Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-01
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.

lifted The curtain OK time and SONY en-
tered upon the chambers Of the world.
It's dincult TO fully sense the fact that
the nineteenth century Is no more, and
that Ne are actually living IN another
period. The possibilities OF the next
hundred years loom up before the pre-
scieni mind in awful grandeur They
. are, however, but natural sequences OF
pre.existent beginnings blossoms from
the seeds already sown fruits OF the
trees that have been previously planted.
results from causes working In the CEN
turtles preceding.
We may confidently expect that
everything which has given luster 20
the past, will be amplihed into added
glory for the era upon which we have
entered. Electricity. that has done so
much in the latter decades Of the CEN
fury now expired. viii work more Won
drous maryels In the century newly
born. It will give us greater light and
viii do mighty deeds In the field OF
force. Il IL 70 be the material power
OF the future That means greater
strength and less noise in locomotlon
and machinery swiftness without
smoke, dust reduced to a minimum and
elegance added TO energy, navigation
Of the air may be confidently anticipat-
ed with gradual Improvements until
safety and speed are fully attained, and
novelty Is lost in the common use Of
the aerial instrument
These two developments alone will
work revolution In host OF human
methods. and add greatly to material
comforts. The coming together Of ma
lions on the broad and solid plane OF
fratemal interest, will be one Of the
events Of the century. This may be
preceded by gigantic wars that will
teach their own lesson and urge the
powers that be 10 pacific measures. The
tribulations foretold by sacred writers
may also be looFoA for, as signs OF the
times that herald a better state Of az
fairs, and Of the approaching reign Of
righteousness when Christ viii be King
and all peoples viii serve and obey Him.
The rapid occurrence OF important
events will startle mankind but only
the wise VIII understand their por-
tent They Will all serve as agencies
to bring about the downfall Of the do
mlnion Of evil which Is called the end
Of the world" when the kingdoms OF
this world will become the kingdom OF
our God. We may therefore expect
great changes among the nations and
the opening Of avenues now closed 10
the preaching OF the Gospel OF the
kingdom, as a witness Of the coming
revolution In earth's AFFAIRS The De
vine authority revealed from heaven In
the nineteenth century viii be exercised
wit increased power IN the twentieth
The miraculous gifts Of the Gospel VIII
be displayed as never before While
the deceptive signs OF the Adversary
lead astray the wicked and unwary. the
spirit from on high win expose and
overcome that which is from beneath,
and whole nations will be turned from
darkness unto light
The new century VIII witness great
triumphs for the cause OF righteousness
and truth. Principles and doctrines
now despised ana condemned by milllons
win be accepted as the truths Of
heaven. and the servants Of God. bear
ing His holy Priesthood, viii be sought
for and consulted by statesmen and
rulers OF the world Were the scenes
that viii grace and glorlty the conclud-
Ing years Of the century, now presented,
the predictions would be secuted as
dreams Of the deranged and the fancies
Of excited enthusiasts. Suffice It to
say, the wondrous developments OF the
past will be lost sight Of. IN the spleu.
doris and triumphs Of the grand era now
begun.
Special attention is directed to the
Greeting given to the world by Presl.
dent Lorenzo Snow at the New Years
services in the Tabernacle. lie ex-
pressed the sentiments OF the whole
Church, and his testimony is theirs also.
His address should be sent forth 70 an
nations. for Il Is worthy the attention
Of all classes and conditions OF mankind.
The Deseret News rejolces In the
prospects OF multiplied and extended
influence for good. not only in our be-
loved Utah. but iu other regions and
circles OF greater extent Zion ls 20 be
redeemed. and the former places OF oc-
cupatlop 10y the Saints 90 receive them
with acclaim ana there the champion
Of truth and liberty win WELD the
power Of the press Today the News"
rejoices IN the attainment Of It's aim OK
the year that has ended. and lts circu.
latIon Of sos semi-Weekly issues over
and above the 10000 which 90 s.roye 10
reach at The opening Of the twentieth
century This is IN addition 10 ms large.
ly increased daily and Saturday sdl.
lions. To its wide circle OF readers
who number many more than the total
OF fits subscribers. It extends sincere
wishes that the new year will bring
them health and prosperity. and thar
they may live as long as they desire IN
tie twentieth century.