110 years ago today - Feb 5, 1904; Friday

The following telegram was received from Senator Reed Smoot today:

"If alternative arise, which would you prefer, sub committee or be subpoenaed here."

The following answer was sent:

"In one sense immaterial. Cheaper for government however if I go there, and this would perhaps be preferable to us if it would suffice. (Signed) Joseph F. Smith.["]

Elder Joseph J. Cannon called at the President's Office having returned home from his mission in company with President Francis M. Lyman.

[Source: First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes]