The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-16
BOOTHS new Army NAMED
It Is to BE Callei Gods American
Volunteers.
FLAG OF THE ORGANIZATION
White banner with Blue Trimmings
Colonel Nicors Hnsty Departure for
Ensiaud-Bailinston Booth Con-
tradiets Certain Statemsnts.

New York. March 15--Mr and Mrs.
Baliington Booth have at length decid-
ed upon the name Of their new religious
movement. The name they have adopt
ed Is Gods American Volunteers" AL
though the name carries with 1t to the
fullest extent the national sentiment
with which Mr.. Booth is anxious to sur
round his new organization, 1t has al
ready been said in several quarters that
the name is not sufficiently distinctive.
Mr. Booth, replying to these criticisms
yesterday, said that he was anxious
that his organization should be known
as the ''G. A. w." in imitation of the
&c. A. r." the initials of the Grand
Army of the Republic. The details of
diers of the new movement have not
vet been completed. 1t was said yester-
day. however, that these details would
be forthcoming tomorrow.
STANDARD of THE ARMY.
are being rapidly completed, and yes
terday at a meeting of the administra-
tiOn at the Bible house headquarters
the following resolution was formally
adopted:
"1'he standard of the G. A. V.-Re-
solved. that the standard of the G. A.
", while being emblematical of the car
ulItdi ptluClDtc VI tItt- tIutHS III
we believe and seek to propagate, yet
shall be distinctively American. 1t
shall consist of n white flag, emblemat-
ical of purity, containing in its centre
a large blue star, typical of Hope In
the middle of this star shall be n white
cross. emblematical of sacrifice to
others In the top corner of the stand
ard nearest the fiagstaff shall be white
stars on u blue ground, representing
the number of states in the union Over
the central blue star shall read the mot
to. The Lord My Banner Beneath
ths said blue star shall read the words
designating the number of the post to
which the standard is presented. This
standard shall be carried by color
sergeant at the head of parades, side
by side with the American national flag.
This standard may be preserved by the
American people for all time"
Mr.. Booths attention was called to
a cable dispatch from London, in which
General Booth is quoted as saying that
he had no alternative, but to stand up
for the discipline of the army, and
could not except therefrom a member
of his own family, and that Command
er Booths resignation had noA been
accepted because his father was even
now pleading with his son to return
to the army.
Commenting upon these statements,
Baiiington bootn Salu that ne hau new
er asked the Eehefal TO make an eXcep-
tioh III ms case, ana tnat ne had never
been asked to remain IN the army. Mr..
Boom added mat all oniciaI coninuhi-
cation WIN nus iatner had ceased.
Mr. Booth was also asked about the
negotiations which have been set on
foot, with regard to his taking charge
OF the National Gospel union. which
has IT'S headpuarters IN washington.
In reply to inquiries MIR. Booth said
he would be Wiling to accept the
charge II the organization would agree
to adopt the principles. uniforms and
degrees or the new movement
CoJoNEI. NIcoI.S nEpAprI,pE