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Source: Church History Vol. 4 Chapter 33 Page: 593 (~1888)

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593 7. Nothing in the foregoing rules shall be construed to interfere with the rights and duties of those whose calling is to regulate the affairs of the church in all the world, as provided in the law of said church.

8. All rules, resolutions, or parts of the same contrary to the Book of Rules, and which are contrary to the foregoing provisions are hereby declared inoperative and void.

This is a mistake made in the published minutes. The effect of the resolution as adopted was that all resolutions, etc., found in the Book of Rules contrary to the foregoing, are declared inoperative and void.

At this conference the Twelve passed a resolution declaring that they would not recommend for missionary appointment any one addicted to the use of either tobacco or strong drink. The resolution was to take effect one year after date. The quorum also passed a resolution declaring that in the event of a necessity for rebaptism, ordinations prior thereto were null and void. These resolutions were indorsed [endorsed] by the conference.

A resolution was passed by conference declaring that the findings of a court of elders in a branch should be affirmed; but if a penalty be recommended by the court both affirmative and negative vote should be taken.

The committee appointed to consider the advisability of publishing a music book, reported, recommending the publication of the Saints' Harmony. The report was adopted and the Board of Publication was requested to proceed with the work.

Provision was made for the church to be represented at the Centennial Celebration of the World's Progress, to be held at Cincinnati, Ohio, in the summer of 1888; and Joseph Smith, W. W. Blair, G. A. Blakeslee, the missionary in charge of Ohio, and E. L. Kelley were appointed a committee to see that the interests of the church were cared for and the faith of the church properly set forth at said celebration.

The building committee for Independence Branch in behalf of the branch appealed to the conference asking that the Bishop be instructed to pay the amount of three thousand five hundred dollars to aid in meeting obligations incurred in erecting the church at that place and in completing the building.

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