ago, but long since the issuance of the Manifesto, he, although already a married man, won the affections of one of his students [i.e., Florence M. Reynolds, daughter of George Reynolds], and diplomatically endeavored in a quiet way to convey the idea that he had married her, and this he did in hopes of having the marriage ceremony performed secretly in the future. At least this is the supposition. This matter was brought to the attention of President Snow in the presence of Brother Cluff, when it was held by Professor Cluff that there was nothing wrong whatever in the relations between himself and the young lady, but he expressed the desire that the marriage ceremony could be performed. It was stated that this young lady was with him in Mexico, and that much of the complaints on the part of the company had risen because of Brother Cluff's absence with her, and it was suspected and rumored down there that he intended to take her with him. President Snow now asked President Cannon what he thought of the situation. President Cannon answered that he thought the situation a serious one and that if he had known what he had heard today, before Brother Cluff left he certainly would have opposed his expedition. If what was said could be verified he felt that the expedition should not be permitted to continue, and suggested to President Snow that if his mind were not clear regarding the matter that he take it under advisement and act according to the promptings of the Spirit to him. President Snow then said that from what he had heard, he felt that he should feel perfectly safe in sending word to President Smith that it was the mind of the Twelve--and it was certainly his mind--that the expedition return. President Cannon interposed saying that he was certainly ready to vote on it now, and that he did not know President Snow's mind was clear on the question; that all he wanted was President Snow's expression, as he did not think it was for him or any other member of the council to influence the President in his conclusion. Brother John Henry Smith then moved that President Joseph F. Smith be telegraphed to that it was the mind of this council that Brother Cluff and his party disband and return. Seconded by Elders Lyman and Grant. President Cannon suggested that there be added to this motion an expression to the effect that they should return, unless there were reasons to the contrary unknown to the council. Brother Grant then suggested that if this be put in the telegram that Brother Cluff and those who may accompany them be given to understand that if they proceed they must assume all responsibility. The motion as amended was carried. President Cannon now brought the following matter before the council: A short time ago he and a few of the Apostles, including Elder Reed Smoot, met with Bishop [William B.] Preston in relation to the disbursement of the ten percent allowed by the Church to the Bishops for handling tithing. The Presidency of the Utah Stake had met with great difficulty in raising means for the purpose of paying the janitor for their stake house, paying the choir conductor and meeting other stake expenses; and they conceived the idea that sufficient to meet the stake expenses might consistently come out of this ten percent, and they, in connection with the High Council and all divide it in such manner as to fully satisfy the bishops and all concerned and leave a margin for this purpose; but it seems that Bishop Preston objected to this being done. Brother Smoot on this occasion showed that to distribute this means among the Bishops equally would be an extremely unfair and improper thing to do, and he gave reasons therefor; for instance in one of the wards in Provo [Utah], a Bishop would have made some $1,400. last year for simply writing a few cash tithing receipts. This was in one of the wards where large cash tithe payers lived. President Cannon explained that President George C. Parkinson came to the office the day before yesterday on the same question. The High Council of his stake had appointed this means in the same way that the High Council of Utah Stake had done, and the apportionment was agreeable to the bishops of the Oneida [Idaho] Stake, but Bishop Preston had entered an objection to it. No formal action was taken on this question but President Snow agreed with President Cannon that where a High Council meet and make an appointment perfectly agreeable to the Bishops and all concerned living in the stake, inasmuch as the apportionment did not exceed the ten per cent limit allowed by the Church, it was a matter that should not concern the presiding Bishopric. ... In meeting we voted to have the South American Expedition under leadership of Benj[amin]. Cluff return. (1)
-- Aug 10, 1900; Friday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office. President Snow signed an agreement today by which the business of George Q. Cannon and Sons, including presses, etc., became the property of the Church.
This refers only to the publication business and the Church works on hand by that company. The Juvenile Instructor was not included. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Abraham Owen Woodruff, Diary
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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At 11 o'clock the Presidency and the Apostles met in council meeting in the Salt Lake Temple. There were present President Lorenzo Snow and George Q. Cannon of the Presidency, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot, of the Twelve. ... A letter from President Joseph F. Smith was read. It was dated Juarez [Mexico] 2nd, and conveyed the information that it had been decided to allow Brother Benjamin Cluff to select six or seven of his best men to accompany him, and the others were to be honorably released from the expedition with the privilege of going into the mission field or returning home. President Smith, in closing his letter says: "Bro[ther]. Cluff could not give up his cherished scheme of exploring the south, although I told him we thought it would be well for him to do so." Elder Heber J. Grant drew the attention of the Council to the foregoing portion of President Smith's letter, saying that he felt that Brother Cluff should have respected the mind of the man sent specially to reflect the mind of the Presidency to him, but instead of doing that he persists in carrying out his own wishes. Brother Grant felt there was something wrong in Brother Cluff, and if he were allowed to go on he would bring discredit on the Church, saying nothing about what painful results may happen to his party. Elder Cluff's marital relations were now freely discussed. It seemed that some time ago, but long since the issuance of the Manifesto, he, although already a married man, won the affections of one of his students [i.e., Florence M. Reynolds, daughter of George Reynolds], and diplomatically endeavored in a quiet way to convey the idea that he had married her, and this he did in hopes of having the marriage ceremony performed secretly in the future. At least this is the supposition. This matter was brought to the attention of President Snow in the presence of Brother Cluff, when it was held by Professor Cluff that there was nothing wrong whatever in the relations between himself and the young lady, but he expressed the desire that the marriage ceremony could be performed. It was stated that this young lady was with him in Mexico, and that much of the complaints on the part of the company had risen because of Brother Cluff's absence with her, and it was suspected and rumored down there that he intended to take her with him. President Snow now asked President Cannon what he thought of the situation. President Cannon answered that he thought the situation a serious one and that if he had known what he had heard today, before Brother Cluff left he certainly would have opposed his expedition. If what was said could be verified he felt that the expedition should not be permitted to continue, and suggested to President Snow that if his mind were not clear regarding the matter that he take it under advisement and act according to the promptings of the Spirit to him. President Snow then said that from what he had heard, he felt that he should feel perfectly safe in sending word to President Smith that it was the mind of the Twelve--and it was certainly his mind--that the expedition return. President Cannon interposed saying that he was certainly ready to vote on it now, and that he did not know President Snow's mind was clear on the question; that all he wanted was President Snow's expression, as he did not think it was for him or any other member of the council to influence the President in his conclusion. Brother John Henry Smith then moved that President Joseph F. Smith be telegraphed to that it was the mind of this council that Brother Cluff and his party disband and return. Seconded by Elders Lyman and Grant. President Cannon suggested that there be added to this motion an expression to the effect that they should return, unless there were reasons to the contrary unknown to the council. Brother Grant then suggested that if this be put in the telegram that Brother Cluff and those who may accompany them be given to understand that if they proceed they must assume all responsibility. The motion as amended was carried. President Cannon now brought the following matter before the council: A short time ago he and a few of the Apostles, including Elder Reed Smoot, met with Bishop [William B.] Preston in relation to the disbursement of the ten percent allowed by the Church to the Bishops for handling tithing. The Presidency of the Utah Stake had met with great difficulty in raising means for the purpose of paying the janitor for their stake house, paying the choir conductor and meeting other stake expenses; and they conceived the idea that sufficient to meet the stake expenses might consistently come out of this ten percent, and they, in connection with the High Council and all divide it in such manner as to fully satisfy the bishops and all concerned and leave a margin for this purpose; but it seems that Bishop Preston objected to this being done. Brother Smoot on this occasion showed that to distribute this means among the Bishops equally would be an extremely unfair and improper thing to do, and he gave reasons therefor; for instance in one of the wards in Provo [Utah], a Bishop would have made some $1,400. last year for simply writing a few cash tithing receipts. This was in one of the wards where large cash tithe payers lived. President Cannon explained that President George C. Parkinson came to the office the day before yesterday on the same question. The High Council of his stake had appointed this means in the same way that the High Council of Utah Stake had done, and the apportionment was agreeable to the bishops of the Oneida [Idaho] Stake, but Bishop Preston had entered an objection to it. No formal action was taken on this question but President Snow agreed with President Cannon that where a High Council meet and make an appointment perfectly agreeable to the Bishops and all concerned living in the stake, inasmuch as the apportionment did not exceed the ten per cent limit allowed by the Church, it was a matter that should not concern the presiding Bishopric. ... In meeting we voted to have the South American Expedition under leadership of Benj[amin]. Cluff return. (1)
-- Aug 10, 1900; Friday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office. President Snow signed an agreement today by which the business of George Q. Cannon and Sons, including presses, etc., became the property of the Church.
This refers only to the publication business and the Church works on hand by that company. The Juvenile Instructor was not included. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Abraham Owen Woodruff, Diary
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Aug 8, 1900
-- Aug 8, 1900
First of two plural marriages in Mexico that second counselor Joseph F. Smith secretly authorizes without knowledge of President Lorenzo Snow, who prohibits polygamous ordinances. Counselor Smith instructs senior Seventy's president Seymour B. Young to perform the polygamous marriages. (1)
-- Thursday, Aug 9, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
The following named brethren met in the Apostle room in the Temple at 11 a.m.: Prest. Lorenzo Snow, Geo. Q. Cannon, Apostles Francis M.
Lyman, Myself, Geo. Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson & Reed Smoot & Geo. F. Gibbs, secretary.
A letter from Prest. Jos. F. Smith in Mexico was read. He had [to] disband Cluff expedition.
A. H. Lund and I am to make an effort to adjust a water trouble in Emery Co. (2)
-- Aug 9, 1900; Thursday
At 11 o'clock the Presidency and the Apostles met in council meeting in the Salt Lake Temple. There were present President Lorenzo Snow and George Q. Cannon of the Presidency, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot, of the Twelve. ...
A letter from President Joseph F. Smith was read. It was dated Juarez [Mexico] 2nd, and conveyed the information that it had been decided to allow Brother Benjamin Cluff to select six or seven of his best men to accompany him, and the others were to be
honorably released from the expedition with the privilege of going into the mission field or returning home. President Smith, in closing his letter says: "Bro[ther]. Cluff could not give up his cherished scheme of exploring the south, although I told him we thought it would be well for him to do so."
Elder Heber J. Grant drew the attention of the Council to the foregoing portion of President Smith's letter, saying that he felt that Brother Cluff should have respected the mind of the man sent specially to reflect the mind of the Presidency to him, but instead of doing that he persists in carrying out his own wishes. Brother Grant felt there was something wrong in Brother Cluff, and if he were allowed to go on he would bring discredit on the Church, saying nothing about what painful results may happen to his party.
Elder Cluff's marital relations were now freely discussed. It seemed that some time ago, but long since the issuance of the Manifesto, he, although already a married man, won the affections of one of his students,10 and diplomatically endeavored in a quiet way to convey the idea that he had married her, and this he did in hopes of having the marriage ceremony performed secretly in the future. At least this is the supposition. This matter was brought to the attention of President Snow in the presence of Brother Cluff, when it was held by Professor Cluff that there was nothing wrong whatever in the relations between himself and the young lady, but he expressed the desire that the marriage ceremony could be performed. It was stated that this young lady was with him in Mexico, and that much of the complaints on the part of the company had risen because of Brother Cluff's absence with her, and it was suspected and rumored down there that he intended to take her with him. President Snow now asked President Cannon what he thought of the situation. President Cannon answered that he thought the situation a serious one and that if he had known what he had heard today, before Brother Cluff left he certainly would have opposed his expedition. If what was said could be verified he felt that the expedition should not be permitted to continue, and suggested to President Snow that if his mind were not clear regarding the matter that he take it under advisement and act according to the promptings of the Spirit to him.
President Snow then said that from what he had heard, he felt that he should feel perfectly safe in sending word to President Smith that it was the mind of the Twelve--and it was certainly his mind--that the expedition return.
President Cannon interposed saying that he was certainly ready to vote on it now, and that he did not know President Snow's mind was clear on the question; that all he wanted was President Snow's expression, as he did not think it was for him or any other member of the council to influence the President in his conclusion.
Brother John Henry Smith then moved that President Joseph F. Smith be telegraphed to that it was the mind of this council that Brother Cluff and his party disband and return. Seconded by Elders Lyman and Grant.
President Cannon suggested that there be added to this motion an expression to the effect that they should return, unless there were reasons to the contrary unknown to the council.
Brother Grant then suggested that if this be put in the telegram that Brother Cluff and those who may accompany them be given to understand that if they proceed they must assume all responsibility. The motion as amended was carried.
President Cannon now brought the following matter before the council: A short time ago he and a few of the Apostles, including Elder Reed Smoot, met with Bishop [William B.] Preston in relation to the disbursement of the ten percent allowed by the Church to the Bishops for handling tithing. The Presidency of the Utah Stake had met with great difficulty in raising means for the purpose of paying the janitor for their stake house, paying the choir conductor and meeting other stake expenses; and they conceived the idea that sufficient to meet the stake expenses might consistently come out of this ten percent, and they, in connection with the High Council and all divide it in such manner as to fully satisfy the bishops and all concerned and leave a margin for this purpose; but it seems that Bishop Preston objected to this being done. Brother Smoot on this occasion showed that to distribute this means among the Bishops equally would be an extremely unfair and improper thing to do, and he gave reasons therefor; for instance in one of the wards in Provo [Utah], a Bishop would have made some $1,400. last year for simply writing a few cash tithing receipts. This was in one of the wards where large cash tithe payers lived.
President Cannon explained that President George C. Parkinson came to the office the day before yesterday on the same question. The High Council of his stake had appointed this means in the same way that the High Council of Utah Stake had done, and the apportionment was agreeable to the bishops of the Oneida [Idaho] Stake, but Bishop Preston had entered an objection to it.
No formal action was taken on this question but President Snow agreed with President Cannon that where a High Council meet and make an appointment perfectly agreeable to the Bishops and all concerned living in the stake, inasmuch as the apportionment did not exceed the ten per cent limit allowed by the Church, it was a matter that should not concern the presiding Bishopric. ...
10Florence M. Reynolds, daughter of George Reynolds.
(3)
Endnotes:
1 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
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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First of two plural marriages in Mexico that second counselor Joseph F. Smith secretly authorizes without knowledge of President Lorenzo Snow, who prohibits polygamous ordinances. Counselor Smith instructs senior Seventy's president Seymour B. Young to perform the polygamous marriages. (1)
-- Thursday, Aug 9, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
The following named brethren met in the Apostle room in the Temple at 11 a.m.: Prest. Lorenzo Snow, Geo. Q. Cannon, Apostles Francis M.
Lyman, Myself, Geo. Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson & Reed Smoot & Geo. F. Gibbs, secretary.
A letter from Prest. Jos. F. Smith in Mexico was read. He had [to] disband Cluff expedition.
A. H. Lund and I am to make an effort to adjust a water trouble in Emery Co. (2)
-- Aug 9, 1900; Thursday
At 11 o'clock the Presidency and the Apostles met in council meeting in the Salt Lake Temple. There were present President Lorenzo Snow and George Q. Cannon of the Presidency, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot, of the Twelve. ...
A letter from President Joseph F. Smith was read. It was dated Juarez [Mexico] 2nd, and conveyed the information that it had been decided to allow Brother Benjamin Cluff to select six or seven of his best men to accompany him, and the others were to be
honorably released from the expedition with the privilege of going into the mission field or returning home. President Smith, in closing his letter says: "Bro[ther]. Cluff could not give up his cherished scheme of exploring the south, although I told him we thought it would be well for him to do so."
Elder Heber J. Grant drew the attention of the Council to the foregoing portion of President Smith's letter, saying that he felt that Brother Cluff should have respected the mind of the man sent specially to reflect the mind of the Presidency to him, but instead of doing that he persists in carrying out his own wishes. Brother Grant felt there was something wrong in Brother Cluff, and if he were allowed to go on he would bring discredit on the Church, saying nothing about what painful results may happen to his party.
Elder Cluff's marital relations were now freely discussed. It seemed that some time ago, but long since the issuance of the Manifesto, he, although already a married man, won the affections of one of his students,10 and diplomatically endeavored in a quiet way to convey the idea that he had married her, and this he did in hopes of having the marriage ceremony performed secretly in the future. At least this is the supposition. This matter was brought to the attention of President Snow in the presence of Brother Cluff, when it was held by Professor Cluff that there was nothing wrong whatever in the relations between himself and the young lady, but he expressed the desire that the marriage ceremony could be performed. It was stated that this young lady was with him in Mexico, and that much of the complaints on the part of the company had risen because of Brother Cluff's absence with her, and it was suspected and rumored down there that he intended to take her with him. President Snow now asked President Cannon what he thought of the situation. President Cannon answered that he thought the situation a serious one and that if he had known what he had heard today, before Brother Cluff left he certainly would have opposed his expedition. If what was said could be verified he felt that the expedition should not be permitted to continue, and suggested to President Snow that if his mind were not clear regarding the matter that he take it under advisement and act according to the promptings of the Spirit to him.
President Snow then said that from what he had heard, he felt that he should feel perfectly safe in sending word to President Smith that it was the mind of the Twelve--and it was certainly his mind--that the expedition return.
President Cannon interposed saying that he was certainly ready to vote on it now, and that he did not know President Snow's mind was clear on the question; that all he wanted was President Snow's expression, as he did not think it was for him or any other member of the council to influence the President in his conclusion.
Brother John Henry Smith then moved that President Joseph F. Smith be telegraphed to that it was the mind of this council that Brother Cluff and his party disband and return. Seconded by Elders Lyman and Grant.
President Cannon suggested that there be added to this motion an expression to the effect that they should return, unless there were reasons to the contrary unknown to the council.
Brother Grant then suggested that if this be put in the telegram that Brother Cluff and those who may accompany them be given to understand that if they proceed they must assume all responsibility. The motion as amended was carried.
President Cannon now brought the following matter before the council: A short time ago he and a few of the Apostles, including Elder Reed Smoot, met with Bishop [William B.] Preston in relation to the disbursement of the ten percent allowed by the Church to the Bishops for handling tithing. The Presidency of the Utah Stake had met with great difficulty in raising means for the purpose of paying the janitor for their stake house, paying the choir conductor and meeting other stake expenses; and they conceived the idea that sufficient to meet the stake expenses might consistently come out of this ten percent, and they, in connection with the High Council and all divide it in such manner as to fully satisfy the bishops and all concerned and leave a margin for this purpose; but it seems that Bishop Preston objected to this being done. Brother Smoot on this occasion showed that to distribute this means among the Bishops equally would be an extremely unfair and improper thing to do, and he gave reasons therefor; for instance in one of the wards in Provo [Utah], a Bishop would have made some $1,400. last year for simply writing a few cash tithing receipts. This was in one of the wards where large cash tithe payers lived.
President Cannon explained that President George C. Parkinson came to the office the day before yesterday on the same question. The High Council of his stake had appointed this means in the same way that the High Council of Utah Stake had done, and the apportionment was agreeable to the bishops of the Oneida [Idaho] Stake, but Bishop Preston had entered an objection to it.
No formal action was taken on this question but President Snow agreed with President Cannon that where a High Council meet and make an appointment perfectly agreeable to the Bishops and all concerned living in the stake, inasmuch as the apportionment did not exceed the ten per cent limit allowed by the Church, it was a matter that should not concern the presiding Bishopric. ...
10Florence M. Reynolds, daughter of George Reynolds.
(3)
Endnotes:
1 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
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, Aug 4, 1900
-- Aug 4, 1900
President [Lorenzo] Snow was at the office. President [George Q.] Cannon attending the Jordan [Utah] Stake conference. A Miss Jenkins, a school teacher of Kansas City [Missouri], called and had a talk with President Snow on some of the doctrines of the Church. Also Archie McAllister, a grandson of President Snow called with his wife and had a short visit. Bishop William B. Preston and Horace G. Whitney called. President Snow submitted to them a written proposition made by President George Q. Cannon, as the head of the George Q. Cannon & Sons Company, in which President Cannon offers to sell out to the Church the entire business of the company including his presses; but this is not to include the Juvenile Instructor. This matter was talked over, and it was concluded to have someone on the part of the News to go through the stock and machinery with a view to estimating its value. On the 25 ult. a letter was read written to Presidents Snow and Cannon and Elder Anthon H. Lund from S. P. Neve, and the following is taken from it as a criticism on Elder Andrew Jenson's work entitled "Church Chronology:" While the book contains many references to its author and compiler, whose works and movements are paraded as events of great importance, it is silent regarding men far more worthy and much more prominent than himself and whose works are of greater consequence than anything he has ever done. I notice he omits all mention of such widely known and valuable works as parley P. Pratt's Autobiography; George Q. Cannon's History of Joseph Smith, and his History of Brigham Young, [Edward] Tullidge's, [Huber Howe] Bancroft's and [Orson F.] Whitney's Histories of Utah; B. H. Roberts' Life of John Taylor, etc. etc. but carefully notes the publication of every periodical with which he (Andrew Jenson) has ever had anything to do, notwithstanding the fact that some of them have little or no historical value. He tells in one place (p. 178) how Andrew Jenson was made president of a political club, as if that had anything to do with the history of the Church or was a matter of importance to anybody but himself. In the same spirit he sets down the dates of his arrivals at and departures from various points during his travels. In his index he refers to Andrew Jenson fifteen times and to the Prophet Joseph Smith twelve times. Then follow in gradation other distinguished names such as A[nthon]. H. Lund ten times; C[hristian]. D. Fjeldsted seven times, A. W. Windbert seven times, M[arriner]. W[ood]. Merrill six times, J[anne]. M. Sjodahl six times, John VanCott five times, Joseph Young, Sen[ior]. five times, Robert T. Burton, Zina D. Young, three times, Joseph E. Taylor, three times and so on. * * * In his Historical Record published some years ago, he made respectful mention of me; in his latest edition, published since I had a personal difficulty with him, he ignores me entirely. I told Pres[iden]t. [Lorenzo] Snow that I could just as well resign as Pres[iden]t. of the Big Horn [Wyoming] Colonization Co[mpany]. as things were now well started and everything looked favorabl[e]. By so doing I would escape my financial obligations. He said to me "I don't want you to do it. I want that Co[mpany]. to continue to have some back bone." (1)
-- Aug 6, 1900; Monday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office as usual. President Lewis W. Shurtliff of the Weber [Utah] Stake brought and presented to President Snow a long communication from Elder G. H. Islaub, written from San Francisco [California]. Brother Islaub had left his field of labor in Australia where he was called to preside over that mission, and had come to California on account of broken health, he said. And this letter was written in explanation of his action in this respect. A letter was written to him signed by Presidents Snow and Cannon, and handed to President Shurtliff to forward, in which he is advised to return home and not aim to continue in the mission field in California. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Abraham Owen Woodruff, Diary
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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President [Lorenzo] Snow was at the office. President [George Q.] Cannon attending the Jordan [Utah] Stake conference. A Miss Jenkins, a school teacher of Kansas City [Missouri], called and had a talk with President Snow on some of the doctrines of the Church. Also Archie McAllister, a grandson of President Snow called with his wife and had a short visit. Bishop William B. Preston and Horace G. Whitney called. President Snow submitted to them a written proposition made by President George Q. Cannon, as the head of the George Q. Cannon & Sons Company, in which President Cannon offers to sell out to the Church the entire business of the company including his presses; but this is not to include the Juvenile Instructor. This matter was talked over, and it was concluded to have someone on the part of the News to go through the stock and machinery with a view to estimating its value. On the 25 ult. a letter was read written to Presidents Snow and Cannon and Elder Anthon H. Lund from S. P. Neve, and the following is taken from it as a criticism on Elder Andrew Jenson's work entitled "Church Chronology:" While the book contains many references to its author and compiler, whose works and movements are paraded as events of great importance, it is silent regarding men far more worthy and much more prominent than himself and whose works are of greater consequence than anything he has ever done. I notice he omits all mention of such widely known and valuable works as parley P. Pratt's Autobiography; George Q. Cannon's History of Joseph Smith, and his History of Brigham Young, [Edward] Tullidge's, [Huber Howe] Bancroft's and [Orson F.] Whitney's Histories of Utah; B. H. Roberts' Life of John Taylor, etc. etc. but carefully notes the publication of every periodical with which he (Andrew Jenson) has ever had anything to do, notwithstanding the fact that some of them have little or no historical value. He tells in one place (p. 178) how Andrew Jenson was made president of a political club, as if that had anything to do with the history of the Church or was a matter of importance to anybody but himself. In the same spirit he sets down the dates of his arrivals at and departures from various points during his travels. In his index he refers to Andrew Jenson fifteen times and to the Prophet Joseph Smith twelve times. Then follow in gradation other distinguished names such as A[nthon]. H. Lund ten times; C[hristian]. D. Fjeldsted seven times, A. W. Windbert seven times, M[arriner]. W[ood]. Merrill six times, J[anne]. M. Sjodahl six times, John VanCott five times, Joseph Young, Sen[ior]. five times, Robert T. Burton, Zina D. Young, three times, Joseph E. Taylor, three times and so on. * * * In his Historical Record published some years ago, he made respectful mention of me; in his latest edition, published since I had a personal difficulty with him, he ignores me entirely. I told Pres[iden]t. [Lorenzo] Snow that I could just as well resign as Pres[iden]t. of the Big Horn [Wyoming] Colonization Co[mpany]. as things were now well started and everything looked favorabl[e]. By so doing I would escape my financial obligations. He said to me "I don't want you to do it. I want that Co[mpany]. to continue to have some back bone." (1)
-- Aug 6, 1900; Monday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office as usual. President Lewis W. Shurtliff of the Weber [Utah] Stake brought and presented to President Snow a long communication from Elder G. H. Islaub, written from San Francisco [California]. Brother Islaub had left his field of labor in Australia where he was called to preside over that mission, and had come to California on account of broken health, he said. And this letter was written in explanation of his action in this respect. A letter was written to him signed by Presidents Snow and Cannon, and handed to President Shurtliff to forward, in which he is advised to return home and not aim to continue in the mission field in California. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Abraham Owen Woodruff, Diary
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, Jul 31, 1900; Tuesday
-- Jul 31, 1900; Tuesday
President [Lorenzo] Snow came to the office at 11 o'clock and met some gentlemen who came for the
purpose of complaining against Mr. Miller, for treatment they had received at Saltair. Among these men were the chairman of the executive committee of the Grand Army, the chairman of the executive committee of the Elks and members of the Odd fellows. They stated that there were three other societies who were full of complaints against the treatment they had received in a business way from the manager of that resort, Mr. Miller. President Snow expressed regret at hearing these complaints against Mr. Miller, and stated that he would have taken pleasure in rectifying them if he had been appealed to before these parties made other arrangements.
President [George Q.] Cannon came to the office about one o'clock having been engaged all the forenoon at the office of the Union Light and Power Co[mpany].'s office. (1)
-- Aug 2, 1900; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was at the office today, also President [George Q.] Cannon. President [Joseph F.] Smith is in Mexico.
At 11 o'clock meeting in the Temple. There were present: Presidents Lorenzo Snow and George Q. Cannon, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ... (1)
-- Aug 4, 1900; Saturday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was at the office. President [George Q.] Cannon attending the Jordan [Utah] Stake conference.
A Miss Jenkins, a school teacher of Kansas City [Missouri], called and had a talk with President Snow on some of the doctrines of the Church. Also Archie McAllister, a grandson of President Snow called with his wife and had a short visit.
Bishop William B. Preston and Horace G. Whitney called. President Snow submitted to them a written proposition made by President George Q. Cannon, as the head of the George Q. Cannon & Sons Company, in which President Cannon offers to sell out to the Church the entire business of the company including his presses; but this is not to include the Juvenile Instructor. This matter was talked over, and it was concluded to have someone on the part of the News to go through the stock and machinery with a view to estimating its value.
On the 25 ult. a letter was read written to Presidents Snow and Cannon and Elder Anthon H. Lund from S. P. Neve, and the following is taken from it as a criticism on Elder Andrew Jenson's work entitled "Church Chronology:"
While the book contains many references to its author and compiler, whose works and movements are paraded as events of great importance, it is silent regarding men far more worthy and much more prominent than himself and whose works are of greater consequence than anything he has ever done. I notice he omits all mention of such widely known and valuable works as parley P. Pratt's Autobiography; George Q. Cannon's History of Joseph Smith, and his History of Brigham Young, [Edward] Tullidge's, [Huber Howe] Bancroft's and [Orson F.] Whitney's Histories of Utah; B. H. Roberts' Life of John (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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President [Lorenzo] Snow came to the office at 11 o'clock and met some gentlemen who came for the
purpose of complaining against Mr. Miller, for treatment they had received at Saltair. Among these men were the chairman of the executive committee of the Grand Army, the chairman of the executive committee of the Elks and members of the Odd fellows. They stated that there were three other societies who were full of complaints against the treatment they had received in a business way from the manager of that resort, Mr. Miller. President Snow expressed regret at hearing these complaints against Mr. Miller, and stated that he would have taken pleasure in rectifying them if he had been appealed to before these parties made other arrangements.
President [George Q.] Cannon came to the office about one o'clock having been engaged all the forenoon at the office of the Union Light and Power Co[mpany].'s office. (1)
-- Aug 2, 1900; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was at the office today, also President [George Q.] Cannon. President [Joseph F.] Smith is in Mexico.
At 11 o'clock meeting in the Temple. There were present: Presidents Lorenzo Snow and George Q. Cannon, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ... (1)
-- Aug 4, 1900; Saturday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was at the office. President [George Q.] Cannon attending the Jordan [Utah] Stake conference.
A Miss Jenkins, a school teacher of Kansas City [Missouri], called and had a talk with President Snow on some of the doctrines of the Church. Also Archie McAllister, a grandson of President Snow called with his wife and had a short visit.
Bishop William B. Preston and Horace G. Whitney called. President Snow submitted to them a written proposition made by President George Q. Cannon, as the head of the George Q. Cannon & Sons Company, in which President Cannon offers to sell out to the Church the entire business of the company including his presses; but this is not to include the Juvenile Instructor. This matter was talked over, and it was concluded to have someone on the part of the News to go through the stock and machinery with a view to estimating its value.
On the 25 ult. a letter was read written to Presidents Snow and Cannon and Elder Anthon H. Lund from S. P. Neve, and the following is taken from it as a criticism on Elder Andrew Jenson's work entitled "Church Chronology:"
While the book contains many references to its author and compiler, whose works and movements are paraded as events of great importance, it is silent regarding men far more worthy and much more prominent than himself and whose works are of greater consequence than anything he has ever done. I notice he omits all mention of such widely known and valuable works as parley P. Pratt's Autobiography; George Q. Cannon's History of Joseph Smith, and his History of Brigham Young, [Edward] Tullidge's, [Huber Howe] Bancroft's and [Orson F.] Whitney's Histories of Utah; B. H. Roberts' Life of John (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, Jul 26, 1900; Thursday
-- Jul 26, 1900; Thursday
President George Q. Cannon
accompanied Elder Anthon H. Lund to the Historian's Office this morning and introduced him to the employees as the Church Historian and Recorder, as the successor to Elder Franklin D. Richards, deceased. All the hands of the office were present excepting Elder A. Milton Musser. A letter was addressed to Brother Lund yesterday by the Presidency giving him instructions in regard to the duties of his new office, which letter was read to the employees, who all seemed pleased with the selection and congratulated Elder Lund.
While the understanding with the Presidency is that this is but a temporary appointment, the letter referred to does not carry that meaning.
At 11 o'clock the brethren met in the Temple. There were present. Of the First Presidency, Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, of the Apostles quorum; Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson, Reed Smoot and Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff. ...
President Cannon informed the council that the First Presidency had concluded to put Brother Lund in the office of Church Historian. The announcement met with general satisfaction.
At the last meeting the advisability of sending someone into Mexico to meet with the B[righanm]. Y[oung]. Academy Expedition, was referred to the First Presidency, and President Cannon now informed the Brethren that President Snow felt that it would be well to send President Joseph F. Smith who would start Friday night accompanied by Elder Seymour B. Young. ...
President Cannon now called for a vote of the brethren on the appointment of Elder Anthon H. Lund as successor to the late Elder Franklin D. Richards, as Church Historian and Recorder. Elder Lyman moved that the Council sustain the action, carried unanimously.
The action of the Presidency in sending President Smith and Seymour B. Young to Mexico was also sustained on motion of Elder Rudger Clawson.
Elder Lyman remarked that the subject of employing an architect to prepare plans for new meeting houses had been talked of more or less by the brethren of the Apostles, and he now said it did seem to him that this ought to be done both with a view of economy as well as beauty of design, as many of the wards were building beyond their strength, and means. He thought the subject worthy of the attention of the Council sometime when President Snow could be present. ... (1)
-- Jul 28, 1900; Saturday
This morning Elders Heber J. Grant and Horace G. Whitney came to the office for the purpose of conferring with President [Lorenzo] Snow on the business mentioned in yesterday's journal. President Snow came in the office from his room in the Beehive House and in connection with President [George Q.] Cannon heard what these brethren had to say in relation to the proposition to turn the Herald over to the Church and have some one appointed to run it as a Democratic paper as it has always been. President Snow told these brethren that there was but one answer to give, and that was that the Church could not undertake to do any such thing as this, and Brother Whitney was to coney this answer to Mr. [Alfred W.] McCune. With this decision President Cannon fully agreed. After this short interview President Snow again returned to this room as he was not feeling so well this morning. (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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President George Q. Cannon
accompanied Elder Anthon H. Lund to the Historian's Office this morning and introduced him to the employees as the Church Historian and Recorder, as the successor to Elder Franklin D. Richards, deceased. All the hands of the office were present excepting Elder A. Milton Musser. A letter was addressed to Brother Lund yesterday by the Presidency giving him instructions in regard to the duties of his new office, which letter was read to the employees, who all seemed pleased with the selection and congratulated Elder Lund.
While the understanding with the Presidency is that this is but a temporary appointment, the letter referred to does not carry that meaning.
At 11 o'clock the brethren met in the Temple. There were present. Of the First Presidency, Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, of the Apostles quorum; Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson, Reed Smoot and Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff. ...
President Cannon informed the council that the First Presidency had concluded to put Brother Lund in the office of Church Historian. The announcement met with general satisfaction.
At the last meeting the advisability of sending someone into Mexico to meet with the B[righanm]. Y[oung]. Academy Expedition, was referred to the First Presidency, and President Cannon now informed the Brethren that President Snow felt that it would be well to send President Joseph F. Smith who would start Friday night accompanied by Elder Seymour B. Young. ...
President Cannon now called for a vote of the brethren on the appointment of Elder Anthon H. Lund as successor to the late Elder Franklin D. Richards, as Church Historian and Recorder. Elder Lyman moved that the Council sustain the action, carried unanimously.
The action of the Presidency in sending President Smith and Seymour B. Young to Mexico was also sustained on motion of Elder Rudger Clawson.
Elder Lyman remarked that the subject of employing an architect to prepare plans for new meeting houses had been talked of more or less by the brethren of the Apostles, and he now said it did seem to him that this ought to be done both with a view of economy as well as beauty of design, as many of the wards were building beyond their strength, and means. He thought the subject worthy of the attention of the Council sometime when President Snow could be present. ... (1)
-- Jul 28, 1900; Saturday
This morning Elders Heber J. Grant and Horace G. Whitney came to the office for the purpose of conferring with President [Lorenzo] Snow on the business mentioned in yesterday's journal. President Snow came in the office from his room in the Beehive House and in connection with President [George Q.] Cannon heard what these brethren had to say in relation to the proposition to turn the Herald over to the Church and have some one appointed to run it as a Democratic paper as it has always been. President Snow told these brethren that there was but one answer to give, and that was that the Church could not undertake to do any such thing as this, and Brother Whitney was to coney this answer to Mr. [Alfred W.] McCune. With this decision President Cannon fully agreed. After this short interview President Snow again returned to this room as he was not feeling so well this morning. (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, Jul 24, 1900
-- Tuesday, Jul 24, 1900
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and mild. Pioneer Day. The ceremonies connected with the unveiling of the Brigham Young Statue at the head of Main Street took place at 10 a.m. The statue and pedestal were draped with American flags and a platform was built around them for the accommodation of the speakers and prominent people. A large crowd had gathered around the stand. The following program was carried out, to wit:
The assembly was called to order by Hon. Jas. Sharp. Address, Pres. Geo. Q. Cannon. He recited the achievements of Brigham Young and the pioneers. Dwelt upon the hardships of early days. Spoke of the incident whereby the people were saved from starvation by the sea gulls, which came in myriads, and destroyed the crickets, and thus saved the crops. Spoke of the gold fever that in early days took possession of the people, and how that Brigham Young counseled them to remain and develop the resources of the country and let the gold fields alone. Spoke of his wise counsels and timely instructions in all the trying situations of pioneer days. Said that the story of the emigration to and peopling of these valleys of the mountains should live in the minds of our children. This statue and monument will serve to remind them of these things.
An address, introducing C[yrus] E. Dallin, sculptor, through whose genius the statue of Brigham Young was brought forth, [by] Hon. Jas. T. Hammond. Address, [by] C. E. Dallin, sculptor.
The statue was unveiled at 11 a.m., the ceremony being performed by Margaret Young, great granddaughter of Brigham Young. In addition to the statue of Brigham Young, which rested upon the top of the pedestal, there were two figures and a group in bronze just finished and put in place for the unveiling. One of the figures represented a trapper and the other an Indian. The group represented a family of pioneers. The entire monument as now completed and unveiled is very fine.
Lydia and myself and the children spent the afternoon at Liberty Park. We took picnic with us, which added something of interest to the outing.
I have often said that if I were a wealthy man, I would set aside a portion of my means to be used in the temple for the salvation of the dead. There are many good people in the church who can be employed to work for the dead, and I have ascertained that it will cost from 75c to $1.00 for each dead person who is baptized for and endowed, which work, if accepted by them, means salvation to their souls; and Pres. Lorenzo Snow says that in nine cases out of ten the work will be accepted, so that, it might be said, there is very little risk connected with an investment of this kind. How beautiful it is in cases where men have means, but little or no time to spend in missionary work or to labor themselves in the temple that they should devote a portion of that means for the salvation of the dead, rather than to leave a great lot of means for their children to quarrel over. Now, I am not a man of means, but to show forth the sincerity of my desire, I have decided to set aside a
small part of my monthly income for the purpose above explained and shall start the fund with $4.00. I hope in the future to accomplish much good, under the blessing of the Lord, from this very small beginning. (1)
-- Jul 25, 1900; Wednesday
President [Lorenzo] Snow came to the office this morning and remained a short time. When he came in President [George Q.] Cannon was talking with Brother Anthon H. Lund, informing him of the selection which had been made of himself to take charge of the Historian's Office. The President then joined in the conversation. The Presidency, he said, have felt for a long time that the Historian's office is greatly in need of executive guidance and system, and they impressed Brother Lund with this idea. Two letters were now read, one of which President Snow had heard before, one of these was from Brother Martin S. Lindsay, and the other from Brother S. P. Neve, and both reflected on Brother Andrew Jenson personally. These letters were handed to Elder Lund for his consideration.
President [Joseph F.] Smith came to the office at 12:30 today.
Brother Anthony W. Ivins was telegraphed to on Friday as to the whereabouts of the [Brigham Young] Academy Expedition. His answer came today as follows: "Expedition either at Nogales or between that point and Juarez; expected here about the first."
Brother Guy Wilson and wife, who are about to return to Mexico, were blessed under the hands of Presidents Cannon and Smith and Elder John Henry Smith.
Word was sent from the office to Elder Seymour B. Young in Parley's Canyon informing him that he had been selected to accompany President Joseph F. Smith to Mexico. (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 mild. Pioneer Day. The ceremonies connected with the unveiling of the Brigham Young Statue at the head of Main Street took place at 10 a.m. The statue and pedestal were draped with American flags and a platform was built around them for the accommodation of the speakers and prominent people. A large crowd had gathered around the stand. The following program was carried out, to wit:
The assembly was called to order by Hon. Jas. Sharp. Address, Pres. Geo. Q. Cannon. He recited the achievements of Brigham Young and the pioneers. Dwelt upon the hardships of early days. Spoke of the incident whereby the people were saved from starvation by the sea gulls, which came in myriads, and destroyed the crickets, and thus saved the crops. Spoke of the gold fever that in early days took possession of the people, and how that Brigham Young counseled them to remain and develop the resources of the country and let the gold fields alone. Spoke of his wise counsels and timely instructions in all the trying situations of pioneer days. Said that the story of the emigration to and peopling of these valleys of the mountains should live in the minds of our children. This statue and monument will serve to remind them of these things.
An address, introducing C[yrus] E. Dallin, sculptor, through whose genius the statue of Brigham Young was brought forth, [by] Hon. Jas. T. Hammond. Address, [by] C. E. Dallin, sculptor.
The statue was unveiled at 11 a.m., the ceremony being performed by Margaret Young, great granddaughter of Brigham Young. In addition to the statue of Brigham Young, which rested upon the top of the pedestal, there were two figures and a group in bronze just finished and put in place for the unveiling. One of the figures represented a trapper and the other an Indian. The group represented a family of pioneers. The entire monument as now completed and unveiled is very fine.
Lydia and myself and the children spent the afternoon at Liberty Park. We took picnic with us, which added something of interest to the outing.
I have often said that if I were a wealthy man, I would set aside a portion of my means to be used in the temple for the salvation of the dead. There are many good people in the church who can be employed to work for the dead, and I have ascertained that it will cost from 75c to $1.00 for each dead person who is baptized for and endowed, which work, if accepted by them, means salvation to their souls; and Pres. Lorenzo Snow says that in nine cases out of ten the work will be accepted, so that, it might be said, there is very little risk connected with an investment of this kind. How beautiful it is in cases where men have means, but little or no time to spend in missionary work or to labor themselves in the temple that they should devote a portion of that means for the salvation of the dead, rather than to leave a great lot of means for their children to quarrel over. Now, I am not a man of means, but to show forth the sincerity of my desire, I have decided to set aside a
small part of my monthly income for the purpose above explained and shall start the fund with $4.00. I hope in the future to accomplish much good, under the blessing of the Lord, from this very small beginning. (1)
-- Jul 25, 1900; Wednesday
President [Lorenzo] Snow came to the office this morning and remained a short time. When he came in President [George Q.] Cannon was talking with Brother Anthon H. Lund, informing him of the selection which had been made of himself to take charge of the Historian's Office. The President then joined in the conversation. The Presidency, he said, have felt for a long time that the Historian's office is greatly in need of executive guidance and system, and they impressed Brother Lund with this idea. Two letters were now read, one of which President Snow had heard before, one of these was from Brother Martin S. Lindsay, and the other from Brother S. P. Neve, and both reflected on Brother Andrew Jenson personally. These letters were handed to Elder Lund for his consideration.
President [Joseph F.] Smith came to the office at 12:30 today.
Brother Anthony W. Ivins was telegraphed to on Friday as to the whereabouts of the [Brigham Young] Academy Expedition. His answer came today as follows: "Expedition either at Nogales or between that point and Juarez; expected here about the first."
Brother Guy Wilson and wife, who are about to return to Mexico, were blessed under the hands of Presidents Cannon and Smith and Elder John Henry Smith.
Word was sent from the office to Elder Seymour B. Young in Parley's Canyon informing him that he had been selected to accompany President Joseph F. Smith to Mexico. (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, Jul 19, 1900
-- Jul 19, 1900
At 11 o'clock the council meeting of the Presidency and the Apostles was held in the Temple. There were present: Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Brigham Young [Jr.], F[rancis]. M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ... Brother Grant now referred to the correspondence read at this council from Pres[ident]. Andrew Kimball, and said Brother Taylor and himself learned that Brother Kimball had entered into a private contract with the railroad people which he could not carry out, and that the people of his stake were under no obligation whatever to help him carry his burden. He was advised to get out of it as soon as possible. They learned that the contractors were advancing means to pay his men as he was not making enough to meet his payroll; and they believed the railroad people were too smart for Brother Kimball; that they were making him believe that the honor of the whole Mormon people was at stake in his failure to carry out the contract he had entered into, which they believed was a one- sided affair. At first the contract was made in the name of Phillips and Kimball, but Phillips threw it up as soon as he saw a mistake had been made, and it would have ruined him to have gone on with it. These brethren felt that Brother Kimball should have done as Brother Phillips did, but instead of doing that he obligated himself to carry out the contract himself, and he was now paying dearly for his experience. Brother Grant said that after talking with Brother Kimball and showing him that his people were in no way bound, morally or any other way to stand by him in his undertaking, he had to admit that this was the fact, although loath to do so. He still felt, to use his own language, that he was entitled to their moral support. Brother Grant now drew the attention of the council to the great responsibility the Church was assuming, either directly or indirectly, in allowing the B[righam]. Y[oung]. Academy Expedition to go on according to the program mapped out by its leader, Brother [Benjamin] Cluff. From what he had seen and heard he freely and frankly stated that the expedition ought to be disbanded. His reasons for this were these: In the first place he thought it was a big mistake in the Church allowing Brother Cluff to carry out his expedition ideas under Church auspices, as the members of the expedition were of the opinion that in responding to the request of Brother Cluff to join the expedition that they were doing nothing more nor less than performing missionary duties. The Expedition consisted of a crowd of young men without experience, and it was not at all unlikely that when they got into Mexico they would have their horses and baggage stolen from them, and perhaps get into worse trouble. Speaking of the morals of the expedition he said that their behavior at Thatcher was unbecoming; and as evidence of Brother Cluff's poor judgment Brother Grant said he invited Bro[ther]. Mosiah Hancock, a man well on to seventy years, to accompany the expedition believing that they might find some new plates as a result of their explorations. Brother Grant could not help but believe that they would be in jeopardy of their lives and belongings while traveling in Mexico. He heard that in nearly every settlement Brother Cluff had invited some one or more to accompany the expedition, and it was generally understood that it was a church affair. If this be so, the speaker felt that some experienced man or men should go with them. He verily believed that if they were allowed to go on they would never reach to the place of their destination, and that the Church would be put to great expense to bring them home again. If they were allowed to go on he believed the number should be reduced, and he also had reason to believe that some of the boys would be pleased to be released. He believed also it was a grave and serious mistake, and that lives would be lost unless something were done to either reduce or disband the expedition. ... Brother Young suggested that Brother J. H. Ward receive the usual amount allowed him to help in the publication of the German paper, the "Beobachter." He had received $30. a month for the past six months in addition to a special appropriation, and Brother Young thought he was worthy of more. It was the sense of the council that Brother Ward be allowed what he had asked for, namely, the special appropriation of $10. a month be continued with the addition of what he was already receiving, making in all $40. a month. ... President Cannon sent word to President [Lorenzo] Snow, at his residence, Beehive House, that he and President Smith would like to confer with him in regard to the Brigham Young Academy expedition when he should be able to meet with them. President Snow has been confined to the house for some time on account of poor health. Attended meeting in Temple. One of twelve asked what are the limits of authority of the 12 in the stakes. I answered, the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Pres[idents]. [George Q.] Cannon [and] [Joseph F.] Smith came in soon after 11 a.m. Bro[ther]. H[eber]. J. Grant reported on his visit to Mexico and commented severely on the [Benjamin] Cluff expedition to South America said his company of men with two or three exceptions are babies. Voted to submit question to Presidency and if deemed advisable which we were united in, will order them to change to water route. Feeling is strong in south that these inexperienced weaklings will fall easy prey to bandits, lose their horses and some of them their lives if the loose manner of conducting the party is continued. I want a Captain to guard the scientific members while they do their duty. Others reported. (1)
-- Jul 20, 1900; Friday
President [Lorenzo] Snow came in the office today long enough to confer with his counselors in relation to the subject of the B[righam]. Y[oung]. Academy exploration expedition. Elder Brigham Young [Jr.] was also present. After hearing the substance of Elder Heber J. Grant's report, President Snow stated that he felt that something should be done in the matter, and the names of the brethren were canvassed with a view to selecting the most suitable person to go to Juarez where the Expedition will be in a few days. Nothing was done, however, but it was understood that they would talk the matter over further before deciding.
About four o'clock in the afternoon Elder Brigham Young informed President Cannon that he was about to leave tonight to fill an appointment to the San Luis [Colorado/New Mexico] Stake,
but that he did not feel free to leave without so informing President Snow as his name had been mentioned in the meeting held this morning in connection with others as one who might be asked to go to Mexico for the purpose of carrying out the wishes of the Presidency in regard to the expedition. President Cannon sent Brother George F. Gibbs in to the Beehive House to see President Snow and inform him of Brother Young's intended departure, whereupon President Snow asked President Cannon to come in and confer with him on the subject. The result of the interview was that Brother Young might go ahead and keep his appointment, as it was likely that President Joseph F. Smith would be selected to go to Juarez on the Expedition matter.
A telegram was sent to Brother A[nthony]. W. Ivins inquiring the whereabouts of the exploring party, and informing him that President Snow desired to communicate with Brother [Benjamin] Cluff.
In the forenoon President Snow stated to President Cannon that he contemplated placing someone in temporary charge of the Historian's Office, and mentioned Anthon H. Lund for that place. President Cannon agreed with the idea that someone should be placed in charge of the Historian's Office for the present, but doubted the wisdom of tying up one of the Apostles when other suitable persons might be found to do that work, until a permanent historian could be chosen. President Snow coincided with this view. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary
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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At 11 o'clock the council meeting of the Presidency and the Apostles was held in the Temple. There were present: Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Brigham Young [Jr.], F[rancis]. M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ... Brother Grant now referred to the correspondence read at this council from Pres[ident]. Andrew Kimball, and said Brother Taylor and himself learned that Brother Kimball had entered into a private contract with the railroad people which he could not carry out, and that the people of his stake were under no obligation whatever to help him carry his burden. He was advised to get out of it as soon as possible. They learned that the contractors were advancing means to pay his men as he was not making enough to meet his payroll; and they believed the railroad people were too smart for Brother Kimball; that they were making him believe that the honor of the whole Mormon people was at stake in his failure to carry out the contract he had entered into, which they believed was a one- sided affair. At first the contract was made in the name of Phillips and Kimball, but Phillips threw it up as soon as he saw a mistake had been made, and it would have ruined him to have gone on with it. These brethren felt that Brother Kimball should have done as Brother Phillips did, but instead of doing that he obligated himself to carry out the contract himself, and he was now paying dearly for his experience. Brother Grant said that after talking with Brother Kimball and showing him that his people were in no way bound, morally or any other way to stand by him in his undertaking, he had to admit that this was the fact, although loath to do so. He still felt, to use his own language, that he was entitled to their moral support. Brother Grant now drew the attention of the council to the great responsibility the Church was assuming, either directly or indirectly, in allowing the B[righam]. Y[oung]. Academy Expedition to go on according to the program mapped out by its leader, Brother [Benjamin] Cluff. From what he had seen and heard he freely and frankly stated that the expedition ought to be disbanded. His reasons for this were these: In the first place he thought it was a big mistake in the Church allowing Brother Cluff to carry out his expedition ideas under Church auspices, as the members of the expedition were of the opinion that in responding to the request of Brother Cluff to join the expedition that they were doing nothing more nor less than performing missionary duties. The Expedition consisted of a crowd of young men without experience, and it was not at all unlikely that when they got into Mexico they would have their horses and baggage stolen from them, and perhaps get into worse trouble. Speaking of the morals of the expedition he said that their behavior at Thatcher was unbecoming; and as evidence of Brother Cluff's poor judgment Brother Grant said he invited Bro[ther]. Mosiah Hancock, a man well on to seventy years, to accompany the expedition believing that they might find some new plates as a result of their explorations. Brother Grant could not help but believe that they would be in jeopardy of their lives and belongings while traveling in Mexico. He heard that in nearly every settlement Brother Cluff had invited some one or more to accompany the expedition, and it was generally understood that it was a church affair. If this be so, the speaker felt that some experienced man or men should go with them. He verily believed that if they were allowed to go on they would never reach to the place of their destination, and that the Church would be put to great expense to bring them home again. If they were allowed to go on he believed the number should be reduced, and he also had reason to believe that some of the boys would be pleased to be released. He believed also it was a grave and serious mistake, and that lives would be lost unless something were done to either reduce or disband the expedition. ... Brother Young suggested that Brother J. H. Ward receive the usual amount allowed him to help in the publication of the German paper, the "Beobachter." He had received $30. a month for the past six months in addition to a special appropriation, and Brother Young thought he was worthy of more. It was the sense of the council that Brother Ward be allowed what he had asked for, namely, the special appropriation of $10. a month be continued with the addition of what he was already receiving, making in all $40. a month. ... President Cannon sent word to President [Lorenzo] Snow, at his residence, Beehive House, that he and President Smith would like to confer with him in regard to the Brigham Young Academy expedition when he should be able to meet with them. President Snow has been confined to the house for some time on account of poor health. Attended meeting in Temple. One of twelve asked what are the limits of authority of the 12 in the stakes. I answered, the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Pres[idents]. [George Q.] Cannon [and] [Joseph F.] Smith came in soon after 11 a.m. Bro[ther]. H[eber]. J. Grant reported on his visit to Mexico and commented severely on the [Benjamin] Cluff expedition to South America said his company of men with two or three exceptions are babies. Voted to submit question to Presidency and if deemed advisable which we were united in, will order them to change to water route. Feeling is strong in south that these inexperienced weaklings will fall easy prey to bandits, lose their horses and some of them their lives if the loose manner of conducting the party is continued. I want a Captain to guard the scientific members while they do their duty. Others reported. (1)
-- Jul 20, 1900; Friday
President [Lorenzo] Snow came in the office today long enough to confer with his counselors in relation to the subject of the B[righam]. Y[oung]. Academy exploration expedition. Elder Brigham Young [Jr.] was also present. After hearing the substance of Elder Heber J. Grant's report, President Snow stated that he felt that something should be done in the matter, and the names of the brethren were canvassed with a view to selecting the most suitable person to go to Juarez where the Expedition will be in a few days. Nothing was done, however, but it was understood that they would talk the matter over further before deciding.
About four o'clock in the afternoon Elder Brigham Young informed President Cannon that he was about to leave tonight to fill an appointment to the San Luis [Colorado/New Mexico] Stake,
but that he did not feel free to leave without so informing President Snow as his name had been mentioned in the meeting held this morning in connection with others as one who might be asked to go to Mexico for the purpose of carrying out the wishes of the Presidency in regard to the expedition. President Cannon sent Brother George F. Gibbs in to the Beehive House to see President Snow and inform him of Brother Young's intended departure, whereupon President Snow asked President Cannon to come in and confer with him on the subject. The result of the interview was that Brother Young might go ahead and keep his appointment, as it was likely that President Joseph F. Smith would be selected to go to Juarez on the Expedition matter.
A telegram was sent to Brother A[nthony]. W. Ivins inquiring the whereabouts of the exploring party, and informing him that President Snow desired to communicate with Brother [Benjamin] Cluff.
In the forenoon President Snow stated to President Cannon that he contemplated placing someone in temporary charge of the Historian's Office, and mentioned Anthon H. Lund for that place. President Cannon agreed with the idea that someone should be placed in charge of the Historian's Office for the present, but doubted the wisdom of tying up one of the Apostles when other suitable persons might be found to do that work, until a permanent historian could be chosen. President Snow coincided with this view. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Saturday, Jul 14, 1900
-- Saturday, Jul 14, 1900
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and warm. I spent the forenoon at the President's office. At 2 p.m. a meeting was held at the President's office. Present: President[s] Lorenzo Snow, Geo. Q. Cannon, [and] Joseph F. Smith, Apostles B. Young, Reed Smoot, and myself, and Elders Robt. T. Burton, J. R. Winder, F. S. Richards, and G. F. Gibbs, clerk.
The object of the meeting was to consider the matter of closing up the Utah Loan and Trust Co.'s business. Apostle Reed Smoot, one of the committee appointed by the Presidency and council of Apostles, made a brief report of the condition of said banking company, as follows, to wit:
Assets
$31,382
Donations promised
12,000
$43,382
Liabilities
107,670.11
Less certificates of deposits made by H. J. Grant
28,774.11
78,896
Less assets
43,382
Deficiency
$35,514
It was moved by Pres. Cannon and seconded by Jno. R. Winder that $35,000, or so much of it as may be needed, be set apart by the Trustee-in-Trust to liquidate the deficiency of the Utah Loan and Trust Co. and that the matter be submitted to the First Presidency and Twelve at their next meeting for their approval. Carried by unanimous vote. (1)
-- Jul 19, 1900; Thursday
At 11 o'clock the council meeting of the Presidency and the Apostles was held in the Temple. There were present: Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Brigham Young [Jr.], F[rancis]. M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
Brother Grant now referred to the correspondence read at this council from Pres[ident]. Andrew Kimball, and said Brother Taylor and himself learned that Brother Kimball had entered into a private contract with the railroad people which he could not carry out, and that the people of his stake were under no obligation whatever to help him carry his burden. He was advised to get out of it as soon as possible. They learned that the contractors were advancing means to pay his men as he was not making enough to meet his payroll; and they believed the railroad people were too smart for Brother Kimball; that they were making him believe that the honor of the whole Mormon people was at stake in his failure to carry out the contract he had entered into, which they believed was a one-sided affair. At first the contract was made in the name of Phillips and Kimball, but Phillips threw it up as soon as he saw a mistake had been made, and it would have ruined him to have gone on with it. These brethren felt that Brother Kimball should have done as Brother Phillips did, but instead of doing that he obligated himself to carry out the contract himself, and he was now paying dearly for his experience.
Brother Grant said that after talking with Brother Kimball and showing him that his people were in no way bound, morally or any other way to stand by him in his undertaking, he had to admit that this was the fact, although loath to do so. He still felt, to use his own language, that he was entitled to their moral support.
Brother Grant now drew the attention of the council to the great responsibility the Church was assuming, either directly or indirectly, in allowing the B[righam]. Y[oung]. Academy Expedition to go on according to the program mapped out by its leader, Brother [Benjamin] Cluff. From what he had seen and heard he freely and frankly stated that the expedition ought to be disbanded. His reasons for this were these: In the first place he thought it was a big mistake in the Church allowing Brother Cluff to carry out his expedition ideas under Church auspices, as the members of the expedition were of the opinion that in responding to the request of Brother Cluff to join the expedition that they were doing nothing more nor less than performing missionary duties. The Expedition consisted of a crowd of young men without experience, and it was not at all unlikely that when they got into Mexico they would have their horses and baggage stolen from them, and perhaps get into worse trouble. Speaking of the morals of the expedition he said that their behavior at Thatcher was unbecoming; and as evidence of Brother Cluff's poor judgment Brother Grant said he invited Bro[ther]. Mosiah Hancock, a man well on to seventy years, to accompany the expedition believing that they
might find some new plates as a result of their explorations. Brother Grant could not help but believe that they would be in jeopardy of their lives and belongings while traveling in Mexico. He heard that in nearly every settlement Brother Cluff had invited some one or more to accompany the expedition, and it was generally understood that it was a church affair. If this be so, the speaker felt that some experienced man or men should go with them. He verily believed that if they were allowed to go on they would never reach to the place of their destination, and that the Church would be put to great expense to bring them home again. If they were allowed to go on he believed the number should be reduced, and he also had reason to believe that some of the boys would be pleased to be released. He believed also it was a grave and serious mistake, and that lives would be lost unless something were done to either reduce or disband the expedition. ...
Brother Young suggested that Brother J. H. Ward receive the usual amount allowed him to help in the publication of the German paper, the "Beobachter." He had received $30. a month for the past six months in addition to a special appropriation, and Brother Young thought he was worthy of more. It was the sense of the council that Brother Ward be allowed what he had asked for, namely, the special appropriation of $10. a month be continued with the addition of what he was already receiving, making in all $40. a month. ...
President Cannon sent word to President [Lorenzo] Snow, at his residence, Beehive House, that he and President Smith would like to confer with him in regard to the Brigham Young Academy expedition when he should be able to meet with them. President Snow has been confined to the house for some time on account of poor health. (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 warm. I spent the forenoon at the President's office. At 2 p.m. a meeting was held at the President's office. Present: President[s] Lorenzo Snow, Geo. Q. Cannon, [and] Joseph F. Smith, Apostles B. Young, Reed Smoot, and myself, and Elders Robt. T. Burton, J. R. Winder, F. S. Richards, and G. F. Gibbs, clerk.
The object of the meeting was to consider the matter of closing up the Utah Loan and Trust Co.'s business. Apostle Reed Smoot, one of the committee appointed by the Presidency and council of Apostles, made a brief report of the condition of said banking company, as follows, to wit:
Assets
$31,382
Donations promised
12,000
$43,382
Liabilities
107,670.11
Less certificates of deposits made by H. J. Grant
28,774.11
78,896
Less assets
43,382
Deficiency
$35,514
It was moved by Pres. Cannon and seconded by Jno. R. Winder that $35,000, or so much of it as may be needed, be set apart by the Trustee-in-Trust to liquidate the deficiency of the Utah Loan and Trust Co. and that the matter be submitted to the First Presidency and Twelve at their next meeting for their approval. Carried by unanimous vote. (1)
-- Jul 19, 1900; Thursday
At 11 o'clock the council meeting of the Presidency and the Apostles was held in the Temple. There were present: Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Brigham Young [Jr.], F[rancis]. M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
Brother Grant now referred to the correspondence read at this council from Pres[ident]. Andrew Kimball, and said Brother Taylor and himself learned that Brother Kimball had entered into a private contract with the railroad people which he could not carry out, and that the people of his stake were under no obligation whatever to help him carry his burden. He was advised to get out of it as soon as possible. They learned that the contractors were advancing means to pay his men as he was not making enough to meet his payroll; and they believed the railroad people were too smart for Brother Kimball; that they were making him believe that the honor of the whole Mormon people was at stake in his failure to carry out the contract he had entered into, which they believed was a one-sided affair. At first the contract was made in the name of Phillips and Kimball, but Phillips threw it up as soon as he saw a mistake had been made, and it would have ruined him to have gone on with it. These brethren felt that Brother Kimball should have done as Brother Phillips did, but instead of doing that he obligated himself to carry out the contract himself, and he was now paying dearly for his experience.
Brother Grant said that after talking with Brother Kimball and showing him that his people were in no way bound, morally or any other way to stand by him in his undertaking, he had to admit that this was the fact, although loath to do so. He still felt, to use his own language, that he was entitled to their moral support.
Brother Grant now drew the attention of the council to the great responsibility the Church was assuming, either directly or indirectly, in allowing the B[righam]. Y[oung]. Academy Expedition to go on according to the program mapped out by its leader, Brother [Benjamin] Cluff. From what he had seen and heard he freely and frankly stated that the expedition ought to be disbanded. His reasons for this were these: In the first place he thought it was a big mistake in the Church allowing Brother Cluff to carry out his expedition ideas under Church auspices, as the members of the expedition were of the opinion that in responding to the request of Brother Cluff to join the expedition that they were doing nothing more nor less than performing missionary duties. The Expedition consisted of a crowd of young men without experience, and it was not at all unlikely that when they got into Mexico they would have their horses and baggage stolen from them, and perhaps get into worse trouble. Speaking of the morals of the expedition he said that their behavior at Thatcher was unbecoming; and as evidence of Brother Cluff's poor judgment Brother Grant said he invited Bro[ther]. Mosiah Hancock, a man well on to seventy years, to accompany the expedition believing that they
might find some new plates as a result of their explorations. Brother Grant could not help but believe that they would be in jeopardy of their lives and belongings while traveling in Mexico. He heard that in nearly every settlement Brother Cluff had invited some one or more to accompany the expedition, and it was generally understood that it was a church affair. If this be so, the speaker felt that some experienced man or men should go with them. He verily believed that if they were allowed to go on they would never reach to the place of their destination, and that the Church would be put to great expense to bring them home again. If they were allowed to go on he believed the number should be reduced, and he also had reason to believe that some of the boys would be pleased to be released. He believed also it was a grave and serious mistake, and that lives would be lost unless something were done to either reduce or disband the expedition. ...
Brother Young suggested that Brother J. H. Ward receive the usual amount allowed him to help in the publication of the German paper, the "Beobachter." He had received $30. a month for the past six months in addition to a special appropriation, and Brother Young thought he was worthy of more. It was the sense of the council that Brother Ward be allowed what he had asked for, namely, the special appropriation of $10. a month be continued with the addition of what he was already receiving, making in all $40. a month. ...
President Cannon sent word to President [Lorenzo] Snow, at his residence, Beehive House, that he and President Smith would like to confer with him in regard to the Brigham Young Academy expedition when he should be able to meet with them. President Snow has been confined to the house for some time on account of poor health. (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, Jul 5, 1900
-- Jul 5, 1900
President [Lorenzo] Snow was feeling much better today, he took a ride yesterday and again today, but is still confined to his room most of the time. At 11 o'clock the brethren met in the Temple. There were present of the First Presidency, Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, of the Apostles, Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ... A long communication was read from President Ben E. Rich of the Southern States mission, in answer to a communication of the First Presidency to him of the 22 ult. The writer rendered a financial account of the mission and explained to the satisfactory of the Council the questions asked him by the Presidency. Some time was spent in discussing the advisability of continuing the policy of the Southern States mission furnishing its elders suits of clothes, and making it a requirement that they purchase them, and thus having its elders dressed uniformly. Brother Young felt that the business policy of the Southern States mission was founded on a false basis, for the reason that it was nothing more or less than a credit system, and must eventually bankrupt itself. He said he could not suggest a remedy for it except to cut the credit system down and do business on a cash basis. He did not favor uniformity in dress of our missionaries; and he feared that the commissary department produced this effect, that missionaries would learn to trust in it instead of the Lord. Brother Cowley made quite a lengthy talk giving his experience in the Southern States. He was inclined to the belief that if the commissary department were dispensed with it would cost the elders less for their support than at present. President Cannon felt that something ought to be done in all of our missions to, if possible, lessen the expense of keeping missionaries, as the strain had become so great on their friends at home that many were already feeling the burden that was upon them. Brother John W. Taylor remarked that he had by way of experiment, instructed the elders in the Colorado mission to work about a month during the busy season of each year and thereby earn something to pay their own expenses; and he had instructed them not to send home for means for their support. This was of doing had made for themselves friends, and got them school houses to preach in. He felt that if the elders would work during the day and preach at night they would do better. Brother Young added, "And escape persecution." Brother Lyman now remarked that as persecution generally was aroused during the summer season, it would no doubt be a good thing for our elders to work among the people, as suggested by Brother Taylor. Brother Woodruff related his experience in this line in Germany. Brother Clawson saw no objection to the commissary department of the Southern States mission inasmuch as it supplied good, respectable clothing for the price which missionaries would have to pay for an inferior suit, but in order to do a safe business it should be run as nearly as possible on a cash basis. Brother Smoot made quite lengthy remarks in the same line, holding that inasmuch as this commissary department could furnish respectable and fashionable suits for $15., it was an accommodation to the missionaries, and besides, it was a source of revenue to the mission, as the mission made a profit on the goods. The speaker referred to the custom in England, which was the same as the continental missions, that the first thing elders did was to get a suit of broadcloth and a stovepipe hat, when they arrived in the mission. He believed that all missionaries should be well dressed, and especially if he could get a good suit of clothing for the same price as an ordinary business suit. He felt, however, that the business should be run in a cash basis. President Cannon questioned the wisdom of dressing the Elders uniformly. He said he had no objection to the commissary system of the mission, but felt that if the people would not receive the truth from an elder plainly dressed, they were not worthy of the truth. He thought the matter should be presented to President Snow and requested the brethren to acquaint themselves with the conditions in the Southern States mission in the meantime. It was the sense of the Council that the missionaries should become self sustaining as nearly as possible. ... Twelve met at 10 a.m. in Temple discussed mission matters. Pres[iden]ts [George Q.] Cannon & [Joseph F.] Smith came. no conference. I prayed Pres[ident] Cannon M[outh]. Discussed southern Mission. I not satisfied with Bro[ther] Ben Rich's expl[a]nation in relation to business and finances. Pres[ident]. Cannon feels strong on Subject. I agree with him. It was conceeded that missions were to extravagant and vote was unanimous that elders become selfsustaining near as possible. All the missions should be thoroughly overhauled in the conduct of their business. I am of the opinion that the credit system in Southern states Mission Commisary is altogether wrong as well as some other things. Prince Albert coats is a requisite for every missionary in southern states mission. Too well dressed; singled out for persecution; known everywhere by their dress. Besides our elders are easily persuaded to purchase the "uniform" which is beyond them. they are so well dressed that the people do not open their hearts to give inferior clothes. It was general feeling that elders get work for a short time and earn means instead of burdening their relatives and friends with their calls for money to support them in their missionary fields. (1)
-- Wednesday, Jul 11, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
At 9:30 a.m. all of the apostles but Heber J. Grant and John W. Taylor met in council. On motion of Brigham Young it was agreed to recommend to Prest. Lorenzo Snow to allow J. H. Ward $50.00 per month to help him on his paper.
2 p.m. Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot spoke. Marriner W. Merrill related a dream of Bro. Samuel Roskelly about a large Nephite guarding the entrance to the Logan Temple when a body of U.S. Marshalls were talking of entering there during the Crusade.
Abraham O. Woodruff related a story told by his father of the Prophet Joseph Smith taking a flint arrow spike out of the back bone of a large skeleton found by Zion's Camp on their trip. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., 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
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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President [Lorenzo] Snow was feeling much better today, he took a ride yesterday and again today, but is still confined to his room most of the time. At 11 o'clock the brethren met in the Temple. There were present of the First Presidency, Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, of the Apostles, Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ... A long communication was read from President Ben E. Rich of the Southern States mission, in answer to a communication of the First Presidency to him of the 22 ult. The writer rendered a financial account of the mission and explained to the satisfactory of the Council the questions asked him by the Presidency. Some time was spent in discussing the advisability of continuing the policy of the Southern States mission furnishing its elders suits of clothes, and making it a requirement that they purchase them, and thus having its elders dressed uniformly. Brother Young felt that the business policy of the Southern States mission was founded on a false basis, for the reason that it was nothing more or less than a credit system, and must eventually bankrupt itself. He said he could not suggest a remedy for it except to cut the credit system down and do business on a cash basis. He did not favor uniformity in dress of our missionaries; and he feared that the commissary department produced this effect, that missionaries would learn to trust in it instead of the Lord. Brother Cowley made quite a lengthy talk giving his experience in the Southern States. He was inclined to the belief that if the commissary department were dispensed with it would cost the elders less for their support than at present. President Cannon felt that something ought to be done in all of our missions to, if possible, lessen the expense of keeping missionaries, as the strain had become so great on their friends at home that many were already feeling the burden that was upon them. Brother John W. Taylor remarked that he had by way of experiment, instructed the elders in the Colorado mission to work about a month during the busy season of each year and thereby earn something to pay their own expenses; and he had instructed them not to send home for means for their support. This was of doing had made for themselves friends, and got them school houses to preach in. He felt that if the elders would work during the day and preach at night they would do better. Brother Young added, "And escape persecution." Brother Lyman now remarked that as persecution generally was aroused during the summer season, it would no doubt be a good thing for our elders to work among the people, as suggested by Brother Taylor. Brother Woodruff related his experience in this line in Germany. Brother Clawson saw no objection to the commissary department of the Southern States mission inasmuch as it supplied good, respectable clothing for the price which missionaries would have to pay for an inferior suit, but in order to do a safe business it should be run as nearly as possible on a cash basis. Brother Smoot made quite lengthy remarks in the same line, holding that inasmuch as this commissary department could furnish respectable and fashionable suits for $15., it was an accommodation to the missionaries, and besides, it was a source of revenue to the mission, as the mission made a profit on the goods. The speaker referred to the custom in England, which was the same as the continental missions, that the first thing elders did was to get a suit of broadcloth and a stovepipe hat, when they arrived in the mission. He believed that all missionaries should be well dressed, and especially if he could get a good suit of clothing for the same price as an ordinary business suit. He felt, however, that the business should be run in a cash basis. President Cannon questioned the wisdom of dressing the Elders uniformly. He said he had no objection to the commissary system of the mission, but felt that if the people would not receive the truth from an elder plainly dressed, they were not worthy of the truth. He thought the matter should be presented to President Snow and requested the brethren to acquaint themselves with the conditions in the Southern States mission in the meantime. It was the sense of the Council that the missionaries should become self sustaining as nearly as possible. ... Twelve met at 10 a.m. in Temple discussed mission matters. Pres[iden]ts [George Q.] Cannon & [Joseph F.] Smith came. no conference. I prayed Pres[ident] Cannon M[outh]. Discussed southern Mission. I not satisfied with Bro[ther] Ben Rich's expl[a]nation in relation to business and finances. Pres[ident]. Cannon feels strong on Subject. I agree with him. It was conceeded that missions were to extravagant and vote was unanimous that elders become selfsustaining near as possible. All the missions should be thoroughly overhauled in the conduct of their business. I am of the opinion that the credit system in Southern states Mission Commisary is altogether wrong as well as some other things. Prince Albert coats is a requisite for every missionary in southern states mission. Too well dressed; singled out for persecution; known everywhere by their dress. Besides our elders are easily persuaded to purchase the "uniform" which is beyond them. they are so well dressed that the people do not open their hearts to give inferior clothes. It was general feeling that elders get work for a short time and earn means instead of burdening their relatives and friends with their calls for money to support them in their missionary fields. (1)
-- Wednesday, Jul 11, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
At 9:30 a.m. all of the apostles but Heber J. Grant and John W. Taylor met in council. On motion of Brigham Young it was agreed to recommend to Prest. Lorenzo Snow to allow J. H. Ward $50.00 per month to help him on his paper.
2 p.m. Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot spoke. Marriner W. Merrill related a dream of Bro. Samuel Roskelly about a large Nephite guarding the entrance to the Logan Temple when a body of U.S. Marshalls were talking of entering there during the Crusade.
Abraham O. Woodruff related a story told by his father of the Prophet Joseph Smith taking a flint arrow spike out of the back bone of a large skeleton found by Zion's Camp on their trip. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., 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
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Friday, Jun 29, 1900
-- Friday, Jun 29, 1900
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and hot. I spent the day in Brigham City, going at 7 a.m. and returning at 7 p.m. While there I took stock at the Brigham City Roller Mill for the 6 months ending June 30th, 1900, and attended to some other matters of business.
8:30 p.m. Accompanied by Lydia, I attended the wedding reception of LeRoi C. Snow, son of Pres. Lorenzo Snow, and a Miss [Maud Mary] Ford, lately from the East, given in the "Beehive House." It is estimated there were 400 guests present. (1)
-- Jul 2, 1900; Monday
Today Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. President [Lorenzo] Snow took a short ride during the day but remained most of the time in his room.
The sum of $165. was appropriated in favor of the California Mission to pay the expenses of taking care of and shipping the remains of Elder Beecher who died there a short time ago.
The sum of $200. was also appropriated in favor of the Diamondville branch meeting house.
An order of $2,000. was also issued in favor of Heber J. Grant. Just before the late financial crisis in 1893, Brother Grant donated this amount in addition to some $5,000. or more, in favor of the Temple. Brother Grant gave his I.O.U. for this amount to Bishop [William B.] Preston and was credited on temple donation account. He became virtually bankrupt in consequence of the panic, on his representing to President Snow his inability to lift this obligation, and in view of the fact that he had already donated so liberally, President Snow forgave or cancelled the obligation; but as Bishop Preston had given Brother Grant credit for this amount this order is issued in favor of the Bishop's office to square his books. (2)
-- Jul 5, 1900; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was feeling much better today, he took a ride yesterday and again today, but is still confined to his room most of the time.
At 11 o'clock the brethren met in the Temple. There were present of the First Presidency, Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, of the Apostles, Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
A long communication was read from President Ben E. Rich of the Southern States mission, in answer to a communication of the First Presidency to him of the 22 ult. The writer rendered a financial account of the mission and explained to the satisfactory of the Council the questions asked him by the Presidency.
Some time was spent in discussing the advisability of continuing the policy of the Southern States mission furnishing its elders suits of clothes, and making it a requirement that they purchase them, and thus having its elders dressed uniformly.
Brother Young felt that the business policy of the Southern States mission was founded on a false basis, for the reason that it was nothing more or less than a credit system, and must eventually bankrupt itself. He said he could not suggest a remedy for it except to cut the credit system down and do business on a cash basis. He did not favor uniformity in dress of our missionaries; and he feared that the commissary department
produced this effect, that missionaries would learn to trust in it instead of the Lord.
Brother Cowley made quite a lengthy talk giving his experience in the Southern States. He was inclined to the belief that if the commissary department were dispensed with it would cost the elders less for their support than at present.
President Cannon felt that something ought to be done in all of our missions to, if possible, lessen the expense of keeping missionaries, as the strain had become so great on their friends at home that many were already feeling the burden that was upon them.
Brother John W. Taylor remarked that he had by way of experiment, instructed the elders in the Colorado mission to work about a month during the busy season of each year and thereby earn something to pay their own expenses; and he had instructed them not to send home for means for their support. This was of doing had made for themselves friends, and got them school houses to preach in. He felt that if the elders would work during the day and preach at night they would do better. Brother Young added, "And escape persecution."
Brother Lyman now remarked that as persecution generally was aroused during the summer season, it would no doubt be a good thing for our elders to work among the people, as suggested by Brother Taylor.
Brother Woodruff related his experience in this line in Germany.
Brother Clawson saw no objection to the commissary department of the Southern States mission inasmuch as it supplied good, respectable clothing for the price which missionaries would have to pay for an inferior suit, but in order to do a safe business it should be run as nearly as possible on a cash basis.
Brother Smoot made quite lengthy remarks in the same line, holding that inasmuch as this commissary department could furnish respectable and fashionable suits for $15., it was an accommodation to the missionaries, and besides, it was a source of revenue to the mission, as the mission made a profit on the goods. The speaker referred to the custom in England, which was the same as the continental missions, that the first thing elders did was to get a suit of broadcloth and a stovepipe hat, when they arrived in the mission. He believed that all missionaries should be well dressed, and especially if he could get a good suit of clothing for the same price as an ordinary business suit. He felt, however, that the business should be run in a cash basis.
President Cannon questioned the wisdom of dressing the Elders uniformly. He said he had no objection to the commissary system of the mission, but felt that if the people would not receive the truth from an elder plainly dressed, they were not worthy of the truth. He thought the matter should be presented to President Snow and requested the brethren to acquaint themselves with the conditions in the Southern States mission in the meantime. It was the sense of the Council that the missionaries should become self sustaining as nearly as possible. ... (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 hot. I spent the day in Brigham City, going at 7 a.m. and returning at 7 p.m. While there I took stock at the Brigham City Roller Mill for the 6 months ending June 30th, 1900, and attended to some other matters of business.
8:30 p.m. Accompanied by Lydia, I attended the wedding reception of LeRoi C. Snow, son of Pres. Lorenzo Snow, and a Miss [Maud Mary] Ford, lately from the East, given in the "Beehive House." It is estimated there were 400 guests present. (1)
-- Jul 2, 1900; Monday
Today Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. President [Lorenzo] Snow took a short ride during the day but remained most of the time in his room.
The sum of $165. was appropriated in favor of the California Mission to pay the expenses of taking care of and shipping the remains of Elder Beecher who died there a short time ago.
The sum of $200. was also appropriated in favor of the Diamondville branch meeting house.
An order of $2,000. was also issued in favor of Heber J. Grant. Just before the late financial crisis in 1893, Brother Grant donated this amount in addition to some $5,000. or more, in favor of the Temple. Brother Grant gave his I.O.U. for this amount to Bishop [William B.] Preston and was credited on temple donation account. He became virtually bankrupt in consequence of the panic, on his representing to President Snow his inability to lift this obligation, and in view of the fact that he had already donated so liberally, President Snow forgave or cancelled the obligation; but as Bishop Preston had given Brother Grant credit for this amount this order is issued in favor of the Bishop's office to square his books. (2)
-- Jul 5, 1900; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was feeling much better today, he took a ride yesterday and again today, but is still confined to his room most of the time.
At 11 o'clock the brethren met in the Temple. There were present of the First Presidency, Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, of the Apostles, Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
A long communication was read from President Ben E. Rich of the Southern States mission, in answer to a communication of the First Presidency to him of the 22 ult. The writer rendered a financial account of the mission and explained to the satisfactory of the Council the questions asked him by the Presidency.
Some time was spent in discussing the advisability of continuing the policy of the Southern States mission furnishing its elders suits of clothes, and making it a requirement that they purchase them, and thus having its elders dressed uniformly.
Brother Young felt that the business policy of the Southern States mission was founded on a false basis, for the reason that it was nothing more or less than a credit system, and must eventually bankrupt itself. He said he could not suggest a remedy for it except to cut the credit system down and do business on a cash basis. He did not favor uniformity in dress of our missionaries; and he feared that the commissary department
produced this effect, that missionaries would learn to trust in it instead of the Lord.
Brother Cowley made quite a lengthy talk giving his experience in the Southern States. He was inclined to the belief that if the commissary department were dispensed with it would cost the elders less for their support than at present.
President Cannon felt that something ought to be done in all of our missions to, if possible, lessen the expense of keeping missionaries, as the strain had become so great on their friends at home that many were already feeling the burden that was upon them.
Brother John W. Taylor remarked that he had by way of experiment, instructed the elders in the Colorado mission to work about a month during the busy season of each year and thereby earn something to pay their own expenses; and he had instructed them not to send home for means for their support. This was of doing had made for themselves friends, and got them school houses to preach in. He felt that if the elders would work during the day and preach at night they would do better. Brother Young added, "And escape persecution."
Brother Lyman now remarked that as persecution generally was aroused during the summer season, it would no doubt be a good thing for our elders to work among the people, as suggested by Brother Taylor.
Brother Woodruff related his experience in this line in Germany.
Brother Clawson saw no objection to the commissary department of the Southern States mission inasmuch as it supplied good, respectable clothing for the price which missionaries would have to pay for an inferior suit, but in order to do a safe business it should be run as nearly as possible on a cash basis.
Brother Smoot made quite lengthy remarks in the same line, holding that inasmuch as this commissary department could furnish respectable and fashionable suits for $15., it was an accommodation to the missionaries, and besides, it was a source of revenue to the mission, as the mission made a profit on the goods. The speaker referred to the custom in England, which was the same as the continental missions, that the first thing elders did was to get a suit of broadcloth and a stovepipe hat, when they arrived in the mission. He believed that all missionaries should be well dressed, and especially if he could get a good suit of clothing for the same price as an ordinary business suit. He felt, however, that the business should be run in a cash basis.
President Cannon questioned the wisdom of dressing the Elders uniformly. He said he had no objection to the commissary system of the mission, but felt that if the people would not receive the truth from an elder plainly dressed, they were not worthy of the truth. He thought the matter should be presented to President Snow and requested the brethren to acquaint themselves with the conditions in the Southern States mission in the meantime. It was the sense of the Council that the missionaries should become self sustaining as nearly as possible. ... (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, Jun 20, 1900; Wednesday
-- Jun 20, 1900; Wednesday
President [Lorenzo] Snow had a good night and feels much better today. Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office.
The deal made by Brother Heber J. Grant with President Snow, as trustee-in-Trust, by which fifty and one one hundredths of the capital stock in the Salt Lake Theatre passes to the Church was consummated today by the exchange of stocks. (1)
-- Jun 28, 1900; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was not feeling so well this morning, he did not rest well and vomited considerably in the night. Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office in the morning and again in the afternoon.
The meeting of the Presidency and the Apostles was convened in the Temple at 11 o'clock. There were present Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
Brother Reed Smoot, who was appointed to attend the funeral services of those of our people who fell victim in the Scofield [Utah] disaster, and who had since interested himself more or less in their behalf with the officials of the coal company, now presented a proposition to be made to the survivors as full settlement in the shape of damages. This proposition is on the basis of monthly payments for three years, and the amount to be paid and divided, will amount to something more than $100,000. It is understood that the distribution of the general contributions will be made in bulk, thereby giving the sufferers something in hand, while the company?s gift will be paid monthly. The Council were unanimous in feeling that the company's proposition ought to be accepted by the sufferers in full settlement, and in order that Brother Smoot might feel authorized to advise our people to accept the proposition, the following motion became the sense of the Council: That we consider the terms as read by Brother Smoot and understood by us as satisfactory, and that he be authorized to advise the people to accept the company's proposition.
Brother Smoot stated that the Utah Loan and Trust Company's
business could not be wound up for less than a payment of thirty-five thousand dollars by the church; and he advised that this bank be closed as soon as possible, as its condition was gradually getting worse and worse, [to] say nothing of a monthly loss of $350. expenses in running it over its income. Nothing could be done about it in the absence of President Snow. ... (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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President [Lorenzo] Snow had a good night and feels much better today. Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office.
The deal made by Brother Heber J. Grant with President Snow, as trustee-in-Trust, by which fifty and one one hundredths of the capital stock in the Salt Lake Theatre passes to the Church was consummated today by the exchange of stocks. (1)
-- Jun 28, 1900; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was not feeling so well this morning, he did not rest well and vomited considerably in the night. Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office in the morning and again in the afternoon.
The meeting of the Presidency and the Apostles was convened in the Temple at 11 o'clock. There were present Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
Brother Reed Smoot, who was appointed to attend the funeral services of those of our people who fell victim in the Scofield [Utah] disaster, and who had since interested himself more or less in their behalf with the officials of the coal company, now presented a proposition to be made to the survivors as full settlement in the shape of damages. This proposition is on the basis of monthly payments for three years, and the amount to be paid and divided, will amount to something more than $100,000. It is understood that the distribution of the general contributions will be made in bulk, thereby giving the sufferers something in hand, while the company?s gift will be paid monthly. The Council were unanimous in feeling that the company's proposition ought to be accepted by the sufferers in full settlement, and in order that Brother Smoot might feel authorized to advise our people to accept the proposition, the following motion became the sense of the Council: That we consider the terms as read by Brother Smoot and understood by us as satisfactory, and that he be authorized to advise the people to accept the company's proposition.
Brother Smoot stated that the Utah Loan and Trust Company's
business could not be wound up for less than a payment of thirty-five thousand dollars by the church; and he advised that this bank be closed as soon as possible, as its condition was gradually getting worse and worse, [to] say nothing of a monthly loss of $350. expenses in running it over its income. Nothing could be done about it in the absence of President Snow. ... (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, Jun 8, 1900
-- Jun 8, 1900
[Temple] [Lorenzo Snow to Franklin S. Bramwell, June 8, 1900] The mission presidents have nothing whatever to do with recommending their people to the temple, for the reason that it is understood that only Saints living in a gathered condition, that is, in a ward and stake organization are recommended for temple work. * It does not necessarily follow there should not be exceptions to it. For instance, a mission president might know of Saints of long standing and experience in the Church under his jurisdiction possessing all the qualifications of worthiness for temple blessings and he might see special reasons why such parties should have the blessings of the temple; * [he] would be at liberty to present such cases to us on their individual merits without the knowledge of the parties so recommended, and if we should see fit to make an exception * he could then be authorized to issue recommends accordingly, to be countersigned by us. (1)
-- Jun 12, 1900; Tuesday
President [Lorenzo] Snow passed a poor night. He called in Dr. Joseph S. Richards who tried to relieve the pain which he was suffering which was extremely acute Presidents. [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office all day. About half past one President Snow was administered to. (2)
-- Jun 14, 1900; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow spent a very poor night but is comparatively free from pain.
At 11 o'clock the council meeting of the Presidency and Apostles convened in the Temple, there were present: Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Elders Brigham Young [Jr.],
Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
President Cannon now brought before the Council the business of Brother B[righam]. Y. Hampton, the committee having recommended that his claim be recognized and paid in full. President Cannon stated that President Snow had signified his willingness to the paying of Brother Hampton the full amount stating that Brother Hampton had risked everything for the purpose of serving his brethren, and although he had erred in going beyond the law to show up the hypocrisy and wickedness of those who were then prosecuting polygamists, he doubtless felt that there was no other way by which he could accomplish his purpose, and his present financial and physical condition was such as to call for assistance, he having lost everything and was without means of support. President Cannon drew attention to the fact that it had been mentioned by some of the brethren that Brother Hampton ought to write a letter to the Presidency acknowledging that the Church authorities knew nothing of the work he did until after he had commenced it, which President Cannon said was the fact, but in consequence of the fact that what he did was in the interest of polygamists and the Church generally, he thought the Church should pay him what was coming to him; that this would leave the Church in its proper position. Others of the brethren felt that no papers should pass, but that Brother Hampton should be paid. After several of the brethren had expressed themselves on this subject, it became the sense of the meeting, on motion of Brother Smoot, that when $3,600. shall be paid to Brother Hampton to satisfy the claim which he makes, that a receipt in full for all demands or claims against the Church up to date be taken of him.
President Cannon intimated that in order to free the authorities of the Church from all suspicion of having been connected directly or indirectly with Brother Hampton's detective work, he should not rest satisfied until all the men who participated in that business be brought together before the Apostles, and the proceedings of the meeting fully reported. ...
Brother Lund reported that he had received a cablegram from President of the Scandinavian mission asking if he should buy the property referred to in this journal, for meetinghouse purposes, at Copenhagen. On motion of President Smith, Brother Lund was authorized to telegraph yes. ...
President Canon sought the mind of the Council as to who should prepare the proposed receipt to be given by B[righam]. Y. Hampton. It was decided that it be done by Attorney F[ranklin]. S. Richards. ...
The sum of $600. was appropriated in favor of H. S. Harris, of Mexico, it being the annual amount allowed him to prosecute his studies in Mexican constitutional law. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Anderson, Devery; The Development of LDS Temple Worship, 1846-2000: A Documentary History, http://amzn.to/TempleWorship
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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[Temple] [Lorenzo Snow to Franklin S. Bramwell, June 8, 1900] The mission presidents have nothing whatever to do with recommending their people to the temple, for the reason that it is understood that only Saints living in a gathered condition, that is, in a ward and stake organization are recommended for temple work. * It does not necessarily follow there should not be exceptions to it. For instance, a mission president might know of Saints of long standing and experience in the Church under his jurisdiction possessing all the qualifications of worthiness for temple blessings and he might see special reasons why such parties should have the blessings of the temple; * [he] would be at liberty to present such cases to us on their individual merits without the knowledge of the parties so recommended, and if we should see fit to make an exception * he could then be authorized to issue recommends accordingly, to be countersigned by us. (1)
-- Jun 12, 1900; Tuesday
President [Lorenzo] Snow passed a poor night. He called in Dr. Joseph S. Richards who tried to relieve the pain which he was suffering which was extremely acute Presidents. [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office all day. About half past one President Snow was administered to. (2)
-- Jun 14, 1900; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow spent a very poor night but is comparatively free from pain.
At 11 o'clock the council meeting of the Presidency and Apostles convened in the Temple, there were present: Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Elders Brigham Young [Jr.],
Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
President Cannon now brought before the Council the business of Brother B[righam]. Y. Hampton, the committee having recommended that his claim be recognized and paid in full. President Cannon stated that President Snow had signified his willingness to the paying of Brother Hampton the full amount stating that Brother Hampton had risked everything for the purpose of serving his brethren, and although he had erred in going beyond the law to show up the hypocrisy and wickedness of those who were then prosecuting polygamists, he doubtless felt that there was no other way by which he could accomplish his purpose, and his present financial and physical condition was such as to call for assistance, he having lost everything and was without means of support. President Cannon drew attention to the fact that it had been mentioned by some of the brethren that Brother Hampton ought to write a letter to the Presidency acknowledging that the Church authorities knew nothing of the work he did until after he had commenced it, which President Cannon said was the fact, but in consequence of the fact that what he did was in the interest of polygamists and the Church generally, he thought the Church should pay him what was coming to him; that this would leave the Church in its proper position. Others of the brethren felt that no papers should pass, but that Brother Hampton should be paid. After several of the brethren had expressed themselves on this subject, it became the sense of the meeting, on motion of Brother Smoot, that when $3,600. shall be paid to Brother Hampton to satisfy the claim which he makes, that a receipt in full for all demands or claims against the Church up to date be taken of him.
President Cannon intimated that in order to free the authorities of the Church from all suspicion of having been connected directly or indirectly with Brother Hampton's detective work, he should not rest satisfied until all the men who participated in that business be brought together before the Apostles, and the proceedings of the meeting fully reported. ...
Brother Lund reported that he had received a cablegram from President of the Scandinavian mission asking if he should buy the property referred to in this journal, for meetinghouse purposes, at Copenhagen. On motion of President Smith, Brother Lund was authorized to telegraph yes. ...
President Canon sought the mind of the Council as to who should prepare the proposed receipt to be given by B[righam]. Y. Hampton. It was decided that it be done by Attorney F[ranklin]. S. Richards. ...
The sum of $600. was appropriated in favor of H. S. Harris, of Mexico, it being the annual amount allowed him to prosecute his studies in Mexican constitutional law. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Anderson, Devery; The Development of LDS Temple Worship, 1846-2000: A Documentary History, http://amzn.to/TempleWorship
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, Friday, Jun 8, 1900
-- Friday, Jun 8, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
I met H. J. Grant, John W. Taylor, William Salmon, and Andrew Smith and We had a talk with Brigham Y. Hampton over his efforts to get some lewd non-Mormons arrested for a check to the prosecutions of our brethren. He said the selectmen of the County hired him as a detective and did not pay him.
I and my sons put up some fence. I had a short visit with President Lorenzo Snow, he in bad health. (1)
-- Jun 8, 1900
Experimental missionary training courses-- Salt Lake City.
See notes for letter of December 27, 1899 earlier in this volume. Evidently the first year's experimental courses in missionary methods given in Church schools had proved enough of a success to justify continuance.
Office of The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, Utah, June 8th, 1900.
President M. W. Merrill,
DEAR BROTHER:
The experimental missionary courses given by our direction in several of our Church institutions of learning during the past academic year, were sufficiently successful to warrant, in our opinion, a continuation of the practice. We entertain the hope that with the experience of the last school year to guide us and an early preparation for the coming one that still more satisfactory work will be done. We therefore invite you to select and forward to the missionary Committee of the Apostles at your early convenience the names of a number of young brethren whom you deem suitable to take a missionary course with a view to their being called into the field of active missionary labor as soon as they are prepared for its responsibilities. When these names are received by us, to each of the young men thus suggested will be sent a call to attend one of our church colleges or academies where these classes are held. If for convenience or economy's sake any of the brethren prefer to attend one of these institutions which is not geographically the nearest they can have that privilege, and you should note their wishes on your report so that the Committee may be properly advised.
With love,
Your Brother, LORENZO SNOW. {1900 June 8-Circular letter, Church Historian's Library,} (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 - 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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[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
I met H. J. Grant, John W. Taylor, William Salmon, and Andrew Smith and We had a talk with Brigham Y. Hampton over his efforts to get some lewd non-Mormons arrested for a check to the prosecutions of our brethren. He said the selectmen of the County hired him as a detective and did not pay him.
I and my sons put up some fence. I had a short visit with President Lorenzo Snow, he in bad health. (1)
-- Jun 8, 1900
Experimental missionary training courses-- Salt Lake City.
See notes for letter of December 27, 1899 earlier in this volume. Evidently the first year's experimental courses in missionary methods given in Church schools had proved enough of a success to justify continuance.
Office of The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, Utah, June 8th, 1900.
President M. W. Merrill,
DEAR BROTHER:
The experimental missionary courses given by our direction in several of our Church institutions of learning during the past academic year, were sufficiently successful to warrant, in our opinion, a continuation of the practice. We entertain the hope that with the experience of the last school year to guide us and an early preparation for the coming one that still more satisfactory work will be done. We therefore invite you to select and forward to the missionary Committee of the Apostles at your early convenience the names of a number of young brethren whom you deem suitable to take a missionary course with a view to their being called into the field of active missionary labor as soon as they are prepared for its responsibilities. When these names are received by us, to each of the young men thus suggested will be sent a call to attend one of our church colleges or academies where these classes are held. If for convenience or economy's sake any of the brethren prefer to attend one of these institutions which is not geographically the nearest they can have that privilege, and you should note their wishes on your report so that the Committee may be properly advised.
With love,
Your Brother, LORENZO SNOW. {1900 June 8-Circular letter, Church Historian's Library,} (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 - 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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Lorenzo Snow, Jun 7, 1900; Thursday
-- Jun 7, 1900; Thursday
Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. President [Lorenzo] Snow confined to his bed.
At 11 o'clock meeting at the Temple. There were present: Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Elders Brigham Young [Jr.], John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
The brethren reassembled. A letter was read from President Andrew Kimball setting forth that on account of poor prospects for crops this season it was deemed best by the Presidency and High Council of St. Joseph [Arizona] Stake for the brethren to take the railroading contract, and Brother Kimball was authorized to take such a contract as president of the Mormon colony. This he did much to his disappointment and chagrin, as nearly all who had promised to aid him deserted him, leaving him to hire Gentiles to do the work with the odds greatly against him. He asked that he might be temporarily excused from stake duties to carry out what in good faith he had undertaken to do on behalf of his people, and if consistent the Presidency to write him a letter on the subject that could be read at the next Stake Priesthood meeting on the subject.
President Smith moved that the Secretary get up a good kind letter expressing sympathy with Brother Kimball in his unfortunate
position, also expressing the wish that the people will yet unite in carrying out the spirit of the contract. This motion was carried.
Brother Grant reported that he had met with the Priesthood meeting of the Granite [Utah] Stake and presented the resignation of Bishop A[pollos]. G. Driggs, which was accepted. Bishop Driggs having authorized this action. At the meeting Brother Millen Atwood was selected as successor to Bishop Driggs, with Ed. (?) Wood and John M. Whitaker as his counselors. After this had been done Bishop Driggs met Brother Grant and regretted having resigned, and asked that another chance be given him, assuring Brother Grant that the people of the ward would sustain him. Brother Grant said that he had no desire to displace a Bishop against the will of the people, but from what he had learned he feared the result of testing the will of the people would prove a humiliation to him, but on account of this attitude of the Bishop no change had yet been made in the Bishopric of Sugar House [Utah] ward.
This matter was now considered and it was the sense of the brethren that the change be effected.
Brother Grant now stated that it was his opinion and the opinion of others to whom he had talked on the subject that Bishop David B. Brinton ought to be released. President Cannon suggested that it would be better for the recommendation to come from the Presidency of the Stake who might communicate their recommendations in writing. Elder Grant thought that this plan was the better way and therefore will communicate with President Frank Y. Taylor, with whom he has already talked over the matter. ...
A letter from President William H. Smart, acknowledging receipt of the action of the Council on the question of missionaries being required to tithe moneys received by them for their support while laboring in the mission field. The writer asked whether this applied to means that had not been tithed at home and to gifts to the Elders from friends and sundry associations.
President Smith, in expressing himself on this subject said that while it was clear to him that means sent by parents for the support of their missionary sons was not subject to be tithed, he thought that gifts received by the Elders while in the field should be tithed.
Elder Grant thought that where parents failed to tithe the means sent to their missionary sons that it should be paid in the mission field.
Elder John Henry Smith felt that missionaries should not be required to path tithes on the little gifts made them in the field which went towards their support, nor did he think that the means sent by parents for this purpose should be tithed. The missionary in the field was already doing all that he possibly could do, and all that could be asked of him to do, and his food and clothing were necessary to his existence and to enable him to perform his missionary labors.
Brother Grant moved that President Smart be authorized to
continue t[he] policy as affecting gifts received by Elders and means received for their support from home not previously tithed. The motion was seconded and carried.
The Council now adjourned, and at the request of President Snow all assembled at his room and administered to him.
B[righam]. Y. Hampton called at the office in the afternoon by appointment. He had written several letters in reference to a claim made by him on the Church for means expended in detective work during the raid at the time of the Edmunds-Tucker Bill.9 Instead of going into the matter at the present time a committee consisting of John Henry Smith, Heber J. Grant and John W. Taylor was appointed with Brothers Andrew Smith and William W. Salmon who had been added, the latter brethren having been more or less engaged with Brother Hampton in this work, to meet with Brother Hampton and consider his claims. A week from today was set for the hearing.
9JOHN, THIS HAD TO DO WITH A STING OPERATION SET UP IN ONE OF THE CITY'S HOUSES OF PROSTITUTION.
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-- Jun 7, 1900
Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. President [Lorenzo] Snow confined to his bed. At 11 o'clock meeting at the Temple. There were present: Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Elders Brigham Young [Jr.], John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ... The brethren reassembled. A letter was read from President Andrew Kimball setting forth that on account of poor prospects for crops this season it was deemed best by the Presidency and High Council of St. Joseph [Arizona] Stake for the brethren to take the railroading contract, and Brother Kimball was authorized to take such a contract as president of the Mormon colony. This he did much to his disappointment and chagrin, as nearly all who had promised to aid him deserted him, leaving him to hire Gentiles to do the work with the odds greatly against him. He asked that he might be temporarily excused from stake duties to carry out what in good faith he had undertaken to do on behalf of his people, and if consistent the Presidency to write him a letter on the subject that could be read at the next Stake Priesthood meeting on the subject. President Smith moved that the Secretary get up a good kind letter expressing sympathy with Brother Kimball in his unfortunate position, also expressing the wish that the people will yet unite in carrying out the spirit of the contract. This motion was carried. Brother Grant reported that he had met with the Priesthood meeting of the Granite [Utah] Stake and presented the resignation of Bishop A[pollos]. G. Driggs, which was accepted. Bishop Driggs having authorized this action. At the meeting Brother Millen Atwood was selected as successor to Bishop Driggs, with Ed. (?) Wood and John M. Whitaker as his counselors. After this had been done Bishop Driggs met Brother Grant and regretted having resigned, and asked that another chance be given him, assuring Brother Grant that the people of the ward would sustain him. Brother Grant said that he had no desire to displace a Bishop against the will of the people, but from what he had learned he feared the result of testing the will of the people would prove a humiliation to him, but on account of this attitude of the Bishop no change had yet been made in the Bishopric of Sugar House [Utah] ward. This matter was now considered and it was the sense of the brethren that the change be effected. Brother Grant now stated that it was his opinion and the opinion of others to whom he had talked on the subject that Bishop David B. Brinton ought to be released. President Cannon suggested that it would be better for the recommendation to come from the Presidency of the Stake who might communicate their recommendations in writing. Elder Grant thought that this plan was the better way and therefore will communicate with President Frank Y. Taylor, with whom he has already talked over the matter. ... A letter from President William H. Smart, acknowledging receipt of the action of the Council on the question of missionaries being required to tithe moneys received by them for their support while laboring in the mission field. The writer asked whether this applied to means that had not been tithed at home and to gifts to the Elders from friends and sundry associations. President Smith, in expressing himself on this subject said that while it was clear to him that means sent by parents for the support of their missionary sons was not subject to be tithed, he thought that gifts received by the Elders while in the field should be tithed. Elder Grant thought that where parents failed to tithe the means sent to their missionary sons that it should be paid in the mission field. Elder John Henry Smith felt that missionaries should not be required to path tithes on the little gifts made them in the field which went towards their support, nor did he think that the means sent by parents for this purpose should be tithed. The missionary in the field was already doing all that he possibly could do, and all that could be asked of him to do, and his food and clothing were necessary to his existence and to enable him to perform his missionary labors. Brother Grant moved that President Smart be authorized to continue t[he] policy as affecting gifts received by Elders and means received for their support from home not previously tithed. The motion was seconded and carried. The Council now adjourned, and at the request of President Snow all assembled at his room and administered to him. B[righam]. Y. Hampton called at the office in the afternoon by appointment. He had written several letters in reference to a claim made by him on the Church for means expended in detective work during the raid at the time of the Edmunds-Tucker Bill. Instead of going into the matter at the present time a committee consisting of John Henry Smith, Heber J. Grant and John W. Taylor was appointed with Brothers Andrew Smith and William W. Salmon who had been added, the latter brethren having been more or less engaged with Brother Hampton in this work, to meet with Brother Hampton and consider his claims. A week from today was set for the hearing. Attended Circle & Council meeting in Temple 8 [of] Twelve present. Pres[idents]. Geo[rge]. Q. [Cannon] & Jos[eph]. F [Smith] presiding. The twelve met at 10 oclock much talk about B[righam]. Y[oung]. Trust Co[mpany] running a whore house on Commercial St[reet]. Pres[ident]. G[eorge] Q. C[annon] president & B[righam]. Y[oung]. [Jr.] Vice president Jos[eph]. F. S[mith]. director on B[righam] Y[oung] board. We all disapprove of it and I expressed myself as determined to get out of it. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. President [Lorenzo] Snow confined to his bed.
At 11 o'clock meeting at the Temple. There were present: Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Elders Brigham Young [Jr.], John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
The brethren reassembled. A letter was read from President Andrew Kimball setting forth that on account of poor prospects for crops this season it was deemed best by the Presidency and High Council of St. Joseph [Arizona] Stake for the brethren to take the railroading contract, and Brother Kimball was authorized to take such a contract as president of the Mormon colony. This he did much to his disappointment and chagrin, as nearly all who had promised to aid him deserted him, leaving him to hire Gentiles to do the work with the odds greatly against him. He asked that he might be temporarily excused from stake duties to carry out what in good faith he had undertaken to do on behalf of his people, and if consistent the Presidency to write him a letter on the subject that could be read at the next Stake Priesthood meeting on the subject.
President Smith moved that the Secretary get up a good kind letter expressing sympathy with Brother Kimball in his unfortunate
position, also expressing the wish that the people will yet unite in carrying out the spirit of the contract. This motion was carried.
Brother Grant reported that he had met with the Priesthood meeting of the Granite [Utah] Stake and presented the resignation of Bishop A[pollos]. G. Driggs, which was accepted. Bishop Driggs having authorized this action. At the meeting Brother Millen Atwood was selected as successor to Bishop Driggs, with Ed. (?) Wood and John M. Whitaker as his counselors. After this had been done Bishop Driggs met Brother Grant and regretted having resigned, and asked that another chance be given him, assuring Brother Grant that the people of the ward would sustain him. Brother Grant said that he had no desire to displace a Bishop against the will of the people, but from what he had learned he feared the result of testing the will of the people would prove a humiliation to him, but on account of this attitude of the Bishop no change had yet been made in the Bishopric of Sugar House [Utah] ward.
This matter was now considered and it was the sense of the brethren that the change be effected.
Brother Grant now stated that it was his opinion and the opinion of others to whom he had talked on the subject that Bishop David B. Brinton ought to be released. President Cannon suggested that it would be better for the recommendation to come from the Presidency of the Stake who might communicate their recommendations in writing. Elder Grant thought that this plan was the better way and therefore will communicate with President Frank Y. Taylor, with whom he has already talked over the matter. ...
A letter from President William H. Smart, acknowledging receipt of the action of the Council on the question of missionaries being required to tithe moneys received by them for their support while laboring in the mission field. The writer asked whether this applied to means that had not been tithed at home and to gifts to the Elders from friends and sundry associations.
President Smith, in expressing himself on this subject said that while it was clear to him that means sent by parents for the support of their missionary sons was not subject to be tithed, he thought that gifts received by the Elders while in the field should be tithed.
Elder Grant thought that where parents failed to tithe the means sent to their missionary sons that it should be paid in the mission field.
Elder John Henry Smith felt that missionaries should not be required to path tithes on the little gifts made them in the field which went towards their support, nor did he think that the means sent by parents for this purpose should be tithed. The missionary in the field was already doing all that he possibly could do, and all that could be asked of him to do, and his food and clothing were necessary to his existence and to enable him to perform his missionary labors.
Brother Grant moved that President Smart be authorized to
continue t[he] policy as affecting gifts received by Elders and means received for their support from home not previously tithed. The motion was seconded and carried.
The Council now adjourned, and at the request of President Snow all assembled at his room and administered to him.
B[righam]. Y. Hampton called at the office in the afternoon by appointment. He had written several letters in reference to a claim made by him on the Church for means expended in detective work during the raid at the time of the Edmunds-Tucker Bill.9 Instead of going into the matter at the present time a committee consisting of John Henry Smith, Heber J. Grant and John W. Taylor was appointed with Brothers Andrew Smith and William W. Salmon who had been added, the latter brethren having been more or less engaged with Brother Hampton in this work, to meet with Brother Hampton and consider his claims. A week from today was set for the hearing.
9JOHN, THIS HAD TO DO WITH A STING OPERATION SET UP IN ONE OF THE CITY'S HOUSES OF PROSTITUTION.
(1)
-- Jun 7, 1900
Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. President [Lorenzo] Snow confined to his bed. At 11 o'clock meeting at the Temple. There were present: Presidents George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, Elders Brigham Young [Jr.], John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ... The brethren reassembled. A letter was read from President Andrew Kimball setting forth that on account of poor prospects for crops this season it was deemed best by the Presidency and High Council of St. Joseph [Arizona] Stake for the brethren to take the railroading contract, and Brother Kimball was authorized to take such a contract as president of the Mormon colony. This he did much to his disappointment and chagrin, as nearly all who had promised to aid him deserted him, leaving him to hire Gentiles to do the work with the odds greatly against him. He asked that he might be temporarily excused from stake duties to carry out what in good faith he had undertaken to do on behalf of his people, and if consistent the Presidency to write him a letter on the subject that could be read at the next Stake Priesthood meeting on the subject. President Smith moved that the Secretary get up a good kind letter expressing sympathy with Brother Kimball in his unfortunate position, also expressing the wish that the people will yet unite in carrying out the spirit of the contract. This motion was carried. Brother Grant reported that he had met with the Priesthood meeting of the Granite [Utah] Stake and presented the resignation of Bishop A[pollos]. G. Driggs, which was accepted. Bishop Driggs having authorized this action. At the meeting Brother Millen Atwood was selected as successor to Bishop Driggs, with Ed. (?) Wood and John M. Whitaker as his counselors. After this had been done Bishop Driggs met Brother Grant and regretted having resigned, and asked that another chance be given him, assuring Brother Grant that the people of the ward would sustain him. Brother Grant said that he had no desire to displace a Bishop against the will of the people, but from what he had learned he feared the result of testing the will of the people would prove a humiliation to him, but on account of this attitude of the Bishop no change had yet been made in the Bishopric of Sugar House [Utah] ward. This matter was now considered and it was the sense of the brethren that the change be effected. Brother Grant now stated that it was his opinion and the opinion of others to whom he had talked on the subject that Bishop David B. Brinton ought to be released. President Cannon suggested that it would be better for the recommendation to come from the Presidency of the Stake who might communicate their recommendations in writing. Elder Grant thought that this plan was the better way and therefore will communicate with President Frank Y. Taylor, with whom he has already talked over the matter. ... A letter from President William H. Smart, acknowledging receipt of the action of the Council on the question of missionaries being required to tithe moneys received by them for their support while laboring in the mission field. The writer asked whether this applied to means that had not been tithed at home and to gifts to the Elders from friends and sundry associations. President Smith, in expressing himself on this subject said that while it was clear to him that means sent by parents for the support of their missionary sons was not subject to be tithed, he thought that gifts received by the Elders while in the field should be tithed. Elder Grant thought that where parents failed to tithe the means sent to their missionary sons that it should be paid in the mission field. Elder John Henry Smith felt that missionaries should not be required to path tithes on the little gifts made them in the field which went towards their support, nor did he think that the means sent by parents for this purpose should be tithed. The missionary in the field was already doing all that he possibly could do, and all that could be asked of him to do, and his food and clothing were necessary to his existence and to enable him to perform his missionary labors. Brother Grant moved that President Smart be authorized to continue t[he] policy as affecting gifts received by Elders and means received for their support from home not previously tithed. The motion was seconded and carried. The Council now adjourned, and at the request of President Snow all assembled at his room and administered to him. B[righam]. Y. Hampton called at the office in the afternoon by appointment. He had written several letters in reference to a claim made by him on the Church for means expended in detective work during the raid at the time of the Edmunds-Tucker Bill. Instead of going into the matter at the present time a committee consisting of John Henry Smith, Heber J. Grant and John W. Taylor was appointed with Brothers Andrew Smith and William W. Salmon who had been added, the latter brethren having been more or less engaged with Brother Hampton in this work, to meet with Brother Hampton and consider his claims. A week from today was set for the hearing. Attended Circle & Council meeting in Temple 8 [of] Twelve present. Pres[idents]. Geo[rge]. Q. [Cannon] & Jos[eph]. F [Smith] presiding. The twelve met at 10 oclock much talk about B[righam]. Y[oung]. Trust Co[mpany] running a whore house on Commercial St[reet]. Pres[ident]. G[eorge] Q. C[annon] president & B[righam]. Y[oung]. [Jr.] Vice president Jos[eph]. F. S[mith]. director on B[righam] Y[oung] board. We all disapprove of it and I expressed myself as determined to get out of it. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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