The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-03-29
Mormon Apostle, who may rise to First
Presidency.

Presidency.
The name of John Henry Smith, second
in the council of twelve apostles of the
Mormon church, is prominently and ac-
ceptably spoken of as successor to the
late John r. Winder in the first presi-
dency of the church.
While the delicacy of the situation
would of course not permit of even an Of
fetal intimation at this time from Presi-
dent Joseph f. Smith of his choice to
take the place of his able counselor who
died Sunday evening il is reasonably GER
tain that Apostle Smith viii be nominated
TO the presidency by the head of the
church.
1t is also reasonably certain that the
choice OF John Henry Smith will be ac-
ceptable to the council of twelve and to
the church membership generally, ii being
expected that announcement will be made
Dy President Smith during conference or
shortly after.
Long experience in the affairs of the
Mormon church and its institutions, his
deliberate judgment, general high stand
Ing and acquaintance add to the belief
that he will be called to the important
post of advisor to President Smith.
The well known policy of President
Smith to do only what he considers best
for organization and against anything
which might disorganize, tends toward
the speculation of the choice.
Those who are close TO the inner cOun-
ellis of the church are inclined TO think
that President Smith will not disturb the
organization of the council of twelve apOs-
ties by the selection of Francis NJ. Ly-
man, president of the council, nor of the
bishops by choosing Charles w. Nibley,
the presiding bishop, to the important
position of counselor.
Called Into Conference.
The further fact that Apostle John
Henry Smith has frequently been called
into consultation with the presidency
additional belief
will be raised to the presidency.
1T appears likely that President Smith
will nominate the successor TO the late
John r. Winder April 8, the closing day
of the semi-annual conference Of the
church, and that his selection will be sus-
tained at that time, in common with other
general authorities of the church.
1t is considered unlikely that the Sc
lection of man to fill so important an
office win go over for six months,
although such may be the case in the wis
dom Of President Smith, whose prerogG-
tive in such cases is not questioned.
Funeral of Colonel Winder.
Arran gements for the funeral of the
late John r. Winder are still in a ten
Jative state. Definite arrangements
will be agreed upon when the commit
tee appointed by President Smith TO
have full charge will meet at 8 o'clock
this morning at the office of the pre-
siding bishop. The committee consists
of John Henry Smith, chairman; Rich
ard ". Young, B. F. Grant, Elias A.
Smith and Charles W. Nibley.
At the suggestion of President Smith
the committee has been working with
d view of holding the funeral at II
O'Clock Thursday morning at the tab
ernacle.
Several conferences with the family
were held yesterday. All the children
of the departed president have been
notified and responses have been re-
ceived, except from daughter, Mrs.
Mark ]. Cannon of Raymond Canada,
and a son, Edward J. Winder of Yer
nal. Utah. 1t is thought that Mrs. Can
non is en- route to Salt Lake to attend
the conference and she win be inter
copied on the road by the sad news Of
the demise of her father.
The news of the death of President
Winder is broadcast by this time, and
church representatives from all parts
of the world who are en- route to the
city will hasten to be here for the fu-
neral. All the foreign delegates have
arrived in America by this time and
will brook no delay in reaching Salt
Lake.
The death of President winder. &C.
curing as it did so close to conference
time, will be the means of assembling
the largest number of members of the
church at any funeral held in Salt Lake.
Funeral services over the body of
President Winder will be held in the
tabernacle and the great edifice with
its seating capacity of more than TO-
600. will doubtless be hopelessly in
adequate.
Tribute to President Winder.
In testimony of their esteem and re-
gard of the late John r. Winder, Presi-
dents Joseph f. Smith and Anthem H.
Lund yesterday promulgated the fol-
lowing official announcement
To the Officers and Members of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints.-Beloved Brethren AMI Sisters:
1t is with feelings of sadneS and re-
gret that we are called upon to an
nounce to you the death of President
John r. Winder, our fellOw-servant and