THE MORMONS.
A very stringent measure, known as the Utah Bill, designed to control, if not to' eradicate, Mormonism in the United States, passed Congress on June 19. Strong as it is,' it is thought the Gentiles at Salt Lake regard it as only a feeble step in the right direction. There ia a clause in the bill which provides for turning over Mormon property to trustees appointed by the President, which is regarded atj. particularly objectionable to rionrMormons, in' that it gives colour to tho Mormons' chargo that the Gentiles desire to rob the Saints of their property. It is the unanimous opinion of the Gentiles that with the exception of the clauses restoring the right of [? civil] power, restricting territory, making adultery a crime, abolishing female suffrage, changing tho law of evidence in polygamy cases, and requiring marriages to be recorded, it is of no account whatever. The Mormon Press and prominent Mormons consider it a cruel measure—harsh, unjust, tyrannical, and: designed to rekindle the fires of persecution ; but. the tone of the Press ia that the Church is ready to meet the consequences.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT18840728.2.21
Bibliographic details
Otago Daily Times, Issue 7004, 28 July 1884, Page 2
Word Count
186THE MORMONS. Otago Daily Times, Issue 7004, 28 July 1884, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in