Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-07

Taylor Descants on the Suf.
ferings Of the saints.

Provo, UTAH, April AT the Mormon gen.
eral conference yesterday a lengthy epistle TO
| the church was read from President John Tay-
Tor and Geo. Q. Cannon. 1t congratulated the
church that circumstances are so favorable that
the multitude can meet. 1t considers though
the recent sufferings are severe, they are not
bad as those formerly experienced i'm Missouri
and Illinois. Instead of crushing Mormonism,
those bringing the prosecutions are advertising
1t and stimulating the faith of the people. Ii
centious, depraved people would not suffer the
treatment extended the Mormons and bear il
unm urmuringly, If accused the Mormons
are by the courts. This is war against mar
to the popular method. The dsgraceiul fea-
lures of this persecution may be concealed tor a
time, but, through lies propagated 10y those
promoting IL, they are coming To light and as
the persecution continues tine truth leaks out.
Men and women go willingly to prison rather
than sacrifice principle or betray confidence
The epistle further says: "Those bringing the
prosecutions would deny us rights citizens.
We were born free men and women, and owe TO
tain those principles and transmit them unim-
paired TO posterity. We demand freedom-not
under the flag Of the republic. The present cru
SADIE is
NOTHING BUT RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION
and will yet be SO recognized by the world. Its
hideous features, airocious character and trav-
esty of justice cannot be concealed by falsifca-
ton. People outside are already beginning To
understand the objects of those engaged in ii.
The scenes now enacted in Utah are the re-
suit OF a deep-laid conspiracy which has been
in process OF formation for years. effected by
cunning contrivance-a wonderful combina-
ton, religious and irreligious all classes COM
bining TO destroy Mormonlsm. The cry OF
polygamy is a good battle cry which has
brought the fanatical element into line. This
has been an effort to destroy our rights citi-
Zens, taking away our constitutional liberties,
thus obtaining political control OF the territory
as, being as yoiceless as Indians or Chinese, IN
the affairs of government, we should be ta xed
with impunity and ruled by
A SET OF POLITICAL HARPIES
reVeiing and fattellng at our expense. This is
and has been the object of the outcry and con-
slant appeals for legislation and the illegal ont
RACES inflicted. In the past il meant robbery
and deprivation of rights; now it means steal
ing the political control OF the country followed
signs, dust is thrown in the eyes OF the nation
by an cutlery against poygamy. They seem
determined that no constitutional rights shall
be granted US. Sanctity of home, liberty of
person, modesty OF maidenhood, are all wan
tonly violated in the effort to punish the Nor
nous for integrity to their mission. Their
efforts have been TO sow dissensions By tempt
ing wives to betray husbands and husbands To
betray wives, and children their parents in-
stead OF seeking to establish justice. They
aimed to induce husbands To Iorsake wives
bastardze children, and cast out those
they they should pToaect ana fSeir support; When
they found happy contented homes and a pros
porous people, no mans rights interfered with.
Liberty in the fullest sense WIS extended TO all.
Their aim has been to destroy these homes
and under the pretended disguise OF enforcing
the law, convert this condition OF things into
pandemonium. There is no parallel in the
history OF America for their efforts in this direc-
ton. Had Mormonlsm been "A man-made in-
stitution it could not wiJhstood the violent as
saultS directed against il. Schisms would have
arisen, and the Imprisonment and concealment
pleading men would have been followed by the
disintegration oft organization. W lille the en-
emies OF Mormonism make Remuneration OF the
priesthood, the fact that violence and confusion
does not exist here Is due TO the teachings. No
wonder prejudice exists towards us when the
principal officers sent here arc
YOUR PEOPLES GREATEST ENEMIES.
The Edmunds law has been enforced i'm a
spirit of merciless severity and malice the
officials prosecuting IL having gone far beyond |
the letter and spirit OF the law in its enforce
ment. Grand and petit jurors have been Sc |
lected on account Of their pronounced opposi- /
ton to the accused and their religion. Strained
constructions of the law have been framed TO |
suit each case, without regard To preceding |
rulings. Charges to juries have been made
which amounted TO direct instructions TO con- |
vict. The law has been made the instrument /
of frightful wrong, and the torture inflicted \
goes far beyond anything ever conceived of by |
the men vino voted for its passage. Delight is /
taken by those enforcing it in the misery it |
brings. Justice in the federal courts here is out
OF the question, owing to the animus mani
ficiency OF evidence or scantiness of law are |
allowed to stand in the way of the pre-arranged |
sentence. Any number Of indictments can be /
found by the grand jury, and the more distin-
gushed the man the more certain his fate. /
Many plead guilty, knowing the hopelessness |
of defense, and
TO PREVENT INSULT TO THEIR FAMILY
by indecent questions on the part of the pros
ecutors. We have appealed to have our wrongs |
Investigated. We simply ask our due. Lady |
witnesses are arrested, guarded by impure men, |
carried long journeys at unreasonable hours; /
piled with indecent questions and treated often /
as criminals convicted OF the blacklist crimes.
Others are imprisoned for refusing to answer
questions rejecting their virtue. Legal |
wives are compelled TO testify against hus-
bands. All precedents are ignored and every
thing is made subservient TO the effort to grind
the system to powder"
The epistle urges the necessity of unity, re-
newed diligence, perseverance in the belief on /
the part OF the people, encourages the beautify-
cation OF youth. 1t Estates that articles OF re-
ligion or code of ethics since the world first
peopled teaches personal purity more strictly |
than does Mormouism Referring to the dam
ger OF polygamy corruptlng the nations morals, /
1t gives statistics showing that all barrooms
gambling houses, ETC., in salt Lake City are run
by nOn-Mormons, and claims that Gentle 1
since the settlement OF Utah ever entered into /
polygamy and fails TO see the demoralizing /
part. Ii protests against excessive bail for SIM
pie mtsdemeanOr, and says I'VE will rally
anound our country's flag, and maintain the /
glorious constitution for veal woe, not laying
aside our fealty TO the nation st the bidding OF /
despois. Mormonism has 50 tar outlived its
enemies, and will In the future.n 1t closes with
Q strong exhOrtatton to faithfulness. Its read
ing occupied the conference all day.
Raising the Price ~ Belgian Glaaa.
BRCssELs. April The glass-makers OF Bel
GUM have increased the price Of window
glass one crown (el.2O) per three hundred feet.
The advance 10 general, and IL necessftated by
the enormous extra OUTLAWS needed to restore
or repair the Glass works destroyed or injured
y Al parts q the country duytng the recent