| 320 any elder can be a true representative of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and reject any of the revelations found in the book of Doctrine and Covenants. If so, which and how many; if so, if any elder can not reject all the revelations found in said book, and still be a fit representative of the church?
The following on the foundation of the church was read, and was also referred to a general assembly:
Whereas, There exists a diversity of opinion among the elders respecting the foundation of the church; some maintaining it to be revelation (Matthew 16:17, 18), others believing it to be apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ as the chief corner-stone (Ephesians 2:50), while still another class believe it to be Christ Jesus (1 Corinthians 3:11). And,
Whereas, It is believed to be of paramount importance that the church should be a unit on questions of such magnitude, therefore, be it
Resolved, That Jesus Christ, in his divine character, is the foundation of the church.
D. H. BAYS.
The following was also referred to a general assembly:
Whereas, The financial affairs of the church are not in as good condition as we would desire, and thereby the promulgation of the gospel is much hindered; and
Whereas, We have almost entirely departed from the law concerning missionary labor, the ministry almost invariably first making a call on the Bishop for money before they attempt to start out to preach; therefore be it
Resolved, That we recommend the ministry in the future to try and comply with the law, as far as practicable, which says, "Therefore let no man among you [for this commandment is unto all the faithful who are called of God in the church unto his ministry] from this hour take purse or scrip, that goeth forth to proclaim this gospel."
The general assembly has not been called, and hence these questions have not been thus officially settled.
A remarkable agreement between the Quorums of High Priests and Seventy was disclosed by their reports presented to the conference on the same day, though neither had knowledge of the action of the other until read in conference.
The High Priests presented the following:
We, your brethren, members of the High Priests' Quorum, have had two meetings on the conference ground, and considering it important that steps be taken to facilitate missionary labor, have decided upon, and herewith submit for your approval or disapproval, the following preamble and resolutions, as expressing our unanimous opinion on the question on which it treats:
Whereas, First, the revelations accepted by the church make it the
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