Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-02
nALLrScroS poorus FOLLOWING
IL He Heads m New Movement the
Salvation Army IL with Him.

NEW YORK. March 1.-The announcement
that Mr.. and Mrs. Balllngton Booth would
head a separate religious movement interested
large body Of the officers, as well as the
rank and file Of the Salvation army in this
city today There was the usual revival
meeting held at the Fourteenth street head
quarters, where Captain Keith was conduc-
tor but none Of the speakers made any refer
ence to the army troubles Few members
of the army were willing TO express openly
their feelings toward the new movement,
but II was plain from their demeanor that
their old leader had still the strongest hold
on their Affections and most OF them VIII, IN
the event Of separate movement, follow his
lead Colonel Nicoll and Eva Booth were
both in Newark today. attending meeting
Of the army previous to holding a meeting
In Cooper union in this city tonight. Colonel
Eadie was also out Of town on mission
connected with the welfare of the army.
Ballington Booth, ex-commander Of the
Salvation army in the United States, gave
out the following statement tonight:
Being continually pressed to make known
what action l will take l desire to- TO- make "a
know our position ;,,eo J. WE did mot Wish that nat
ton ton in in this this country country out Of the generals
we had acquired, while owing allegiance to
him. Furthermore, we did not want to IN
,luence those under his authorty thropgn s nor
have it said that we had proved faithess
to trust reposed IN rs, so so far as admin INN
native but to accept our dismissal, which
closed our. alleglanceshps and negotiations
g. We cannot however, close our eyes
to the fact that we have another allegiance;
we are not our own and cannot dispose OF
God Goo has has called call us to work for Him. We
dare not, therefore, remain 1dle. we nave
also at heart the interests of our country
| wi oh
sion. Seeing that the peope OF the United
States in an urgent and unmistakable man,
ner, have voiced their desire that we should
opportunity to continue our labors for the
an peepe e, Of our country and as there
appears to be no alternative between this
course and retiring from public service, we
ton. 1t is furtherest from our desires
that such new and independent movement
so long and so hard to upbuild. The United
States. with It's vast and ever-lncreasins
should offer ample wsrrnr room FOR such
the details Of our future lab Iabors; We seek eek
ganzation cannot be formed within a day,
and one that owns Christ as its head cannot
of fG"ndnd tna ne the %s sha have
small beginning, and gain strength step
0z4 0z4 S'SG; Re shall agsuredly, pnas:: any cir, 5
cumstances. stand for. .he, principles We
have hitherto upheld, having tor our ann
the saving of souls, the unity Of effort
in work. spiritual plainness and self sacri,
flee and simplicity of dress that speaks of
our Christ following. -
s. We cannot at this juneture, overdone
in body and overstrained in nerve, give the
public work Indeed, it will be seen to be
wise to do nothing in haste, lest it should
that it may be well dones,afid permanently
done. We are most anxious not to act upon
| the impulse or under strong pressure, hut
as God shall guide. us through circum-
stances and with cool ard calm Judgment
as what we believe and feel to be, right
are Interested in this matter that we have
earnestly consecrated our lives to the serw-
| ice of Strengthening rghteoss principles and
| extending Gods Kingdom In America.
BALIdNGTONs BOOTH,
MAuDE b. BOOTH