-- Tuesday, Jan 1, 1901
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
A meeting for the opening of the Century was held in the Tabernacle at 11 a.m.
Singing, let us anew, choir and congregation.
Prayer by David McKenzie.
Greeting to the World by Lorenzo Snow, read by LeRoy C. Snow. Organ Solo, Pilgrim Chorus from Tannhauser, Wagner.
Song of Thanksgiving by H. S. Goddard.
Ode to the New Year, Tennyson, read by Bp. O. F. Whitney. Quartet, The Flag Without a Stain, Messsrs. Pyper, Whitney, Patrick and Spencer.
Hallelujah Chorus, Handel, Tabernacle Choir.
Organ Solo, Andantino, Mr. J. J. McClellan.
Prest. Angus M. Cannon Introduced to the Audience Joseph Ridges, the builder of the great organ.
America, by Choir and Congregation.
Benediction by Brigham Young. (1)
-- Jan 1, 1901
President Lorenzo Snow issues a "Greeting to the World" in which he says "Awake, ye monarchs of the earth and rulers among nations. . . . Disband your armies; turn your weapons of strife into implements of industry; take the yoke from the necks of the people; arbitrate your disputes; meet in royal congress, and plan for union instead of conquest, for the banishment of poverty, for the uplifting of the masses, and for the health, wealth, enlightenment and happiness of all tribes and people and nations" (2)
Greeting to the World-Twentieth Century-- Of this "Greeting to the World" Berrett and Burton have written: "His message was to the high and mighty among nations, to the leaders of business and industry, to the laborers, and to men and women of wealth, and constituted a plea for kindness and brotherly love among men on earth." (RCH 3:271)
GREETING TO THE WORLD By President Lorenzo Snow Delivered at The Centennial Services, Latter-day Saints' Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, January 1, 1901.
A new century dawns upon the world today. The hundred years just completed were the most momentous in the history of man upon this planet. It would be impossible in a hundred days to make even a brief summary of the notable events, the marvelous developments, the grand achievements and the beneficial inventions and discoveries, which mark the progress of the ten decades now left behind in the ceaseless march of humanity. The very mention of the nineteenth century suggested advancement, improvement, liberty and light. Happy are we to have lived amidst its wonders and shared in the riches of its treasures of intelligence!
The lessons of the past century should have prepared us for the duties and glories of the opening era. It ought to be the age of peace, of greater progress, of the universal adoption of the golden rule. The barbarism of the past should be buried. War with its horrors should be but a memory. The aim of nations should be fraternity and mutual greatness. The welfare of humanity should be studied instead of the enrichment of a race or the extension of an empire. Awake, ye monarchs of the earth and rulers among nations, and gaze upon the scene wherein the early rays of the rising Millennial day gild the morn of the twentieth century! The power is in your hands to pave the way for the coming King of Kings, whose dominion will be over the earth. Disband your armies; turn your weapons of strife into implements of industry; take the yoke from the necks of the people; arbitrate your disputes; meet in royal congress, and plan for union instead of conquest, for the banishment of poverty, for the uplifting of the masses, and for the health, wealth, enlightenment and happiness of all tribes and peoples and nations. Then shall the twentieth century be to you the glory of your lives and the lustre of your crown, and posterity shall sing your praises, while the Eternal One shall place you on high among the mighty.
Ye toiling millions who, in the sweat of your faces earn your daily bread, look up and greet the power from above which shall lift you from bondage! The day of your redemption draweth nigh. Cease to waste your wages in that which helps to keep you in want. Regard not wealth as your enemy and your employers as your oppressors. Seek for the union of capital and labor. Be provident when in prosperity. Do not become a prey to designing men who seek to stir up strife for their own selfish ends. Strive for your rights by lawful means, and desist from violence and destruction. Anarchism and lawlessness are your deadly foes. Dissipation and vice are chains that bind you to slavery. Freedom is coming for you, its light approaches as the century dawns.
Men and women of wealth, use your riches to give employment to the laborer! Take the idle from the crowded centres of population and place them on the untilled areas that await the hand of industry. Unlock your vaults, unloose your purses and embark in enterprises that will give work to the unemployed, and relieve the wretchedness that leads to the vice and crime which curse your great cities, and that poison the moral atmosphere around you. Make others happy, and you will be happy yourselves.
As a servant of God I bear witness to the revelation of His will in the nineteenth century. It came by His own voice from the heavens, by the personal manifestation of His Son and by the ministration of holy angels. He commands all people everywhere to repent, to turn from their evil ways and unrighteous desires, to be baptized for the remission of their sins, that they may receive the Holy Ghost and come into communion with Him. He has commenced the work of redemption spoken by all the holy prophets, sages and seers of all the ages and all the races of mankind. He will assuredly accomplish His work, and the twentieth century will mark its advancement towards the great consummation. Every unfoldment of the nineteenth century in science, in art, in mechanism, in music, in literature, in poetic fancy, in philosophical thought, was prompted by His Spirit which before long will be poured out upon all flesh that will receive it. He is the Father of us all and He desires to save and exalt us all.
In the eighty-seventh year of my age on earth, I feel full of earnest desire for the benefit of humanity. I wish all a happy new year. I hope and look for grand events to occur in the twentieth century. At its auspicious dawn I lift my hands and invoke the blessing of heaven upon the inhabitants of the earth. May the sunshine from above smile upon you. May the treasures of the ground and the fruits of the soil be brought forth freely for your good. May the light of truth chase darkness from your souls. May righteousness increase and iniquity diminish as the years of the century roll on. May justice triumph and corruption be stamped out. And may virtue and chastity and honor prevail, until evil shall be overcome and the earth shall be cleansed from wickedness! Let these sentiments, as the voice of the "Mormons" in the mountains of Utah, go forth to the whole world, and let all people know that our wish and our mission are for the blessing and salvation of the entire human race. May the twentieth century prove the happiest as it will be the grandest of all the ages of time, and may God be glorified in the victory that is coming over sin and sorrow and misery and death. Peace be unto you all! {1901-January 1-Circular, Church Historian's Library, Salt Lake City.} (3)
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 - Advent Adam website (defunct) - based on http://amzn.to/originsofpower
3 - Clark, James R., Messages of the First Presidency (6 volumes)
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Dec 31, 1900 (Monday)
-- Dec 31, 1900 (Monday)
The First Presidency: Lorenzo Snow, Prophet, Seer and Revelator and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in all the world; George Q. Cannon first, and Joseph F. Smith, second counselor. (1)
Trustee in Trust: Lorenzo Snow. (1)
-- During late 1900
[Thomas Kearns] In late 1900 Kearns announced his candidacy and was elected the following year by a Republican-controlled legislature. Some accused LDS Church President Lorenzo Snow of engineering the election of Kearns, a Catholic. Well-informed on mining law, Kearns also won recognition in the Senate for his support of Theodore Roosevelt's conservation/irrigation programs. He worked to secure regimental post status for Fort Douglas and for opening the Uintah Indian Reservation to settlement. (2)
-- During 1900
[Frank J. Cannon] In 1900 Thomas Kearns, with the help of LDS Church President Lorenzo Snow, was elected United States Senator. (3)
Endnotes:
1 - Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology
2 - Utah History Encyclopedia: Thomas Kearns, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/k/KEARNS%2CTHOMAS.html
3 - Utah History Encyclopedia: Frank J. Cannon, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/c/CANNON%2CFRANK.html
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The First Presidency: Lorenzo Snow, Prophet, Seer and Revelator and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in all the world; George Q. Cannon first, and Joseph F. Smith, second counselor. (1)
Trustee in Trust: Lorenzo Snow. (1)
-- During late 1900
[Thomas Kearns] In late 1900 Kearns announced his candidacy and was elected the following year by a Republican-controlled legislature. Some accused LDS Church President Lorenzo Snow of engineering the election of Kearns, a Catholic. Well-informed on mining law, Kearns also won recognition in the Senate for his support of Theodore Roosevelt's conservation/irrigation programs. He worked to secure regimental post status for Fort Douglas and for opening the Uintah Indian Reservation to settlement. (2)
-- During 1900
[Frank J. Cannon] In 1900 Thomas Kearns, with the help of LDS Church President Lorenzo Snow, was elected United States Senator. (3)
Endnotes:
1 - Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology
2 - Utah History Encyclopedia: Thomas Kearns, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/k/KEARNS%2CTHOMAS.html
3 - Utah History Encyclopedia: Frank J. Cannon, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/c/CANNON%2CFRANK.html
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Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Thursday, Dec 27, 1900
-- Thursday, Dec 27, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
At 11 a.m. Presidents Lorenzo Snow, Joseph F. Smith, Elders Brigham Young, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, A. H. Lund, Abraham O. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson, Reed Smoot and myself met at the President's office. We talked the political situation. Bro. Reed Smoot made a report of his trip to Washington. We came to no understanding as to what we had better do. (1)
-- Dec 27, 1900; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was feeling a little better this morning. At 11 o'clock the council meeting of the Presidency and the Apostles was held in the Temple. There were present Presidents Snow and [Joseph F.] Smith and Elders Brigham Young [Jr.], John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ... President Lorenzo Snow represented the idea of reconstructing the Tabernacle organ and stated the condition that the organ was in. He said that the Kimball Company would reconstruct it and add all the modern improvements required for $12,000. The matter was discussed and the decision made that the organ should be reconstructed. ... (2)
-- Saturday, Dec 29, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
The day was spent at the Prest. L. Snow's office. We talked over the question of Reed Smoot being a candidate for the U.S. Senate. He determined not to run.
Prest. Lorenzo Snow, Joseph F. Smith, W. P. Preston, myself, and others agreed to have the great organ repaired at the possible cost of $12,000.00. The Groesbeck Co. declaired a 3 per cent dividend. (1)
-- Dec 31, 1900 (Monday)
General Church Board of Education: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon, Karl G. Maeser, Willard Young, Anthon H. Lund, James Sharp, Joseph F. Smith, John Nicholson and George Brimhall; George Reynolds, secretary. (3)
Endnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
3 - Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
At 11 a.m. Presidents Lorenzo Snow, Joseph F. Smith, Elders Brigham Young, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, A. H. Lund, Abraham O. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson, Reed Smoot and myself met at the President's office. We talked the political situation. Bro. Reed Smoot made a report of his trip to Washington. We came to no understanding as to what we had better do. (1)
-- Dec 27, 1900; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was feeling a little better this morning. At 11 o'clock the council meeting of the Presidency and the Apostles was held in the Temple. There were present Presidents Snow and [Joseph F.] Smith and Elders Brigham Young [Jr.], John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ... President Lorenzo Snow represented the idea of reconstructing the Tabernacle organ and stated the condition that the organ was in. He said that the Kimball Company would reconstruct it and add all the modern improvements required for $12,000. The matter was discussed and the decision made that the organ should be reconstructed. ... (2)
-- Saturday, Dec 29, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
The day was spent at the Prest. L. Snow's office. We talked over the question of Reed Smoot being a candidate for the U.S. Senate. He determined not to run.
Prest. Lorenzo Snow, Joseph F. Smith, W. P. Preston, myself, and others agreed to have the great organ repaired at the possible cost of $12,000.00. The Groesbeck Co. declaired a 3 per cent dividend. (1)
-- Dec 31, 1900 (Monday)
General Church Board of Education: Lorenzo Snow, George Q. Cannon, Karl G. Maeser, Willard Young, Anthon H. Lund, James Sharp, Joseph F. Smith, John Nicholson and George Brimhall; George Reynolds, secretary. (3)
Endnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
3 - Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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Lorenzo Snow, Dec 20, 1900; Thursday
-- Dec 20, 1900; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was feeling better this morning but is still feeble. The council meeting in the Temple met at 11 o'clock, there were present, Elders John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthony H. Lund and Rudger Clawson. President Snow was not able to leave his house, President [George Q.] Cannon was in Hawaii and President [Joseph F.] Smith was on his way home from Mexico and Arizona. ... (1)
-- Dec 22, 1900; Saturday
Elder Reed Smoot came to the office today and reported having visited Washington D.C. where he met President [William F.] McKinley and members of the administration. President [Joseph F.] Smith who returned late yesterday from his trip to Mexico, came to the office today and made a brief verbal report to President [Lorenzo] Snow. President Snow was in the office a short time during the day. (1)
-- Dec 26, 1900
President [Lorenzo] Snow was feeling somewhat better this morning and was at the office, also President [Joseph F.] Smith. A letter from President [George Q.] Cannon dated December 17th was received today. President Cannon referring to the meeting held the day before (Dec[ember]. 16) in Honolulu [Hawaii], stated that seldom had he felt more of the spirit of the Lord while speaking then on that occasion to the people, and that he was reminded of old times. By invitation from the ex- queen, Liliukalani, he called upon that lady who received him very graciously. She spoke very warmly of the good effects of his visit to the islands and to the people whom she said were full of love towards him on account of his having brought the Gospel to them. On arising to depart she requested him to bless her and led him into a private room, and, before he was aware, she had knelt at his feet, to receive a blessing. He blessed her very freely and the spirit rested upon them both. [December 27, 1900; Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary] President [Lorenzo] Snow was feeling a little better this morning. At 11 o'clock the council meeting of the Presidency and the Apostles was held in the Temple. There were present Presidents Snow and [Joseph F.] Smith and Elders Brigham Young [Jr.], John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ... President Lorenzo Snow represented the idea of reconstructing the Tabernacle organ and stated the condition that the organ was in. He said that the Kimball Company would reconstruct it and add all the modern improvements required for $12,000. The matter was discussed and the decision made that the organ should be reconstructed. ... Pres[ident]. [Lorenzo] Snow too ill to go out. Met in office. Question of sending "Mormon" to Senate. I am decidedly in favor of it. Gentiles have one senator & Repre[sentative]. we must have a representative--Senator. Pres[ident]. Snow thoroughly worn out. He took me into his room and we conversed a little but I soon left him. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
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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President [Lorenzo] Snow was feeling better this morning but is still feeble. The council meeting in the Temple met at 11 o'clock, there were present, Elders John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthony H. Lund and Rudger Clawson. President Snow was not able to leave his house, President [George Q.] Cannon was in Hawaii and President [Joseph F.] Smith was on his way home from Mexico and Arizona. ... (1)
-- Dec 22, 1900; Saturday
Elder Reed Smoot came to the office today and reported having visited Washington D.C. where he met President [William F.] McKinley and members of the administration. President [Joseph F.] Smith who returned late yesterday from his trip to Mexico, came to the office today and made a brief verbal report to President [Lorenzo] Snow. President Snow was in the office a short time during the day. (1)
-- Dec 26, 1900
President [Lorenzo] Snow was feeling somewhat better this morning and was at the office, also President [Joseph F.] Smith. A letter from President [George Q.] Cannon dated December 17th was received today. President Cannon referring to the meeting held the day before (Dec[ember]. 16) in Honolulu [Hawaii], stated that seldom had he felt more of the spirit of the Lord while speaking then on that occasion to the people, and that he was reminded of old times. By invitation from the ex- queen, Liliukalani, he called upon that lady who received him very graciously. She spoke very warmly of the good effects of his visit to the islands and to the people whom she said were full of love towards him on account of his having brought the Gospel to them. On arising to depart she requested him to bless her and led him into a private room, and, before he was aware, she had knelt at his feet, to receive a blessing. He blessed her very freely and the spirit rested upon them both. [December 27, 1900; Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary] President [Lorenzo] Snow was feeling a little better this morning. At 11 o'clock the council meeting of the Presidency and the Apostles was held in the Temple. There were present Presidents Snow and [Joseph F.] Smith and Elders Brigham Young [Jr.], John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ... President Lorenzo Snow represented the idea of reconstructing the Tabernacle organ and stated the condition that the organ was in. He said that the Kimball Company would reconstruct it and add all the modern improvements required for $12,000. The matter was discussed and the decision made that the organ should be reconstructed. ... Pres[ident]. [Lorenzo] Snow too ill to go out. Met in office. Question of sending "Mormon" to Senate. I am decidedly in favor of it. Gentiles have one senator & Repre[sentative]. we must have a representative--Senator. Pres[ident]. Snow thoroughly worn out. He took me into his room and we conversed a little but I soon left him. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Journal History
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Dec 12, 1900
-- Dec 12, 1900
[Apostle Marriner W. Merrill Diary] Wednesday. Logan. I wrote to President Snow today and asked if he could assist me with $600.00 ($400.00 cash and $200.00 produce) on old back account not drawn. (1)
-- Dec 12, 1900; Wednesday
President [Lorenzo] Snow received a letter this morning from President George C. Parkinson who made the request that the Deseret Evening News be sent to the Oneida [Idaho] Stake Academy free and conveying the information that other daily papers were furnished the Academy in that manner. President Snow acting on the request, arranged for the news to be sent to all the Church schools. (2)
-- Dec 14, 1900; Friday
President Thomas E. Ricks called and presented to President [Lorenzo] Snow the deeds of the Rexburg [Idaho] Stake Academy, he asked for means to cover the expenses of the school year, and President Snow promised him a thousand dollars in three payments. (2)
-- Dec 19, 1900
President [Lorenzo] Snow was indisposed today, having taken quite a severe cold. The Church, at the request of Elder John W. Taylor paid the fare of George Sangster from Salt Lake City to Denver [Colorado], his home. He has been for some years a friend of the Elders in Denver and this was an act of gratitude to him. [December 20, 1900; Journal History] President [Lorenzo] Snow was feeling better this morning but is still feeble. The council meeting in the Temple met at 11 o'clock, there were present, Elders John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthony H. Lund and Rudger Clawson. President Snow was not able to leave his house, President [George Q.] Cannon was in Hawaii and President [Joseph F.] Smith was on his way home from Mexico and Arizona. ... (3)
Endnotes:
1 - Notes from the Miscellaneous Record Book, 1886-1906: Selected diary notes from the journal books of Marriner Wood Merrill, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
3 - Journal History
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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[Apostle Marriner W. Merrill Diary] Wednesday. Logan. I wrote to President Snow today and asked if he could assist me with $600.00 ($400.00 cash and $200.00 produce) on old back account not drawn. (1)
-- Dec 12, 1900; Wednesday
President [Lorenzo] Snow received a letter this morning from President George C. Parkinson who made the request that the Deseret Evening News be sent to the Oneida [Idaho] Stake Academy free and conveying the information that other daily papers were furnished the Academy in that manner. President Snow acting on the request, arranged for the news to be sent to all the Church schools. (2)
-- Dec 14, 1900; Friday
President Thomas E. Ricks called and presented to President [Lorenzo] Snow the deeds of the Rexburg [Idaho] Stake Academy, he asked for means to cover the expenses of the school year, and President Snow promised him a thousand dollars in three payments. (2)
-- Dec 19, 1900
President [Lorenzo] Snow was indisposed today, having taken quite a severe cold. The Church, at the request of Elder John W. Taylor paid the fare of George Sangster from Salt Lake City to Denver [Colorado], his home. He has been for some years a friend of the Elders in Denver and this was an act of gratitude to him. [December 20, 1900; Journal History] President [Lorenzo] Snow was feeling better this morning but is still feeble. The council meeting in the Temple met at 11 o'clock, there were present, Elders John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthony H. Lund and Rudger Clawson. President Snow was not able to leave his house, President [George Q.] Cannon was in Hawaii and President [Joseph F.] Smith was on his way home from Mexico and Arizona. ... (3)
Endnotes:
1 - Notes from the Miscellaneous Record Book, 1886-1906: Selected diary notes from the journal books of Marriner Wood Merrill, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
3 - Journal History
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Dec 6, 1900; Thursday
-- Dec 6, 1900; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was at the office today, having returned from Brigham City [Utah] last evening.
At 11 o'clock the council meeting of the Presidency and Apostles was held in the Temple. There were present: President [Lorenzo] Snow, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
Elder John Henry Smith stated that the officers of the Young
Men's Mutual Improvement Associations at their meeting last night discussed the propriety of combining the Juvenile Instructor and the Era, and perhaps the Young Ladies Journal, making it one publication, and by this means save expenses, and also relieve the representatives of those journals from continually calling upon the people to patronize them. He also stated that the idea was sprung and discussed tat that meeting, as to whether or not the Mutual Improvement Associations were not in their tendency drifting away from the regular quorums of the Priesthood; also as to what was now being done by those associations, if the same could not be done within the lines of the Priesthood in a quorum capacity.
Brother Heber J. Grant speaking on the same subject said that the Mutual Improvement officers did not wish it understood that they were asking President Snow and the Apostles to advise the amalgamation of these periodicals, that is, that they would not like the Juvenile people to get the idea that the Mutual Improvement people were seeking the influence of the Presidency to accomplish this; that if it were accomplished he would like it to be reciprocal. He said he had not heard this subject discussed until last night, but he certainly favored combining the periodicals. Also as to the idea of magnifying the Priesthood by means of the several quorums he believed if the same work had been done in the interest of the several quorums of the Priesthood as has been done in the interest of Mutual Improvement the results would to day be more gratifying.
Brother Clawson thought that the publications referred to could be combined into one magazine that would cover the ground, it would be a wise and beneficial change, as the number of papers now published and of which the people were requested to subscribe for, certainly was a burden to them.
Brother Lund believed the papers could be run more economically, but at the same time he believed that the trend of the age was to specialize; he believed there was room for all the magazines mentioned, and that better work could be done by each organization running its own paper.
It was decided that the council express no opinion and leave each organization to take its own course in the matter when the question should be brought up for consideration before them. ... At the President's Office this afternoon, the sum of $300 was appropriated in favor of St. Joseph [Arizona] Stake Academy on account of next year's appropriation, to enable that institution to pay its teachers. (1)
-- Dec 11, 1900; Tuesday
Mr. [Charles A.] Magrath of Canada called at the President's Office and interviewed President [Lorenzo] Snow in relation to land held by the Church in Canada, stating that he understood that some of it was for sale, so he had been informed by Mr. [Elliot T.] Galt who had cabled him from London, England, to see President Snow and ascertain the number of acres and the price. President Snow stated that he would sell three thousand acres at five dollars an acre, this information Mr.
Magrath said he would cable to Mr. Galt. The question of sending settlers to Canada was also discussed and President Snow promised to try to send a few more families to that country in the near future from among those who were seeking homes. (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 was at the office today, having returned from Brigham City [Utah] last evening.
At 11 o'clock the council meeting of the Presidency and Apostles was held in the Temple. There were present: President [Lorenzo] Snow, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
Elder John Henry Smith stated that the officers of the Young
Men's Mutual Improvement Associations at their meeting last night discussed the propriety of combining the Juvenile Instructor and the Era, and perhaps the Young Ladies Journal, making it one publication, and by this means save expenses, and also relieve the representatives of those journals from continually calling upon the people to patronize them. He also stated that the idea was sprung and discussed tat that meeting, as to whether or not the Mutual Improvement Associations were not in their tendency drifting away from the regular quorums of the Priesthood; also as to what was now being done by those associations, if the same could not be done within the lines of the Priesthood in a quorum capacity.
Brother Heber J. Grant speaking on the same subject said that the Mutual Improvement officers did not wish it understood that they were asking President Snow and the Apostles to advise the amalgamation of these periodicals, that is, that they would not like the Juvenile people to get the idea that the Mutual Improvement people were seeking the influence of the Presidency to accomplish this; that if it were accomplished he would like it to be reciprocal. He said he had not heard this subject discussed until last night, but he certainly favored combining the periodicals. Also as to the idea of magnifying the Priesthood by means of the several quorums he believed if the same work had been done in the interest of the several quorums of the Priesthood as has been done in the interest of Mutual Improvement the results would to day be more gratifying.
Brother Clawson thought that the publications referred to could be combined into one magazine that would cover the ground, it would be a wise and beneficial change, as the number of papers now published and of which the people were requested to subscribe for, certainly was a burden to them.
Brother Lund believed the papers could be run more economically, but at the same time he believed that the trend of the age was to specialize; he believed there was room for all the magazines mentioned, and that better work could be done by each organization running its own paper.
It was decided that the council express no opinion and leave each organization to take its own course in the matter when the question should be brought up for consideration before them. ... At the President's Office this afternoon, the sum of $300 was appropriated in favor of St. Joseph [Arizona] Stake Academy on account of next year's appropriation, to enable that institution to pay its teachers. (1)
-- Dec 11, 1900; Tuesday
Mr. [Charles A.] Magrath of Canada called at the President's Office and interviewed President [Lorenzo] Snow in relation to land held by the Church in Canada, stating that he understood that some of it was for sale, so he had been informed by Mr. [Elliot T.] Galt who had cabled him from London, England, to see President Snow and ascertain the number of acres and the price. President Snow stated that he would sell three thousand acres at five dollars an acre, this information Mr.
Magrath said he would cable to Mr. Galt. The question of sending settlers to Canada was also discussed and President Snow promised to try to send a few more families to that country in the near future from among those who were seeking homes. (1)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
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Lorenzo Snow, Thursday, Dec 6, 1900
-- Thursday, Dec 6, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
Josephine sold today in Block 68 a piece of Realty for $2,000.00. She paid her Tithing. I paid our Taxes to the amount of $606.95.
President Lorenzo Snow, Myself, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Rudger Clawson, and Reed Smoot met at the Temple. We had prayers. We talked over the political situation. (1)
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Cloudy and mild. 11 a.m. Meeting of the brethren at the temple. Present: Pres. L. Snow and Apostles J. H. Smith, Geo. Teasdale, H. J. Grant, J. W. Taylor, A. H. Lund, R. Clawson, and Reed Smoot. Song, "Glory to God on High." Apostle H. J. Grant was mouth in prayer,. and J. H. Smith in the circle. Song.
A letter from Apostle B. Young at Fruitland was read by the clerk. He gave some particulars in regard to the accidental death of Pres. F. A. Hammond of the San Juan Stake. He was thrown from a wagon drawn by a runaway team.
The clerk read a letter from Pres. Geo. Q. Cannon. Said that he and party had reached San Francisco in good health and safety and had made arrangements for their trip to the Sandwich Islands. A letter from Apostle M. F. Cowley was read. He recommended Elder Ed. H. Snow, pres. [of the] Eastern States Mission, for president of the St. George Stake.
A question arose regarding church publications, namely, as to whether it would be wise to combine and publish them under one cover. The publications referred to, more [blank]. The matter was discussed pretty freely, Apostles J. H. Smith, H. J. Grant, and myself being in favor of the proposition, and Apostle A. H. Lund opposed to it. It was finally decided that no recommendation be made by the council, but that the magazine companies themselves deal with this question.
Apostle H. J. Grant made some remarks in regard to Saltair and said that, in engaging a manager for next year, he thought it should be distinctly understood that no liquor should be sold there. This seemed to be the mind of most all the brethren present. President Snow said that, while he was personally in favor of restricting the liquor traffic, when we deal with people outside the church as well as those inside, we have to be wise and get along the best we can.
The question arose as to whether it would be wise for Reed Smoot, one of our number, to make an effort to secure the senatorship from Utah. Success seemed to be fairly within his reach. A proposition was made that President Wm. McKinley, Mark Hanna, and other distinguished men of the party be consulted, and, if they thought it proper so [to] do, then Apostle Smoot was to enter the race. The gentiles already have two congressmen from Utah, and it is thought that the "Mormons" are justly entitled to the third. Benediction by Apostle J. H. Smith. (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 - 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
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[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
Josephine sold today in Block 68 a piece of Realty for $2,000.00. She paid her Tithing. I paid our Taxes to the amount of $606.95.
President Lorenzo Snow, Myself, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Rudger Clawson, and Reed Smoot met at the Temple. We had prayers. We talked over the political situation. (1)
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Cloudy and mild. 11 a.m. Meeting of the brethren at the temple. Present: Pres. L. Snow and Apostles J. H. Smith, Geo. Teasdale, H. J. Grant, J. W. Taylor, A. H. Lund, R. Clawson, and Reed Smoot. Song, "Glory to God on High." Apostle H. J. Grant was mouth in prayer,. and J. H. Smith in the circle. Song.
A letter from Apostle B. Young at Fruitland was read by the clerk. He gave some particulars in regard to the accidental death of Pres. F. A. Hammond of the San Juan Stake. He was thrown from a wagon drawn by a runaway team.
The clerk read a letter from Pres. Geo. Q. Cannon. Said that he and party had reached San Francisco in good health and safety and had made arrangements for their trip to the Sandwich Islands. A letter from Apostle M. F. Cowley was read. He recommended Elder Ed. H. Snow, pres. [of the] Eastern States Mission, for president of the St. George Stake.
A question arose regarding church publications, namely, as to whether it would be wise to combine and publish them under one cover. The publications referred to, more [blank]. The matter was discussed pretty freely, Apostles J. H. Smith, H. J. Grant, and myself being in favor of the proposition, and Apostle A. H. Lund opposed to it. It was finally decided that no recommendation be made by the council, but that the magazine companies themselves deal with this question.
Apostle H. J. Grant made some remarks in regard to Saltair and said that, in engaging a manager for next year, he thought it should be distinctly understood that no liquor should be sold there. This seemed to be the mind of most all the brethren present. President Snow said that, while he was personally in favor of restricting the liquor traffic, when we deal with people outside the church as well as those inside, we have to be wise and get along the best we can.
The question arose as to whether it would be wise for Reed Smoot, one of our number, to make an effort to secure the senatorship from Utah. Success seemed to be fairly within his reach. A proposition was made that President Wm. McKinley, Mark Hanna, and other distinguished men of the party be consulted, and, if they thought it proper so [to] do, then Apostle Smoot was to enter the race. The gentiles already have two congressmen from Utah, and it is thought that the "Mormons" are justly entitled to the third. Benediction by Apostle J. H. Smith. (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 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Nov 30, 1900
-- Nov 30, 1900
Sisters Emeline B. Wells and Elmina S. Taylor called upon President [Lorenzo] Snow to get advice as to what architect they should employ in the erection of the new woman's building they are contemplating building. President Snow suggested Don Carlos Young. At the solicitation of Dr. James E. Talmage, President Snow and Bishop [William B.] Preston visited the Deseret Museum. Attended interview with President [Lorenzo] Snow, and later a conference between the President, the Presiding Bishop of the Church [William B. Preston] on the one side, and the Governor of the State [Heber M. Wells], and members of the State Board of Land Commissioners on the other. The question under consideration was the disposition of the Deseret Museum now that the University of Utah has vacated the building previously occupied by the two institutions jointly. Today the control of the building passes from the control of the University authorities to that of the State officials. The result of the conference was that the State officers granted to the Museum the entire building together with the grounds and the other structures situated thereon, for a term of one year or until other quarters are provided for the Museum. It has been decided by President Snow that the Museum be permanently housed in the new building now in course of erection on the old "Council House" corner, now the property of the Deseret News. This promises the best accommodations within sight and will be of a great improvement as to location and space on the present quarters. (1)
-- 30 November 1900
[Wife of Lorenzo Snow] Death of wife Sarah Ann Prichard (2)
-- Dec 1, 1900
General Instructions on Tithing-- Salt Lake City.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS to Presidents of Stakes and Bishops in Zion.
Salt Lake City, Utah, December 1st, 1900.
DEAR BRETHREN:
The time is now approaching for the settlement of Tithing for the year 1900, and for making up the annual reports. We, therefore, direct the attention of those who have charge of tithing affairs in the several wards and stakes of Zion to this important subject, and issue the following instructions respecting the receiving and accounting for the tithes.
CARE OF TITHES
2. The Bishops, as stewards of the Lord's Storehouse, are responsible for receiving, handling and disbursing the tithes, which should have their personal attention. Tithes should be kept in good condition, and nothing allowed to waste for want of proper care. Tithing premises should be kept in repair, sidewalks graded and free from weeds. If water can be obtained, trees might be planted so that the appearance of the Bishop's Storehouse will be in keeping at least, with the general surroundings of the neighborhood. Where building are needed for the proper handling of farm products, the Bishopric will please forward an application to the Presiding Bishop's Office, together with an estimate of the cost. Blank forms for this purpose will be furnished on application.
TITHING SETTLEMENT
3. We request the Bishops to designate a date for settling tithing (which should commence not later than December 20th, and conclude December 31st, 1900) who should be present on that occasion with their counselors, and every member of the ward notified by the teachers of the time and place appointed for settling. The books of the general offices at Salt Lake City, will close on December 31st, 1900, for credit of that year. All produce shipments and cash remittances received after that date, will be credited in the following year. Bishops will please deliver to the Stake Tithing Clerk, the annual ward reports, not later than Jan. 10th, 1901. The Stake Tithing Clerk is expected to deliver complete ward and stake reports at the Presiding Bishop's Office not later than Feb. 1st, 1901.
It has been the custom, in some instances, for the Stake Tithing Clerk to visit each ward, and make up the Bishop's report. As the annual reports are required early in the new year, we recommend that Bishops select some suitable and competent person in the ward to make up these accounts, providing they are unable to do this themselves.
ANNUAL INVENTORY
4. The Bishopric of the ward will please take a careful inventory of the tithes on hand at the close of the annual settlement by weights, measurements and description, and place a cash value on each article or kind. An estimate should be made of the present cash value of tithing real estate, buildings, improvements, fixtures, furniture and implements. As the Bishop's counselors are expected to certify to the correctness of all ward reports, we request that they be present and assist, not only during annual settlement, but in making up the ward reports and taking the inventory; in fact, they should be familiar with the contents of all the reports.
CASH REMITTANCES
5. The Bishops will please remit monthly to President Lorenzo Snow, Trustee-in-Trust, all cash received by them on tithing, as also the cash proceeds from sales of other kinds of tithes. Cash remittance forms will be furnished to each Bishop, which will materially assist in making a correct accounting at the close of the year. We request that, commencing with the year 1901, said forms be used exclusively when forwarding cash to this city.
TITHING CREDIT
6. The Bishop is the proper person to decide the value of all kinds of tithes received in his ward, for which the tithe-payer should receive a credit based on the cash market price of the article or kind at the time it is received. Where persons, owing produce, live stock, or any other kind of tithing, wish to pay cash instead, they should have the privilege of doing so by paying the current cash market price for the tithes so redeemed. In no instance must Bishops refuse tithing when offered in kind.
TITHING RECEIPTS AND VOUCHERS
7. A proper receipt should be given for all kinds of tithing received which should state the kind and quantity in every instance, and the stub should be accurately filled out. This will materially assist in making a satisfactory settlement with each tithe-payer at the close of the year. Blank tithing receipt books will be furnished free on application to the Stake Tithing Clerk.
Vouchers must be taken for all payments to Bishops and Clerks, improvements and general expenses, and no payment should be made on any other account unless authority, in writing, is first obtained from the Presidency of the Church or presiding Bishopric.
RECORD OF TITHEPAYERS AND NON- TITHEPAYERS
8. Respecting the additional information required on the tithing record, where persons have paid a full tithing, the word "Yes" should be written in the space provided on the record. Said space should be left where less than a tithing has been paid, but the Bishopric should give an explanation, in every instance, why a full tithing has not been paid. Provision is made for this in the column headed "Remarks."
In making up the list of non-tithepayers, please state opposite the name of each person, what occupation, Priesthood, if any, and ecclesiastical position in the ward or stake, and the reason, in every instance, why tithing has not been paid for 1900. We trust the Bishopric will exercise care and fatherly consideration in making up this report so that no injustice will be done. No person should be reported as a "Non-tithepayer" unless they could pay tithing and have not done so.
LOANS OF TITHES
9. No tithing credit should be given to any persons whatever on promises to pay at some future date, nor should the tithes be loaned or persons be allowed to draw from the Tithing Storehouse unless they have written authority from the Presidency of the Church or presiding Bishopric. This applies to all officers as well as to other members of the Church. The Bishops, however, are not restricted from selling produce, merchandise, live stock, and other articles to reliable parties on short time credit, when it is necessary in order to sell the tithes for cash.
PAYMENT OF PRESIDING BISHOP'S OFFICE ORDERS
10. All Presiding Bishop's Office orders, issued on wards or stakes, should be taken up when presented for payment, properly endorsed by the person in whose favor the order is drawn, charged to the Bishop's General Storehouse and paid in full in the kinds specified on the order. If this cannot be done, in consequence of the amount or condition of its payment, credit the party or account in whose favor it is drawn, with the full amount of the order, and then charge said account, with all payments made thereon. Every effort should be made to pay all orders in full before the close of each year.
HOW TO PAY ORDERS
11. Orders payable in "assorted produce and merchandise" should be paid with a fair proportion of all kinds of tithes received (including perishable articles) at the office on which the order is drawn. In making payment thereon, sufficient, at least, should be charged for the article or kind to cover the tithing credit allowed, and the cost of handling, so that no loss will be incurred by the storehouse. All cash received from sale of tithes should be remitted to this city as instructed in paragraph No. 5.
BISHOP'S PERCENTAGE
12. Respecting the 10 per cent which was authorized by the late President John Taylor, as compensation to the Bishops and Clerks, the Presidency and Bishops of each stake will please meet at the first convenient date in the new year, when a careful estimate should be made of the value of the services rendered by the Stake Tithing Clerk in compiling the annual Stake reports, which should be mutually agreed upon between the Stake Presidency and the Bishops. In making said allowance, no services should be considered other than for compiling the annual reports as stated above. After his salary has been determined upon, it should be deducted from the 10 per cent and the balance distributed to the Bishops according to the amount and value of the services rendered in handling the tithes of their respective wards. In making this distribution, consideration should be given as to the kinds of tithes received in each ward and the labor necessary to handle same to the best interests of the Church. It may be necessary to allow more than 10 per cent to wards remotely situated from a market or railways, which should be offset by a corresponding reduction in wards adjacent to a market or railway, or where the bulk of the tithing is cash.
STAKE TITHING CLERK
13. It is the duty of the Stake Tithing Clerk to compile the annual reports of the Stake and to render the Bishops clerical assistance when called upon to do so (for which latter service he should be paid by the Bishop as may be mutually agreed upon). This clerk is selected by the Presidency of the Stake and the Bishops with whom he should act in harmony and under their direction. He should be a good penman and accountant and have the confidence and good will, not only of the Stake officers, but of the Latter-day Saints generally. It is not desirable that members of the Stake Presidency or Bishops should perform the duties of the Stake Tithing Clerk, nor should the Stake Tithing Clerk receive, handle or disburse the tithes. This is the duty of the Bishops as instructed in paragraph No. 2.
STAKE PRESIDENCY
14. It is the duty of the Presidency of each Stake to see that the Bishops of wards receive, handle, disburse and account for the tithes agreeable to instructions contained in this communication; that tithing premises are kept in good condition, and, as the Presidency are required to certify to the correctness of the annual tithing reports, they should satisfy themselves that the ward and stake accounts are correctly and properly kept.
CHARITY ACCOUNT
15. The usual half-yearly charity report has been discontinued and in lieu thereof an annual statement of receipts and disbursements will be rendered by each ward and the annual tithing reports. Diligent efforts should be made to render the necessary assistance to the worthy poor with fast offerings and assistance obtained from the Relief Society without drawing funds from the Tithing Storehouse. But, if in the opinion of the Bishopric, such funds are insufficient, an application should be made on the annual charity report for whatever funds are necessary to make up the difference.
DISPOSITION OF TITHES
16. We have noticed with pleasure the interest taken by the Bishops in handling the tithes and the large amount of produce and live stock that has been sold for cash and proceeds forwarded to this city. We take this opportunity of thanking the Bishops for their intelligent attention to this important subject. Unless Bishops have been otherwise directed, it is expected they will sell all kinds of tithes for cash whenever a reasonable opportunity occurs to do so and remit the proceeds to this city in the usual manner.
In conclusion, we desire to impress upon the presiding officers in the wards and stakes of Zion the necessity of diligently teaching and observing the Law of Tithing, urging its importance to the spiritual and temporal welfare of the Latter-day Saints and the many blessings promised to those who observe this law in the spirit and meaning thereof. Praying that the blessings of the Lord may rest upon you continually, we remain
Your Brethren in the Gospel, LORENZO SNOW, GEORGE Q. CANNON, JOSEPH F. SMITH, First Presidency. {1900-December 1-Original pamphlet, Church Historian's Library,} (3)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; James E. Talmage, Diary
2 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_Snow#Wives_and_children
3 - Clark, James R., Messages of the First Presidency (6 volumes)
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Sisters Emeline B. Wells and Elmina S. Taylor called upon President [Lorenzo] Snow to get advice as to what architect they should employ in the erection of the new woman's building they are contemplating building. President Snow suggested Don Carlos Young. At the solicitation of Dr. James E. Talmage, President Snow and Bishop [William B.] Preston visited the Deseret Museum. Attended interview with President [Lorenzo] Snow, and later a conference between the President, the Presiding Bishop of the Church [William B. Preston] on the one side, and the Governor of the State [Heber M. Wells], and members of the State Board of Land Commissioners on the other. The question under consideration was the disposition of the Deseret Museum now that the University of Utah has vacated the building previously occupied by the two institutions jointly. Today the control of the building passes from the control of the University authorities to that of the State officials. The result of the conference was that the State officers granted to the Museum the entire building together with the grounds and the other structures situated thereon, for a term of one year or until other quarters are provided for the Museum. It has been decided by President Snow that the Museum be permanently housed in the new building now in course of erection on the old "Council House" corner, now the property of the Deseret News. This promises the best accommodations within sight and will be of a great improvement as to location and space on the present quarters. (1)
-- 30 November 1900
[Wife of Lorenzo Snow] Death of wife Sarah Ann Prichard (2)
-- Dec 1, 1900
General Instructions on Tithing-- Salt Lake City.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS to Presidents of Stakes and Bishops in Zion.
Salt Lake City, Utah, December 1st, 1900.
DEAR BRETHREN:
The time is now approaching for the settlement of Tithing for the year 1900, and for making up the annual reports. We, therefore, direct the attention of those who have charge of tithing affairs in the several wards and stakes of Zion to this important subject, and issue the following instructions respecting the receiving and accounting for the tithes.
CARE OF TITHES
2. The Bishops, as stewards of the Lord's Storehouse, are responsible for receiving, handling and disbursing the tithes, which should have their personal attention. Tithes should be kept in good condition, and nothing allowed to waste for want of proper care. Tithing premises should be kept in repair, sidewalks graded and free from weeds. If water can be obtained, trees might be planted so that the appearance of the Bishop's Storehouse will be in keeping at least, with the general surroundings of the neighborhood. Where building are needed for the proper handling of farm products, the Bishopric will please forward an application to the Presiding Bishop's Office, together with an estimate of the cost. Blank forms for this purpose will be furnished on application.
TITHING SETTLEMENT
3. We request the Bishops to designate a date for settling tithing (which should commence not later than December 20th, and conclude December 31st, 1900) who should be present on that occasion with their counselors, and every member of the ward notified by the teachers of the time and place appointed for settling. The books of the general offices at Salt Lake City, will close on December 31st, 1900, for credit of that year. All produce shipments and cash remittances received after that date, will be credited in the following year. Bishops will please deliver to the Stake Tithing Clerk, the annual ward reports, not later than Jan. 10th, 1901. The Stake Tithing Clerk is expected to deliver complete ward and stake reports at the Presiding Bishop's Office not later than Feb. 1st, 1901.
It has been the custom, in some instances, for the Stake Tithing Clerk to visit each ward, and make up the Bishop's report. As the annual reports are required early in the new year, we recommend that Bishops select some suitable and competent person in the ward to make up these accounts, providing they are unable to do this themselves.
ANNUAL INVENTORY
4. The Bishopric of the ward will please take a careful inventory of the tithes on hand at the close of the annual settlement by weights, measurements and description, and place a cash value on each article or kind. An estimate should be made of the present cash value of tithing real estate, buildings, improvements, fixtures, furniture and implements. As the Bishop's counselors are expected to certify to the correctness of all ward reports, we request that they be present and assist, not only during annual settlement, but in making up the ward reports and taking the inventory; in fact, they should be familiar with the contents of all the reports.
CASH REMITTANCES
5. The Bishops will please remit monthly to President Lorenzo Snow, Trustee-in-Trust, all cash received by them on tithing, as also the cash proceeds from sales of other kinds of tithes. Cash remittance forms will be furnished to each Bishop, which will materially assist in making a correct accounting at the close of the year. We request that, commencing with the year 1901, said forms be used exclusively when forwarding cash to this city.
TITHING CREDIT
6. The Bishop is the proper person to decide the value of all kinds of tithes received in his ward, for which the tithe-payer should receive a credit based on the cash market price of the article or kind at the time it is received. Where persons, owing produce, live stock, or any other kind of tithing, wish to pay cash instead, they should have the privilege of doing so by paying the current cash market price for the tithes so redeemed. In no instance must Bishops refuse tithing when offered in kind.
TITHING RECEIPTS AND VOUCHERS
7. A proper receipt should be given for all kinds of tithing received which should state the kind and quantity in every instance, and the stub should be accurately filled out. This will materially assist in making a satisfactory settlement with each tithe-payer at the close of the year. Blank tithing receipt books will be furnished free on application to the Stake Tithing Clerk.
Vouchers must be taken for all payments to Bishops and Clerks, improvements and general expenses, and no payment should be made on any other account unless authority, in writing, is first obtained from the Presidency of the Church or presiding Bishopric.
RECORD OF TITHEPAYERS AND NON- TITHEPAYERS
8. Respecting the additional information required on the tithing record, where persons have paid a full tithing, the word "Yes" should be written in the space provided on the record. Said space should be left where less than a tithing has been paid, but the Bishopric should give an explanation, in every instance, why a full tithing has not been paid. Provision is made for this in the column headed "Remarks."
In making up the list of non-tithepayers, please state opposite the name of each person, what occupation, Priesthood, if any, and ecclesiastical position in the ward or stake, and the reason, in every instance, why tithing has not been paid for 1900. We trust the Bishopric will exercise care and fatherly consideration in making up this report so that no injustice will be done. No person should be reported as a "Non-tithepayer" unless they could pay tithing and have not done so.
LOANS OF TITHES
9. No tithing credit should be given to any persons whatever on promises to pay at some future date, nor should the tithes be loaned or persons be allowed to draw from the Tithing Storehouse unless they have written authority from the Presidency of the Church or presiding Bishopric. This applies to all officers as well as to other members of the Church. The Bishops, however, are not restricted from selling produce, merchandise, live stock, and other articles to reliable parties on short time credit, when it is necessary in order to sell the tithes for cash.
PAYMENT OF PRESIDING BISHOP'S OFFICE ORDERS
10. All Presiding Bishop's Office orders, issued on wards or stakes, should be taken up when presented for payment, properly endorsed by the person in whose favor the order is drawn, charged to the Bishop's General Storehouse and paid in full in the kinds specified on the order. If this cannot be done, in consequence of the amount or condition of its payment, credit the party or account in whose favor it is drawn, with the full amount of the order, and then charge said account, with all payments made thereon. Every effort should be made to pay all orders in full before the close of each year.
HOW TO PAY ORDERS
11. Orders payable in "assorted produce and merchandise" should be paid with a fair proportion of all kinds of tithes received (including perishable articles) at the office on which the order is drawn. In making payment thereon, sufficient, at least, should be charged for the article or kind to cover the tithing credit allowed, and the cost of handling, so that no loss will be incurred by the storehouse. All cash received from sale of tithes should be remitted to this city as instructed in paragraph No. 5.
BISHOP'S PERCENTAGE
12. Respecting the 10 per cent which was authorized by the late President John Taylor, as compensation to the Bishops and Clerks, the Presidency and Bishops of each stake will please meet at the first convenient date in the new year, when a careful estimate should be made of the value of the services rendered by the Stake Tithing Clerk in compiling the annual Stake reports, which should be mutually agreed upon between the Stake Presidency and the Bishops. In making said allowance, no services should be considered other than for compiling the annual reports as stated above. After his salary has been determined upon, it should be deducted from the 10 per cent and the balance distributed to the Bishops according to the amount and value of the services rendered in handling the tithes of their respective wards. In making this distribution, consideration should be given as to the kinds of tithes received in each ward and the labor necessary to handle same to the best interests of the Church. It may be necessary to allow more than 10 per cent to wards remotely situated from a market or railways, which should be offset by a corresponding reduction in wards adjacent to a market or railway, or where the bulk of the tithing is cash.
STAKE TITHING CLERK
13. It is the duty of the Stake Tithing Clerk to compile the annual reports of the Stake and to render the Bishops clerical assistance when called upon to do so (for which latter service he should be paid by the Bishop as may be mutually agreed upon). This clerk is selected by the Presidency of the Stake and the Bishops with whom he should act in harmony and under their direction. He should be a good penman and accountant and have the confidence and good will, not only of the Stake officers, but of the Latter-day Saints generally. It is not desirable that members of the Stake Presidency or Bishops should perform the duties of the Stake Tithing Clerk, nor should the Stake Tithing Clerk receive, handle or disburse the tithes. This is the duty of the Bishops as instructed in paragraph No. 2.
STAKE PRESIDENCY
14. It is the duty of the Presidency of each Stake to see that the Bishops of wards receive, handle, disburse and account for the tithes agreeable to instructions contained in this communication; that tithing premises are kept in good condition, and, as the Presidency are required to certify to the correctness of the annual tithing reports, they should satisfy themselves that the ward and stake accounts are correctly and properly kept.
CHARITY ACCOUNT
15. The usual half-yearly charity report has been discontinued and in lieu thereof an annual statement of receipts and disbursements will be rendered by each ward and the annual tithing reports. Diligent efforts should be made to render the necessary assistance to the worthy poor with fast offerings and assistance obtained from the Relief Society without drawing funds from the Tithing Storehouse. But, if in the opinion of the Bishopric, such funds are insufficient, an application should be made on the annual charity report for whatever funds are necessary to make up the difference.
DISPOSITION OF TITHES
16. We have noticed with pleasure the interest taken by the Bishops in handling the tithes and the large amount of produce and live stock that has been sold for cash and proceeds forwarded to this city. We take this opportunity of thanking the Bishops for their intelligent attention to this important subject. Unless Bishops have been otherwise directed, it is expected they will sell all kinds of tithes for cash whenever a reasonable opportunity occurs to do so and remit the proceeds to this city in the usual manner.
In conclusion, we desire to impress upon the presiding officers in the wards and stakes of Zion the necessity of diligently teaching and observing the Law of Tithing, urging its importance to the spiritual and temporal welfare of the Latter-day Saints and the many blessings promised to those who observe this law in the spirit and meaning thereof. Praying that the blessings of the Lord may rest upon you continually, we remain
Your Brethren in the Gospel, LORENZO SNOW, GEORGE Q. CANNON, JOSEPH F. SMITH, First Presidency. {1900-December 1-Original pamphlet, Church Historian's Library,} (3)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; James E. Talmage, Diary
2 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_Snow#Wives_and_children
3 - Clark, James R., Messages of the First Presidency (6 volumes)
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Lorenzo Snow, Nov 27, 1900; Tuesday
-- Nov 27, 1900; Tuesday
It being Thanksgiving day on Thursday next, the meeting of the Presidency and Apostles was held today in the President's office commencing at 11 o'clock a.m. There were present: President Lorenzo Snow, President George Q. Cannon and Elders Francis M. Lyman, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
President Snow said that he wanted it distinctly understood that every president of a stake and bishop should express himself plainly that politics with him were a secondary consideration to his duty in the church, otherwise he should not be appointed to this position. ... (1)
-- Nov 28, 1900; Wednesday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office today. A telegram was received announcing the death of President F[rancis]. A. Hammond yesterday.
President Cannon brought up the question of placing the biographies of the leaders of the Church in the History of The Church about to be published. He stated that some of the biographies were quite voluminous and thought it would be better
to make brief foot-note references about these men including date of birth, etc., up to the time they joined the Church, and then their history would be so interwoven with the history of the Church that no further reference save as it is in connection with the History would be necessary. President Snow approved of this plan thinking it was the best way to do.
Because of the failure of their crops on account of continued drouth the sum of $300 was appropriated to the Tropic Ward, Panguitch [Utah] Stake. (1)
-- Nov 30, 1900; Friday
Sisters Emeline B. Wells and Elmina S. Taylor called upon President [Lorenzo] Snow to get advice as to what architect they should employ in the erection of the new woman's building they are contemplating building. President Snow suggested Don Carlos Young.
At the solicitation of Dr. James E. Talmage, President Snow and Bishop [William B.] Preston visited the Deseret Museum. (1)
Attended interview with President [Lorenzo] Snow, and later a conference between the President, the Presiding Bishop of the Church [William B. Preston] on the one side, and the Governor of the State [Heber M. Wells], and members of the State Board of Land Commissioners on the other. The question under consideration was the disposition of the Deseret Museum now that the University of Utah has vacated the building previously occupied by the two institutions jointly. Today the control of the building passes from the control of the University authorities to that of the State officials. The result of the conference was that the State officers granted to the Museium the entire building together with the grounds and the other structures situated thereon, for a term of one year or until other quarters are provided for the Museum. It has been decided by President Snow that the Museum be permanently housed in the new building now in course of erection on the old "Council House" corner, now the property of the Deseret News. This promises the best accommodations within sight and will be of a great improvement as to location and space on the present quarters. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - James E. Talmage, Diary
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Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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It being Thanksgiving day on Thursday next, the meeting of the Presidency and Apostles was held today in the President's office commencing at 11 o'clock a.m. There were present: President Lorenzo Snow, President George Q. Cannon and Elders Francis M. Lyman, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Anthon H. Lund, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot. ...
President Snow said that he wanted it distinctly understood that every president of a stake and bishop should express himself plainly that politics with him were a secondary consideration to his duty in the church, otherwise he should not be appointed to this position. ... (1)
-- Nov 28, 1900; Wednesday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office today. A telegram was received announcing the death of President F[rancis]. A. Hammond yesterday.
President Cannon brought up the question of placing the biographies of the leaders of the Church in the History of The Church about to be published. He stated that some of the biographies were quite voluminous and thought it would be better
to make brief foot-note references about these men including date of birth, etc., up to the time they joined the Church, and then their history would be so interwoven with the history of the Church that no further reference save as it is in connection with the History would be necessary. President Snow approved of this plan thinking it was the best way to do.
Because of the failure of their crops on account of continued drouth the sum of $300 was appropriated to the Tropic Ward, Panguitch [Utah] Stake. (1)
-- Nov 30, 1900; Friday
Sisters Emeline B. Wells and Elmina S. Taylor called upon President [Lorenzo] Snow to get advice as to what architect they should employ in the erection of the new woman's building they are contemplating building. President Snow suggested Don Carlos Young.
At the solicitation of Dr. James E. Talmage, President Snow and Bishop [William B.] Preston visited the Deseret Museum. (1)
Attended interview with President [Lorenzo] Snow, and later a conference between the President, the Presiding Bishop of the Church [William B. Preston] on the one side, and the Governor of the State [Heber M. Wells], and members of the State Board of Land Commissioners on the other. The question under consideration was the disposition of the Deseret Museum now that the University of Utah has vacated the building previously occupied by the two institutions jointly. Today the control of the building passes from the control of the University authorities to that of the State officials. The result of the conference was that the State officers granted to the Museium the entire building together with the grounds and the other structures situated thereon, for a term of one year or until other quarters are provided for the Museum. It has been decided by President Snow that the Museum be permanently housed in the new building now in course of erection on the old "Council House" corner, now the property of the Deseret News. This promises the best accommodations within sight and will be of a great improvement as to location and space on the present quarters. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - James E. Talmage, Diary
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Nov 26, 1900; Monday
-- Nov 26, 1900; Monday
President [Lorenzo] Snow and President [George Q.] Cannon were at the office as usual today. The sum of $1,300 in labor tithing in favor of the Bear Lake Academy was appropriated.
Jesse M. Smith of Layton, Davis county [Utah], and J. D. Wood called on President Snow and desired permission for the Livestock Convention, which will meet in this city in January, to use the Assembly Hall. The convention to pay for the expense of the building. The request was granted. (1)
-- Tuesday, Nov 27, 1900
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Cloudy and cool; frost during the night. 11 a.m. Meeting at the President's office, in lieu of the regular Thursday meeting at the temple. Present: Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Geo. Q. Cannon, and Apostles F. M. Lyman, Geo. Teasdale, H. J. Grant, A. H. Lund, R. Clawson, Reed Smoot.
A letter, addressed to Apostle F. M. Lyman by Elder Platte D. Lyman, president of the European Mission, was read. He spoke in reference to some deaf mutes in England, who professing belief in the gospel desired baptism. He was in doubt as to whether they should be given the privilege, as he feared they might possibly be disappointed in reference to some expectations they might have regarding the gift of healing. In such case the church would be injured. It was decided that if the mutes believe and have faith, they should not be denied baptism, and if they have sufficient faith to be healed, they could be healed.
Conference appointments: to Bear Lake Stake, H. J. Grant; to Oneida, R. Clawson and Reed Smoot. The question of dividing some of the larger stakes was discussed, and it was unanimously decided to divide the Utah Stake into three stakes, with Stephen L. Chipman for president of the subdivision on the north, Jos. B. Keeler, president of the middle section, and Jos. E. Page, president of the subdivision on the south. The division to be effected January 1901. It was also determined to divide San Pete into two stakes, the dividing line to be drawn between Spring City and Ephraim. Bp. C. N. Lund was selected for president of the north division. Apostle Lund was delegated to look over the ground and submit a name for president of the south division to succeed Pres. Canute Petersen, now somewhat unfitted for the presidency of a stake by the infirmities of advancing age. He is a man of unflinching integrity and in his younger days was energetic, active, and progressive. He is
justly entitled to the plaudit: "Well done, good and faithful servant."
In speaking of politics Pres. Snow declared that no man should be chosen for president of a stake or bishop of a ward, who did not place his priesthood and calling above political considerations. President Cannon expressed himself as being opposed to the leading brethren of the church being actively engaged in politics. The brethren present shared a similar view, and it was thought a wise and proper thing, as a rule, for apostles, presidents of stakes, and bishops of wards to refrain from running for political offices. Benediction by President Geo. Q. Cannon. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
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President [Lorenzo] Snow and President [George Q.] Cannon were at the office as usual today. The sum of $1,300 in labor tithing in favor of the Bear Lake Academy was appropriated.
Jesse M. Smith of Layton, Davis county [Utah], and J. D. Wood called on President Snow and desired permission for the Livestock Convention, which will meet in this city in January, to use the Assembly Hall. The convention to pay for the expense of the building. The request was granted. (1)
-- Tuesday, Nov 27, 1900
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Cloudy and cool; frost during the night. 11 a.m. Meeting at the President's office, in lieu of the regular Thursday meeting at the temple. Present: Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Geo. Q. Cannon, and Apostles F. M. Lyman, Geo. Teasdale, H. J. Grant, A. H. Lund, R. Clawson, Reed Smoot.
A letter, addressed to Apostle F. M. Lyman by Elder Platte D. Lyman, president of the European Mission, was read. He spoke in reference to some deaf mutes in England, who professing belief in the gospel desired baptism. He was in doubt as to whether they should be given the privilege, as he feared they might possibly be disappointed in reference to some expectations they might have regarding the gift of healing. In such case the church would be injured. It was decided that if the mutes believe and have faith, they should not be denied baptism, and if they have sufficient faith to be healed, they could be healed.
Conference appointments: to Bear Lake Stake, H. J. Grant; to Oneida, R. Clawson and Reed Smoot. The question of dividing some of the larger stakes was discussed, and it was unanimously decided to divide the Utah Stake into three stakes, with Stephen L. Chipman for president of the subdivision on the north, Jos. B. Keeler, president of the middle section, and Jos. E. Page, president of the subdivision on the south. The division to be effected January 1901. It was also determined to divide San Pete into two stakes, the dividing line to be drawn between Spring City and Ephraim. Bp. C. N. Lund was selected for president of the north division. Apostle Lund was delegated to look over the ground and submit a name for president of the south division to succeed Pres. Canute Petersen, now somewhat unfitted for the presidency of a stake by the infirmities of advancing age. He is a man of unflinching integrity and in his younger days was energetic, active, and progressive. He is
justly entitled to the plaudit: "Well done, good and faithful servant."
In speaking of politics Pres. Snow declared that no man should be chosen for president of a stake or bishop of a ward, who did not place his priesthood and calling above political considerations. President Cannon expressed himself as being opposed to the leading brethren of the church being actively engaged in politics. The brethren present shared a similar view, and it was thought a wise and proper thing, as a rule, for apostles, presidents of stakes, and bishops of wards to refrain from running for political offices. Benediction by President Geo. Q. Cannon. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Nov 21, 1900; Wednesday
-- Nov 21, 1900; Wednesday
President [Lorenzo] Snow returned from Brigham City [Utah] and he and President [George Q.] Cannon were at the office.
Elder Ernest Partridge of Beaver [Utah] called at the office and reported that he had found the deed to the water reservoir site given by Kent Farnsworth to the Trustee-in-trust and desired a transfer from the Trustee-in-trust to Beaver City. After consulting with Attorney F[ranklin]. S. Richards a quit claim was given by President Snow. An agreement also, providing that Beaver City keep the reservoir up and furnish water to the Beaver Academy was drawn up by the attorney which will be presented to the Beaver City Council.
Elders Francis M. Lyman and Rudger Clawson called and made a report of their visit to Canada, and the settlement of the matters which had arisen between the canal company and some of the contractors who had done work on the canal. They reported that everything was settled satisfactorily.
Governor [Frank] Steunenberg of Idaho called and paid his respects to President Snow and Cannon. He stated that there was a friendly feeling towards our people in his state and that the recent charge of the Church interfering in politics in that state were known by the people to have been unfounded. (1)
-- Thursday, Nov 22, 1900
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Cloudy, with storm during the night. 11 a.m. Meeting at the temple. Present: Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Geo. Q. Cannon, and Apostles F. M. Lyman, Geo. Teasdale, H. J. Grant, Jno. W. Taylor, A. H. Lund, R. Clawson, and later Reed Smoot. Singing. I was mouth in prayer, and Apostle F. M. Lyman was mouth in the circle. Song, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives."
A letter was read from Prof. J. H. Paul of the Latter-day Saints College. He asked permission to reopen the college, which had been closed for some time on account of smallpox. He thought the danger [had] passed. The request was granted.
The clerk read a letter from Mr. L. T. Galt, pres. [of the] Northwest Irrigation Co. of Canada, in which he referred to the church claim of $4099 against the irrigation co. He expressed willingness to pay said claim, providing the Presidency would send 100 more families to Canada to settle along the canal. The matter was deferred for the present.
A circular letter from Elder [Samuel E.] Woolley, who is in charge of the Sandwich Islands Mission, was read by the clerk. He called attention to the fact that there would be held in Honolulu on the 12th of December a celebration commemorative of the fiftieth anniversary of the introduction of the gospel in that distant land. He announced that it was confidently expected that one or more of the First Presidency would be present. The matter was earnestly discussed, and Presidents Snow and Cannon were urged by all the brethren present to make the journey. They took the question under advisement.
Some views were expressed by the brethren respecting our next senator to the United States Senate. Apostle Reed Smoot reported that the articles of incorporation of the new railroad to Los Angeles had been signed, and there was now no question but that the road would go through. Benediction by Apostle Geo. Teasdale. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
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President [Lorenzo] Snow returned from Brigham City [Utah] and he and President [George Q.] Cannon were at the office.
Elder Ernest Partridge of Beaver [Utah] called at the office and reported that he had found the deed to the water reservoir site given by Kent Farnsworth to the Trustee-in-trust and desired a transfer from the Trustee-in-trust to Beaver City. After consulting with Attorney F[ranklin]. S. Richards a quit claim was given by President Snow. An agreement also, providing that Beaver City keep the reservoir up and furnish water to the Beaver Academy was drawn up by the attorney which will be presented to the Beaver City Council.
Elders Francis M. Lyman and Rudger Clawson called and made a report of their visit to Canada, and the settlement of the matters which had arisen between the canal company and some of the contractors who had done work on the canal. They reported that everything was settled satisfactorily.
Governor [Frank] Steunenberg of Idaho called and paid his respects to President Snow and Cannon. He stated that there was a friendly feeling towards our people in his state and that the recent charge of the Church interfering in politics in that state were known by the people to have been unfounded. (1)
-- Thursday, Nov 22, 1900
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Cloudy, with storm during the night. 11 a.m. Meeting at the temple. Present: Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Geo. Q. Cannon, and Apostles F. M. Lyman, Geo. Teasdale, H. J. Grant, Jno. W. Taylor, A. H. Lund, R. Clawson, and later Reed Smoot. Singing. I was mouth in prayer, and Apostle F. M. Lyman was mouth in the circle. Song, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives."
A letter was read from Prof. J. H. Paul of the Latter-day Saints College. He asked permission to reopen the college, which had been closed for some time on account of smallpox. He thought the danger [had] passed. The request was granted.
The clerk read a letter from Mr. L. T. Galt, pres. [of the] Northwest Irrigation Co. of Canada, in which he referred to the church claim of $4099 against the irrigation co. He expressed willingness to pay said claim, providing the Presidency would send 100 more families to Canada to settle along the canal. The matter was deferred for the present.
A circular letter from Elder [Samuel E.] Woolley, who is in charge of the Sandwich Islands Mission, was read by the clerk. He called attention to the fact that there would be held in Honolulu on the 12th of December a celebration commemorative of the fiftieth anniversary of the introduction of the gospel in that distant land. He announced that it was confidently expected that one or more of the First Presidency would be present. The matter was earnestly discussed, and Presidents Snow and Cannon were urged by all the brethren present to make the journey. They took the question under advisement.
Some views were expressed by the brethren respecting our next senator to the United States Senate. Apostle Reed Smoot reported that the articles of incorporation of the new railroad to Los Angeles had been signed, and there was now no question but that the road would go through. Benediction by Apostle Geo. Teasdale. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
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Lorenzo Snow, Nov 14, 1900; Wednesday
-- Nov 14, 1900; Wednesday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and
[George Q.] Cannon were at the office. Brother Isaac V. Curling of Orderville, Utah, called and made a donation of $150. to the Jackson County [Missouri] fund.
Attorney Franklin S. Richards called and presented a quit claim deed to Ada C. Learned for property in Lot 1 Block 56, Plat "A", Salt Lake City for the purpose of clearing the title to the land. President Snow also discussed with the attorney the question of the real estate donated by Brother [Isaac] Riddle toward the redemption of Jackson county [Missouri]. (1)
-- Saturday, Nov 17, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
I sat two hours today for Painter Taggart to make a painting of me.
Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Geo. Q. Cannon decided today that I was to attend the Irrigation Congress. Gov. Heber M. Wells sent me an appointment as a Delegate to the Irrigation Congress. (2)
-- Nov 17, 1900; Saturday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office. Elders George Reynolds and James E. Talmage called and submitted a communication in relation to the Deseret Museum now located in the building which was erected for the Church University but which is now in the custody of the State Board of Land Commissioners. It is probable that the
museum will have to be removed and it is necessary that some action be taken. Dr. Talmage explained in detail the value of the museum and its standing as a museum of note. He suggested that a reorganization of officers be effected and that annual reports be furnished so as to keep the museum alive. President Snow took the matter under consideration.
A communication from Presidents Snow and Cannon to the Deseret News on vaccination was published in that paper this afternoon. (1)
-- Nov 17, 1900
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office. Elders George Reynolds and James E. Talmage called and submitted a communication in relation to the Deseret Museum now located in the building which was erected for the Church University but which is now in the custody of the State Board of Land Commissioners. It is probable that the museum will have to be removed and it is necessary that some action be taken. Dr. Talmage explained in detail the value of the museum and its standing as a museum of note. He suggested that a reorganization of officers be effected and that annual reports be furnished so as to keep the museum alive. President Snow took the matter under consideration. A communication from Presidents Snow and Cannon to the Deseret News on vaccination was published in that paper this afternoon. Apostle John W. Taylor was present [at stake conference] and spoke powerfully upon the present condition and aspect of the work of the Lord. Said the three Nephite apostles would soon begin their labors among the nations and would break down the barriers that now prevent the carrying of the gospel to various nations. He said they would also visit the saints and many would not be able to recognize them because of the unfaithfulness of the people themselves. Said there were many in the congregation before him would go upon missions to the various nations in the near future. He exhorted all to put themselves in order and for parents to have the patriarch to bless their children. (3)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
3 - Journal History; James D. Cummings, Diary
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Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and
[George Q.] Cannon were at the office. Brother Isaac V. Curling of Orderville, Utah, called and made a donation of $150. to the Jackson County [Missouri] fund.
Attorney Franklin S. Richards called and presented a quit claim deed to Ada C. Learned for property in Lot 1 Block 56, Plat "A", Salt Lake City for the purpose of clearing the title to the land. President Snow also discussed with the attorney the question of the real estate donated by Brother [Isaac] Riddle toward the redemption of Jackson county [Missouri]. (1)
-- Saturday, Nov 17, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
I sat two hours today for Painter Taggart to make a painting of me.
Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Geo. Q. Cannon decided today that I was to attend the Irrigation Congress. Gov. Heber M. Wells sent me an appointment as a Delegate to the Irrigation Congress. (2)
-- Nov 17, 1900; Saturday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office. Elders George Reynolds and James E. Talmage called and submitted a communication in relation to the Deseret Museum now located in the building which was erected for the Church University but which is now in the custody of the State Board of Land Commissioners. It is probable that the
museum will have to be removed and it is necessary that some action be taken. Dr. Talmage explained in detail the value of the museum and its standing as a museum of note. He suggested that a reorganization of officers be effected and that annual reports be furnished so as to keep the museum alive. President Snow took the matter under consideration.
A communication from Presidents Snow and Cannon to the Deseret News on vaccination was published in that paper this afternoon. (1)
-- Nov 17, 1900
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow and [George Q.] Cannon were at the office. Elders George Reynolds and James E. Talmage called and submitted a communication in relation to the Deseret Museum now located in the building which was erected for the Church University but which is now in the custody of the State Board of Land Commissioners. It is probable that the museum will have to be removed and it is necessary that some action be taken. Dr. Talmage explained in detail the value of the museum and its standing as a museum of note. He suggested that a reorganization of officers be effected and that annual reports be furnished so as to keep the museum alive. President Snow took the matter under consideration. A communication from Presidents Snow and Cannon to the Deseret News on vaccination was published in that paper this afternoon. Apostle John W. Taylor was present [at stake conference] and spoke powerfully upon the present condition and aspect of the work of the Lord. Said the three Nephite apostles would soon begin their labors among the nations and would break down the barriers that now prevent the carrying of the gospel to various nations. He said they would also visit the saints and many would not be able to recognize them because of the unfaithfulness of the people themselves. Said there were many in the congregation before him would go upon missions to the various nations in the near future. He exhorted all to put themselves in order and for parents to have the patriarch to bless their children. (3)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
3 - Journal History; James D. Cummings, Diary
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Oct 22, 1900; Monday
-- Oct 22, 1900; Monday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was at the office. Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith with a company of friends visited the sugar factory at Lehi [Utah].
Sisters Zina D. H. Young and Elizabeth Langton (representing the Relief Societies), Sister Elmina S. Taylor (President of the Y.L.M.I.A.), and Sister Lillie T. Freeze (in behalf of the Primary Associations) visited President Snow and expressed their gratitude at his gift of a piece of land upon which it is intended to erect a building for the use of their associations. It had been decided that each of the above organizations would pay one third of the cost of building, which was estimated at $12,000. (1)
-- Oct 23, 1900; Tuesday
The Presidency wrote a letter to Brother Isaac Riddle today accepting his offer of $25,000 for the Jackson county [Missouri] redemption fund.
A telegram was received from Elder E. H. Snow, Brooklyn, N[ew]. Y[ork]. which read as follows: "Oct[ober]. 23, 1900, President Lorenzo Snow; Elder Solomon E. Hale of Oakley, Idaho died today at Great Falls, Maryland, typhoid fever. Notify parents." (1)
-- Oct 30, 1900; Tuesday
Mr. Richard C. Evans and Mr. Peter Anderson, ministers of the "Reorganized" church who are at present stationed in North-western Missouri, called and had a long interview with President [Lorenzo] Snow in regard to plural marriage and other doctrines of the Church. President Snow gave them his personal testimony of the teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith to himself on the subject of plural marriage. They expressed themselves as very well pleased with their visit while in the city. (1)
-- During October 1900
[Death of child] Death of Child Eliza Sarah Snow (mother: Sarah Ann Prichard) (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_Snow#Wives_and_children
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President [Lorenzo] Snow was at the office. Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith with a company of friends visited the sugar factory at Lehi [Utah].
Sisters Zina D. H. Young and Elizabeth Langton (representing the Relief Societies), Sister Elmina S. Taylor (President of the Y.L.M.I.A.), and Sister Lillie T. Freeze (in behalf of the Primary Associations) visited President Snow and expressed their gratitude at his gift of a piece of land upon which it is intended to erect a building for the use of their associations. It had been decided that each of the above organizations would pay one third of the cost of building, which was estimated at $12,000. (1)
-- Oct 23, 1900; Tuesday
The Presidency wrote a letter to Brother Isaac Riddle today accepting his offer of $25,000 for the Jackson county [Missouri] redemption fund.
A telegram was received from Elder E. H. Snow, Brooklyn, N[ew]. Y[ork]. which read as follows: "Oct[ober]. 23, 1900, President Lorenzo Snow; Elder Solomon E. Hale of Oakley, Idaho died today at Great Falls, Maryland, typhoid fever. Notify parents." (1)
-- Oct 30, 1900; Tuesday
Mr. Richard C. Evans and Mr. Peter Anderson, ministers of the "Reorganized" church who are at present stationed in North-western Missouri, called and had a long interview with President [Lorenzo] Snow in regard to plural marriage and other doctrines of the Church. President Snow gave them his personal testimony of the teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith to himself on the subject of plural marriage. They expressed themselves as very well pleased with their visit while in the city. (1)
-- During October 1900
[Death of child] Death of Child Eliza Sarah Snow (mother: Sarah Ann Prichard) (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_Snow#Wives_and_children
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Oct 20, 1900
-- Oct 20, 1900
The Presidency were at the office. Bishop William B. Preston, Bishop Robert T. Burton, Professors Evan Stephens and John J. McClellan, the conductor and organist respectively of the Tabernacle choir, called and presented an approximate estimate for putting the tabernacle organ in a modern condition, given by Mr. Charles Klemt. The first proposition brought the cost to somewhere between $3,575.75 and $4,125. Another proposition was to repair the organ and put the pipes in good condition, moving the key board to front, adding echo organ etc., at a cost of $1,450. After considering the matter it was decided that Prof[essor]. J[ohn]. J. McClellan should write to three or four reputable firms and obtain their lowest terms for putting the organ in good condition. Bishop F. I. Jones, of Monticello, San Juan county [Utah], called and represented the condition of the saints of his ward. They have not, he said, raised any crops for the past two years on account of drouth. There were some twenty families in the ward and the ward is in debt some $2,000. which is secured by mortgage on their grist mill. He asked for an appropriation of that amount for the purpose of raising the mortgage. President Snow advanced $150. to pay the insurance on the mill and for incidental purposes, but felt that the mortgage should remain for another year. A letter to President Joseph F. Smith from D. E. Burley of the Oregon Shortline Railway was read. Mr. Burley desired to know if the Presidency would favor the Shortline company issuing a circular letter to the several Bishops asking their aid in employment of our men to work on the Shortline and Union Pacific Railways. They need at least 1000 men for this purpose. The Presidency approved of this being done. At the suggestion of President Joseph F. Smith, a committee consisting of Elders Seymour B. Young, Joseph E. Taylor and J[anne]. M. Sjodahl, was appointed to care for the remains of elders who die in the missions. Bro[ther] [Ephraim H.] Nye [mission president in San Francisco, California] says I would give ten of my elders whom I could select for one first class elder. He thinks it not just the thing to send maimed or deformed men into the mission field. physician heal thy self is the feeling created among people. Uneducated men have but little chance to use their slang, [to] corral an audience the second time. the mission here is better off without numbers of elders sent here on missions. (1)
-- Oct 21, 1900
Alexander F. Macdonald performs plural marriage in Mexico, his first since 1890. Second counselor Joseph F. Smith authorizes this without knowledge of church president Lorenzo Snow, who later threatens to excommunicate this patriarch. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary
2 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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The Presidency were at the office. Bishop William B. Preston, Bishop Robert T. Burton, Professors Evan Stephens and John J. McClellan, the conductor and organist respectively of the Tabernacle choir, called and presented an approximate estimate for putting the tabernacle organ in a modern condition, given by Mr. Charles Klemt. The first proposition brought the cost to somewhere between $3,575.75 and $4,125. Another proposition was to repair the organ and put the pipes in good condition, moving the key board to front, adding echo organ etc., at a cost of $1,450. After considering the matter it was decided that Prof[essor]. J[ohn]. J. McClellan should write to three or four reputable firms and obtain their lowest terms for putting the organ in good condition. Bishop F. I. Jones, of Monticello, San Juan county [Utah], called and represented the condition of the saints of his ward. They have not, he said, raised any crops for the past two years on account of drouth. There were some twenty families in the ward and the ward is in debt some $2,000. which is secured by mortgage on their grist mill. He asked for an appropriation of that amount for the purpose of raising the mortgage. President Snow advanced $150. to pay the insurance on the mill and for incidental purposes, but felt that the mortgage should remain for another year. A letter to President Joseph F. Smith from D. E. Burley of the Oregon Shortline Railway was read. Mr. Burley desired to know if the Presidency would favor the Shortline company issuing a circular letter to the several Bishops asking their aid in employment of our men to work on the Shortline and Union Pacific Railways. They need at least 1000 men for this purpose. The Presidency approved of this being done. At the suggestion of President Joseph F. Smith, a committee consisting of Elders Seymour B. Young, Joseph E. Taylor and J[anne]. M. Sjodahl, was appointed to care for the remains of elders who die in the missions. Bro[ther] [Ephraim H.] Nye [mission president in San Francisco, California] says I would give ten of my elders whom I could select for one first class elder. He thinks it not just the thing to send maimed or deformed men into the mission field. physician heal thy self is the feeling created among people. Uneducated men have but little chance to use their slang, [to] corral an audience the second time. the mission here is better off without numbers of elders sent here on missions. (1)
-- Oct 21, 1900
Alexander F. Macdonald performs plural marriage in Mexico, his first since 1890. Second counselor Joseph F. Smith authorizes this without knowledge of church president Lorenzo Snow, who later threatens to excommunicate this patriarch. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary
2 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Oct 16, 1900; Tuesday
-- Oct 16, 1900; Tuesday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was at the office, Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at Provo [Utah]. Brother George F. Gibbs informed President Snow that a case of sickness existed in his family and he feared it was the prevailing disease called smallpox, that he had sent for the city physician to come to the house, but had not yet arrived and of course under the circumstances he felt that he should keep away from the office. Later the physician called and pronounced it smallpox and placed the family under quarantine. (1)
-- Oct 19, 1900; Friday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow, [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. Mr. E[lliot]. T. Galt of Canada, met with the Presidency; Attorney LeGrand Young also present. Mr. Galt presented a water right agreement which had been drawn in Canada, in lieu of the agreement submitted heretofore by Attorney LeGrand Young, providing for the use and distribution of water in the canal of the Canadian and Northwest Irrigation Co[mpany]. to our settlers. This agreement had been got up under the forms adopted by the Canadian Government under its laws. Attorney Young explained the agreement and reported that there was no clause requiring the company to keep water in the canal at proper times, which appeared to him to be necessary. But he felt as this agreement had been drawn under the laws of Canada and was the same as for all other such companies there could be no danger, and our people would be safe in accepting said agreement, President Snow said if all others could
live under such an agreement our people could do so, which opinion was accepted.
Mr. Galt asked if he could be authorized to sell any portion of the land belonging to the Church in Canada, if occasion offers, while he is at home in Canada, or when he shall be in England, where he expects to go about the first week in November. President Snow said he would let him know after the return of Elders [Francis M.] Lyman and [Rudger] Clawson from Canada.
Mr. Galt before departing promised to send one hundred copies of the prospectus of the company; also a hundred copies of a plat of the country through which the canal runs. (1)
-- Oct 20, 1900; Saturday
The Presidency were at the office. Bishop William B. Preston, Bishop Robert T. Burton, Professors Evan Stephens and John J. McClellan, the conductor and organist respectively of the Tabernacle choir, called and presented an approximate estimate for putting the tabernacle organ in a modern condition, given by Mr. Charles Klemt. The first proposition brought the cost to somewhere between $3,575.75 and $4,125. Another proposition was to repair the organ and put the pipes in good condition, moving the key board to front, adding echo organ etc., at a cost of $1,450.
After considering the matter it was decided that Prof[essor]. J[ohn]. J. McClellan should write to three or four reputable firms and obtain their lowest terms for putting the organ in good condition.
Bishop F. I. Jones, of Monticello, San Juan county [Utah], called and represented the condition of the saints of his ward. They have not, he said, raised any crops for the past two years on account of drouth. There were some twenty families in the ward and the ward is in debt some $2,000. which is secured by mortgage on their grist mill. He asked for an appropriation of that amount for the purpose of raising the mortgage. President Snow advanced $150. to pay the insurance on the mill and for incidental purposes, but felt that the mortgage should remain for another year.
A letter to President Joseph F. Smith from D. E. Burley of the Oregon Shortline Railway was read. Mr. Burley desired to know if the Presidency would favor the Shortline company issuing a circular letter to the several Bishops asking their aid in employment of our men to work on the Shortline and Union Pacific Railways. They need at least 1000 men for this purpose. The Presidency approved of this being done.
At the suggestion of President Joseph F. Smith, a committee consisting of Elders Seymour B. Young, Joseph E. Taylor and J[anne]. M. Sjodahl, was appointed to care for the remains of elders who die in the missions. (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 was at the office, Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at Provo [Utah]. Brother George F. Gibbs informed President Snow that a case of sickness existed in his family and he feared it was the prevailing disease called smallpox, that he had sent for the city physician to come to the house, but had not yet arrived and of course under the circumstances he felt that he should keep away from the office. Later the physician called and pronounced it smallpox and placed the family under quarantine. (1)
-- Oct 19, 1900; Friday
Presidents [Lorenzo] Snow, [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the office. Mr. E[lliot]. T. Galt of Canada, met with the Presidency; Attorney LeGrand Young also present. Mr. Galt presented a water right agreement which had been drawn in Canada, in lieu of the agreement submitted heretofore by Attorney LeGrand Young, providing for the use and distribution of water in the canal of the Canadian and Northwest Irrigation Co[mpany]. to our settlers. This agreement had been got up under the forms adopted by the Canadian Government under its laws. Attorney Young explained the agreement and reported that there was no clause requiring the company to keep water in the canal at proper times, which appeared to him to be necessary. But he felt as this agreement had been drawn under the laws of Canada and was the same as for all other such companies there could be no danger, and our people would be safe in accepting said agreement, President Snow said if all others could
live under such an agreement our people could do so, which opinion was accepted.
Mr. Galt asked if he could be authorized to sell any portion of the land belonging to the Church in Canada, if occasion offers, while he is at home in Canada, or when he shall be in England, where he expects to go about the first week in November. President Snow said he would let him know after the return of Elders [Francis M.] Lyman and [Rudger] Clawson from Canada.
Mr. Galt before departing promised to send one hundred copies of the prospectus of the company; also a hundred copies of a plat of the country through which the canal runs. (1)
-- Oct 20, 1900; Saturday
The Presidency were at the office. Bishop William B. Preston, Bishop Robert T. Burton, Professors Evan Stephens and John J. McClellan, the conductor and organist respectively of the Tabernacle choir, called and presented an approximate estimate for putting the tabernacle organ in a modern condition, given by Mr. Charles Klemt. The first proposition brought the cost to somewhere between $3,575.75 and $4,125. Another proposition was to repair the organ and put the pipes in good condition, moving the key board to front, adding echo organ etc., at a cost of $1,450.
After considering the matter it was decided that Prof[essor]. J[ohn]. J. McClellan should write to three or four reputable firms and obtain their lowest terms for putting the organ in good condition.
Bishop F. I. Jones, of Monticello, San Juan county [Utah], called and represented the condition of the saints of his ward. They have not, he said, raised any crops for the past two years on account of drouth. There were some twenty families in the ward and the ward is in debt some $2,000. which is secured by mortgage on their grist mill. He asked for an appropriation of that amount for the purpose of raising the mortgage. President Snow advanced $150. to pay the insurance on the mill and for incidental purposes, but felt that the mortgage should remain for another year.
A letter to President Joseph F. Smith from D. E. Burley of the Oregon Shortline Railway was read. Mr. Burley desired to know if the Presidency would favor the Shortline company issuing a circular letter to the several Bishops asking their aid in employment of our men to work on the Shortline and Union Pacific Railways. They need at least 1000 men for this purpose. The Presidency approved of this being done.
At the suggestion of President Joseph F. Smith, a committee consisting of Elders Seymour B. Young, Joseph E. Taylor and J[anne]. M. Sjodahl, was appointed to care for the remains of elders who die in the missions. (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, Monday, Oct 8, 1900
-- Monday, Oct 8, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
A Priesthood meeting was held in the Assembly Hall.
Prest. Lorenzo Snow said if we kept the commandments of God we would be gods in eternity. Prest. Geo. Q. Cannon said the Saints must guard against extreme partisanship in politics. Brigham Young said get the Holy spirit and keep it. Heber J. Grant spoke in favor of sustaining the Deseret News. I urged the paying up of the indebtedness on the Brigham Young monument. Ben E. Rich spoke of the condition of the Southern States Mission. Prest. Joseph F. Smith spoke on Secret Societies. Rudger Clawson spoke on keeping records. John W. Taylor on how to deal with non tithe payers. Benediction by A. H. Lurid.
[Went to Idaho and Wyoming for meetings in various cities, some political meetings, October 10-25.] (1)
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and cool. 10 a.m. Meeting of the general authorities, presidencies of stakes, bishoprics of wards, and others, Pres. Snow presiding.
The speakers were Presidents L. Snow, Geo. Q. Cannon, [and] J. F. Smith, Apostles B. Young, J. H. Smith, J. W. Taylor, H. J. Grant, and myself. Topics treated. L. S[now]. He said that there were no people on earth so great nor with so great a work to accomplish as the brethren before him. And what makes them great? It is the priesthood. I am talking to men who as time rolls on will become Gods in eternity. At this meeting we have men who preside over stakes and wards of Zion, and they preside, as it were, over kingdoms. If we do not magnify the priesthood, it were a thousand times better never to have received it. It is a mighty few compared with the fourteen thousand million of people of the earth, that have received the priesthood, and these few will be Gods in eternity. In early times the destiny of the men before me was revealed to us and is embraced in that which I have told you. When Jesus came to the earth, he was a God without knowing it--he did not comprehend his
former greatness, neither did we comprehend ours. We are scarcely out of our infancy. We ought to be up and doing, and when people come for counsel, be prepared to give it to them.
[President Snow:] We are giving the brethren their second anointings, and anyone who receives them, I should think, would never apostatize. This blessing unfolds to us just what I have been telling you we can attain to. We are just working up to the greatness of our calling. The bishoprics and presidencies of quorums should be united. In Brigham City I succeeded in getting about 50 brethren united so that we could work together and accomplish anything necessary for the interest of the people; and they could come together and partake of the sacrament as the Savior administered it. A bishopric do not realize what they can accomplish--they are the servants of God. Go to the Lord and tell him what you want and ask him to help you. Presidents of stakes and bishops of wards should be very careful in recommending people for their second anointings. They should be sure, so far as it is possible to be sure, that they will not afterwards apostatize. Do not recommend those who are not worthy.
As to some presidents of stakes who have not received their second anointings, he said, if they were worthy to be presidents of stakes, they were worthy of this blessing and could have it upon application.
Pres. G. Q. C[annon]. Said, we should feel greatly blessed in listening to the words of President Snow. Such words lift up from low and groveling thoughts; tithing-consecration should not give us trouble and anxiety in the observance and are, indeed, small things compared to the higher and greater things we have received. He desired, he said, to say a few words upon the subject of politics. We have to do with them to preserve our liberties. In the coming contest the brethren should say and do nothing to grieve the Spirit of the Lord. It is desirable [that] we should maintain in the midst of the people a feeling of goodwill and peace. It has been felt by the Presidency that there are too many missionaries laboring in some of the missions--notably the Southern States and Great Britain. The elders going to those fields will, therefore, be restricted in number. We should endeavor to preach the gospel in the primitive way, and if people will not receive, feed, and clothe the
elders, they will at least have done their duty and are not obliged to remain in their midst. In Great Britain there are 274 elders, whereas so far as conversions are concerned, 74 could do the work.
B. Y[oung]. When any of us go wrong, there is a way to be corrected. Let us go for counsel and be guided by it. Elders in the missionary field are many times in doubt just what course to pursue. Why, go to the Lord in prayer and He will answer you. The elders of Israel--presidents of stakes and others--are entitled to the spirit of revelation, if they live for it.
H. J. G[rant]. Church literature. J. H. S[mith]. B. Y[oung] Monument Fund. Pres. J. F. S[mith]. Said that it is the intention of the First Presidency, soon as practicable, to furnish church literature to the missionaries free of charge. Advised the brethren against secret societies.
R. C[lawson]. I spoke upon the subject of record keeping and said that there was a good deal of neglect in regard to this matter. Advised presidents of stakes and bishops of wards to take an active and personal interest in their records and see to it that our history is properly written and preserved.
J. W. T[aylor]. Warned the authorities against hastily cutting people off the church. We should seek rather to convert than to cut off. (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 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
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[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
A Priesthood meeting was held in the Assembly Hall.
Prest. Lorenzo Snow said if we kept the commandments of God we would be gods in eternity. Prest. Geo. Q. Cannon said the Saints must guard against extreme partisanship in politics. Brigham Young said get the Holy spirit and keep it. Heber J. Grant spoke in favor of sustaining the Deseret News. I urged the paying up of the indebtedness on the Brigham Young monument. Ben E. Rich spoke of the condition of the Southern States Mission. Prest. Joseph F. Smith spoke on Secret Societies. Rudger Clawson spoke on keeping records. John W. Taylor on how to deal with non tithe payers. Benediction by A. H. Lurid.
[Went to Idaho and Wyoming for meetings in various cities, some political meetings, October 10-25.] (1)
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and cool. 10 a.m. Meeting of the general authorities, presidencies of stakes, bishoprics of wards, and others, Pres. Snow presiding.
The speakers were Presidents L. Snow, Geo. Q. Cannon, [and] J. F. Smith, Apostles B. Young, J. H. Smith, J. W. Taylor, H. J. Grant, and myself. Topics treated. L. S[now]. He said that there were no people on earth so great nor with so great a work to accomplish as the brethren before him. And what makes them great? It is the priesthood. I am talking to men who as time rolls on will become Gods in eternity. At this meeting we have men who preside over stakes and wards of Zion, and they preside, as it were, over kingdoms. If we do not magnify the priesthood, it were a thousand times better never to have received it. It is a mighty few compared with the fourteen thousand million of people of the earth, that have received the priesthood, and these few will be Gods in eternity. In early times the destiny of the men before me was revealed to us and is embraced in that which I have told you. When Jesus came to the earth, he was a God without knowing it--he did not comprehend his
former greatness, neither did we comprehend ours. We are scarcely out of our infancy. We ought to be up and doing, and when people come for counsel, be prepared to give it to them.
[President Snow:] We are giving the brethren their second anointings, and anyone who receives them, I should think, would never apostatize. This blessing unfolds to us just what I have been telling you we can attain to. We are just working up to the greatness of our calling. The bishoprics and presidencies of quorums should be united. In Brigham City I succeeded in getting about 50 brethren united so that we could work together and accomplish anything necessary for the interest of the people; and they could come together and partake of the sacrament as the Savior administered it. A bishopric do not realize what they can accomplish--they are the servants of God. Go to the Lord and tell him what you want and ask him to help you. Presidents of stakes and bishops of wards should be very careful in recommending people for their second anointings. They should be sure, so far as it is possible to be sure, that they will not afterwards apostatize. Do not recommend those who are not worthy.
As to some presidents of stakes who have not received their second anointings, he said, if they were worthy to be presidents of stakes, they were worthy of this blessing and could have it upon application.
Pres. G. Q. C[annon]. Said, we should feel greatly blessed in listening to the words of President Snow. Such words lift up from low and groveling thoughts; tithing-consecration should not give us trouble and anxiety in the observance and are, indeed, small things compared to the higher and greater things we have received. He desired, he said, to say a few words upon the subject of politics. We have to do with them to preserve our liberties. In the coming contest the brethren should say and do nothing to grieve the Spirit of the Lord. It is desirable [that] we should maintain in the midst of the people a feeling of goodwill and peace. It has been felt by the Presidency that there are too many missionaries laboring in some of the missions--notably the Southern States and Great Britain. The elders going to those fields will, therefore, be restricted in number. We should endeavor to preach the gospel in the primitive way, and if people will not receive, feed, and clothe the
elders, they will at least have done their duty and are not obliged to remain in their midst. In Great Britain there are 274 elders, whereas so far as conversions are concerned, 74 could do the work.
B. Y[oung]. When any of us go wrong, there is a way to be corrected. Let us go for counsel and be guided by it. Elders in the missionary field are many times in doubt just what course to pursue. Why, go to the Lord in prayer and He will answer you. The elders of Israel--presidents of stakes and others--are entitled to the spirit of revelation, if they live for it.
H. J. G[rant]. Church literature. J. H. S[mith]. B. Y[oung] Monument Fund. Pres. J. F. S[mith]. Said that it is the intention of the First Presidency, soon as practicable, to furnish church literature to the missionaries free of charge. Advised the brethren against secret societies.
R. C[lawson]. I spoke upon the subject of record keeping and said that there was a good deal of neglect in regard to this matter. Advised presidents of stakes and bishops of wards to take an active and personal interest in their records and see to it that our history is properly written and preserved.
J. W. T[aylor]. Warned the authorities against hastily cutting people off the church. We should seek rather to convert than to cut off. (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 - 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
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Lorenzo Snow, Saturday, Oct 6, 1900
-- Saturday, Oct 6, 1900
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] 7 p.m. General priesthood meeting held in the tabernacle, Pres. Lorenzo Snow presiding. The speakers were Bp. W. B. Preston, Pres. Geo. Q. Cannon, Apos[tles] F. M. Lyman, Jno. Taylor, Pres. J. F. Smith, and Pres. L. Snow. Topics treated. W. B. P[reston]. Duties and responsibilities of the lesser priesthood--priests, teachers, and deacons. The bishops improving in their labors. Corrected list of non-tithe-payers. Tithing settlement in each ward for the year to be made on or before Dec. 31st.
G. Q. C[annon]. Duties of the priesthood--men who fail to attend their meetings and to magnify their callings to be called to account, and if they do not repent, to be suspended. Presidents of stakes and bishops of wards should give this matter attention. Apostle F. M. Lyman announced that the bishops could obtain new ward records and new certificate forms, which had been approved by the presidency, at the Deseret News office.
Pres. Cannon remarked that wives would cease to love their husbands and in many cases would leave them, if they failed to magnify their priesthood and to be valiant in the cause of truth; and thus men would lose their wives and also their children. Apostle F. M. Lyman endorsed the remarks of Pres. Cannon. If we magnify the priesthood, we get the spirit of the priesthood; otherwise we do not have it. The great atonement of the Savior; if we would be his followers, we must take up our cross. Word of wisdom. Tithing. The apostles of today have been called and designated of the Lord just as much so as were the apostles in the time of Joseph Smith.
J. W. T[aylor]. Patronizing home institutions. Pres. J. F. S[mith]. Home industries. Young men recommended for missions, who are not altogether qualified, to have the privilege of a training in the church schools. Men are not sent on missions for the purpose of reformation--they should be reformed at home. "We want exemplary men." Pres. Lorenzo Snow said that there had been a great increase in the payment of tithes since the matter was brought to the special attention of the Latter-day Saints. (1)
-- Sunday, Oct 7, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
Conference at 10 a.m. Prayer by John Nicholsen.
Brigham Young upon sinning among the Saints. Joseph F. Smith on Home Industry, Obedience, and the payment of tithing.
2 p.m. Prayer by C. W. Penrose.
Preident Lorenzo Snow on payments of tithing.
Geo. Q. Cannon on the contraction and Expansion of missions. (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 - 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
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[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] 7 p.m. General priesthood meeting held in the tabernacle, Pres. Lorenzo Snow presiding. The speakers were Bp. W. B. Preston, Pres. Geo. Q. Cannon, Apos[tles] F. M. Lyman, Jno. Taylor, Pres. J. F. Smith, and Pres. L. Snow. Topics treated. W. B. P[reston]. Duties and responsibilities of the lesser priesthood--priests, teachers, and deacons. The bishops improving in their labors. Corrected list of non-tithe-payers. Tithing settlement in each ward for the year to be made on or before Dec. 31st.
G. Q. C[annon]. Duties of the priesthood--men who fail to attend their meetings and to magnify their callings to be called to account, and if they do not repent, to be suspended. Presidents of stakes and bishops of wards should give this matter attention. Apostle F. M. Lyman announced that the bishops could obtain new ward records and new certificate forms, which had been approved by the presidency, at the Deseret News office.
Pres. Cannon remarked that wives would cease to love their husbands and in many cases would leave them, if they failed to magnify their priesthood and to be valiant in the cause of truth; and thus men would lose their wives and also their children. Apostle F. M. Lyman endorsed the remarks of Pres. Cannon. If we magnify the priesthood, we get the spirit of the priesthood; otherwise we do not have it. The great atonement of the Savior; if we would be his followers, we must take up our cross. Word of wisdom. Tithing. The apostles of today have been called and designated of the Lord just as much so as were the apostles in the time of Joseph Smith.
J. W. T[aylor]. Patronizing home institutions. Pres. J. F. S[mith]. Home industries. Young men recommended for missions, who are not altogether qualified, to have the privilege of a training in the church schools. Men are not sent on missions for the purpose of reformation--they should be reformed at home. "We want exemplary men." Pres. Lorenzo Snow said that there had been a great increase in the payment of tithes since the matter was brought to the special attention of the Latter-day Saints. (1)
-- Sunday, Oct 7, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City
Conference at 10 a.m. Prayer by John Nicholsen.
Brigham Young upon sinning among the Saints. Joseph F. Smith on Home Industry, Obedience, and the payment of tithing.
2 p.m. Prayer by C. W. Penrose.
Preident Lorenzo Snow on payments of tithing.
Geo. Q. Cannon on the contraction and Expansion of missions. (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 - 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
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Lorenzo Snow, Oct 4, 1900
-- Oct 4, 1900
At 11 o'clock the Presidency and Apostles met in the Temple in council meeting. There were present Lorenzo Snow of the Presidency; Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, M[arriner]. W[ood]. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson, Reed Smoot and also Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff. Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the court house where they had been subpoenaed as witnesses in a case in which John Beck is a principal. ... Elder Rudger Clawson presented a report showing the amounts and kinds of Church property seized by the Government, the disbursements in the shape of expenses, and losses in handling properties, also amounts returned to the Church. These figures were compiled by Brother Clawson from the accounts of the Trustee-in-Trust and president Cannon who had just arrived suggested that they be filed away in the President's office as they were of great importance. The motion carried and the report is on file as indicated. The sacrament was now partaken of, all of the brethren were present excepting President Smith. While at the table President Snow made brief remarks. He spoke of the union of the brethren and said that they witnessed today that which had seldom been seen in the world, namely, the perfect union of 15 men--the First Presidency and the Apostles. It was true that the Lord was pleased with our union and in this union the brethren were in advance of the Twelve with the Savior at the supper. There were heartburnings and divisions among them. President Snow stated that from what he knew the brethren were men he could stand by and support, and if this condition of unity continue, what can we not do? he asked. And what could they not ask the Lord to do for them in righteousness. He did not know what was coming in the near future but that God had revealed certain things which had not yet been fulfilled, and he felt, in fact knew that the Lord would not allow us to remain idle after accomplishing the union which now existed, but what would be required he was not prepared to say. It might be some thing involving great sacrifices or great exertion, resolution and effort. Something had to be accomplished before the Lord will come to see us. The speaker referred to the late visit to this city of the Hedrickite brethren and the way they had been influence to come here and this spirit was operating upon some brethren at home. One, in fact, had told him he had a thousand dollars for the purpose of purchasing land in Jackson county, M[iss]o[uri]. He believed the Lord would open the way in a most miraculous manner so that we shall be able to operate in that land. It was revealed to Joseph that the generation then living should not all pass away before the Temple should be built there. There is an immense work to be done, and many of you brethren will have a hand in it, but for myself, I don't know about it. Inasmuch as we are untied, we can say to the Lord, What do you want us to do? No matter what it might coast us or what sacrifice might be, what ever was required of us we could do. "I say again," said he, "We are not going to be idle; the Lord has conferred upon us the highest Priesthood upon the earth and will not let us stand idle. We will have something to do requiring great faith and the manifestation of the power of God to accomplish it. I am sure of this. Amen." President Snow asked President Cannon to address the brethren as he might be led. President Cannon said that we had great cause for gratitude to the Lord of the union which existed among us, and he had listened with much interest to the remarks made by President Snow. There was one thing near his heart which had occupied his mind a great deal of late and that was the opening of the foreign missions. When he thought of the lands unvisited and the great work yet to be done by way of preaching the Gospel before the coming of the Lord, it opened up to his view a mighty field which meant work and perhaps much sacrifice; but he felt that every one present should be able to feel that he had done his full duty by way of preaching the Gospel to peoples who had been praying for the Gospel, and he believed there were many peoples in the same condition and that it was the duty of the twelve to see to it that the Gospel of the Kingdom is preached to all nations, and if he were a member of that quorum he would not rest without breaking through the routine labor now being done and penetrate new lands. When it was remembered that there were millions of people who without a knowledge of the Gospel the responsibility resting upon us became all the more marked. The speaker related his experience in the Sandwich Islands. The missionaries first sent there were sent to preach to the white people of those islands, but it was discovered that there were but few of them, and he felt impressed to preach to the native people and did so. President Cannon said he felt that the Apostles who were connected with the M.I.A. (and other auxiliary) organizations should break away and broaden their field of labor. The oriental nations were in ignorance concerning the gospel also in eastern Europe. Although his physical condition was not as good as it had been and therefore he felt embarrassed somewhat in speaking in this way, however if called he would willingly go forth to open up some of these fields. These feelings had been strongly working in him for a long time, and he hoped that no exceptions would be taken to what he had said. President Snow endorsed every word of what had been said. Elder John Henry Smith suggested that some of our young men be set to work studying the languages of the countries which it might be determined to send the Gospel to. Brother John W. Taylor remarked that he was on hand to go anywhere or do anything he might be called upon to do. President Snow stated it would be proper to set, say, Brother Taylor and perhaps two or three other brethren to studying the languages of the country to which we might send them. ... Brother Grant moved that Elder John W. Taylor be released as president of the Colorado Mission as soon as a suitable man could be selected to succeed him; and that the State of Nebraska be added to and included in the Colorado Mission. Brother Taylor not having been in Colorado for some time some of the brethren in talking it over had thought it wise to place some one in charge who could be on the ground as the Elders laboring there were now handicapped in having to communicate with Brother Taylor on questions requiring immediate attention. It was thought best for the present to make no change but the latter part of the motion was carried. President Smith who had been a witness at the court house now came in too late to partake of the sacrament. Elder Brigham Young made brief remarks. He said it was very evident to him that there was something before us of an unlooked for character, and when President Snow mentioned this, the spirit in him bore witness of it. The feeling of his fellow Apostles was that they hold themselves in readiness to go or come at the bidding of the Presidency. Every member of that quorum had stated while they had been together in their own meeting that they were in perfect harmony with the First Presidency, and if the Presidency say, "Go abroad to the Nations of the earth,["] there was not a man of the quorum but what was ready to go at an hour's notice. The speaker testified that he never witnessed a better or more united feeling with the Presidency and each of the Apostle than he witnessed now, and he repeated that the Apostles stood ready to go anywhere, but they could not go without receiving the word from the Presidency. Elder Woodruff stated that he as one of the younger members of the quorum was doing work which certainly might be done by others, and if the Presidency felt like changing his labors, he would like them to know that he was at their command. ... The subject of round-dancing was discussed and it was decided not to put it down when young people wanted it. The desire is to furnish amusements to the
young and not force them to go elsewhere to find them. I found a sister awaiting me, who enquired if she could be sealed to a man she loved, who had a wife. I informed her she could not. I further said:--if you desire to be the man's wife eternally, give him a writing, that he may have you and your 4 childrn sealed under the Everlasting Covenant at your death or at his death. I warned her not to permit him to be too familiar with her least she be condemned of God. (1)
-- Oct 5, 1900 (Friday)
The seventy-first annual conference of the Church opened in the Salt Lake City Tabernacle, Pres. Lorenzo Snow presiding. It was continued until the 7th. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Abraham Owen Woodruff, Diary; Angus M. Cannon, Diary
2 - Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology
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At 11 o'clock the Presidency and Apostles met in the Temple in council meeting. There were present Lorenzo Snow of the Presidency; Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, M[arriner]. W[ood]. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson, Reed Smoot and also Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff. Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the court house where they had been subpoenaed as witnesses in a case in which John Beck is a principal. ... Elder Rudger Clawson presented a report showing the amounts and kinds of Church property seized by the Government, the disbursements in the shape of expenses, and losses in handling properties, also amounts returned to the Church. These figures were compiled by Brother Clawson from the accounts of the Trustee-in-Trust and president Cannon who had just arrived suggested that they be filed away in the President's office as they were of great importance. The motion carried and the report is on file as indicated. The sacrament was now partaken of, all of the brethren were present excepting President Smith. While at the table President Snow made brief remarks. He spoke of the union of the brethren and said that they witnessed today that which had seldom been seen in the world, namely, the perfect union of 15 men--the First Presidency and the Apostles. It was true that the Lord was pleased with our union and in this union the brethren were in advance of the Twelve with the Savior at the supper. There were heartburnings and divisions among them. President Snow stated that from what he knew the brethren were men he could stand by and support, and if this condition of unity continue, what can we not do? he asked. And what could they not ask the Lord to do for them in righteousness. He did not know what was coming in the near future but that God had revealed certain things which had not yet been fulfilled, and he felt, in fact knew that the Lord would not allow us to remain idle after accomplishing the union which now existed, but what would be required he was not prepared to say. It might be some thing involving great sacrifices or great exertion, resolution and effort. Something had to be accomplished before the Lord will come to see us. The speaker referred to the late visit to this city of the Hedrickite brethren and the way they had been influence to come here and this spirit was operating upon some brethren at home. One, in fact, had told him he had a thousand dollars for the purpose of purchasing land in Jackson county, M[iss]o[uri]. He believed the Lord would open the way in a most miraculous manner so that we shall be able to operate in that land. It was revealed to Joseph that the generation then living should not all pass away before the Temple should be built there. There is an immense work to be done, and many of you brethren will have a hand in it, but for myself, I don't know about it. Inasmuch as we are untied, we can say to the Lord, What do you want us to do? No matter what it might coast us or what sacrifice might be, what ever was required of us we could do. "I say again," said he, "We are not going to be idle; the Lord has conferred upon us the highest Priesthood upon the earth and will not let us stand idle. We will have something to do requiring great faith and the manifestation of the power of God to accomplish it. I am sure of this. Amen." President Snow asked President Cannon to address the brethren as he might be led. President Cannon said that we had great cause for gratitude to the Lord of the union which existed among us, and he had listened with much interest to the remarks made by President Snow. There was one thing near his heart which had occupied his mind a great deal of late and that was the opening of the foreign missions. When he thought of the lands unvisited and the great work yet to be done by way of preaching the Gospel before the coming of the Lord, it opened up to his view a mighty field which meant work and perhaps much sacrifice; but he felt that every one present should be able to feel that he had done his full duty by way of preaching the Gospel to peoples who had been praying for the Gospel, and he believed there were many peoples in the same condition and that it was the duty of the twelve to see to it that the Gospel of the Kingdom is preached to all nations, and if he were a member of that quorum he would not rest without breaking through the routine labor now being done and penetrate new lands. When it was remembered that there were millions of people who without a knowledge of the Gospel the responsibility resting upon us became all the more marked. The speaker related his experience in the Sandwich Islands. The missionaries first sent there were sent to preach to the white people of those islands, but it was discovered that there were but few of them, and he felt impressed to preach to the native people and did so. President Cannon said he felt that the Apostles who were connected with the M.I.A. (and other auxiliary) organizations should break away and broaden their field of labor. The oriental nations were in ignorance concerning the gospel also in eastern Europe. Although his physical condition was not as good as it had been and therefore he felt embarrassed somewhat in speaking in this way, however if called he would willingly go forth to open up some of these fields. These feelings had been strongly working in him for a long time, and he hoped that no exceptions would be taken to what he had said. President Snow endorsed every word of what had been said. Elder John Henry Smith suggested that some of our young men be set to work studying the languages of the countries which it might be determined to send the Gospel to. Brother John W. Taylor remarked that he was on hand to go anywhere or do anything he might be called upon to do. President Snow stated it would be proper to set, say, Brother Taylor and perhaps two or three other brethren to studying the languages of the country to which we might send them. ... Brother Grant moved that Elder John W. Taylor be released as president of the Colorado Mission as soon as a suitable man could be selected to succeed him; and that the State of Nebraska be added to and included in the Colorado Mission. Brother Taylor not having been in Colorado for some time some of the brethren in talking it over had thought it wise to place some one in charge who could be on the ground as the Elders laboring there were now handicapped in having to communicate with Brother Taylor on questions requiring immediate attention. It was thought best for the present to make no change but the latter part of the motion was carried. President Smith who had been a witness at the court house now came in too late to partake of the sacrament. Elder Brigham Young made brief remarks. He said it was very evident to him that there was something before us of an unlooked for character, and when President Snow mentioned this, the spirit in him bore witness of it. The feeling of his fellow Apostles was that they hold themselves in readiness to go or come at the bidding of the Presidency. Every member of that quorum had stated while they had been together in their own meeting that they were in perfect harmony with the First Presidency, and if the Presidency say, "Go abroad to the Nations of the earth,["] there was not a man of the quorum but what was ready to go at an hour's notice. The speaker testified that he never witnessed a better or more united feeling with the Presidency and each of the Apostle than he witnessed now, and he repeated that the Apostles stood ready to go anywhere, but they could not go without receiving the word from the Presidency. Elder Woodruff stated that he as one of the younger members of the quorum was doing work which certainly might be done by others, and if the Presidency felt like changing his labors, he would like them to know that he was at their command. ... The subject of round-dancing was discussed and it was decided not to put it down when young people wanted it. The desire is to furnish amusements to the
young and not force them to go elsewhere to find them. I found a sister awaiting me, who enquired if she could be sealed to a man she loved, who had a wife. I informed her she could not. I further said:--if you desire to be the man's wife eternally, give him a writing, that he may have you and your 4 childrn sealed under the Everlasting Covenant at your death or at his death. I warned her not to permit him to be too familiar with her least she be condemned of God. (1)
-- Oct 5, 1900 (Friday)
The seventy-first annual conference of the Church opened in the Salt Lake City Tabernacle, Pres. Lorenzo Snow presiding. It was continued until the 7th. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Abraham Owen Woodruff, Diary; Angus M. Cannon, Diary
2 - Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology
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Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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Lorenzo Snow, Thursday, Oct 4, 1900
-- Thursday, Oct 4, 1900
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and mild. 10 a.m. Continuation of the quarterly conference of the Twelve, Apostle B. Young presiding. Full quorum present. Song, "Amid Scenes of Confusion." Prayer by Apostle Reed Smoot. Song, "Be It My Only Wisdom Here."
Apostle A. O. Woodruff said that he rejoiced in the union of the Twelve. Spoke of the joy he had experienced in his recent visit to the south with Apostle F. M. Lyman. Also spoke of his labors in the Big Horn country. The people there are poor but, in view of the early completion of the canal, are very hopeful. He desired to be one with the brethren.
I made brief remarks and said that I rejoiced in the testimonies of the brethren. Also said that if I understood myself, I was in perfect harmony with the brethren of the Twelve and the First Presidency and held myself ready to accept from them correction and reproof when needful. Called attention to a great evil existing in the church, namely, the failure of the acting teachers generally to magnify their callings. This matter, I thought, should have our attention.
Apostle Reed Smoot followed. He reported his labors in regard to tithe paying in the stakes allotted to him and other principles of the gospel, which he is endeavoring to lay before the saints. Said he had rejoiced much in the work. Spoke interestingly upon the subject of church schools.
At 11 a.m. Pres. Snow came in, as also did Pres. Cannon a few minutes later. A letter from the presidency of the Snowflake Stake was read by the clerk. They alluded to the subject of round dancing and said that for a period of about 20 years this mode of dancing had not been permitted in the stake over which they presided--and this by common consent; but now the young people in part were asking for round dances. The brethren were, therefore, appealed to for counsel in the matter.
Some discussion followed the reading of the letter and it was shown to be a difficult matter to control round dancing in the church. The rule permitting two round dances at a party was not enforced, but generally every other dance was a round dance. It was shown that if the young people were denied this privilege or even very greatly restricted, they would go beyond control and would patronize objectionable dance halls. It was also further shown that the evil of round dances, as existing formerly, was at least in part done away. The position taken in the dance was such as almost to entirely prevent "hugging." Some objections to the square dance were mentioned, such as "spinning" on the corners, which was thought to be equally as bad, if not worse than round dancing. It seemed to be the sentiment of the brethren that it would probably be best to allow round dancing without any very serious restrictions as to number in order to keep the young people under the influence and control
of the church. Apostle J. H. Smith was authorized to talk with the presidency of the Snowflake Stake at the coming conference respecting this matter and suggest to them that it would be well to gratify the young people of their stake.
I read and submitted to the brethren a detailed report of the seizure of the church property by the government. (For report see sheets [at 29 May 1900].) Pres. Cannon said that he felt I was entitled to the thanks and appreciation of the church for having furnished the information contained in said report, which he thought was very necessary and valuable, and moved that it be approved and entered upon the journal of the First Presidency. Carried by unanimous vote.
The tables were spread and the sacrament administered, Apostle B. Young being mouth in blessing the bread and wine. While at the table Pres. Snow made brief remarks. He spoke of the union of the brethren and said we witness today that which has seldom been seen in the world, namely, the perfect union of 15 men--the First Presidency and Twelve. He was sure, he said, that the Lord was pleased with our union, and in this union the brethren are in advance of the Twelve who were with the Savior. There were heartburnings and divisions among them.
Pres. Snow expressed a desire that at our next meeting (namely, sacrament meeting) the First Seven Presidents of Seventies, the Presiding Bishopric, and Patriarch of the Church be invited in to meet with us. If this union of the authorities (referring to the First Presidency, the Twelve, the Presidents of Seventies, the Presiding Bishopric, and Patriarch) continues, what shall we not be able to accomplish? With the union we have attained to we are not going to remain idle. There will be something for us to do. The Lord will not let us remain idle. Something will arise requiring extra faith, extra exertion. Something is coming by and by that will require an extra effort on our part.
[President Snow:] We talk about Jackson County; why, I know a brother who is today holding in reserve a thousand dollars to assist in redeeming Jackson County. That spirit is among the people. I believe the Lord will open the way by cyclones and storms for the redemption of Jackson County. These things are coming. There is an immense work to be done and the brethren of the Twelve will have a hand in it, but as to myself I do not know. Brethren, said he, we are united--we stand together, as also the Seven Presidents of Seventies, the Presiding Bishopric, and Patriarch, and we say to the Lord, "What do you want of us? We are ready to do Thy will"--and we shall have honor and glory in doing it. We are getting a good influence among honorable men of the earth. We are not going to be idle--the Lord has not sent us here and conferred upon us the authority of the priesthood to be idle. I feel to rejoice in the good fellowship and feeling that is here. My heart is with you. Anything I can do
in order to assist you I am perfectly willing to do.
Pres. Snow said he would like to hear some of the brethren express themselves. Pres. G. Q. Cannon responded. He expressed pleasure in witnessing the union of the Twelve. Spoke of foreign missionary work. The gospel, said he, will have to be sent to all nations. There are countries where the sound thereof has never been heard. It is the duty of the Twelve to send forth the word. It is not so needful to preach in those countries where the elders have been laboring for years as to preach in those countries that have not been visited. Referred to the number of the Twelve--some eight--laboring in the M.I.A. cause. However laudable this may be, said he, it would be better in his opinion for the Twelve to be engaged with the quorums of the priesthood in carrying and sending the gospel to the nations of the earth.
Pres. Snow further said: what President Cannon has said is true. I endorse every word of it, but I want to say a few words in regard to the condition of affairs when I was called to the presidency of the church, which will explain in part the necessity for the presence of the Twelve at home. The financial situation of the church was deplorable. I remember as I was leaving to attend the first general conference held after I was sustained as president--or rather the general conference at which I was sustained--Brother [James] Jack came to me and said that a certain man, whom the church was owing, wanted $10,000 immediately and the balance due him shortly after. The church actually could not pay it. This was the first intimation I had of the real condition of affairs. I found that the church was obligated for about $4,000,000--$2,500,000 of direct indebtedness and $1,500,000 of guaranteed indebtedness. Frank J. Cannon was sent East to borrow $1,500,000 pledging the church property as
security, and he couldn't get it. Had the people we were owing at that time come against us, this church would have been bankrupt. Such was really the case. To relieve the situation it was decided to bond the church for $500,000 and later for another $500,000--making a million dollars in all. The bonds found ready sale at home, and we had money to meet our pressing obligations.
[President Snow:] The question now arose as to how we were going to pay off the church indebtedness. During my trip to St. George last year, the Lord manifested to me that it was to be done through the tithing of the people. This message was carried to the saints by the First Presidency and Twelve, and with splendid results. The tithing paid in 1898 amounted to about $800,000, and in 1899, $1,138,000. We have paid off many obligations; we are paying $3000 less per month in interest than we were in 1898. We are not borrowing money and do not need to. The brethren of the Twelve have assisted us in bringing about this condition. Through the blessing of the Lord, the guaranteed indebtedness of $1,500,000 has been removed from the church, which is miracu-lous in our eyes. What Pres. Cannon has said in relation to carrying the gospel to the nations is true, and I know of nothing to stand in the way of it. "I am with you, brethren, heart and soul." Christ will come before long,
but before that event he will come to some of us individually to ascertain how things are going.
Apostle Brigham Young made brief remarks and said that the brethren of the Twelve were in perfect accord with one another and in harmony with the First Presidency, and were ready and willing at a moment's notice to go anywhere on earth. They held themselves subject to the direction of the Presidency. President Cannon said that he thought the Twelve had accomplished a great and glorious work in stirring up the people on the question of tithing.
At the suggestion of Apostle M. F. Cowley and upon motion of R. Clawson, the states of Missouri and Louisiana were attached to the Southwestern States Mission, and upon motion of Apostle Cowley Nebraska was attached to the Colorado Mission.
Elder Uriah G. Miller was sustained as bishop of Murray Ward, and Elder Peter J. Saunders as bishop of Grant Ward. This action was taken upon motion of Apostle H. J. Grant.
At this juncture in the meeting the First Presidency retired (President Jos. F. Smith having come in a few minutes before). The minutes were read and approved and adjournment was taken until January 8th, 1901. Benediction by R. Clawson.
5 p.m. Accompanied by Lydia and the children, I visited the fair and spent a couple of hours there very pleasantly. (1)
-- Oct 4, 1900; Thursday
At 11 o'clock the Presidency and Apostles met in the Temple in council meeting. There were present Lorenzo Snow of the Presidency; Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, M[arriner]. W[ood]. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson, Reed Smoot and also Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff. Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the court house where they had been subpoenaed as witnesses in a case in which John Beck is a principal. ...
Elder Rudger Clawson presented a report showing the amounts and kinds of Church property seized by the Government, the disbursements in the shape of expenses, and losses in handling properties, also amounts returned to the Church. These figures were compiled by Brother Clawson from the accounts of the Trustee-in-Trust and president Cannon who had just arrived suggested that they be filed away in the President's office as they were of great importance. The motion carried and the report is on file as indicated.
The sacrament was now partaken of, all of the brethren were present excepting President Smith. While at the table President Snow made brief remarks. He spoke of the union of the brethren and said that they witnessed today that which had seldom been seen in the world, namely, the perfect union of 15 men--the First Presidency and the Apostles. It was true that the Lord was pleased with our union and in this union the brethren were in advance of the Twelve with the Savior at the supper. There were heartburnings and divisions among them. President Snow stated that from what he knew the brethren were men he could stand by and support, and if this condition of unity continue, what can we not do? he asked. And what could they not ask the Lord to do for them in righteousness. He did not know what was coming in the near future but that God had revealed certain things which had not yet been fulfilled, and he felt, in fact knew that the Lord would not allow us to remain idle after accomplishing the union which now existed, but what would be required he was not prepared to say. It might be some thing involving great sacrifices or great exertion, resolution and effort. Something had to be accomplished before the Lord will come to see us. The speaker referred to the late visit to this city of the Hedrickite brethren and the way they had been influence to come here and this spirit was operating upon some brethren at home. One, in fact, had told him he had a thousand dollars for the purpose of purchasing land in Jackson county, M[iss]o[uri]. He believed the Lord would open the way in a most miraculous manner so that we shall be able to operate in that land. It was revealed to Joseph that the generation then living should not all pass away before the Temple should be built there. There is an immense work to be done, and many of you brethren will have a hand in it, but for myself, I don?t know about it. Inasmuch as we are untied, we can say to the Lord, What do you
want us to do? No matter what it might coast us or what sacrifice might be, what ever was required of us we could do. "I say again," said he, "We are not going to be idle; the Lord has conferred upon us the highest Priesthood upon the earth and will not let us stand idle. We will have something to do requiring great faith and the manifestation of the power of God to accomplish it. I am sure of this. Amen."
President Snow asked President Cannon to address the brethren as he might be led. President Cannon said that we had great cause for gratitude to the Lord of the union which existed among us, and he had listened with much interest to the remarks made by President Snow. There was one thing near his heart which had occupied his mind a great deal of late and that was the opening of the foreign missions. When he thought of the lands unvisited and the great work yet to be done by way of preaching the Gospel before the coming of the Lord, it opened up to his view a mighty field which meant work and perhaps much sacrifice; but he felt that every one present should be able to feel that he had done his full duty by way of preaching the Gospel to peoples who had been praying for the Gospel, and he believed there were many peoples in the same condition and that it was the duty of the twelve to see to it that the Gospel of the Kingdom is preached to all nations, and if he were a member of that quorum he would not rest without breaking through the routine labor now being done and penetrate new lands. When it was remembered that there were millions of people who without a knowledge of the Gospel the responsibility resting upon us became all the more marked. The speaker related his experience in the Sandwich Islands. The missionaries first sent there were sent to preach to the white people of those islands, but it was discovered that there were but few of them, and he felt impressed to preach to the native people and did so. President Cannon said he felt that the Apostles who were connected with the M.I.A. (and other auxiliary) organizations should break away and broaden their field of labor. The oriental nations were in ignorance concerning the gospel also in eastern Europe. Although his physical condition was not as good as it had been and therefore he felt embarrassed somewhat in speaking in this way, however if called he would willingly go forth to open up some of these fields. These feelings had been strongly working in him for a long time, and he hoped that no exceptions would be taken to what he had said.
President Snow endorsed every word of what had been said. Elder John Henry Smith suggested that some of our young men be set to work studying the languages of the countries which it might be determined to send the Gospel to. Brother John W. Taylor remarked that he was on hand to go anywhere or do anything he might be called upon to do. President Snow stated it would be proper to set, say, Brother Taylor and perhaps two or three other brethren to studying the languages of the country to which we might send them. ...
Brother Grant moved that Elder John W. Taylor be released as president of the Colorado Mission as soon as a suitable man could
be selected to succeed him; and that the State of Nebraska be added to and included in the Colorado Mission. Brother Taylor not having been in Colorado for some time some of the brethren in talking it over had thought it wise to place some one in charge who could be on the ground as the Elders laboring there were now handicapped in having to communicate with Brother Taylor on questions requiring immediate attention. It was thought best for the present to make no change but the latter part of the motion was carried. President Smith who had been a witness at the court house now came in too late to partake of the sacrament. Elder Brigham Young made brief remarks. He said it was very evident to him that there was something before us of an unlooked for character, and when President Snow mentioned this, the spirit in him bore witness of it. The feeling of his fellow Apostles was that they hold themselves in readiness to go or come at the bidding of the Presidency. Every member of that quorum had stated while they had been together in their own meeting that they were in perfect harmony with the First Presidency, and if the Presidency say, "Go abroad to the Nations of the earth,["] there was not a man of the quorum but what was ready to go at an hour's notice. The speaker testified that he never witnessed a better or more united feeling with the Presidency and each of the Apostle than he witnessed now, and he repeated that the Apostles stood ready to go anywhere, but they could not go without receiving the word from the Presidency. Elder Woodruff stated that he as one of the younger members of the quorum was doing work which certainly might be done by others, and if the Presidency felt like changing his labors, he would like them to know that he was at their command. ... (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. 10 a.m. Continuation of the quarterly conference of the Twelve, Apostle B. Young presiding. Full quorum present. Song, "Amid Scenes of Confusion." Prayer by Apostle Reed Smoot. Song, "Be It My Only Wisdom Here."
Apostle A. O. Woodruff said that he rejoiced in the union of the Twelve. Spoke of the joy he had experienced in his recent visit to the south with Apostle F. M. Lyman. Also spoke of his labors in the Big Horn country. The people there are poor but, in view of the early completion of the canal, are very hopeful. He desired to be one with the brethren.
I made brief remarks and said that I rejoiced in the testimonies of the brethren. Also said that if I understood myself, I was in perfect harmony with the brethren of the Twelve and the First Presidency and held myself ready to accept from them correction and reproof when needful. Called attention to a great evil existing in the church, namely, the failure of the acting teachers generally to magnify their callings. This matter, I thought, should have our attention.
Apostle Reed Smoot followed. He reported his labors in regard to tithe paying in the stakes allotted to him and other principles of the gospel, which he is endeavoring to lay before the saints. Said he had rejoiced much in the work. Spoke interestingly upon the subject of church schools.
At 11 a.m. Pres. Snow came in, as also did Pres. Cannon a few minutes later. A letter from the presidency of the Snowflake Stake was read by the clerk. They alluded to the subject of round dancing and said that for a period of about 20 years this mode of dancing had not been permitted in the stake over which they presided--and this by common consent; but now the young people in part were asking for round dances. The brethren were, therefore, appealed to for counsel in the matter.
Some discussion followed the reading of the letter and it was shown to be a difficult matter to control round dancing in the church. The rule permitting two round dances at a party was not enforced, but generally every other dance was a round dance. It was shown that if the young people were denied this privilege or even very greatly restricted, they would go beyond control and would patronize objectionable dance halls. It was also further shown that the evil of round dances, as existing formerly, was at least in part done away. The position taken in the dance was such as almost to entirely prevent "hugging." Some objections to the square dance were mentioned, such as "spinning" on the corners, which was thought to be equally as bad, if not worse than round dancing. It seemed to be the sentiment of the brethren that it would probably be best to allow round dancing without any very serious restrictions as to number in order to keep the young people under the influence and control
of the church. Apostle J. H. Smith was authorized to talk with the presidency of the Snowflake Stake at the coming conference respecting this matter and suggest to them that it would be well to gratify the young people of their stake.
I read and submitted to the brethren a detailed report of the seizure of the church property by the government. (For report see sheets [at 29 May 1900].) Pres. Cannon said that he felt I was entitled to the thanks and appreciation of the church for having furnished the information contained in said report, which he thought was very necessary and valuable, and moved that it be approved and entered upon the journal of the First Presidency. Carried by unanimous vote.
The tables were spread and the sacrament administered, Apostle B. Young being mouth in blessing the bread and wine. While at the table Pres. Snow made brief remarks. He spoke of the union of the brethren and said we witness today that which has seldom been seen in the world, namely, the perfect union of 15 men--the First Presidency and Twelve. He was sure, he said, that the Lord was pleased with our union, and in this union the brethren are in advance of the Twelve who were with the Savior. There were heartburnings and divisions among them.
Pres. Snow expressed a desire that at our next meeting (namely, sacrament meeting) the First Seven Presidents of Seventies, the Presiding Bishopric, and Patriarch of the Church be invited in to meet with us. If this union of the authorities (referring to the First Presidency, the Twelve, the Presidents of Seventies, the Presiding Bishopric, and Patriarch) continues, what shall we not be able to accomplish? With the union we have attained to we are not going to remain idle. There will be something for us to do. The Lord will not let us remain idle. Something will arise requiring extra faith, extra exertion. Something is coming by and by that will require an extra effort on our part.
[President Snow:] We talk about Jackson County; why, I know a brother who is today holding in reserve a thousand dollars to assist in redeeming Jackson County. That spirit is among the people. I believe the Lord will open the way by cyclones and storms for the redemption of Jackson County. These things are coming. There is an immense work to be done and the brethren of the Twelve will have a hand in it, but as to myself I do not know. Brethren, said he, we are united--we stand together, as also the Seven Presidents of Seventies, the Presiding Bishopric, and Patriarch, and we say to the Lord, "What do you want of us? We are ready to do Thy will"--and we shall have honor and glory in doing it. We are getting a good influence among honorable men of the earth. We are not going to be idle--the Lord has not sent us here and conferred upon us the authority of the priesthood to be idle. I feel to rejoice in the good fellowship and feeling that is here. My heart is with you. Anything I can do
in order to assist you I am perfectly willing to do.
Pres. Snow said he would like to hear some of the brethren express themselves. Pres. G. Q. Cannon responded. He expressed pleasure in witnessing the union of the Twelve. Spoke of foreign missionary work. The gospel, said he, will have to be sent to all nations. There are countries where the sound thereof has never been heard. It is the duty of the Twelve to send forth the word. It is not so needful to preach in those countries where the elders have been laboring for years as to preach in those countries that have not been visited. Referred to the number of the Twelve--some eight--laboring in the M.I.A. cause. However laudable this may be, said he, it would be better in his opinion for the Twelve to be engaged with the quorums of the priesthood in carrying and sending the gospel to the nations of the earth.
Pres. Snow further said: what President Cannon has said is true. I endorse every word of it, but I want to say a few words in regard to the condition of affairs when I was called to the presidency of the church, which will explain in part the necessity for the presence of the Twelve at home. The financial situation of the church was deplorable. I remember as I was leaving to attend the first general conference held after I was sustained as president--or rather the general conference at which I was sustained--Brother [James] Jack came to me and said that a certain man, whom the church was owing, wanted $10,000 immediately and the balance due him shortly after. The church actually could not pay it. This was the first intimation I had of the real condition of affairs. I found that the church was obligated for about $4,000,000--$2,500,000 of direct indebtedness and $1,500,000 of guaranteed indebtedness. Frank J. Cannon was sent East to borrow $1,500,000 pledging the church property as
security, and he couldn't get it. Had the people we were owing at that time come against us, this church would have been bankrupt. Such was really the case. To relieve the situation it was decided to bond the church for $500,000 and later for another $500,000--making a million dollars in all. The bonds found ready sale at home, and we had money to meet our pressing obligations.
[President Snow:] The question now arose as to how we were going to pay off the church indebtedness. During my trip to St. George last year, the Lord manifested to me that it was to be done through the tithing of the people. This message was carried to the saints by the First Presidency and Twelve, and with splendid results. The tithing paid in 1898 amounted to about $800,000, and in 1899, $1,138,000. We have paid off many obligations; we are paying $3000 less per month in interest than we were in 1898. We are not borrowing money and do not need to. The brethren of the Twelve have assisted us in bringing about this condition. Through the blessing of the Lord, the guaranteed indebtedness of $1,500,000 has been removed from the church, which is miracu-lous in our eyes. What Pres. Cannon has said in relation to carrying the gospel to the nations is true, and I know of nothing to stand in the way of it. "I am with you, brethren, heart and soul." Christ will come before long,
but before that event he will come to some of us individually to ascertain how things are going.
Apostle Brigham Young made brief remarks and said that the brethren of the Twelve were in perfect accord with one another and in harmony with the First Presidency, and were ready and willing at a moment's notice to go anywhere on earth. They held themselves subject to the direction of the Presidency. President Cannon said that he thought the Twelve had accomplished a great and glorious work in stirring up the people on the question of tithing.
At the suggestion of Apostle M. F. Cowley and upon motion of R. Clawson, the states of Missouri and Louisiana were attached to the Southwestern States Mission, and upon motion of Apostle Cowley Nebraska was attached to the Colorado Mission.
Elder Uriah G. Miller was sustained as bishop of Murray Ward, and Elder Peter J. Saunders as bishop of Grant Ward. This action was taken upon motion of Apostle H. J. Grant.
At this juncture in the meeting the First Presidency retired (President Jos. F. Smith having come in a few minutes before). The minutes were read and approved and adjournment was taken until January 8th, 1901. Benediction by R. Clawson.
5 p.m. Accompanied by Lydia and the children, I visited the fair and spent a couple of hours there very pleasantly. (1)
-- Oct 4, 1900; Thursday
At 11 o'clock the Presidency and Apostles met in the Temple in council meeting. There were present Lorenzo Snow of the Presidency; Brigham Young [Jr.], Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, M[arriner]. W[ood]. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson, Reed Smoot and also Abraham O[wen]. Woodruff. Presidents [George Q.] Cannon and [Joseph F.] Smith were at the court house where they had been subpoenaed as witnesses in a case in which John Beck is a principal. ...
Elder Rudger Clawson presented a report showing the amounts and kinds of Church property seized by the Government, the disbursements in the shape of expenses, and losses in handling properties, also amounts returned to the Church. These figures were compiled by Brother Clawson from the accounts of the Trustee-in-Trust and president Cannon who had just arrived suggested that they be filed away in the President's office as they were of great importance. The motion carried and the report is on file as indicated.
The sacrament was now partaken of, all of the brethren were present excepting President Smith. While at the table President Snow made brief remarks. He spoke of the union of the brethren and said that they witnessed today that which had seldom been seen in the world, namely, the perfect union of 15 men--the First Presidency and the Apostles. It was true that the Lord was pleased with our union and in this union the brethren were in advance of the Twelve with the Savior at the supper. There were heartburnings and divisions among them. President Snow stated that from what he knew the brethren were men he could stand by and support, and if this condition of unity continue, what can we not do? he asked. And what could they not ask the Lord to do for them in righteousness. He did not know what was coming in the near future but that God had revealed certain things which had not yet been fulfilled, and he felt, in fact knew that the Lord would not allow us to remain idle after accomplishing the union which now existed, but what would be required he was not prepared to say. It might be some thing involving great sacrifices or great exertion, resolution and effort. Something had to be accomplished before the Lord will come to see us. The speaker referred to the late visit to this city of the Hedrickite brethren and the way they had been influence to come here and this spirit was operating upon some brethren at home. One, in fact, had told him he had a thousand dollars for the purpose of purchasing land in Jackson county, M[iss]o[uri]. He believed the Lord would open the way in a most miraculous manner so that we shall be able to operate in that land. It was revealed to Joseph that the generation then living should not all pass away before the Temple should be built there. There is an immense work to be done, and many of you brethren will have a hand in it, but for myself, I don?t know about it. Inasmuch as we are untied, we can say to the Lord, What do you
want us to do? No matter what it might coast us or what sacrifice might be, what ever was required of us we could do. "I say again," said he, "We are not going to be idle; the Lord has conferred upon us the highest Priesthood upon the earth and will not let us stand idle. We will have something to do requiring great faith and the manifestation of the power of God to accomplish it. I am sure of this. Amen."
President Snow asked President Cannon to address the brethren as he might be led. President Cannon said that we had great cause for gratitude to the Lord of the union which existed among us, and he had listened with much interest to the remarks made by President Snow. There was one thing near his heart which had occupied his mind a great deal of late and that was the opening of the foreign missions. When he thought of the lands unvisited and the great work yet to be done by way of preaching the Gospel before the coming of the Lord, it opened up to his view a mighty field which meant work and perhaps much sacrifice; but he felt that every one present should be able to feel that he had done his full duty by way of preaching the Gospel to peoples who had been praying for the Gospel, and he believed there were many peoples in the same condition and that it was the duty of the twelve to see to it that the Gospel of the Kingdom is preached to all nations, and if he were a member of that quorum he would not rest without breaking through the routine labor now being done and penetrate new lands. When it was remembered that there were millions of people who without a knowledge of the Gospel the responsibility resting upon us became all the more marked. The speaker related his experience in the Sandwich Islands. The missionaries first sent there were sent to preach to the white people of those islands, but it was discovered that there were but few of them, and he felt impressed to preach to the native people and did so. President Cannon said he felt that the Apostles who were connected with the M.I.A. (and other auxiliary) organizations should break away and broaden their field of labor. The oriental nations were in ignorance concerning the gospel also in eastern Europe. Although his physical condition was not as good as it had been and therefore he felt embarrassed somewhat in speaking in this way, however if called he would willingly go forth to open up some of these fields. These feelings had been strongly working in him for a long time, and he hoped that no exceptions would be taken to what he had said.
President Snow endorsed every word of what had been said. Elder John Henry Smith suggested that some of our young men be set to work studying the languages of the countries which it might be determined to send the Gospel to. Brother John W. Taylor remarked that he was on hand to go anywhere or do anything he might be called upon to do. President Snow stated it would be proper to set, say, Brother Taylor and perhaps two or three other brethren to studying the languages of the country to which we might send them. ...
Brother Grant moved that Elder John W. Taylor be released as president of the Colorado Mission as soon as a suitable man could
be selected to succeed him; and that the State of Nebraska be added to and included in the Colorado Mission. Brother Taylor not having been in Colorado for some time some of the brethren in talking it over had thought it wise to place some one in charge who could be on the ground as the Elders laboring there were now handicapped in having to communicate with Brother Taylor on questions requiring immediate attention. It was thought best for the present to make no change but the latter part of the motion was carried. President Smith who had been a witness at the court house now came in too late to partake of the sacrament. Elder Brigham Young made brief remarks. He said it was very evident to him that there was something before us of an unlooked for character, and when President Snow mentioned this, the spirit in him bore witness of it. The feeling of his fellow Apostles was that they hold themselves in readiness to go or come at the bidding of the Presidency. Every member of that quorum had stated while they had been together in their own meeting that they were in perfect harmony with the First Presidency, and if the Presidency say, "Go abroad to the Nations of the earth,["] there was not a man of the quorum but what was ready to go at an hour's notice. The speaker testified that he never witnessed a better or more united feeling with the Presidency and each of the Apostle than he witnessed now, and he repeated that the Apostles stood ready to go anywhere, but they could not go without receiving the word from the Presidency. Elder Woodruff stated that he as one of the younger members of the quorum was doing work which certainly might be done by others, and if the Presidency felt like changing his labors, he would like them to know that he was at their command. ... (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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