St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-25

MARK LANE, Feb. 24-Wheat rather easier.
Corn steady Country markets, nothing o1erlng'
Weather miider.
PARIS. Feb. "a Wheat and flour queter.
AFFAIRS IN MORMONDOM.
Reign Of Terror Carried on by Govern
ment Spies.
George Q. Cannon, noted leader in the
Mormon church and for many years dele
gate to congress from Utah territory, was in
Chicago tnr other day and was interviewed by
a reporter. The gentleman was inclined
to be reticent regarding the situation Of
affairs in Mormondom, and explained his
reluctance to talk upon the ground of the
delicacy of his position, he being personally
involved in the workings of the law. A few
questions, however, overcame his de-
sire for self-imposed silence, and
indignation gave place to a graphic descrip-
ton of the hardships and prosecutions now
being endured by the poor MormOns. lie
said that business was Frustrated and almost
Il a standstill, and prosperous and indus
.rious community was confronted with stag
nation in every branch of trade. This arose
from feeling Of insecurity and uncertainty
hat prevailed, and the fact that no one at all
prominent was safe from prosecution. 1t is
verita5le
REIGN OF TERROR,
he continued, paralleled only by the no
poperv riots during the reign of Charles
II. Creatures the most vile that can be
imagined, scoundrels and desperadoes are
employed as spies and 4 system Of espionage
established that is a disgrace and shame to
civilized government. Witnesses are
suborned and these infamous creatures do
not scruple to swear away the liberty Of any
obnoxious Mormon At the head Of the
detective service in Utah at the present time
is one Gibson, noted scoundrel, whose
connection with the DR.. Robinson murder at
at Salt Lake City number years ago
REVEALED THE vILcNE5s
Of his character. It is such men as these
that are employed and no man is safe from
their Vaccinations. 1t is understood that
rewards are offered for evidence leading to
conviction and such characters scruple at
nothing in order TO obtain them"
do YOU lool, for any relie' in the future."
asked the reporter.
Il must confess" he replied, ''that l do
not see CLEAN OF light. There is an apathy
of public opinion, and although prosecutions
and suffrrings that we endure when they be-
some known, and the uniustiaableness Of
the means employed against US, may worl,
change Of sentiment It viii be a matter Of
slow growth, a question Of years, perhaps
Every sect and every religion is against US,
and they prejudice the minds Of the peo-
ole. It has been said that the
next congress may pass bill granting am
ncsty to those liable to punishment under
the law up to the date Of the passage Of
THE EpNUNDs BILL,
but even this relief DO not anticipate -
"WiI the change in the administration
benefit your
''Only on the principle that nothing can
be worse than the present situation, ana any
change ia desirable. Further than that
don't see that we have anything u hope Tor
in succession Of a Democratic admiuistra-
ton"
as it true that leaders Of the church con-
template 4 hcg.ra 90 NcNico,"
NO. sir There is absolutely no truth In
the rumor. We have too much at stake
in Utah 20 abandon it. Our houses, our
farms. the fruits Of two generations Of
thrift and industry appcriaiu 10 the soil, and
can't bc thrown away now. No matter what
may come The Mormous will remain in Utah.
President Taylor's trip TO Guaymas was
merely incidental 20 a visit 20 the
MORMON COLONIES
I'm Southern Utah and Arizona and was not
undertaken with the intention Of exploring
or selecting a new country to which to emf
CRATE"
elias any spirit OF resistance been deyel-
opcd among the peopleF"
There is a feeling Of indignation. Natur-
any people are FESTIVE under the unjust pros
ccutiou. but It has been and is the policy Of
the church leaders to submit to laws no mat
ter how cxacting they may be in
their provisions, or cruel in their execution.
There will bc no rebellion, and we will sub
init aud endure" Mr.. Cannon said that
while GOV. Murray was not prominent in the
persecution he was in sympathy with it, but
the active work was being done by the United
States district attorney and his assistants.
He was undecided. or rather, mysterious as
10 lis future movements. He had just
come from Salt Lake City, bat whether he
was going ON 20 Washington or New York or
remain here or return home. was point on
which be was not able TO give any iniOrma-
ton.