The Portland daily press., 1898-12-10
the kind and that all polygamists wers at
liberty to continue living with their

RI is noticeable that the tone Of the
Mormon discourses and publications is
now more aggressive and conHdent than
in many years: and that their mission
aries are sent out in greater mum bers and
under more perfect orga nlzatlon than
ever, swhile tine divine purpose OF Mormon
ism to conquer and controI oneWorld Is in
auee. Eor example, take this extract
from an editorial in the Desert Evening
News, the church organ OF the 10Th in
slant:
"Another fact, hardly less wonderful, is
this: that the Latter Day Saints, not
withstanding all opposition, nave risen
to an eminence thai to-day Is matter or
envy to some other churches They are
today more numerous than ever; Better
prepared to advocate the principles of the
Gospel and set forth their divinity and
as willing as at any period of their exis-
tenoe to make sacrifices for the faith de-
livered to them through the servants OF
God. This is indeed marvel, and can
be accounted for on no otner ground than
this. that the work in which they are en-
gagged is divine. The Latter Day
Saints as church have great mission
to fulfil in the world. This was perhaps
never better expressed than in the words
of the doctrine and covenants: Inc weak
things Of the world shall come forth and
break down the mighty and strong. ones,
chat man should not counsel his fellow
man, neither trust in the arm OF flesh,
but that every man might sreak in the
name of God, the Lord; that faith also
might increase In the earth; that mine
everlasting covenant might be established;
that the fulness OF my Gospel might be
proclaimed by the weak and the simple
unto the ends OF the world, and before
kings and rulers. This, then, is the
mission Of the Lauter-D Day Saints. This
is their calling. They can afford to re-
main faithful i'll she accomplishments OF
this work, in view of the glorious results
that are ass ured. =
1t is certain that the teaching OF polyg-
amy is by no means suspended and that
it's practice lis becoming more and more
open, thus proving that the manifesto
was intended only as d temporary conces-
sion to the physical power of the govern
ment. Witness for example the following
extract from letter published over the
signature OF Nathan Tanner. jr., on No
vem Der II:
"Plaral marriage has always been lawful
in the sight of heaven, and the sight OF
tn greater number of peoples inhabiting
the earth. The one (human sacritice) has
always been conducted by Gods holy law,
while the other has always been approved
by it,.
With the election of Mr.. Roberts it must
appear to most MOrmOna thaU polygamy
is no bar to political honors and power,
and as the practice was suspended chiefly
on this ground, we may look to see 1t
powerfully stimulated. The Salt Lake
Tribune already takes the responsibility
of asserting editorially that there are now
momen living in polygainy who were in
short dresses at the cate of the manifesto
in 1890. The attempts to convince the
Mormon people that polygamy is dis
grace to any people, and appeals to their
honor as men. land citizens TO respect the
pledges made in their behalf, are likely to
meet with small success with SO brilliant
an example OF the rewards of living
their religion" and betraying their trust
before their eyes. sas..
Utah needs to have it impressed upon
her that she has done a disgraceful thing
and has affronted every sense of decency
and honor of the whols country. Since
Mr.. Roberts has chosen to be elected upun
an issue which stamps him and his
people as alien to the civilization of the
country and insensible to the considera-
lions of ordinary honesty, let him be
treated accordingly. The Mormon Church
and people stand in urgent need Of q
thorough going lesson on the necessity of
respecting the laws and the moral senti-
ment of thir country and the sanctity OF
public pledges. L,