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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
PRESBYTERIAN FANATICS.

An exchange tells a somewhat re-
markable story about religious sect
called Coyenantere. This sect, 1t saws,
excludes, from It's membership, all
lawyers. The reason given Is that this
unfortunate class Of citizens. before be-
ing admitted to practice law, are re-
qulred to take an oath 10 SUPPORT the
Constitution and other law0 OF the
country and State.
The Constitution. they hold, Is an
abominable instrument, because II con-
talns no official recognition Of God. The
government they consider objectionable,
too. because 1t allows divorces, Sunday
mail service, and the sale OF lntoxlcants
And thus the lawyers are, in their view,
particularly excluded from the blessings
Of christian" community.
We have heard Of no other Cove
nanters" than those with whom all
readers Of Scottish history are familiar,
and who were the mighty champions
Of Presbyterlaplsm, against popery and
prelacy But 1t Is said that these
American "Covenanters" are branch
Of the reformed Presbyterian body.
The fact Is Of interest because Pres
byterians are now, and have often been,
busy charging the Latter-day Saints
with dlsloyalty TO the government Is
It true, that from their own body has
sprung a branch--a division of the
church, to which those who swear al
legiance 10 the government are never
admitted?
There is form Of hypocrisy that at
tacks others. 10 hide It's own defects
II is often found among religlonists and
L.. A.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

because they are absolutely without
justification or excuse. In a time OF
worldwide financial stress like 1893 a
bank that is managed with entire hon
esty of intention II not with the best
judgment In the world may find itself
embarrassed. and while. finally. Moth
ing excuses incompetence in bank man
agement, Judgment Is tempered by the
leniency granted to misguided honesty.
But metropolitan bank that gets on
the shoals in times like the present de-
serves the severest condemnation. AL
most every form and phase Of COM
merclal enterprise is on sound,
healthy, prosperous basis. There has
been no general reverse except in pure
speculation, and II is difficult to find
any possible explanation OF banks
embarrassment outside OF speculation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

The prediction Of Prof Andrews, SUI
perintendent OF the public schools,
that British success in South Africa
would mean a war of continental Eu-
rope against Britain, may be the pro-
fessor's judgment; but Europe is hard
ly likely TO pounce ON a successful MILL
tary power. The failure, up TO the pres
ent, Of the British TO score any consid-
cradle success against the Beers, even
where the latter have been somewhat
in the minority, would seem to offer
the greater lnducement to encourage
unfriendly European powers to strike
an entangled enemy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
Sacramento Bee.

Still another result Of Bulers re-
verse, which comes merely as a eul'
mination, will be a change In British
plans and tactics, though jus, what
.his change may be 10 the merest guess
work, II will be Imperative, however
not only In the face OF present condl'
lions, but In view OF future aceessloLs
TO the Boer forces which are now made
certain Further than this. the recent
reverses Of British arms make media
ton impossible. The Beers do not need
II and England can not accept IL. The
war must now be fought out TO a finish
and II is plain II VIII be long and BIZ
ter struggle.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
Milwaukee Wisconsin.

The bullet which killed Mai. Gen.
Lawton struck down one OF the bray-
est and most efficient military officers
who have taken part in the conflict that
began with Spain and that is now
Fastening 20 close in the Philippines.
Since April, 1851 when he entered the
service as a sergeant Of volunteers, he
has been ever ready In his country's
hour Of need to give the life which has
at last been so suddenly taken when
least expected. His fine qualities as
a disciplinarian and his splendid dash
and energy have made him especially
useful in the Philippine campaign, and
have attracted the admiration OF his
countrymen. who will be lnexpressl-
bly, shocked by the sad news OF his
death. To millions of Americans who
have never seen him but have eagerly
followed his splendid career the news
Will convey a deep sense Of personal
lose
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
San FRANCISCO Chronicle.

Probably the best cavalry officer In
the American army, not excepting Cen
eral Joe Wheeler who will perhaps sue
coed TO his command, responded TO
deaths reveille when Gen. Henry w.
Lawton fell at San Mateo, pierced
through the heart by a Filipino bullet.
He rendered brilliant service to his
country through the War OF the Re-
bellion, In which he enlisted as a pri-
vate and from which he emerged as
colonel Of his regiment, winning his
promotion by gallantry on the field. At
the close Of the war he entered Harvard
Law College. but the army had more
attractions for him than the bar and he
re-enlisted. Thenceforth he spent most
Of his life on the Indian frontier. He
served under Generals Miles, Merritt
and Crook and was with the former In
his last Apache campaign when the
renegade Geronimo surrendered.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

If Great Britain is wise she VIII not
arouse an anti-Brtlsh sentiment by
SELLING cargoes Of flour shipped In
American bottoms to Delagoa bay mer-
chants. Such cargoes are as free to
Portuguese territory as TO England or
Germany, and only consignments to
hostile territory are liable These car
goes are not so consigned In the pres
ent state Of affairs It would not be diff
fcult to arouse an anti-British senti-
ment IN this country, which would be
quite unfortunate, in view Of the recent
past
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
ANXIOUS FOR GREAT BRITAIN
Worcester Spy.

us the British empire doomedT'
That is the question anxiously asked by
the British press and people this week.
VIII a succession Of reverses In one
quarter of the globe sever the strands
OF empire in other regionsY VIII the
disease Of disloyalty In one member Of
the vast organism called the British
empire affect other portions Of the sys-
TEN with the same faint? South Africa
lost. will India follow, and after India,
Australia, New Zealand, Canada and
the rest?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

Gen. Gatacre has issued a reconoen-
tration order in the neighborhood Of his
troops in Cape Colony. The method Is
rather dangerous, as It Is liable TO force
into the enemy's ranks men who other
wise would be on-combatants. Be
sides. the reconcentrado business was
made so infamous by Gen, Weyler In
Cuba, that its use in Cape Colony must
be attended with great care, or 1t will
prove as much OF blunder as did Cen
Gatacre's attempt to capture Storm
berg.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
TOO PREVIOUS.

The New York (yelow) Journal has
prepared beforehand, the report which
IS to be made by the special commit
tee OF the House on the Roberts case.
II is Of considerable length but dispro-
portionate as to depth. The glst Of II
is that the Member for Utah Is and has
been since 1885 polygamlst, and still
maintains polygamous relations with
three wives; that "the Bdmunds Act Of
1852 provides that no bigamist or polyg-
amist shall be permitted 10 hold office
in any Territory Of the United States
or under the Federal Government;
that the Constitution requires Repre-
sentative 10 be a citizen Of the United
States and that this means citizenship
in the fullest extent; that therefore
"the committee w.ll recommend his ex-
cIusion for inellglbllity."
II there is anything more conspiou-
GUS in the yellow Journal than is
NlClOdc iHoAlNtf ~ ~ AAH NtlloluplN " %
norance. Both have been manifested
to the full in It's rabid attacks on Mr.,
Roberts and the Mormon" Church,
during all the months Of the latest cru
SADIE. II the Tayler committee adopt
anything like the nonsense Of the Jour
nal, II will be greeted with derision by
Congress and excite the contempt OF
the whcle country.
The idea that the provisions Of a law
specially enacted for a Territory, or
place over which the United States
have exclusive jurisdiction, Is opera
tive as TO a sovereign state. is bad
enough But to confound citizenship
and the suffrage Is still worse. A per-
son who has not the right to vote may
be citizen 10 the full extent. To talk
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
GIN. LAwTON.
st. Paul Pioneer Press.

The death Of Gen. Lawton slain by
rebel bullet while In front Of his troops
at San Mateo. is deplorable incident
Of the closing days OF war which Is
just about eliminating in the complete
dissolution of the insurgent army and
the restoration Of peace and order un-
der the American flag. To the trium-
plant progress OF the ANA ,an army
no army officer in the Pm .irDines has
contributed more soldierly skill, gall
lantry and enterprise than Gen. Law
ton. He was one OF the heroes OF the
campaign which ended in the surrender
Of Santiago and Of the Spanish forces
In 1898 his capture of FL Caney being
one Of the most brilliant exploits OF the
war
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

nifty for salutary punishment OF those
who, for -maklngs sake, tamper
with the lives Of men. II was known
there was gas In the mine. yet the law
regulating working was openly and
csiminally disregarded, the result be-
Inc the death of more than two-score
men. There should be vigorous pros
ecution OF the culpabie persons.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
Tokyo Chuo.

II the attention OF Great Britain Is
claimed to such an extent by the con-
dition Of affairs In South Africa that
II cannot make its influence felt in
the far east. then the equilibrium at
present existing between the powers
win be destroyed, and the inclination
TO make the most Of the opportunity
will not be confined TO one or two pow
ers. win not Russia wish TO snatch
some coisn of vantage on the Persian
gulf? WIN Russia not attempt 20 carry
out its long-cherlshed project for con-
structing a railway 10 Pekin? VIII
Germany find nothing which II can
claim2 A speedy victory for Great
Britain in the Transvaal will be the
best guarantee Of the maintenance Of
peace and justice In the far east.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

A friend calls attention TO the fact
that during the recent Sunday school
jubilee, in Farmers ward no less than
thirteen languages, or dialects, were
represented during the polyglot recita-
ton Of the Articles OF Faith, all by
members OF the ward. The United
States, Great Britain, continental
Europe, Scandinavia and the Islands Of
the sea were represented, and one Of
the Articles was said In ancient Greek,
the language in which some Of the first
Apostles wrote and spoke.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

In command. The clouds hang low
over that inland sea. A large French
fleet and the largest British fleet ever
IN The Mediterranean have been assem-
blef there. France Is In an ugly mood
over the continued occupation Of Egypt.
The naval battles Of the Nile and Ira
falgar may have TO be fought over
again. There are rumblinRs OF trouble
impending on the Abysslnlsn border
and the contemplated seizure Of the
soudan, encouraged by French and
Russian intrigue, while Russia Is re-
ported TO be alert on the northern b0r-
ders Of India. The integrity OF the
British empire Is clearly IN peril
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
Chicago News.

Gen. Lawton's career has been a
marked one and shows that only fuller
opportunity, perhaps, was necessary TO
develop him into one Of Americas
greatest soldiers In fame, as he actually
was so far as fighting was concerned.
A captain In the clvll war at 10, fght-
ing CALAMITY on such fields as Shiloh,
or Pittsburg Landing; Corinth, Iuka
and Chickamauga, and taking part In
Sherldan's famous march to the sea. :"
al the close Of the war In 1866 he deter
mined, though volunteer soldier. to
enter the regular army. This he did
and won new laurels and for the first
time national distinction as an Indian
fighter. Al the outbreak Of the Span
ish-American war. Lawton secured an
infantry command and by his courage
and daring won for himself perman-
ent place in the galaxy OF American
patriotism as the hero Of FL Caney."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
Chicago News.

Some time ago ex-President Harrison,
fresh from the intlmacies OF the Vene-
zuela commission and the enlighten-
ment OF visit TO the German court,
was asked his opinion OF the British
South African trouble. He answered;
II see breakers ahead for Great Brit
ain" This Denetratiye forecast Of the
difficulties likely 10 arise during the
course OF the Transvaal campaign has
received speedy fulhllment Britain Is
among the breakers and the Imperial
vessel is in danger Of laundering. An
ambitious colonial secretary has APP
parently "steered too near the sands
10 show his wit"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
RUSSIA AND PERSIA.
ST. Petersburg Rosslia.

The increase OF the Russian naval
force on the Persian gulf does not in
dictate any offensive intention or desire
TO appropriate territory. At the same
time there can be no doubt that Great
Britain will scarcely dare 10 make any
annexation in the presence OF Rus
sian man-of-war. From many points
Of view the appearance Of the Russian
flag In the Indian ocean and In the Per-
sian gulf, especially In the present
state Of affairs, must be welcomed
gladly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
he war by this time much nearer 10 Its

the war by this time much nearer TO It's
close. His death now. at time when
ne was about to receive his promotion
TO the rank OF brigadier general OF the
regular army and while he still had
eight years Of active service before him,
is doubly pathetic, His memory viii
endure In the annals Of the army as
that OF an absolutely fearless and tire
less soldier, and indomitable fighter
and a military leader OF genius.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

Bjornstjerne Bjornson, the famou
Norwegian poet and politician, recently
ordered removed a statue Of him erected
by admlrlng friends in front OF the
Christiania theater He claims the sta
tue Is a libel on him. This shows the
wisdom Of the old rule not 10
commemorate in bronze those who
live. Dead persons do not pro-
test against the alleged art
that sometimes is embodied In seulp-
ture
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
Sacramento Record Union.

The furry In banking and brokering
circles in New York does not indicate
any real weakness in American finan-
ces, nor any lasting disturbance in
representatives Of real values. II Is
the expected outcome of gaming in
stocks Of the multitude Of trusts, most
Of them either fictitiously or over capt.
talized The shake-up under the as
sault Of the bears proves. In our opin-
ion that the solid money interests OF
the country are wary OF the trusts
and the institution backing them for
most part. and that these concerns with
few exceptions will speedily find their
proper level.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
BRITISH REyERsEs.
New York Journal.

Again the British have suffered a
serious reverse at the hands of the
Beers. General Butler In attempting to
cross the Tugela river with his entire
force was driven back with heavy loss.
This Is the fifth severe engagement In
which the Beers have been victorious
The moral effect Of these victories on
the Cape Colony Dutch. the savage
tribes around the Transvaal and the
nations OF Europe cannot be overestl-
ated -.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
Chicago Times Herald.

II is the stupendous consequences,
not only to the British empire but to
the world, involved in the South Afri-
can struggle that make It the all-ab-
sorbing feature OF interest throughout
the world. The Beers have kindled
a connagratlon which can only end In
their overwhelming defeat or the dis
indignation Of what Won Buelow the
other day acknowledged was the great
est world power since the days OF I'M
nerial Rome.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

Three years mission work IN Thibet
and not a single convert 10 chrlsdani-
ty. is the report Of two missionaries OF
the Christian and Missionary alliance
OF New York. The white mans force
Of civilization has not made headway
there vet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

A sta,ician claims that an ordinary
man utters ll.sOO,OoO words in year.
That Is terrible. How long would 1t take
an ordinary man 10 undo the mischief
done by such multitude OF words,most
of which no doubt are idle. II not worse
than that
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
New York Tribune.

Not merely South Africa, but the
worldwide British empire is at stake
Perhaps that fact was not realized as
clearly before the war as II Is now. AT
the present time II is seen by all az
clearly as the MONDAY sun. IL Great
Britain were defeated by the Beers she
would be driven out Of South Africa al
together. And what then? Why, she
would be a third-rate power. india
would be lost in a twinkling.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
Chicago Tlmes.Uerald.

There has always been a fascina-
ton about the trying campaigns against
our trticulent red wards which Is not
hard to understand OF all the saw.
ages that have opposed the onward
march of the whites none has been at
once so treacherous and brave, 80 In
domitable Of will and 50 hardy OF
physique as this same American In.
dian. II took man Of great resources
to compete with such a foe. and Law
ton was one Of the few who were fully
equal 10 the struggle. In the difficult
and arid country Of the far Southwest
he pursued Geronimo as another and
superior chleftsln OF an Indian tribe
might have done. He was ready FOR
any kind of tactics, persistent. tough
as hickory. ever moving, Indifferent TO
rest, and II was thus only that he could
and did accomplish his purpose.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

The British public does not Ike TO
be deceived as to national prepared
ness to carry on war, hence the strong
demand announced from London
that Mr. Joseph Chamberlain retire
from the head OF the colonial Office. and
the suggestion that Lord Rosebery take
the responsible duties Of the position OF
foreign minister.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
Chicago Record.

His services in the Philippines had al
ready heightened the popular esteem
and admiration for this ardent fighter.
Undoubtedly the severest lessons the
Filipinos have had were received at his
hands. and there IN reason to believe
that II left free 20 follow his own plans
OF campaign, he would have brought
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

There Is talk Of Fenian re-organiza-
ton in this country. ANY renewal of an
effort to invade Canada would be very
unhealthy exercise Just now, on either
side of the boundary line.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

1t is reported that Christmas sees a
truce for one day in South Africa No
doubt the people are thankful for
peace on earth for one day. at least,
albeit It may be an enforced peace.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
Sam Francisco chronicle.

Perhaps the most significant sugges-
ton OF the real gravity Of the crisis Ia
contained In Lord Beresford's sudden
resignation Of his seat In Parliament 10
join the Mediterranean feet as second
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

Thirteen is sometimes lucky num-
Der, as in the case Of the Braznell mine
disaster, when thirteen men escaped
alive
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
FINANCIAL FLURRf.
Chicago News.

II Is difficult TO treat temperately and
with patience the monetary troubles
which appeared In Boston last week.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

The awful disaster at the Braznell
mine, Pennsylvania. gives an opportu-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-01-17
The "ship of the Desert

The camel is called the 'ship of the
desert He is not only the sole means of
transportation, but his color is said to be
just like that of the desert before sunrise.
In the Bible it is fAid that Abraham, Isaac
and Jacob counted their wealth and
strength in him, and the children of
Ishmael grew up by his aid, calling him
"Djemal," and to this day continue the
name and the same ancient friendship for
him.
But what work of nature this creature
is, with that mat of wool upon his fore
head, his canine teeth in sleeps jaws, the
tough web connecting his toes to prevent
him sinking in the sand, with his hump
of pure fat to guard against famine and
the absorbing stomach to retain water
supply, and those Intelligent nostrils to
scent water ten miles away. These nos
trils close SO tightly that even in sand
storm the finest dust of the desert cannot
penetrate his throat.
He can carry 600 pounds 30 miles day,
or one man and a water skin so miles q
day. No wonder he is SO tenderly loved
and cared for by those whose burdens he
bears and whose lives he often saves dur
ing the perils of the desert.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-01-17

Many persons were somewhat puz-
zled yesterday to know why Gen.
Shafter wore on his collar the initials
"U. S. "" when be belongs to the reg
ular army. 1t is explained by the fact
that during the war with Spain he
was made major general of volun-
tReca.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-01-17
Young Rough Rider.

Dabney S. Register, a 13-year old
boy whose parents reside in Memphis,
Tenn, who came to Roswell soon af
ter the Trough Riders" returned, left
with the Rough Riders In camp at
Chickamauga and stayed with the
command that was not sent to Cuba,
until they were discharged at New
York, and then followed Lieut. Bal
lard to New Mexico, working his way.
and arriving here short time after
the latter. Colonel Roosevelt had
secured him an appointment on one of
the training ships of the navy and he
expects to be received on board one OF
the vessels sometime next summer or
fall.-Roswell Register.