-- Apr 8, 1900; Sunday
According to the request of President [Lorenzo] Snow the members of the Apostles quorum suggested names for the vacancy in their quorum which is to be filled at this conference today. Immediately after the forenoon session today the brethren of the quorum of the Twelve and the Presidency met in the President's office for the purpose of filling the vacancy. The meeting was short. President Snow informing the brethren that the First Presidency had considered the names suggested and had decided on Elder Reed Smoot to fill the vacancy in the quorum if his selection was approved by the members of the quorum. The nomination was seconded and unanimously carried. Elder Reed Smoot was then called into the room and informed of his being called to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Elder Franklin D. Richards, President of that quorum. After receiving the counsel of his brethren Elder Smoot manifested his willingness to magnify his calling and labor with his brethren for the best interests of the Kingdom of God. The meeting then adjourned, and at the afternoon session of conference the general authorities of the Church were unanimously sustained by the people, including Elder Smoot as an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ. (1)
-- Apr 8, 1999
According to the request of President [Lorenzo] Snow the members of the Apostles quorum suggested names for the vacancy in their quorum which is to be filled at this conference today. Immediately after the forenoon session today the brethren of the quorum of the Twelve and the Presidency met in the President's office for the purpose of filling the vacancy. The meeting was short. President Snow informing the brethren that the First Presidency had considered the names suggested and had decided on Elder Reed Smoot to fill the vacancy in the quorum if his selection was approved by the members of the quorum. The nomination was seconded and unanimously carried. Elder Reed Smoot was then called into the room and informed of his being called to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Elder Franklin D. Richards, President of that quorum. After receiving the counsel of his brethren Elder Smoot manifested his willingness to magnify his calling and labor with his brethren for the best interests of the Kingdom of God. The meeting then adjourned, and at the afternoon session of conference the general authorities of the Church were unanimously sustained by the people, including Elder Smoot as an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ. By reason of being senior apostle in the Quorum I act as president but there has not been the slightest acknowledgement of my presidency in any shape by the Presidency. After I had gone to bed a [Salt Lake] Tribune Reporter got into the house and wanted to interview me on this point. I would not see him and sent word subject could not be discussed. Reed Smoot from Provo [Utah] was chosen to fill vacancy in Apostles Quorum. It was a surprise. He was chosen because he was a business man. I can think of no other reason. Conference convened at 10 A.M. Singing. Reed Smoot was sustained as an Apostle to fill the vacancy caused by the death of F[ranklin]. D. Richards. Pres[ident]. Geo[rge]. Q. Cannon said: "To me Joseph Smith was a perfect man. I regarded Brigham Young in the same light." Pres[ident]. [Lorenzo] Snow told the Priesthood Meeting: "This Church must have a revenue of millions. What for? To buy up the land of Zion. It must be obtained by purchase. The time is near when each man will have all the wealth he disires. We have $36000.00 less interest to pay than we had 9 months ago." At the Priesthood Meeting Pres[ident]. Cannon said: "The Brig[ham]. Young Monument Fund has become a burden & I do not approve of it. If the people pay their tithing they do well & church authorities should not be used to collect funds for special purposes. If people desire to untie for a special purpose it is all right but unless it is a move in general interest of the Church it should not be placed upon the people." [A]ttended to the purchase of things for our South America trip. The boys were set apart in the afternoon, under the hands of Apostle [Francis M.] Lyman and [John W.] Taylor. Apostle Lyman was mouth when I was set apart. We all received good blessings. (2)
Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary; J. Golden Kimball, Diary; Anthony W. Ivins, Diary, April 6, 1900; Benjamin Cluff Jr., Diary
LDS History Chronology: Lorenzo Snow
Mormon History Timeline: the life of Lorenzo Snow
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