Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-04-25
PRESIDENT CANNON AT REST.
Last Tributes of Respect Paid to the Sage
OF the Cau-ch.


| Of the Cau-ch.
The cortege which followed the re.
mains of President Geo. @. Cannon to
their last resting place in the city
cemetery at Salt Lake Wednesday, was
a mile In length, and its passage was
witnessed by 80, 900 people. No like
event In the history of the city ever
drew larger throng.
Every available foot of standing
room in the Tabernacle was occupied,
and it is estimated that from 10, 900 to
ll,000 people listened to the simple ex-
ercises in honor of the departed leader
On the outside, filing all the walks
and overtiowing upon the lawns, unable
to gain admission, straining to hear
what was going on inside, was an
other multitude which extended
through the gates and into the street
| The floral tributes were the most
beautiful aud elaborate ever witnessed
in the city, and came from all parts of
the country.
The services began at t2 o'clock and
lasted for two hours, during whi.
time there was scarcely whisper. The
people had met to do honor to the
memory of their leader and with
solemnity they did it. The casket was
brought to the Tabernacle from the
| house in Cannon ward soon after Ii
o'clock, accompanied by members of
the family and several close friends,
and was conveyed to the raised place
on the communion table by the twelve
apostles, who acted as pallbearers
throughout. The scene, as viewed
from the auditorium, was most beau
tiful one. The casket was literally
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and surrounded by some of the hand
soonest et-pieces ever seen in the west.
Following out the idea that he had so
often expressed in life, there was no
somber color used in the decorations,
all being white and cream color, the
festoons being caught up by white
cord and tassels. and the big beds of
white enlivened by green plants and
flowers.
There was very large attendance
Of the leaders of the church, all the
various organizations being well repre-
sented.
President Joseph F. Smith conducted
the services, which began promptly on
time
They were opened by the choir and
congregation singing God Moves in a
Mysterious Way"
Apostle +. M Lyman offered the
opening prayer.
Apostle George Teasdale spoke in be-
half of the Sunday schools, of which
deceased was the principal founder.
Heber j. Grant spoke in behalf of the
Y. NJ. M. |. A. Professor Brimhall, of
the Brigham Young Academy of Provo,
represented the school. Apostle Brig
ham Young spoke of the lifelong friend
ship existing between himself and
President Cannon. Joseph f. smith,
second counselor, paid high tribute
to the worth of his associate. Apostles
John Henry Smith and John w. TAYLOR
praised the integrity and loyalty of the
deceased
Joseph +. Smith stated that President
Snow had requested him to say that on
account of the condition of his health
he had thought it best not to speak.
He had written out some remarks,
which would be read by his son, LeRoi
c, Snow. The presidents appearance
indicated the feebleness of his health.
He sat through the service with his
overcoat and muller on, and his face
seemed pale and haggard. His address
was as follows:
PRESIDENT SHOWS TRIBUTE.
Ny Brethren, Sisters and Friends; Feeling
my inability, because OF ill-health to speak 10
you this afternoon and yet unwilling that this
opportunity should pass without expressing
some of my feelings on this momentous occas-
ion, have written some OF my thoughts.
have read with deep interest the various
papers published In this city and elsewhere,
testifying OF the nobility, the greatness tho
virtues, abilities and fine intellect that have
won the high honors conferred upon President
George Q. Cannon ! heartily approve of all
these sentiments, and, further. wish to speak
OF him more particularly in the character OF
my first co oinselor. 1t was said and thought by
some when selected him for this position thar
MS long experience in serving as counselor to
President Taylor and afterwards to President
Woodruh would naturally incline him To as
sume at times a little arrogance self-Sufflc-
iency But wish 1t to be distinctly under
stood that no one in my position ever had o
counselor who displayed less of such spirit or
disposition. In our councils. whatever might
be the matter under consideration, although
views, he Invariably yielded his point grace
fully and gave me his most loyal support.
Our business relations were always most
amlcable and our private associations most
pleasant inspired by sincere friendship that
was aneetionate and endearing
In brief, L never could wish or hope for a
more respectful, faithful or loving counselor
and friend
| say to the bereaved ones a great and mi ghty
spirit has departed, noble and devoted hus-
band, a wise and tender parent, a true coun-
selor brother and friend has left us; and yet
you nave no occasion to mourn. He is now re-
Jolclng in the midst OF the great and mighty in
the spirit world. You have something to do
you have everything TO do in one immediate
direction. Prepare to meet him and share in
bis glory. The time is heetng the days are
live in his spirit feel that he is near by and not
far away, that he is still watching over you and
even more strictly than when In your midst.
IL may seem strange, and yet 1t is true. the
completeness of his exaltation and glory meas
urably depends upon yourselves Therefore,
cease TO mourn, and rejoice that your prospec Is
are made so glorious.
Services at the grave were simple,
consisting of the rendition of Come,
fe Disconsolate," after which the cas-
ket was lowered into the grave Apos-
tie Lund dedicated the grave, saying