St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-23
Split IN THE ARMY
SALVATIONISTS TORN UP By THE
RESIGNATION OF DARLINGTON
BOOTH.
REFUSES TO QUIT AMERICA,
AND FOR THAT REASON SEWERS
HIS CONNECTION WITH THE
ORGANIZATION.
COL. EADrE PLACED IN COMMAND.
Public Statement of Their
Position.

NEW YORK, Feb. 22.-The retirement
of Darlington Booth and mis- wife, Maude
4. Booth, from the head of the Saliva
ton Army, in the United States, is an
nounced in the following address by
Commander and Mrs. Booth:
1t is with inexpressible grief and heartfelt
pain that we have 10 announce TO our staff Of
fcers, field officers, troops and friends
throughout America the following important
decision arrived at after protracted thought
and careful deliberation. We beg that they
will now and ever bear in remembrance that
we feel there is no alternative left to our dis
erection. We do not seek, nor shall we seek to
take any advantage of the strong feeling re-
speeding our farewell" existing in all parts of
the country, by attempting to sever the United
States branch of the army from the parent or
ganization as separate or independent
movement Though through the help of our
unfailing God, aided by the efficient (and to
us) happy cooperation of our officers our toll
has been rewarded in upbuidng the move
ment in this great country, yet we do not wish
any action Of ours to have the appearance of
personal ambition, nor do we wish our pre-
clous troops 10 stand for a moment in the re-
lationshlp of opponents Of those Of other ma
tons made brothers and sisters by one com
mon bond of Christianity.
Despite our intense and uRdying love for
America and our comrades here, should
have had other thought or purpose than
that of proceeding to England for another
command, were able TO do so. But owing
enter upon our duties in a foreign command.
Owing to our inability TO longer work freely
as leaders in the army under existing circum-
stances we have made known to London our
decision not TO accept an appointment This
does not mean that we will no longer be Sal
vationists no. that we will be other than the
warmest friends of our comrades throughout
the world.
We therefore proposed as wisely and as
eXpeditiousy as possible to relinquish and
hand over our command fully and absolutely
TO the incoming commissioners when they ar
rived. London headquarters, however, sent
over three separate representatives, unan-
nounced 1--WE grant at sacrifice and COST who
pressed us to an immediate decision, Offering
at midnight with most positive and uncalled
for precipitation, with the authority of inter-
national headquarters, Commander Herbert
Both demanded that we hand over our keys
and Offices by 10 o'clock this morning. We had
therefore, no alternative but to accept our
peremptOry dismissal.
None can fully comprehend what this step
has cost US. The blade Of disappointment has
gone deep. The struggle and suffering have
been long. We have sought not to be hasty
in this matter, but the international headquar-
terS have pressed us hourly to a definite de-
cision. In relirquishing our commands we are
giving up all, nor have any plans or pros
poets for this emergency.
Finally we know full well that by some per-
sons-untrue and unjust motives will be at
tached to our actions, but we feel consoled in
the fact that those who have witnessed our
lives, together with toll and effort during
the past nine years will, at least give credit
for acting, conscientiously and disinterestedly
and for doing right before the Lord of our
hearts. We have repeatedly called upon all
OF our troops to stand by the army; its general