The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-22

and ever bear in remembrance that we
feel that there is no alternative left to
our discretion.
First-We do not seek, nor shall we
seek, to take any advantage of the strong
feeling respecting our farewell, existing
in all parts of the country, by attempting
to sever the United States branch of
the Army from the parent organization as
a separate or independent movement
Though through the help of our unfail-
ing God and aided by the efficient (aud
to us) happy cooperation of our officers,
our toll has been rewarded in upbuilding
the movement in this great country. vet
we do not wish any action of ours to have
the appearance OF personal ambition, nor
do we wish our precious troops to stand
for moment in the relationship of oD-
Ponents to those of other nations made
brothers and sisters by one common
bond of christianity
Second-Despite our intense and un-
dying love for America and our comrades
here, we should have no other thoug ht or
purpose than that of proceeding to Eng
land for another command, were we able
to do So But owing to conscientious
feelings and private reasons, we'll known
to the general, we are unable to enter
upon new duties and controversies in con-
nection with foreign command. Owing
to our inability to longer work freely as
cumstances, we have made known to
London our decision not to acce pt another
appointment. This does not mean that
we will no longer be Salvationists, nor
that we shall be any other than the
warmest friends of our comrades through
out the world.
Third-We therefore proposed as WISE
ly and as expeditiously as possible to re-
linguish and hand over our command.
fr1JI md nOoI I7fa al TO z ha
missioners when they arrived. London
headquarters, however, sent over three
separate representatives unannounced
1--WE grant at sacrifice and cost who
pressed US to an immediate decision, Of
fering us proposals we could not accept
Yesterday at midnight with most positive
and uncalled for precipitation, with the
authority of international headquarters.
Commander Herbert Booth demanded
that we hand over our keys and offices
by 10 o'clock this morning. We had
therefore no alternative but to accent
our peremptory dismissal.
Fourth-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 intern ational Headquarters
have pressed us hourly to a definite de-
cision. In relinquishing our command
we are giving up all, nor have we any
plans or prospects for this emergency.
Fifth-Finally we know full well that
bv some persons untrue and unjust mo.
tives will be attached to our action, but
we feel consoled in the fact that those
who have witnessed our lives, together
with our toll and effort during the past
nine years, will at least give credit for
acting conscientiousiy and disinter-
estedly, 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
and its principles. We do SO again:
May Gods blessing rest upon our coun-
try, the Army and all (Signed,)
DARLINGTON BOOTH.
MAUD B. BOOTH