Council meeting ... met in joint assembly to consider Bro[ther]. [B. H.] Roberts' attitude towards some of his brethren and the policy of the Church.
Pres[ident]. [Francis M.] Lyman in a kind fatherly manner, said that he felt that Bro[ther]. B. H. Roberts has offended one of his brethren by manifesting hard feelings against one of the Twelve; that he has been indiscreet in expressing his feelings to one outside of his own council and the Twelve, and by giving such publicity, has offended members of the Church; that he has given further offense by insinuating in his letter to Richard R. Lyman that the publicly proclaimed policy of the Church has been departed from in the manner of exercising Church influence. He said, "I think Bro[ther]. Roberts should humble himself, and walk right up to Pres[ident]. Joseph F. Smith, and say, `I have done wrong, and I want you to forgive me.'["]
Bro[ther]. Roberts refused to do it, saying he would write his reasons, and submit them to the Council.
[Source: David O. McKay, Diary]
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