Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-07
THE GENERAL CONFERENCE.


1.-THE last conference is always the
best" This is common saying among
the Latter-day Saints. II is certainly
true In reference to the general confer
ence which has Just closed. The at
tendance was never greater. The
meetings were immense from the begin
ming. On Sunday the Tabernacle could
not hold all the people who tried TO
gain admittance In the morning, and In
the afternoon the Assembly Hall was
crowded, the seats In both buildings
were flied, over two thousand persons
were Standing along the walls and IN
the aisles Of the Tabernacle, while
great crowd remained outside. The in
terest manifested by the people was
simply intense
The discourses delivered during the
conference were remarkable not only
for the practical nature Of the instruc-
lions impaired and the force with
which they were delivered but because
Of the powerful and enllghtening spirit
which attended their utterance. The
opening address by President Joseph f,
Smith vas really q series OF texts
suitable for the speakers to touch upon,
as adapted 10 the present conditions
among the Latter-day Saints and suit
ed 10 the requirements OF the Church
for It's growth and advancement. The
discourse viii be published in full, and
viii then be recognized by all who read
It for Its forcefulness, complete grasp
OF the situation and wise counsel to the
whole Church. All the addresses de-
livered, although In great variety as TO
topics and manner Of delivery, were
imbued with the one spirit which
guides into all truth and inspires man
Kind to DO good and serve God and keep
His commandments.
The conference was blessed on Sun
DAY afternoon In answer to the prayers
OF the Saints. with the presence and ad-
monitions Of President Lorenzo Snow,
who, although suffering from the ef-
fects Of a severe cold, was able TO ad.
dress the Immense multitude with q
clear voice and great force Of express
SION When his discourse appears in
tull II VIII commend itself to all the
people, and especially TO the presiding
officers Of the different stakes and
wards to whom II was particularly ad-
dressed, with the injunction to remem.
Der i and act upon the counsel impart-
3D. In reference to the responsibility
hereafter 10 be shouldered by them IN
stead Of leaving it to the Apostles whose
WORK would be largely among the ma
lions.
Inc appointment Of Apostle Rudger
lawson as second counselor in the
tTst Presidency President joseph F.
smith being appointed first counselor.
though somewhat Of a surprise to the
vast congregation received their hearty
support and it is gratifying to know
.na' the First Presidency is once more
iu''F organized with tried and true ser
wants Of God, holding the fullness Of the
Ae'cnesldte Priesthood on earth and
'n0roushly qualified for the great work
o. ne oversight and charge OF the
sau'en q Jesus Christ IN an the world
zoe unanimity exhibited in the con-
l'lsnee was exceedingly gratifying. The
authorities Of The Church were in COM
pie'e hAnnony and this feeling and In
, Suenee were felt By the entire body.
demonstrating the immense audience
er0sosa together in the huge building.
,aa' Standing for hours although extra
.nAl's were introduced wherever prae.
uoas.e' 4 vas a Qulet, listening as.
s.n'ls and most Of the teachings lm.
'a''ea 'ae heard throughout the vast