Conditions in Utah Speech of Hon. Thomas Kearns of Utah, in the Senate of the United States

** "Conditions in Utah" by Thomas Kearns is a discourse from the early 1900s examining Utah's societal, governmental, and financial states, with a heavy emphasis on the sway of the Mormon Church and its figures. Kearns, a Utah senator, voices his worries about the church's authority in government and how it breaks the promises made to the U.S. when Utah became a state. Kearns stresses how troubled the link is between the Mormon Church leaders and Utah citizens. He chastises how the church totally runs politics and business, showing how this hurts people and goes against freedom and good government. Kearns shines a light on how some people still practice polygamy, even though they promised not to when Utah became a state. He wants the government to step in and make sure its laws are followed. He pushes for changes to protect people's rights and freedom, highlighting that church power needs be removed from government matters. **