| 644 institution of learning was adopted, and the committee provided for appointed as follows: G. A. Blakeslee, I. L. Rogers, E. L. Kelley, David Dancer, Robert Winning, F. G. Pitt, and J. A. Robinson:
Resolved, That in the opinion of this conference, the time has arrived when it may be expedient to establish an institution of learning under the control or influence of our church organization, and to this end there shall be a committee appointed (by the body) to receive proposals for a location and take such other preliminary measures as may be necessary; and said committee are empowered after receiving such proposals to make all necessary arrangements for the establishment of such institution.
The committee subsequently reported recommending the opening of subscription books for a special fund to be known as the College Fund, and that the installment plan of subscription be adopted. One fifth of the amount to be due and payable six months from the 6th day of April, 1890, and the balance in equal payment every three months thereafter. E. L. Kelley and Robert Winning were appointed a committee to prepare the necessary subscription lists and books. These suggestions were adopted by the conference.
A resolution, presented by the Fifth Quorum of Elders, concerning the sale of tobacco, was presented and referred to the Quorum of Twelve. The Quorum subsequently reported: "In consideration of the matter referred to us by the body, arising in Fifth Quorum of Elders, the following was passed: Resolved, That it is our opinion that if the purposes for which tobacco is sold are such as are named in the Word of Wisdom, no exception should be taken, but if for other purposes, it should be discouraged in every legitimate way, and should be a bar to eligibility for General Conference appointment." No further action was had on this resolution.
The question of the ordination of high priests and the epistle of the Twelve which had been deferred for the two conferences previous, had been discussed in the council of the Presidency and the Twelve and submitted with other questions to the Lord for instruction. A revelation having been received by this council, it was presented to the conference giving instruction regarding the disposition of these
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