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

Under this caption the Boston Herald
OF Dec. rs thus comments on the Ken
lucky election;
There Is 60 be an election to NIL the
vacancy In the It'll congressional as
trict OF Kentucky today. and the only
live Issue between the two candidates
appears to be Roberts OF Utah. The
GoebclIte Democrats nominated MI
Gayle, and he has declared that, " ne
is elected and has chance to vote on
the Roberts matter, he Will vote In IA
vor OF seating him. on the other hand,
MFR. owens, who IN being supported by
the anti. Goobei Democrats and the Re,
publIcans, has asserted that. II elected
10 Congress, he will vote against the
seating OF Roberts. II the voters OF the
district are moved by popular clamor.
rather than by a calm consideration OF
the merits OF che real question involved,
as was tho case In the House, Inc
CHANCES would seem to be In favor oil
the antI-Iloberts candidate, " lhis
proves TO be the decisive Issue The
dlatrIct. by the way. II the same as thni
which was divided on the Breckinridse
scandal some time ago"
Mr.. Gayle.ns viii he remembered, was
elected. The fact Is OF interest. In view
II one OF the issues Involved.
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 Covenantcre. This sect. II SAYS.
excludes, from It's membership. oil
lawyers The reason given IL that this
unfortunate class OF citizens. before be-
Ing admitted to practice law. are re-
qulrVd to take an oath to support the
Constitution and other laws OF the
country and state.
The Constitution. they hold. In on
abominabic Instrument, because II con-
talna no official recognition OF God. The
government they consider Objectionable.
too. because II allows divorces, sunday
mail service, and the sale OF lntoxlcants
And thus the lawyers are. In their View.
particularly excluded from the blessings
OF a "Christian" community.
We have heard OF no other Cove
nantcrs" than those with whom all
readers OF Scottish history are familiar
and who were the mighty champions
OF Preabyterlanism, against popery and
prclncy. But Il Is said that these
American "Covenantcrs'' are n branch
OF the reformed Presbyterian body.
The fact IL Of Interest because Pres
bytcrians are now. and have often been.
busy charging the Latter-day Saints
with dleioyaity 60 the government. IL
It true. that from their own body has
sprung braneh--a division of the
church. to which those who swear al
leglance to the government arc never
admitted?
There IL q form OF hypocrisy that at
tacks others. TO hide Ito own defects
II IL often found among rcllsionists and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
snn rrnneIaeo chronlcle.

some dispatches from London. have
intlmated probable Recommendation OF
az the result Of the alleged misninn-
agement OF the war In South Africa
The Immediate attack seems to be ~
rected against the war authorities Tor
not having the armies equipped WIN
cavalry and modern artillery
IL ~ not likely that there VIII DC nhy
cabinet crisis Mt present " II very
certnin that the authorities OF war and
the treasury would be able to TX the
responsibility for tho war on Mr., Cham
berlain, and he N the one man VINO
although probably the most unpopular
man In England today, the British PEG
pie cannot now afford to throw over
They have got into n hght. and theii
blood Is up. and they propose 10 hsh
the war TO successful issue.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
Milwaukee Wisconsin.

The bullet which killed Mai. Gen.
Iawton 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 to close In the Philippines.
Since April. 1861. 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 20 suddenly taken when
least expected. His fne 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 lnexprcssi-
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
VIII convey a deep sense OF personal
loss,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

II Great Britain In wise she will not
arouse an anti-Brltlsh sentiment ny
SELLING oargocs OF flour shipped IN
American bottoms to Dclagoa bay mer-
chants. Such cargoes are ms free TO
Portuguese territory as to England or
Germany, and only consignmonts to
hostile territory are liable. These car
Zoos are not 80 consigned. In the pres
ent state OF affairs It would not be DIFF
ficult to arouse an anti-Brltlsh senti-
mcnt 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
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 Con. Henry w.
Lawton fell at San Mateo. pierced
through the heart by Filipino bullet.
He rendered brilliant service to his
country through the War OF the Re
beilion. In which he enlisted M pri-
yate and from which he emerged as
colonel OF his regiment, winning his
promotion by gallantry on the field. Al
the close OF the war he entered Harvard
Law College. but the army had more
attractions for him than the bar ana 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

The news OF the increased war prep
nrntlons OF Great Britain, the summon
ing OF Lord Roberts and Gen. Kitchener
the two favorlte soldiers OF the en-
plre--to the scene OF operations, the In:
dlcntlons OF levy on the colonial
forces. Ii what might have been ex-
pected after the Tugela river disaster,
the contamination OF series OF re-
verses, The British government ~
making ready TO do what II must do.
Those who imagine that England VIII
back down now do not realize the me-
oessities OF the case nor the disposition
OF the British government when II
really represents the British people
That disposition was set out In Nell
sons signal. England expects every
man to do his duty"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
TOO PREVIOUS.

The New York (yellow) Journal has
prepared beforehand. the report which
Is to be made by the special commits
tee OF the House on the Roberts case.
II IL of considerable length but dispro-
portionate MS to depth. The glst OF IL
is that the Member for Utah Is aud has
been since 1855 n polysumist, and sim
maintains polygamous relations with
three wives: that "the Edmunds Act of
1882 provides that no blgamist or polyg-
amist shall be permitted to hold office
in any Territory Of the United States
or under the Federal Government"
that tho Constitution requires Il Repre-
sentative to be a citizen Of the United
States and that this means citizenship
in the fullest extent; that therefore
1.-THE committee win recommend his ex-
clusion for inellglulllty."
II there is anything more consplou-
GUS IN the yellow Journal than It's
vicious malice. It is It's dcplorable tx
norance. Both have been manifested
to the full In its rabld attacks ON Mr.,
Roberts and the Mormon" Church
during all the months OF the latest cru
sade. II the Tayler committee adopt
anything like the nonsense OF the Jour.
nal, II win DO greeted with derision by
Congress and excite the contempt OF
the whole country.
The idea that the provisions OF Law
specially enacted for Territory, Of
place over which the United State
have exclusive Jurisdiction, is opera
two as to sovereign State, Is ba'
enough. But to oonfound citizenship
ana the suffrage Is stlll worse. a per
son who has not the right to vote ma
be a citizen to the full extent. To tai
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

Gen. Gntacre has Issued n rcconoen-
tratlon order In the neighborhood OF his
troops In Cape Colony The method Is
rather dangerous. as II is liable TO force
into the cnemy's ranks men who other
wise would be non-combatants. BE-
sides. the reconcontrado business was
made 30 Infamous by Gen. wcyier In
Cuba. that Its use In Cape Colony must
be attended with great care. or II VIII
prove as much OF blunder az did Gen.
Gatacre's attempt to capture Storm
berg.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

The prediction OF Prof. Andrews. su-
perintendent OF the public schools.
that British success In South Africa
would mean n war OF continental Eu-
rope against Britain. may be the pro-
fessor's judgment; but Europe Is hard
~ likely to pouncc ON successful MILL
tary power. The failure. up TO the pres
ent. OF the British TO score any consld-
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 entnngled enemy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

The death OF Gen. Lawton slain by
rebel bullet while In front OF his troops
at San Mateo, In II deplorable Incident
OF the closing days OF n war which In
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 Ama ;un army
no army officer In the ph.ipDlnes has
contributed more soldicrly skill. SAL
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 is9s, his capture OF III Caney being
one OF the most brilliant exploits OF the
Mar
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
Sacramento Bee.

Still another result OF Duller's re-
Verse. which comes merely as q eul'
minotion. Will be change In British
this change may be Is the merest guess
work. II viii be imperative, however
not only In the face Of present oondl.
tlons, but In view OF future accessloL9
20 the Bocr forces which are now made
certain Further than this. the recent
tcverses OF British arms make media.
tion impossible. The Beers do not need
II and England can not accept II. Ths
war must now be fought out 20 u ilnlsh
and II is plain It win be long and Bit
ter struggle.
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 1898 n
bank that IN managed with entire hon
csty OF intention II not with the best
judgment In the world may md itself
embarrassed. and while, finally, moth
Ing excuses Incompetence In bank man
agement. Judgment II tempered by the
icniency granted to misguided honesty.
But a metropolitan bank that gets on
the shoals In times like the present de-
serves the scvcrcst condemnation. AL
most every form and phase OF COM
merclai enterprise IL on "a sound.
healthy. prosperous basis. There has
been no general reverse except In pure
speculation. and II II difficult to find
any possible explanation OF a banks
embarrassment outside OF speculation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

Some time ago cx-President Harrison,
fresh from the intimacies OF the Vene-
guela commission and the eniighten-
ment OF visit TO the German court.
"ns asked his opinion of the British
south African trouble. He answered;
II sec breakers ahead for Great BRIT
ain" This penotrativc forecast OF me
difficulties likely TO arise during the
course OF the Transvani campnlgn mas
received speedy fulnllmcnt, Britain "
among the breakers and the Imperial
vossei is I'm dangor OF laundering. An
ambitious colonial secretary has mp
parently "steered too near the sahds
10 show his VIII
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

Con. Lawton's career has been n
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 10 far as fighting was concerned.
A captain In the civil war at 10. fight
in9 gallantly on such fields rs 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 1865 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 az an Indian
fighter. At the outbreak OF the Span
lsh- American war. Lawton secured an
infantry communal and by his courage
and daring won Tor 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
YuLE AND CHRISTMAS.


The celebration at this time OF inc
year is traced back to the ancient days
OF persia. Rome. II Is believed hor-
rowcd many OF the obscrvanccs OF her
.saturnaiia from Persia. Egypt ana
Greece, and without doubt the fule les.
4ivlticg OF the ancient saxons ana
xorthern nations were an inheritance
from the time they were living IN the
Aaiatic countries.
Yuletlde. as near rs can be made out
dates back TO the time when various
heather deitlcs held sway In the mlhds
Of our ancestors. The idea prevailed
That this time Of the year, the wheel
or yuic. OF time rested after us yearly
round. This suggested duietude. For
three weeks. from the 18th OF Dccem-
her TO the 9Th OF January. all feuds
were dropped. Quarrels were inter
ruptcd. and sacrifices were attended to
Tor the frultfulness OF the soil. for sue
cess In war and peaceful pursuits. II
was. moreover. q time, during whleh
new resolutions were formed and SOL
cmnly uttered. In honor Of Brage-the
northern god that has given to our
Language the significant word "brag. -
II was a time devoted 10 the special
honor Of Thor on the so-cailed North
ern Night" as the progcnitfess OF All
other nights In the year.
yulstidc became Christmas, when IN
the prevalent church mass IA hohor
OF Christ was Instituted on the .9th vi
December, In the midst OF the iestlV'-
ties celebrated almost universally :"
honor OF pagan dcities'rhls was ho' uh-
III 200 years after the nir'h OF our sA''o ~,
Whom the POPE Jullus IN the !ea' wv
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

II the attention OF Great Britain In
claimed to such an extent by the con-
dition OF affairs In South Africa that
Il cannot make it's influence felt In
tho far east, then the equilibrium at
present existing between the powers
win be destroyed, and the inclination
10 make the most OF the opportunity
will not he confined to one or two pow
ers. WIN not Russia wish to snatch
some coign OF vantage on the Persian
gulf2 WIN Russia not attempt 10 carry
o,r Its long cherished project for con-
structing a railway to Pekin? VIII
Germany ind nothing which II can
claim7 A speedy victory for Great
Britain In the Transvaal will be the
best guarantee OF the maintenance OF
peace and tustice In the far east.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
The clouds hang low

In command. The clouds hang low
over that Inland sea. a large French
fleet and the largeet British fleet ever
bl'1 there. France IL IN an ugly mood
over the continued occupation Of Egypt.
The naval battles OF the Nile and Ira
falgar may have to b. fought over
again. There are rumblinns OF trouble
Impending on the Abysslnlhn border
and the contemplated seizure OF the
Soudan. encouraged by French and
Russian intrigue. while Rursia Is re.
ported 10 be alert on the northern bor-
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
ANXIOUS ron GREAT SHIrA's.
Worcester spy.

us the British empire doomedf"
That is the question anxiously asked by
the British press and people this week.
win a succession OF rcverses In one
quarter OF the giobs 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-
tom with the same tnint7 South Africa
lost, will India follow. and after India,
Australia. New Zealand. Canada ana
the rcst2
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
BRITIsH REvERsRs.


Again the British have suffered n
serious reverse at the hands Of the
Beers. General Butler In attempting to
force wns driven back with heavy loss.
This " the firth 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 overesti-
atel -.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
Sacramento Record Union.

The furry IN banking and brokcring
circles In New York does not indicate
any real weakness In American finan-
ces. nor any lasting disturbance In
representatives OF real values. IL Is
the expected outcome OF gaming In
stocks OF the multitude Of trusts. most
OF them either fictitiously or over capi-
tnllzcd. The shakc-up under the as
sault OF the bears proves. In our opin-
lon 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 ind their
proper level
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

BJornstjerne Bjornson. the famous
Norwegian poet and politician, recently
ordered removed a statue Of him erected
by ndmirlng friends In front OF the
Christiania theatcr. He claims the sta
tue is 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 IL embodied In sculp-
tura
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

Not merely South Africa. but the
worldwide British empire Ii at stake.
Perhaps that fact was not realized ~
clearly before the war as II " now. Al
the present time II is seen by all as
clearly as the MONDAY sun. II Great
nritnin were defeated by the Beers she
would be driven out OF South Africa al
together. And what then? Why. she
would he third-rate power. India
would be lost In n twlnkling.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

st. Petersburg Rosslja.

The Increase OF the Russian naval
force on the Persian gulf does not in
dlcatc any offensive intention or desire
to appropriate territory. At the same
time there can be no doubt that Great
Britain will scarcely dare to make any
annexation In the presence OF Rus
sian man of-wnr. 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

II is the stupendous CONSEQUENCES.
not only 10 the British empire but 70
Inc world. involved In the South Afrl-
can struggle that make II the all-ab-
sorblng feature OF interest throughout
the world The Beers have kindled
a eonfagratlon 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
perial Rome.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

A statlclan claims that an ordinary
man uttors ii.sOo.OOo words In year
That Is terrible. How long would II take
an ordinary man TO undo the mischiei
done by such multitude of words.mosi
OF which no doubt are idle. II not worse
II.nn thnA
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

the war by this time much nearer to lts
close. His death now. at time when
he was about 10 receive his promotion
to the rank OF brigadler general OF the
regular army and while he still had
IL doubly pathetic. His memory viii
endure In the annals OF the army as
that OF an absolutely fearless and tire
less soldier. and lndomitable fighter
and military leader OF genius.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

Three years mission work In Thipet
and not a single convert to christlani-
ty. Is tho report Of two missionaries OF
the Christian and Missionary alliance
of New York. The white mans force
of civilization has not made Roadway
there vet
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

There has always been a fascina-
ton about the trying campaigns against
our truculent red wards which In not
hard 10 understand. OF all the saw
ages that have opposed the onward
march OF the whites none has been at
once 80 treacherous and brave. 30 In
domitable OF viii and so hardy OF
physique ns this same American In
dian. II took a man OF great resources
to compete with such foe. and Law
ton was one OF the few who were fully
equal TO the struggle. In the difficult
and arid country OF the far Southwest
he pursued Geronimo as another and
superior chieftaln Of an Indian tribe
might have done. He was ready for
any kind OF tactics, persistent, tough
as hickory. ever moving, INDIFFERENT 70
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
pEsEREr EVENING NEWS. MONDAY, DECEMBER 2s. 1900.

nifty for solutary punishment OF those
who. for oney-makinss sake. tamper
with the lives OF men. 1t was known
there was gas in the mine. yet the law
regulating working was openly ana
criminaiiy disregarded. the result be-
in: the death of more than two-score
men. There should be a vigorous pros
ecution of tho cuipai,.e persons.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

The British public does not like 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, ana
the suggestion that Lord iiosebery take
the responsible duties Of the position OF
foreign minister.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

His services In the Philippines had al
ready heightened the popular esteem
and admiration for this ardent fighter
Undoubtedly the sevcrust lessons the
Fllipinos have had were received at his
hands. ana there IN reason to believe
that, II left free to 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 IL 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
aide of the boundary line.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25
Sam rranclseo chronlele.

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 to
join the Mediterranean reet ~ 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 Brazneli mine
disaster when thirteen men escaped
oIfya
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-25

The awful disaster 1t the Brasneh
mine, Pennsylvania. gives an opportu-