Being a summary statement of the investigation made by the British government of the "Mormon" question in England — John Shaqi
Being a summary statement of the investigation made by the British government of the "Mormon" question in EnglandBeeley, Arthur L. (Arthur Lawton)
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Being a summary statement of the investigation made by the British government of the "Mormon" question in England
Beeley, Arthur L. (Arthur Lawton)
Latter Day Saint churches -- Great Britain
"MR. HOUSTON asked the Home Secretary whether he has any official
information showing that the German government has expelled Mormon
missionaries from any portion of German territory, and whether he
is prepared to introduce legislation to expel and exclude Mormon
missionaries from this country?
"MR. CHURCHILL: I have no official information on the point, but
inquiries are being made through the Foreign Office. I am unable
at present to make any statement as regards the second part of the
question.
"MR. HOUSTON: Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that it is public
knowledge that the German government did, six years ago, peremptorily
expel Mormon missionaries from Germany on the grounds of their faith
being against the interests of public morality; and is he aware that as
late as last year, the twelve apostles of Mormonism who went to Germany
for purposes of propaganda were peremptorily expelled?
(Note. -- It is a matter of fact that the Twelve Apostles of
"Mormonism" have never, at any time, been in Germany, simultaneously).
"MR. CHURCHILL: I have not yet made the inquiries which are necessary.
I do not think there is any difference of opinion between us as to the
character of this propaganda."
On the 20th April, 1911:
"CAPTAIN FABER asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been
called to the Mormon campaign, whether Mormon missionaries are making
house to house calls in Chesterfield, and offering money bribes to
girls to emigrate, and whether he contemplates any action against the
Mormons?
"MR. CHURCHILL: I am informed that tracts have been distributed at
houses in Chesterfield by Mormons, but that no instance is known to
the police of the offer of money bribes to emigrate. As I have already
stated, the whole question is receiving consideration, and if the hon.
and gallant Member has any definite information, I shall be glad if he
will communicate it to me.
"CAPTAIN FABER: Is it not possible to include Mormons in the Aliens Act?
"MR. CHURCHILL: That is a very difficult question, and if the hon. and
gallant Gentleman will look into the matter he will realize that it is
not so simple as it seems at first sight.
"CAPTAIN FABER: Is it not the fact that no law can touch them unless
they really practice polygamy in this country?
"MR. CHURCHILL: There is very wide toleration of opinion in this
country, and it is only when those opinions merge into action contrary
to the law that the law can step in.
"MR. HOUSTON: Has the right hon. Gentleman received any information
from the Foreign Office with regard to the expulsion of Mormons from
Germany?
"MR. CHURCHILL: They can do a great many things by police action in
Germany which we cannot do in this country, and to do which I do not
propose to ask the House to give me powers."
On the 25th April, 1911:
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
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