| 354 amended at any General Conference of the church, and that all the provisions of said report on representation may be altered or amended at the next conference of the church to be held at --, on --, which shall be composed of members as provided by the rules adopted for the purpose of obtaining the voice of the whole people of the church. . . .
Provided, That at least two months notice of the nature of such amendment or amendments shall be given in the Herald, before the date of the sitting of the session of conference at which such amendment or amendments will be presented, giving manner and form in which such amendments are desired.
The Quorum of Twelve submitted a report including the following missions: J. W. Briggs and Z. H. Gurley, as circumstances permit. Josiah Ells and E. C. Briggs, present field. William H. Kelley, in charge of his present field, and also in charge of Chicago Mission in connection with T. W. Smith. Alexander H. Smith, James Caffall, and J. H. Lake, in charge of their present fields. J. R. Lambert, in charge of present field. Heman C. Smith, Texas. M. T. Short, Northern Illinois. William T. Bozarth and G. T. Griffiths, in Missouri, under A. H. Smith. J. C. Clapp, Oregon. J. C. Foss, Eastern Mission. Glaud Rodger, California. J. W. Gillen, "While we willingly recommend and sustain Bro. J. W. Gillen in his present field, yet in consideration of the fact that no help has been sent him as promised by the church, we think he is at liberty to use his discretion as to his continuance, and cheerfully sustain him as long as he may remain." E. C. Brand, Columbus Scott, and J. S. Patterson, present fields. J. H. Hansen, Western Iowa. T. E. Jenkins, Wales. George Montague, Southeastern Mission. J. L. Bear, Switzerland. B. V. Springer and Robert Davis, present fields. R. J. Anthony, Utah. John Thomas, present field. J. F. McDowell, "referred to his quorum for inquiry whether in his present state of health, he is in a condition to take a mission." Thomas Taylor, in charge of English Mission. R. Etzenhouser, referred to Des Moines District for an appointment. M. M. Turpen, recommended to Decatur District for appointment. Gordon E. Deuel, released from the Utah Mission.
The following resolution was adopted in conjoint council of the Twelve and the Bishopric:
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