New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-16
COMMANDER BOOTHS RECALL.
sIrRMISES AS TO THE CAUSE OF HIS
SUMMONS TO ENGLAND.

DENIED THAT Ills FATHER. THE GENERAL
WAS AcTUATED BY A DISLIKE FOR AMERICA
SORROW AT ARMY HEADQUARTERS
Great sorrow is universally expressed by al
members of the Salvation Army in New-fork u
the prospective departure from America or COM
mander and Mrs Ballirgton Booth. From the ex-
pressions of opinion by various members OF the
staff 1t is evident that Commander Booth has en-
deared himself to the army while the iact ''la.
in his administration he has consistently followed
American ideals and methods has won Tor hiir
general admiration and implicit obedience
There is considerable questioning at the head
quarters in West Fourteenth-st. as to the causes
which have led General Booth to recall his son
from his post at the head OF the American con-
tngent
The idea. however, which is expressed In some
quarters that General Booth Is dissatisfied with MS
sons efforts to Amerlcanlze the American branch
OF the army and IS actuated by a dislike for
America and It's people Is secuted by the highest
officers Of the staff in this city Commander
Booth also deprecates tbs Interpretation OF tho
situation. Moreover. such an exhibition OF animus
would be strangely AT variance with the opinions
and addresses given by the General during his
tour in this country twelve months There
are probably few shrewder men than the founder
OF the Salvation Army and none woud reah~e
quicker than he the detrimental influence sueh
policy would have upon the army IN this coun-
try
PLANTATION of the Generals plans will be found IN
the placing of Ballngton Booth in charge OF the
Headquarters in England. Up to the present Tine
the General has personally super!ntended the aa-
m,n.stration OF the affairs OF the army ahu IL 10
thought by some that the increasing age OF Inc
General has urged upon him the necess'y Oh re
trement and that 1t Is his intention 10 institute
Commander Ballngton Booth as his successor
The following is the statement which Commander
Booth issued yesterday:
1t is with profound sorrow that Commander ana
ar tSot thev have received orders prepare to
relInquish their command in about nine weeks ure.
They have knowledge whatever OF tneir sue sue,
cessors or the Generals plans, nor have they pe.n
consulted upon the question ana any ,;siy sr
missed and far as they are concerned Is t TIT,
rumor from the other side % the ee TSIaI nor ~
their doing in any way nor are tfy 20 stare en-
Commando ana Mr. boo sta,ement Is necessary
that they are in wise responsible wnaseve. 70.
the made in the press nry baae they
instgated any matter whatsoever that mas appealeu
resentatiyes Trey are sorry that any such senti-
nent a. London's resolution 10 angiclae me s l.eri
W Correct rect any rsp such representation:
Furthermore Commander ard Mrs. Booth are ho'
decide In the matter OF his Instructions to them a.,
they are awans rTpy forth 70 the s' question in al
It's bearings. They only received the news on 'n'
in the mean time it is Commander AID Mrs
Booths present prayer that no officer or any RANK,
or soldier or recruit Of any corps shall ALLOW these
tidings 10 interfere with the progress OF ms own
advance in the organization they have iought 80
long and so hard 10 upbuild and 70 upnod. -
The Commander and Mrs. Booth VIII AT once pro-
coed with arrangements to farewell as soon as tney
hear from London. but viii always regard tnelr
precious American troops with tenderest anection
and undyng interest
To a Tribune reporter. who endeavored 10 see
Commander Booth. he sent word that ne was not
prepared to say anything at present. but Mr.. HAM
bond his private secretary who was authorized %
speak. said:
The Commander present knows nothing beyonl
the fact that he Is to cave the American cohtil-
gent and proceed 20 London. He has, however
written long letter 10 England and when ne re-
ceives the answer which viii probably be on Non
day next. he will be prepared 10 say something
The Commander nstructs me TO say that there -
no foundation for the statements which have been
made as to the Generals alleged antipatny 10 tnL
country. They are merely surmises and are base
less There may be some changes in the constitu-
ton OF the staff but not more than usually foIow3
the transfer OF i. commander from one post 10
another.
1t is SAID that most OF the property OF the army
In this country held in Commander Booths name.
The army is not incorporate and II the Commander
wishes to assume Independence OF British author
ity he may do 20. is said. and need not, unlesS
desires. deliver over the property IN MS name
TO any successor General Booth may appoint