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Show ARRAIGNS FALSE LEADERS. For a long time Tho Tribuno has received re-ceived no more vigorous protest from within the Mormon church than that which comes to us from Provo, written by a -young Mormon over, the signature "An Elder," and printed elsewhere under un-der the heading "A Strong Arraignment." Arraign-ment." The writer of that communication has covered nenrl every injustice practiced upon the Mormon peoplo by their leaders, lead-ers, and against which the have every human right to protest. New polygamy, tithing, politics, commercialism and nepotism aro the chief points dealt with. Reading that lotter, ono cannot but bo impressod with tho seriousness M 11 rl nnnnrl'iiiioi nf tl.n Sl. ...... luif.vi ,uui,v MUSCIll 3111IUL1U1I in the Mormon organization. It is evident evi-dent that if this young Mormon is keenly observant of the facts, there must be thousands of others like him, but who havo not given public expression expres-sion to their feelings of disgust and contempt at present conditions in the church, and to such plain intimation of fast-approaching npostacy. lie is especially es-pecially strong in his reference to tho non-accounting tithe grabbers. Ho feels that altogether too much credulity is exhibited by the tithe payor with respect re-spect to thoso. lie has seen so much graft unearthed in other trusted quarters quar-ters that he practically knows that wherever similar opportunity exists like wrongs aro committed. With respect to the nepotism complained com-plained of, it is but a feature detail in tho whole plan to mako of the Mormon church a heritage of tho Smith family. Every power and authority exorcised, every material favor extended 'to others, oth-ers, and every ecclesiastical proferment shown, is in the interest of rendering the church a mere tail to the Joseph F. Smith kite. And cementing the mass is tho Smith polygamy, tho cult representing represent-ing which is tho controlling forco in the organization. The lotter must bo' read to be appreciated, appre-ciated, and we commend it to the consideration con-sideration of nil Gentiles and Mormons Mor-mons alike. And it is meantimo suggested sug-gested that inasmuch as a general wavo of reform is swooping over tho country, graft being exposed 'and tho grafters ousted, it would be the best thing for the Mormon church to .-join in that movement nnd cleanse itsolf. Other wise it must necessarily be called upon to suffer disastrous consequences. I |