NO. 10. ESTABLISHED MY GUEST. TRUTH AND LIBERTY SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1891. I wonder who the stranger was who came, bread, What sufferer bids me linger at his door, many talks here. are wind. * ask for justice * VOL. XLII. *They operation. That law is to the effect We are not a that the tribes and bands shall be in* We only duced to take allotments of land in When we want severalty, so much for each family and to talk we are told to be brief and they individual; sell the balance of do not listen. The secretary told us how much money, stock, farming implements, etc., he gave us, but he did not tell us how many acres of land we gave him and how much this would come to . . . What he gave was a trifle compared to the land we gave him in the treaty... The Indian is not as stupid as he is made out to be. And begs to know my name and fame in- We know the whites have elbowed us stead? out of our lands and taken all the good the reservations to the government, the proceeds to be placed in the national treasury at interest; the interest to be expended for the benefit of the Indians; the titles to the land to be guaranteed to the selectors and heirs forever, but to be held in trust for fifty years, or until the Indians have become capable of holding it; that is, until it is clear that they will not be swindled out of it by white knaves. Such a treaty was made with the Sioux two years ago, I think. This speech of American Horse is the voice of a broken spirit, going up But there is a fallacy in this scheme. at the doors of the Nation's halls of While I believe that it would be the legislation. It is almost a cry of best thing for the Indians, I am sure it despair from a man who knows how would fail to produce the desired result his people have been wronged unless a different class of whites could and how little prospect there is that be placed among them. How to do they shall get the "justice" that that is the addition I wish to make to he asks. It is all a terrible con- the literature of the subject. I have demnation of our government and advocated this scheme before, but a disgrace to our boasted civiliHe waited not for my reluctant choice, zation. Will it ever cease? Will But flung awide each sash and creaking door; the nation ever become humane and Lo! balmy air and sunshine fill the hall cease to be barbaric in its treatment of Where long have lingered ghost and wraith of the red people? Never, while the In Even where lock and bar had rusted lorg, yore, Their ghastliness exorcised past recall. I called him "Duty," but a warning fine, dians are made a factor in the pay- But though my life with wondrous rapture the Indians as savages, and learn to fills, My trembling heart the portents still refuse. NO MORE INDIAN WARS. The wires carried from Washington on the tenth of February what was said to be the statement of American Horse, one of the Sioux chiefs now in the Nation's capital trying to get justice done unto his people. If the report is correct American Horse made one of the most remarkable speeches ever made by a red man. It ought to waken a storm of indignation against the national treatment of all our Indians. I can only quote a few sentences. He says of their coming to Washington: "Our hearts were glad, thinking this time we could get justice. We have had could not point out précisely the class of men who would, or could, if they would, do the work, and do it well. Now for my solution of the Indian problem: Amend the law of 1886 to the effect that treaties with the Indians shall include their consent to allotting to white families, of known honesty, industry and capability as farmers, alternate sections of land, or nearly so, with the Indians; the whites to become actual settlers and farmers among the Indians, not as "agents," but as people who are to live upon their lands and receive from government the same aid and protection given the Indians and the titles to their land to be held in trust in the same manner as those of the Indians and guarantee 1 in the same way. What would be the result? If the white families so sandwiched among the Indians were honest, capable and industrious, this would follow: The Indians would have before them continually an object lesson, net in vice and frivolity, as has been the case far too much in the past, but in just what the nation desires to wake of the reds; that is, industrious, selfsupporting citizens. I have been among the Indians enough to know that it is the object lesson that teaches them. I would waste neither time nor money in schools and churches among them until I had, by the object lesson, interested them in their physical improvement. never asked one of them, yet I am sure they would. No people on earth are so much interested in the Indians as are the Mormons. No people on earth are so favorably disposed to them. To the Mormon people the Indians are the descendants of Joseph,the ancient Hebrew, and they are to be come conspicuous in the restoration of Zion and Jerusalem. If an Indian becomes convinced that a certain white is an honest man and will not cheat him or harm him in any way, that white man can lead the Indian in any direction. If the Indian lives upon his own land, knowing that he cannot be driven from it, and next to his farm is a white family that is getting on well, the Indian But would not the Mormons, if so sees the improvements and sees that placed towards the Indians, Proselyte they are due to work. He sees the them? Not if they agreed not to do white family increase the ploughed so. But the object-lesson of religion land and the crops, sees the cattle and would doubtless be as effectual as the horses increasing in numbers, sees the object-lesson of farming. But supwhite family build a house and leave pose the Indians did become Morthe dug-out, sees the whites wearing inons, where is the harm? All the better clothes, sees the new wagon, sects believe in Goi; all believe in a new harness, the new implements. future life. As to that there is not Gradually the Indian gets it impressed much difference. But the older sects on his slow mind that he too can do the have no such interest in or regard for same. He makes the effort. If the the Indians as have the Mormons. All whites are friendly, if they are other sects have tried to civilize them not trying to get his land, if and failed. The Mormons have been it is part of their duty to en-successful in bringing about a safe and courage him, the Indian soon begins hopeful relationship with the Indiaus to manifest a pleased wonder at his own around them. success. The rest is easy. Only keep him in contact with whites who will not entice him to drinking, gambling and other vices, and the problem is solved for him--he will become a prosperous man and he will not fall back just as long as the white influence around him is really an influence for good. But, again, would the Mormons accept the conditions of inter-settlement? I believe they would, and that they would do it, too, from a high and noble sense of duty. Let the nation but try it and I will guarantee that in one generation a movement will be set up among the Indian, towards civilization that will fill the heart of the nation with thankfulness. Once the industrial movement is begun, the schools will follow and in fifty years Indian wars will be things of the past and the United States will have placed the first diamond of justice in her crown in the name of her red people. | Then the Indian problem will be solved and people will wonder why it was not thought of long before. In behalf of my red brothers and sisters, I plead CHARLES ELLIS. This is one case. Multiply it from one allotment or two-from one white and one red family to a hundred, to a thousand of each and, provided the white families are equally honest, capable and industrious, the result will be equally gratifying--the Indians will be saved, revolutionized and civilized in the right sense of the term. The only obstacles are, first-to get the consent of the Indians to try the scheme, and secondly to find for a trial. the whites who will accept the conditions. Can they be overcome? In my opinion they can. Yet what I am to offer as a removal of the second obstacle will raise a howl of denunciation among the "unco guid" who desire to hold the Indians as their cattle so to speak. STAKE CONFERENCES. BEAR LAKE. and 15th of February, 1891, in the Ephraim Tabernacle. There were present of the First Presidency, George Q. Cannon; of the Apostles, F. M. Lyman and Anton H. Lund, and Presidents Canute Peter son, Henry Beal and John B. Maiben of the Stake Presidency. The local Priesthood was well represented. Conference opened at 10 a. m., by singing and prayer. President Peterson said the health of the people is better generally, than it was a short time ago, the schools were doing well, but few changes had taken place in the Stake organization and those caused by parties seeking new homes, the High Council and home missionaries will continue their labors as heretofore; ward missionaries bave commenced their labors with good results, the financial situation is im proving, the Saints are willing to de what is required of them. Apostle Lyman spoke upon the great amount of teaching we receive The Saints are not great sinners but are sometimes forgetful, careless and indifferent. He dwelt upon the necessity of union in all things, and of the recessity to know the spirit we are of, that we be not misled, to be humble in our intercourse with each other and in all the labors of life. Apostle Lund was pleased to learn that the religion classes had com. menced; he knew they will, do much good; the Saints are commanded to teach their children the principles of the gospel, they should be diligent in this matter. He spoke of the goode ffect that a proper feeling of solemuity in ministering the ordinances of the gospel has upon the young. 2 p. m.-After the opening exercises, President Cannon said the truths of the Gospel are always sweet to the Saints. The Lord designs to have the Saints perfectly indoctrinated in the principles of the Gospel. Every one will be rewarded for what he does. It is according to our faithfulness and diligence that our prayers are answered. There is a great field before the Elder to teach the young. There is a great On the 8th and 9th inst. our quarter- deal too much of what is known as conference convened. The services "hoodlumism" among us. Many have My proposition is in brief that the were conducted by President William supposed that at death they will go im government turn the Indians over to Budge. Nearly all the presiding mediately into the presence of God, the Mormon people, after having made priesthood throughout the Stake were but I will here say none of us will provision to carry out the above present. The time was occupied in ever get into the presence of God to scheme of inter-settlement of whites dispensing the principles of the Gospel and reds. But why the Mormon peo- The preachers were many, and they ple? Because every other sect has spoke with freedom and power. The tried to solve the Indian question and testimony of the spirit was enjoyed in failed. The Mormons alone have a remarkable degree throughout all the solved it. In Utah, Brigham services. The observance of the word Young found the Indians hosof wisdon; the prompt and full paytile and troublesome. They stole ment of tithing; the duty of parents to stock and murdered men. Brigham their children; the perfect organiza kept saying "It is better to feed than tion of the church; the free agency of to fight them." Gradually the Mor- man; the duty of the priesthood in remon people carried that philosophy gard to the careless lukewarm and in into execution, and it won. Many a different; the authority of the Holy verbal treaty has been made between Priesthood and responsibility of those the men of Mormon communities and who bear it, and kindred subjects were the Indians about it that has never treated with great clearness and power, The spirited singing also conduced sequence is that the Utah Indians who greatly to the enjoyment of the confer-Saints and of the Church schools, and are in contact with the Mormons are ence. The statistical report for the not only peaceable, but they are, under stake was read, and some changes and the influence of the object lesson, be- additions made in the home missionary coming interested in farming and list. T. MINSON, Stake Clerk. stock-raising, and are moving steadily along the ascent of civilization. been broken on either side. The con SANPETE. But would the Mormon people The Quarterly Conference of the accept such a trust? I have Sanpete Stake was held on the 14th remain there until we are like him. He spoke upon the great expense in curred in sending missionaries to the nations and of the insufficiency of means in many instances for providing for the needy on their arrival among the Saints. Referred to the revelation on the war of the rebellion that the Saints watched for its fulfillment for twentyeight years, yet it was literally fulfilled, and so it will be with all the promises that have been made to the Saints. The statistical and Sunday school reports were read. President Cannon spoke approvingly of ward missionaries visiting the the religion classes. Bishop James A. Allred, Spring City ward, gave a good report of his ward. Sunday, 10 a.m.-Opened by singing and prayer. President Maiben pre sented the General and Stake authorities of the Church. All were sustained unanimously. WRITING TO RELATIVES. SCOFIELD, Emery Co., Utah. on I saw in Friday's paper of Feb. 13, President Cannon said we had made the most sacred covenants, and one of those covenants we frequently violated, that is, not to speak evil of each other, nor of the Lord's anointed. This is a most important matter to us individually. We should not be hasty in reaching conclusions, especially against those who stand in responsible positions. We read from Isaiah 11th chapter, 2nd to 4th verses, the Savior is represented as a most just Judge, who will know our inmost intentions. The Prophet Joseph urged upon his brethren not to speak evil of the Lord's anointed, nor against the Savior, nor against the Holy Ghost, nor betray the Kingdom To induce the Saints of the Moorside of God. The Spirit of God gives Branch of the Manchester Conference cheerfulness and enables us to look on to write to me, I promised all who the bright side of life, and not the would write to me one page I would dark side; the Spirit of God gives light send two in return. I wrote to my and life, the opposite spirit brings de- relatives, who do not belong to the pression and darkness. We should Church; twice they answered; and to cultivate the gifts of the Gospel. day I only know the address of one Apostle Lyman showed the necessi-person in England. Since my friends ty of the living oracles, advised the have quit writing to me, instead of young men and young women to mar- worrying over it I have spent a porry and not defer doing so expecting tion of my time and means in laboring perhaps to find perfection, which is for the dead. not to be found. But be not unequally yoked by marrying outside of the Church of Christ. 2 p. m.-Opened as usual. Sacrament was administered by the Bishoprics of Ephraim. I am still willing to correspond with anyone in England, let them be Saint or sinner, and tell them of the blessings to be enjoyed in the Gospel of Christ, the beautiful country we live in, and of the greater blessings and privileges we enjoy in this the land of Zion. have also a testimony that the quickest way to get to Zion is for the Saints to pay their tithing and discharge their duties according to their strength, having proven the same for myself. I Apostle Lund read from the 11 chapter, I Corinthians, commencing at the 27 verse, gave instructions to be observed in administering the sacrament; urged upon the Saints the necessity of forgiving one another and to cease so much taking about each If any of the Elders should go to the other. There are to many idle young villages of Ringley and Kearsley, and men in Sanpete; the people in general enquire for people of the same name are industrious and economical, but as mine, tell them I would like to hear Some young men are too much given from them and I will answer, I am to waste there time; if they cannot sure they would be made welcome afford to attend school they should and I think good would come from it. read good books and learn the Gospel Your Brother in the Gospel. and its precepts thoroughly. JonN PoiTER. Millennial Star, please copy. Apostle Lyman said, the time of youth is most valuable, opportunities that then present themselves may never return, young men should be taught to acquire good habits that shall be a recomendation wherever they may be; the young women should be taught to manage the household, and its income, be it large (or small; we should set good examples before our children, and not expect them to be better than we are ourselves; all our labors are for the purpose of saving ourselves, and we are required to labor with all our might for the salvation of the Saints, also of the Jew and the Gentile. CEDAR CITY, Iron Co., Utah, Editor Deseret News: I have read with much interest the letter from W. G. Bickley. I want to call your attention, to crave your iudulgence a few minutes. not THE CITY OF ST. DAVID. Since our last correspondence this town has been somewhat diminished in population, many having gone to the Gila and other parts. Still, the Saints on the river are numerous enough to maintain three schools. The gen Owing to the great amount of rains last season the St. David canal was completely washed away for nearly a mile, and what is worse, there is no place left to make another. The company have now driven the piles for a pile dam, and intend to take the water away from the river and not have any more levies to wash away. eral belief of engineers who have been consulted is that such a structure, if properly made, will withstand any amount of pressure that may be brought to bear upon it by floods. There has never been a dam put in the river yet that has stood more than one er two seasons, and although the dam now in progress is an immense structure, being twenty-two feet high, the people have no faith in its efficiency. Our soil and climate are well adapted to the raising of many kinds of fruit, besides small grain and all kinds of vegetables, and if our supply of water could be increased, it would produce a surplus of nearly everything that can be raised. There is an abundance of water under the surface, and many be lieve that artesian wells could be found; but as it required a large amount of capital, there is no one at present willing to make the venture. The health of the people is generally good, and all seem to manifest a spirit of the Gospel, and feel like helping forward God's great work. Our Sabbath meetings are generally well atgood running order. The Relief and tended, and the Sabbath School is in Young Ladies' Societies and the Primary are doing their utmost in the great work we have begun. Yours etc.. Brother Bickley heads his letter: "Birmingham, England," now sup-ments that have been pursued by the On account of the various employpose I wanted to send $5 to Brother male population, it has been thought Bickley, or a NEWS or some otherwise not to organize a Young Men's paper of interest to him and otherSaints, Birmingham, England, would Society. find him. Well, now, all you writers to the DESERET NEWS, traveling Elders, etc., who want a kind letter from home-head your letters with full address, then your old friends at home can at least send you a flower from Utah's land, and through you hold communication with old friends of long ago. VERY DEFINITE. To the Editor. recently referred as having informed The "Tribune" reporter to whom I President Cannon thought the teachings of Paul quite applicable to the Saints. We should be very careful in partaking of the Sacrament and endeavor to do so worthily. All the ancient, Apostles and Prophets and righteous men who have ever lived are looking forward to the time when they I have often read letters from me that he was obliged to make his rewill enjoy this privilege of partaking Elders in parts where I once port suit the requirements of the Triof this feast with the Savior. He in- traveled and should like to have bune management, is the same man voked the blessing of God upon the written to them and through them who wrote the "indecent" article for Saints, upon all they possess and upon to old friends not forgotten, but could which the Tribune made an apology all their surroundings in the name of not do so because they headed their yesterday. The Tribune manager Jesus Christ. letters, London, or Birmingham, or knows now precisely who he is. 1. After the singing by the choir, Apos- Leicester, etc. For instance, I received would say, furthermore, that he is the tle Lyman pronounced the benedic-a letter from a traveling Elder the same man, who has so blasphemously burlesqued the Sunday services in the Tabernacle. This should be definite enough for the Tribune management. tion. Conference adjourned for mouths to meet in Manti. other day stating he had visited some three of my relations at Kettering, whom I did not know anything about, and all I could do was to send a DESERET GEORGE TAYLOR, Clerk. CHARLES ELLIS. THE DESERET WEEKLY, language, then it was foolishly stated who seek to harrass you and impede heard him, without respect to tribe or matters and pay no attention to those PUBLISHED BY THE DESERET NEWS COMPANY, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAHI. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $2.50 1.50 Per Year, of Fifty-two Numbers, IN ADVANCE. CHARLES W. PENROSS, EDITOR. Saturday, SOLVING THE INDIAN PROBLEM. that there must be more than one ness. February 28, 1891. began who were alleged to be person- you in your progress. If you do so a great destiny awaits you. These are not the exact words of the deceased veteran, but they, according to our recollection, embody the thoughts that be expressed. He No one who believes in "Mormonism," "which is really the Gospel of Christ, would ever think of engaging in the commission of a crime so cut- It has been a rule with the great rageously sacrilegious. Several per- American soldiers of our time to be sons have been found since the trouble generous and just toward a people who have been so unmercifully abused without reason. Not a great while before the death of the late Gereral Sheridan-another of the conTHIS issue contains a communication spicious heroes of the late war, he was from Mr. Charles Ellis. Its object, as approached, in Chicago, by a represen will be seen from a perusual of its contative of the press, and asked what he tents, is to present an adequate means We only refer to the latcs anti- had to say about the Mormons, the latof solving the Indian question, and "Mormon" accusation relating to the ter being, at that time, a prominent thus abolishing all future necessity of Indian question for the purpose of subject of press discussion. His reply bloodshed and lavish expenditure of showing that the adoption of Mr. Ellis' was characteristic of the man. treasure in its attempted settlement. suggestion on the subject is highly said, "I have nothing to say about the We insert the communication merely improbable, no matter how correct his Mormons at all; and," he added with as presenting the views of the writer. | position may be. decided emphasis, "don't you say I It may interest a good many to read The practical effect of "Mormon" have said anything either." The the expression of his opinions. How-influence upon the Indians may be scribe reported the brief interview just ever sound they may be in relation to seen in those sett! ments where the as it occurred. If he had misrepresentthe solution of a grave and important reformed savages are dwelling in ed General Sheridan there would problem, their adoption is about as im- peace, tilling the soil and making an doubtless have been trouble in the probable as anything that could be honest living, gradually advancing in wind for him. imagined. civilization and becoming respectable The successful treatment of the In-citizens of the United States. That is dians by the "Mormons" has in the an "object lesson" which should teach past aroused unfounded jealousy, and the maligners of the "Mormons" to a hue-and-cry has been raised to the hold their tongues, and constitutes a effect that the friendly spirit thus man- complete refutation of all the absurd ifested toward the red men was a mentories as to the "Mormons" tampering ace to the nation. All sorts of false- with the Indians. hoods have been circulated on the TRIO. A few years ago, the late General Terry paid a visit to this city. While here he made some inquiries of Governor Murray respecting the religious doctrines of the Mormon Church. Mr. Murray frankly told the General that he did not really know a great deal about them himself, but he would find somebody who did, from whom he sired. He made an appointment with subject, so that the very qualities which THE ATTITUDE OF AN ILLUSTRIOUS could get whatever information he dethe "Mormon" people possess would be a barrier to the adoption of the suggestion made by Mr. Ellis. Busi- THE death of General W. T. Sherness men who have relations with man recalls to mind the position he the Saints are free to admit that they are the peers of any people in the country in the matter. of honest deal ing. And this same integrity would doubtless be manifested in transactions with the Indians as with any other people. Those who are honest make no distinction in that respect. If their conduct is not uniform toward all alike then they are not honest in the fullest sense. maintained towards the "Mormon" front of the never Great soldiers as a rule are liberal basing level. minded and generous toward all classes of people, and only become contracted As an illustration of the jealousy that and unjust toward their fellow beings exists toward the "Mormons" on this when they degenerate to the position subject, it is not necessary to go beyond gathered in hotel of wire-working politicians. Howthe recent difficulty. They have been at which he was stopping. Speak-ever, soldiers who are really great are accused, without the shadow of a ing directly to the people who first incapable of descending to such a defoundation, of having incited the trou-settled this region and of their ble by causing one of the Elders to labors in redeeming the wildermutilate his hands and feet and pass ness, he said, in substance, so far as we himself off upon the red man as the can recollect: You have accomplished Savior. When those who were investig- a great work in forming towns and setating the subject learned that the In- tlements, making farms and orchards, dians who asserted they had seen and performing other meritorious laChrist, declared that his speaking bors. Keep on in the direction on could be understood by all those who which you have been traveling in these The editional department of the Trib une shows sickly floundering. Its in consistences on unity were well shown up. Its panegyrie on disunoion reminds one of what the Irish poet said of the carpet baggers. They came to divide and dishonor, and tyrants they long will remain. IS UNION THE DEATH OF LIBERTY? IT is of no earthly use to dispute with an opponent whose mind is so deuse that he cannot ́unedrstand how two, or a dozen, or a hundred or more persons can be brought to understand a given idea or principle alike, without losing their individual liberty. Yet that is the condition of the sophist who undertakes, almost daily, to prove through a local sheet that the "Mormons" are and must be in bondage because they are in unity. WHAT CAN THE MATTER BE? To The Editor: and religionist of old, while our mis ment? A PIGMY TO A GIANT. soap-greese man gone into the hen business again, is its editor dead or is the whole concern bankrupt? I find in the Tribune the following official announcement: "An indecent paragraph found its way into the Tribune yesterday. It was un"Whereas, It has come to our knowl-relieved by any suspicion of wit or any edge that a number of members of the symptom of sense. The publication is Chicago Board of Trade petitioned Con-gizing for it to the public we add the most sincerely regretted,and while apolo But it ought to be clear to every sane and thinking person, that if two persons see the same thing in the same gress not to pass a free coinage act; and light, a greater number of persons may Whereas, It is apparent that the people also be brought to similar understand-of Chicago felt no interest in our welfare, ing. And if neither of the two loses bat on the contrary have manifested a any liberty by becoming convinced positive enmity to the great industry of that the other is right, neither would our State; therefore, be it a unity of faith or comprehension interfere with the freedom of any of the whole number, great or small, who thus should come to a common understanding. According to the logic of this poor creature, in order to be perfectly free every individual must differ in all things from every other individual, both in sentiment and in action. The union of States must be a sign of their slavery. The organization of a party means the loss of lib erty to every one of its members. Combination of capital or of labor signifies serfdom to all who join in it. Education is a means to destroy freedom, and the acceptance of a truth by more than one mind means the death of liberty to all the others. Resolved, That Nevada as a State take that section of the United States which This is a hard blow for the Fair, assurance that steps have been taken which, it is believed, will prevent in the future any need of repeating the apology." It will seem strange not to see the "indecent" Tribune any more in Salt Lake. But I predict that the city will soon clean up amazingly and become a much more healthful place than it has been. In fact, I believe the entire Territory will at once take on a highly improved condition. I wonder if the police shut the Trib une up on account of its "indecency." Strange it is that they did not do so long ago. A more vulgar, unclean, "indecent," scurrilous, obscene and blasphemous sheet it would be difficult to find than the Tribune has been at times. Even its editorial pages have been soiled with dirty attempts at wit that should have shut the paper out of clean houses long ago. I congratulate Salt Lake at having got rid of its "indecent” Old Man of the Sea and I take to myself some share in the glory of having knocked the Tribune out. I am a trifle sorry, however, that it has gone. I can have no more fun with Hollister, cannot "stir up the animal" again, and life will scarcely be worth living. CHARLES ELLIS. SIGNS OF RAPID FAILURE. THE answers given by the gentlemen who were summoned as jurors at this term of the Third District Court, and who were rejected because of If a hundred students learn the multiplication table perfectly, do they not all come to the same mind in reference to given mathematical princiThe Chicago Board of Trade had ples? Do they lose their liberty in better take steps to appease the wrath their unity? Are believers in a proof Nevada. If Carter Harrison is still tective tariff serfs because they are alive, and we believe he is, Chicago agreed as to that policy? Are workers should send him at once to Carson for free coinage slaves because they are City. He is the only man who united in a common cause? If a thou- could teach a mighty State like saud men agree as to any principle or Nevada a lesson on common sense. fact, or to engage in any enterprise or Notwithstanding the belligerent anlabor, does this necessarily involve the tagonism of Nevada, the World's Fair loss of personal freedom? And what is making marked progress. Latest their abstract belief on a question of difference would there be if the union, reports from Director-General Davis ethics, were definite and perspicuous, of mind and of effort between a num-state that Chicago has firm confidence and we think no one can doubt the ber of persons was in regard to relig- in the fact that every State and Terriious doctrine and religious work? tory will be creditably represented at Our position is that the unity of the exposition. Twenty-six States faith and of purpose among Latter-day have already taken action in the Fair Saints, such as it is, is not the result of matter. The proposed appropriations any coercion or compulsion in any de- from these States aggregate $4,062,000, gree, but of agreement in mind aided for exhibits, buildings, and so on. The by the light of the same spirit sums being collected by private subAnd that instead of this bring scription will amount to as much as ing them into bondage it really the State appropriation. California free. For the truth and Texas are raising in this manner makes men free, as stated by a reasoner | $500,000 each. sets them sincerity of the "Mormons" who utter them. What is their position briefly told? It is this. They believe that polygamy and unlawful cohabitation are both legally and morally wrong, because the law of the land prohibits the practice, and the Church to which they belong forbids it. But in the absence of any law of God or man against it, they do not think it woul, under certain circumstances, be a crime in aud of itself. ' |