The times., 1897-10-25
REVOLT AMONG MORMONs
Refuse 10 Respect Political Man.
date of President Woodruff.
GENTlLES DESERT A TICKET
The Dissenting Element Is Led by
Moses Thatcher, Who WAS Cast
Cut Because of His Bitter Oppos:-
tion to the Church and State Idea.
GentiIcs Desert Ticket.

Salt Lake, Utah, Oct. 25.-There are signs
of revolt of the MDrmons against the
declaration Of President wnford Woodruff
that they should unite ia their temple
work and iii their politics" Advices re-
ceived from all parts Of Utah indicate that
both Republcaasand Democrats wnlmakea 4
strong fight against any attempt to unite
church ana state, and bitter factionai
church war may result. President Wood
ruff scomniand ras raised such a storm that
the Tribune, the forruer organ Of the Cen
tiles, " bioh is now supporting the so-calied
Mormon municipal ticket, has been endeav-
orlng tn explain that il is siniply the garru-
lous idea of an old man, and that the presi-
dent would rot have uttered such senti-
rnents had ne teen twenty years younger.
The straight Republicans and Democrats
decline 10 accept this explanation They
say they had evidence long before the
speech was made that The Mormon leaders
were behind the So-called citizens move
meut v mich has resulted in the nomination
for mayor Cf this city of John Clark. Il
oevout Mormon merchant sensation
lad been caused by the withdrawal OF two
Gentcs who were put on tie ticket with
Mr.. Clark and who now declare that they
are convint ed the church was trying To use
them al catsoaws. Other Gentiles on he
same ticket are threatening to withdra
also. The nUn-Morniun Republicans are
now generally supporting W. II Dale, the
Democratic nominee for mayor, who is u
Gentle, and many liberal Mormons are
aiding him
Ia the outside counties the anti-church
add state sentiment Of the liberal Nor
mons is Centering about Moses Thatcher,
who was deposed as one of the twelve
apostles at tho conference which ended tniS
week, because lie denied the right of the
church leaders TO Interfere in politics.
The son OF President Woodruff was put
i'll his place. 1t is believed he VIII be
the leader of the liberal Mornons. He is
a very abie man, has been regarded az one
of the church's atiest financiers and ora
tors. and is very popular among the Demo-
Gratis.
Mr.. Thatcher was nominated i'll 1898 in
State convention as one OF the Democratic
candida ties for the United S tates Senate, and
when the Democrats gained control of the
Itst Jedi iiN Edul SGDOu dS 4
candidate, and came within three votes of
election. even while cha rgesof .contumacy," F"
brought BY the Mormon leaders, Were hang
ing over his head. All but three fhis votes
Were cast by Mo-mous, and he carrieda ma
jority of the members OF that church in the
legisla ture.
He was tried for 'contumacy" this
summer by the apostles and ad judg ged guilty
because he cpfusedto sign manifestoissued
at the October conference, which said that
the church leaders snould have the righ0
to say when the high officials should
enter politics and when they should not.
He contended that either these high
officials should be compelled to leave po-
litical matters alone or they should have
perfect freedom, and the church should not
be placed in such a position that il could
allow leaders af ole party to be active while
it kept the others in leash