NAMES OF MISSIONARIES: John F. Chidester, president, Panguitch; T. C. Young, Brigham City; Nels Madsen, Brigham City; Joseph Hubbard, Willard City; William Salt, Hooper; John Crawford, Brigham City; B. H. Tollman, Honeyville. NAMES OF MISSIONARIES: Edward H. Snow, president, St. George; Walter S. Lamereaux, Preston; John Parry, Cedar; J. S. Carpenter, Glendale; A. W. Bachman, Jr. Glenwood; George Condie, Hamilton Fort; William Willis, Snowflake. NAMES OF MISSIONARIES: 198 H. J. Nelson, president, Bluff City; Adam L. Petersen, Huntsville; S. Sanson Bayless, Bluff City; G. A. Adams, Verdure; Elmer Taylor, Jackson; Chas. Brown, Mancos. ST. JOSEPH, 224 299 129 NAMES OF MISSIONARIES: W. J. Packer, president, Safford, Arizona; James R. Welker, Safford; Benj. F. Peel, Safford; Thos. E. Williams, Thatcher; Jos. H. Lines, Pima; Alva Porter, Eden; Chas. Matthews, Pima. SNOWFLAKE, .... .... 170 NAMES OF MISSIONARIES: Andrew L. Rogers, president, Snowflake, Arizona; Theodore Turley, Snowflake; Amos Rogers, Snowflake; William W. Willes, Snowflake; Andrew L. Rogers Snowflake; John Hancock, Taylor; Edw. Solomon, Taylor; Willard Hatch, Taylor; Adam Brewer, Pinedale; Chas. Lilly white, Woodruff. NAMES OF MISSIONARIES: S. R. Gibbons, president, St. Johns, Arizona; Alexander Shreves, St. Johns; Aaron Cheney, Concho; Joseph Rencher, Springerville; J. D. Lee, New Mexico. SAN LUIS, .... 50 NAMES OF MISSIONARIES: Erastus Christensen, president, Manassa, Col.; Swen Peterson, Sanford; Brigham W. Hanson, Manassa; Emanuel D. Smith, Manassa; William H. Kirby, Sanford. PANGUITCH, .... 350 200 NAMES OF MISSIONARIES: C. S. Stoney, president, Beaver City; Wilford Robinson, Beaver City; Henry Baker, Beaver City; Thos. Houston, Panguitch; Adelbert Twitchell, Escalante; Nephi T. Howard, Cannonville; John E. Wilcox, Coyote; John W. Stocker, Junction; W. W. Ruby, Circleville; Geo. W. Johnson, Tropic. WAYNE, .... 39 NAMES OF MISSIONARIES: Irvin J. Tanner, president, Fremont; Wm. E. Merrill, Fremont; C. T. Balla, Fremont; Wm. J. Callahan, Lyman; Wil *No statistical report, but a good work was accomplished. lard Snow, Thurber; Chas. Ohurlaud, Loa; Levi Taylor, Loa; Walter Colman, Teasdale; John Norton, Cainsville. UINTAH, 256 210 III NAMES OF MISSIONARIES: O. D. Allen, president, Vernal; John Merkley, Vernal; J. Alma Holdaway, Vernal; T. J. Caldwell, Jr., Vernal; Waldemar C. Lyberts, Vernal; Adelbert Collett, Vernal; Ashley Bartlett, Vernal; Ellis J. Ellis, Ashley; Ralph Jacobs, Ashley. UTAH, .... 2109 1891 NAMES OF MISSIONARIES: A. J. Evans, president, Lehi, Utah; G. A. Iverson, Manti; J. C. Knudsen, Provo; C. A. Alleman, Springville; J. H. Lambert, Heber; R. A. Dowdle, College; G. M. Smith, Lake View; E. O. Wilcox, Fielding; H. C. Jex, Spanish Fork; D. E. Pack, Kamas. ALBERTA, .... .... 17 NAMES OF MISSIONARIES: John W. Wolf, president, Cardston, Canada; David W. Rawlins, Cardston; Benj. Watkin, Cardston; Social Ralph, Cardston. BEAR LAKE, 757 703 469 NAMES OF MISSIONARIES: James E. Hart, president, Bloomington, Ida.; D R. Morgan, Liberty; Rawson Van Orman, Bennington; James Clark, Liberty; Joseph Olsen, Ovid; John W. Long, Bloomington; Jacob Fuller, Paris; Wm. Clayton, Paris; Joseph Denio, Fish Haven; John A. Selton, Jr., Paris; Robert Schmidt, Paris; George Robinson, Lake Town; Wm. Finley, Fish Haven; Joseph M. Phelps, Montpelier; Fred Burns, Liberty; Moroni Dunford, Liberty; Hyrum Cook, Garden City. GENERAL RESULTS. This report shows that through the labors of the missionaries 13,035 have been added to the membership of the associations. This, however, does not give an adequate idea of the good that has been accomplished. Merely inducing men to become connected with the associations is comparatively a small matter. The work for the most part has been carried on among the wayward and indifferent of our young men, at the fireside, in private conversation wherever they could be found, as well as in cottage and public meetings. Quite a general awakening of interest has been effected in the great work of the Lord. Many hundreds have been converted to the faith of their fathers, and have been started well along the path of duty. The testimony of many bishops and presidents of stakes is to the effect that this work has had a beneficial influence upon all departments of church work. The Sabbath schools, especially the theological classes, have been increased. The attendance at quorum meetings and the general meetings of the church have been increased. It has influenced the payment of tithes and offerings, and the observance of the Word of Wisdom. The hearts of the parents in the household of faith have been made glad by the efforts put forth to bring their indifferent or wayward sons into the fold of Christ; and in many instances reported to us in our constant corres pondence with those in charge of the work in the several stakes of Zion, the parents have shed tears of joy. The local authorities everywhere, as soon as they understood the nature of the work in hand, co-operated most heartily with the missionaries, and rendered every assistance within their power to aid the good work. But what is best of all, the Lord helped, too, and helped abundantly. His spirit softened the hearts of the young men, and made them susceptible to the influence of the spirit under which the missionaries labored. The Pauls planted, the Apollos watered, but God gave the increase, and the glory and the honor is the Lord's, who made the labors of our brethren fruitful. Although the work of directing the movements of so many brethren, and keeping in constant communication with at least those in charge of groups of missionaries-in connection with other duties that made demands upon our time-has been arduous, yet we have had great joy therein, and have felt happy in the consciousness that we were working with God in bringing to pass, as we hope, and believe, the salvation of many souls. Trusting that our labors will meet with your approval and acceptance, We are, most truly your brethren, TO MISSIONARIES. B. H. ROBerts, J. G. KIMBALL. We desire, once more, to urge upon the missionaries to promptly notify this office of any change in their addresses and also to inform us as soon as they are released to return home, as it is only the intention to send the ERA to those elders who are actually in the field and not to their home addresses after they return. New missionaries, upon their arrival in their fields of labor, should notify us of their addresses and the magazine will be sent to them, beginning with the number current at the time of receipt of their address. EVENTS OF THE MONTH. BY THOMAS HULL, SECRETARY OF THE GENARAL BOARD Y. M. M. I. A. March 18th: The Brazilian ship "Amazonas," recently purchased in England by the United States, was formally transferred to the latter today at Gravesend, England. * * * * 21st: The Spanish inquiry into the cause of the "Maine" disaster has abandoned the accident theory and will charge the explosion to "unknown causes."' The secretary of the navy issued an order today that the ships "Amazonas" and "Abruell," recently purchased from the Brazilian government shall be rechristened. Hereafter they will be known as the "New Orleans" and "Albany," respectively. * * The house today unanimously passed the bill for the relief of the survivors and victims of the "Maine" disaster. The bill reimburses the survivors, officers and men for the losses they sustained to an amount not to exceed a year's pay, and directs the payment of a sum equal to a year's pay to the legal heirs of those who perished. 22nd: News was received at San Francisco today that the bark "Helen W. Almy," which sailed from that place for Alaskan points on Sunday, March 20th, has been wrecked and all on board lost. Forty people were drowned. * Lieut.-Commander Marix left Key West this afternoon on his way to Washington, by the way of Miami, taking with him the report of the court of inquiry in the "Maine" disaster. * * 23rd: An almost steady downpour of rain for nearly a week resulted today in terrible floods in the middle states. Railroads are blocked, manufactories submerged, many people injured and some drowned. Enormous property loss will result. 24th: Two great battleships, the "Kearsage" and the "Kentucky," were successfully launched at Newport News, Virginia, today. The former was christened with champagne, and the latter with water from the spring on the old Lincoln farm. * The Spanish torpedo flotilla sailed from the Canary Islands for Porto Rico today. * * 25th: The report of the board of inquiry into the "Maine" disaster is delivered to President McKinley. 26th: Hon. William E. Gladstone, the great English statesman, is reported to be in a very critical condition. It is said he has bid farewell to several old friends, and knows his end is approaching. Referring to his illness, Mr. Gladstone said to a friend: "A final lesson-a final trial!'' 27th: The following abstract of the report of the "Maine' board of inquiry was made public today. The report comprises eight parts, as follows: First, the court finds that at the time of the explosion the battleship "Maine" was lying in five and one-half fathoms of water; second, the discipline aboard the ship was excellent; everything stored according to orders— ammunition, guns, stores, etc. The temperature of the magazine at 8 p. m. was normal, except in the after ten-inch magazine and that did not explode; third, the explosion occurred at 9:40 o'clock on the evening of February 15th. There were two explosions, with a very short interval between them, the ship lifted on the first explosion; fourth, the court can form no definite opinion of the condition of the wreck from the divers' evidence; fifth, the technical details of the wreckage from which the court deduces that a mine exploded under the ship on the port side; sixth, the explosion was due to no fault of those on board; seventh, the opinion of the court, stating that the explosion of the mine caused the explosion of two magazines; eighth the court declares that it cannot find evidence to fix responsibility. The report is unanimous and is signed by all the members of the court. It does not refer to the existence or non-existence of the mine in the harbor of Havana, except in the specific finding that a mine was exploded under the ship, and the opinion that the explosion of the two magazines was caused by the explosion of a mine. Cincinnati, Ohio, is suffering dreadOne thousand houses in the lowlands are flooded with fully from floods. * * from one to four feet of water. * * * * 28th: President McKinley today transmitted to congress the "Maine'' report with a message in which he simply reviews the circumstances leading up to the sending of the "Maine" to Havana, and recites the story of its destruction and the organization, work and findings of the court of inquiry. He informs congress that he has directed that the findings of the court and the views of this government thereon be communicated to the Queen of Spain and invokes the deliberate consideration of congress. While everything is being done to prepare for war in case it cannot be averted, the president is doing everything in his power to accomplish a peaceful settlement of the differences between the United States and Spain. * Commodore W. S. Schley assumed command of the flying squadron today. A synopsis of the report of the Spanish naval commission which investigated the destruction of the "Maine" has been made public. The conclusion is reached that the explosion was of internal origin. * * * * * * * * * * * A 30th: The United States has submitted propositions to Spain which contemplate a complete and immediate cessation of hostilities in Cuba, the return of the reconcentrados to their usual avocations and the independence of Cuba, this last feature to be secured probably on an indemnity basis by which the island would pay a substantial sum for its freedom from Spanish rule. The Spanish ministry is considering the propositions and it is expected that a reply will be received shortly. Capt. Sigsbee, who commanded the battleship "Maine" at the time of the explosion, has been assigned to duty as aide to Secretary Long. severe shock of earthquake, said to be one of the most severe ever experienced in the state, was felt in Central California tonight. Great damage was done at the Mare Island navy yard. Buildings were wrecked, the machinery misplaced, and 1,700 men are temporarily rendered idle. * United States Minister Woodford has notified the state department that three formidable Spanish war vessels sailed today from Carthagena for the west. It was stated today in a high diplomatic quarter that the Spanish government, within the last ten days, had addressed a note to the great powers of Europe fully setting forth the grave aspect of the controversy with the United States and at least inferentially suggesting that the time was now opportune for European influence to be exerted. 31st: An answer to the propositions made by the President of the United States to Spain was received in Washington tonight. The Spanish government neither accedes to, nor declines the propositions, but makes a counter argument that Spain be allowed to propose terms as to what should be done with her own territory. * Captain-General Blanco in command of the Spanish forces in Cuba has issued a decree which is published this morning, directing the end of reconcentration in the pro |