The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-02
NEW SALV ALTON ARMY
Mr.. and Mrs. Ballington Booth
Make a Statement.
TO BEGIN THE WORK SOON.
They Consecrate Their Lives to the
service of Extending Gods King
dom in America.

New York. March 1.-The announcement
that Mr.. and Mrs. Balnngton Booth would
head "a separate religious movement inter-
ested large body OF the officers as well
as the rank and lile OF The Salvation Army
in this city today. There were the usual
revival meetings held al the Fourteenth
street headquarters. where Capt Keith
was conductor. bur none of the speakers
made any reference 10 the army troubles.
Few members OF the army were willing to
express openly their feelings toward the
new movement, but 1t was plain from their
demeanor that their old leader had still
the strongest hold on their affections, and
most or them viii. in the event Of sepa-
rate movement, follow his lead.
Darlington Booth, eX-commaDdeT OF the
Salvation Army in the United States. gave
out the following statement late tonight:
Being continually pressed upon all sides
to state definitely what action viii take,
l desire TO make known our present posi-
ton:
''First-We did not wish 1t said that we
had taken the Salvation Army-that we
had through ambition swept the organiza-
ton in this country out of the generals
hands, or that We had taken property
which We had acquired while owing allie
glance 10 him. Furthermore. We did not
want TO influence those under his author
ity, through their loyalty and steadfast-
ness to US, nor have 1t said that we proved
faithless to trust reposed in us. so far as
administration was concerned We had
no alternative but 10 accept our dismissal.
which closed our allegiance and negotia-
tons with London.
"Second-We cannot, however, close our
eyes 10 the fact that We have another al
legiance: We are not our own and cannot
dispose of our lives and influences to
please ourselves. GOD has called Us 10
work for Him. We dare not, therefore,
remain idle. We have also at heart the
interests Of our country. which so loudly
calls to as to continue our mission. See
ing that the people Of the United States,
In an urgent and unulistakabie manner,
have voiced their desire that we should
inaugurate a movement ahording US an
opportunity TO continue our labors for
the uplifting of the unchGrched and I'M
Christian people OF our country, and as
there appears 10 be no alternative between
this course and retiring from public SER
vice, We have decided on the former
course OF action. II is furtherest from
our desires that such new and indie
pendent movement should be hostile TO
the one we have labored so long and so
hard to upiift. The United States with its
vast and ever-increasing population should
offer ample room for such efforts without
un-Christian warning.
"Third-It would be premature to de-
eide on the details of our future labors. We
seek above all else Gods leading. and an
organization cannot be formed within
day, and one that owns Christ as its head
cannot be founded on the opinion and en-
thusiasm Of the moment. We shall prob
ably have but a small beginning and gain
strength step by step.
"Fourth-We shall asspredly, under any
circumstances stand for the principles we
have hitherto upheld. having for our aim
the saving Of souls, the unity OF effort in
work, spiritual plalnness and self-sacriice
and simplicity Of dress that speaks Of cur
Christ following.
''Fifth-We cannot at this jUncture, over
done in body and overstrained IN nerve.
give out the date when we shall be able 10
commence public work. Indeed. il viii be.
seen 10 be wise TO DO nothing In haste lest
II should be ill-done. bat to do with all fore
thought. that it may be well done and per-
manently done. We are most anxious not
to act upon impulse or under strong pres
sure, but as God shall guide US, through
circumstances. and with cool and calm
Judgment as to what we believe and feel 10
be right.
''In closing We desire to assure ali who are
interested in this matter that we have earn
estly consecratel our lives TO the service
OF strengthening religious principles and
extending Gods Kingdom IN America,
DARLINGTON BOOTH.
''MAUDE Z. BOOTH"
Eva Booth and Col. N3c0l led a meeting
OF The Salvation Army al Cooper Union
tonight. TIE large hail was crowded and
friends Of Baliington Booth and his wife
were evidently In the majority. Col. Nicol
and Mss Booth were greeted with Kisses
as they assembled the platform. ard Il was
a least ter minutes before order could be
restored Miss Booths pale, pathetic face,
and almost fearful appeal for q respect
ful hearing. however, shut off al 0pposi-
ton ard her audience heard her quietly 10
the end. Her appeal was an earnest ex-
nortadon to Gil TO stand by her During
SIS delivery a number left the hall
A,narfnao stocks Depressed.