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Source: Church History Vol. 4 Chapter 33 Page: 594 (~1888)

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594 This after discussion was denied. The Bishop was requested to solicit funds to aid in the completion of the Independence chapel.

Reports were presented from the several quorums.

The Seventy reported two lost by death since last report, namely, Alexander McCord and George S. Hyde. They recommended for ordination to the office of seventy the following: Thomas J. Beatty, Isaac M. Smith, Thomas Matthews, James Moler, Hyrum O. Smith, Martin M. Turpen, Hiram H. Robinson, Ulysses W. Greene, James A. Carpenter, John W. Wight, O. B. Thomas, Warren E. Peak.

The quorum selected to fill vacancies in the presidency of the quorum: Robert J. Anthony, Isaac N. White, John C. Foss. These nominations were all confirmed and their ordinations provided for.

The High Priests' Quorum presented for ordination to their quorum the following: William Leeka, David Chambers, Calvin A. Beebe, J. M. Putney, Asa S. Cochran, J. H. Peters, J. W. Waldsmith, W. C. Cadwell, C. E. Butterworth, William Anderson, J. A. Robinson, R. M. Elvin. These ordinations were referred to the First Presidency, the Quorum of Twelve, and the High Priests' Quorum. They reported back to the conference that in harmony with instructions received, they recommended that the matter be deferred until the next conference, and be made the special order for the fourth day of said session. This recommendation was adopted by the conference. 1

1 The text of the instruction is as follows as given in council through President Joseph Smith.

WORDS OF THE SPIRIT.

The danger of the present crisis has been magnified. Misunderstanding has impugned the motives of brethren. This must be put away.

There is necessity for a High Council, not only in Zion, but also among Zion the pure in heart, that the church may be prepared for matters that can not be attended to by the traveling high council. It is acceptable that such High Council be organized. Those who have been chosen are accepted of God.

The matter referred to the council may be safely deferred till the ensuing conference. In the meantime let the members of the council inform themselves as to the law, and also obtain such light as may be given them, and it shall be made more clear at the next assembling.

As to who shall preside over the Twelve: Let A. H. Smith take charge for the coming year, with the consent and co-operation of his brethren.

With reference to the question of authority: There is no conflict in the law and there

(page 594)

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