St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-04
BIG MASS MEETING Is HELD,
AND STRONG REASONS GIVEN FOR
HIS RETENTION IN AMER
1CA,
A LENGTHY -REsoLur1oS.
Which DeplOrcs the Proposed
Change, and Declares the Va.
cancy Could Not BE FILLED.

meeting nelQ III CaTHSBle nall tonight
1t developed that the people repre-
scented, as we'll as the rank and file
Of the Salvation Army. are opposed to
the recall Of Commander and Mrs. BALL
ington Booth to England. Among those
present were: DR.. Chauncey M. Depew
Bishop Z. G.. Andrews, William z.
Dodge, Rev. A. H. Bradford, Robert
Fulton Cutting, Rev. Josiah Strong
and thousands Of others. They were all
opposed to 1t, and said so In "a 1pa,,y
words
Dr. Chauncey NJ. Depew, acting as
chairman Of the meeting, read a cable
gram from Bramwell Booth to Mayor
strong explaining the object If Com
mander Ballington Booths recall. The
speaker said that the gathering was
not for the purpose Of taking Issue
with anything contained In the G, ble-
gram. "but to express our views"
No matter what London will think
about the infant. which Ia, grown
largely. it is much alive and liable to
kick.
The cablegram which Dr. Depew read
ran thus:
Mayor Strong, New York.-Thanks
Tor telegram. General Booth travel
IN india. Change in command
Indicates no disapproval what
ever, but confidence that leaders In the
states. IKE many others also changing
tnls year, remain true to the purpose
OF the army. The general relics on
American auxiliaries honorably and
heartily helping his son and daughter
In carrying out their own declaration
ana In their continued conservation to
the whole worlds salvation. Christ's
love overcomes all side issues.
-"Bramwell Booth,
Chief Of Staff"
6rler speeches were made by Mayor
strong, Bishop e. @. Andrews. Rev.
Or. strong, William e. Dodge, Rev.
Dr. Bradford and Others
THE RESOLUTIONS.
DR.. Bradford read the followin9 res-
olutions. which were unanimously
Cltizens of New York and vicinity renre-
sentlng many churches and phases NJ faitb
as Wen as auxiliaries of the army assam
Dieo IN the Carnegie music hall on the evan-
Ing OF reb. . and adopted the following min
utes concerning the work of the Salvation
army In the United States and the pro
poseu removal OF Commander and Mrs. Bal.
hngton Booth from the country:
y fOrcA
eeousness. and one Of the most potent Of the
influences which are fastening the coming
Oh the kingdom Of God in our land. n is
reaching and uplifting multitudes whom the
anurehes thus far have failed to reach; it is
directing the attention Of Christian people
TO the fact that often the social environment
must be improved before spiritual natures
can De made receptive to the truth : and 1T is
everywhere an evangeistic agency of mighty
and extended power. We have gratefuIlv oh.
served the growth Of the Army and are de-
voutly thankful for the victories many and
great, which 1t has achieved. It's influence
among US for the last few years has always
been on the side of temperance, social pu-
r1ty, righteous municipal and civic life and
1t has ever regarded as its chief duty and
privilege the proclamation of the gospel of
Jesus Christ to all classes and conditions of
men.
We cannot fail to see that the wonderful
expansion of the army is largely due to the
remarkable comprehension! of the needs and
character Of the people Of this country pos
sessed by Commander and Mrs. Darlington
Booth, and their adaptability to the same.
They came to New York comparatively un-
known; they found the army small, divided
and without influence. They threw them
selves heart and soul into the work; they
became American citizens. and identified
themselves with American institutions. BY
their wisdom. fidelity and Sweet reasonable
ness" they disarmed obstinate prejudices.
They loved the American people, and in re-
turn won the love of all, without regard to
creed or social distinction. They have been
welcomed in our churches and have preached
the Gospel in places high and low, in many
of which it has seldom. If ever, been heard.
The present success of the army in America
is, under God chiefly due to their wise and
spiritual leadership. They have been per-
sonally trusted, and therefore wealth has
been freely given and cooperation heartily
accorded. which cannot be but seriously af-
fected with their withdrawal from the coun-
try.
1t Is, therefore with unfeigned surprise
and sorrow that we have heard that Com
mander and Mrs. Booth have been recalled
from the direction Of the army in America
We do not wish to seem to dictate to the
distinguished and justly honored general OF
the Salvation Army, but we do most earnest
ly hope he may see his way clear to recon
slider his order. II he fully understood the
unique position which Commander and Mrs
Booth occupy in this country, which no one
not resident can adequately appreciate, we
do not believe he would think it wise tc
fer them to another field.
Therefore. we earnestly urge, If consistent
with the best interests Of the whole work
that Commander and Mrs. Booth be allowed
to remain in the position in which they have
been SO abundantly blessed of God in which
they have won honor. gratitude and love OF
the American people, and have led on with
inspiring zeal all the, members Of the army
in their work OF rescue.