Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-12

PRESIDENT CANNON GONE.

The ONuICH VI JNn"o Nhiio VI iT"'-
er.day Saints Is in mourning 1t has
experienced a great loss President
George q. Cannon, whose demise, with a
brief biography Is announced In anoth-
err part Of this issue Of the Deseret
News, was so intimately associated
with the great latter-day work that
his career is part OF It's history. From
his boyhood be was Latter-day Saint
He figured at Nauyoo during the life
time Of the Prophet Joseph Smith, was
one Of the earliest settlers in these
mountains, aided in the building w OF
the Territory, represented 1t for many
years In Congress. did much toward
the formation Of the State. served on
important foreign missions, was active
az an Apostle OF the Lord. was known
and loved In every city. town and VII
lage In Utah and the country surround
ing, which he frequently visited and
where he taught the truths Of the Cos
pei and gave sound advice on the ar
fairs of the people both secular and
ecclesiastical, was at the head OF the
Sunday schools OF the Church, pro-
NOTED its educational and literary In
terests, was leader In the associations
and corporations formed for the tenn
poral advancement Of the State. gave
his whole time and wonderful energies
for the public welfare, sustained a large
family and lived a life OF honor, So
briefly. dignity and devotion, and stood
among the foremost men Of his time
as distinguished citizen, command.
ing orator, forcible and elegant writ
er, wise counselor a practical dlrec-
tor and devout and lnspirational ser
want OF the Lord
President Cannons intellectual pow
ers were varied and remarkable. No
matter in what he engaged there was
an exhibition OF mental strength that
gave him prominence and entitled his
views TO weight and consideration. He
was usually calm In his manner and
judgment, courteous to all whom he
met. and pleasant In his demeanor. His
personality was attractive and cheer
ful, Though not OF tall stature his noble
head was indicative Of power and his
presence never suggested littleness
either in figure or force His exemplary
life was continual object lesson and
exhortation to temperance, honesty,
cleanliness. virtue, benevolence and
charity His capacity for business was
astonishing. In the councils Of the
Church, and directories OF the various
enterprises with which he was con.
nected as leader. he bent the fun en-
ergies OF his mind. and exhibited a pa.
thence and endurance that rarely
Tagged and that was surprising 10 all
observers, In his family he was indeed
loving husband, father and patriarch.
and his tender care over all his house.
hold and descendants endeared him 10
every one related to him
While In the Church OF which he was
one OF the Presidency he was looked up
10 as an exceptional and prominent
character, sound in doctrine. firm in
faith, thoroughly devoted to Church
interests, ready to sacrifice everything
Tor It's advancement, he was recognized
In the political and commercial world ne
man OF mark, whose influence was De.
sirabie and whose presence and words
We're OF value on great occasions. AT
notable gatherings and congresses of
great public associations. his voice was
heard with respect and eager attention.
and he never disappointed the expecta.
tons OF his admirers.
The long experience Of President
cannon, his thorough familiarity with
the affairs OF the Church IN all the
world his retentive memory Of men ana
things, and his readiness 10 grasp the
details OF a situation and to perceive
the ways and means TO a needful end
render his absence from Church coun-
CHS a great deprivation, and emphasize
the loss we have sustained In his de.
parture' His resonant voice will no
longer be heard IN our tabernaeles and
assemblies. His cheerful countenance
VIII beam upon us no more in this
world His towering intellect and splr.
itual influence will be exercised in an
other sphere. He Ia, no doubt, WANTED
on the other side" He spent all his
energies in the service Of the Church
ana MS physical form has broken down
under the weight OF his Ia
DORIS and the attacks OF In
sldious disease, consequent upon the
iaiiing force Of resistance. We must
pear this deprivation with such fort.
'uae as we can command, and think OF
the gain to the great cause to which his
Hie was devoted, by his entrance into
ma' sphere to which so many Of his as.
soc'ates in the ministry have gone.
TO his family all words Of coincidence
az our command viii fail. God alone
can comfort and support them in this
nonr OF trial. To the people who have
oeen familiar with his presence and
"aohlnss we can only say, God Is over
AL Ills viii be done. He win overru,e
every event for good, All Israel win he
soirowtui at the demise Of the great
man ma, whose efforts for their uplifting
MN. ~" DC better appreciated than
WINE ne was living among them.
49, ~ vs. a., De thankful for the life and
aoo,s OF Brother George o. cannon
emulate his Conspicuous v,,,uas "ss