New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-25
THE CRISIS STILL ACUTE
SALVlTIONIST.S IN A FURRY.
COMMANDER AND MRS. BOOTH TO RE-
TIRE TEMPORARILY.

CHARGE OF ARMY AFTAiRs-BALLING-
TON BOOTH MAKES AN ADDRESS IN
WHICH HE INSISTS THAT HE
WAS UNwARRANTABLY DIS
MIssED-A LETTER TO
Mr. DEPEw FROM w
BRAMWELL BOOTH
Hundreds OF people yesterday visited the Sal
walton Army headquarters In West Fourteenth
ST.. anxious to learn the latest developments In
the trouble in the Army. After Commander
BallinSton Booths unexpected appearance at
headquarters on Sunday evening, and the long
conference which he subsequently held with
some Of his followers. 1t was anticipated that
yesterday would bring some definite news as TO
the probability Of Commander Booths assum-
ing the control again OF the Army in the United
States, in defiance of the instructions from
International Headquarters In London The
statement which he issued on Sunday night. in
timating his resolve never again to submit to
the authority or government of the English
office. implied in the minds Of many Of his fol-
lowers that he meant to sever all connection
with any controlling power in Great Britain
His friends felt that IN any controversy that
might arise between the English and the Ameri-
can Salvationists. Commander Booth had the
better end Of the argument. because. among
other reasons. the whole OF thc property belong
ing to the Army IN this country was vested en-
tirey In the name OF Commander Booth. and
that despite any legal proceedings that might
be begun against him. his title 10 the whole or
the belongings OF the American organization
was beyond dispute They declared. also. that
II Commander and Mrs Booth made UP their
tide i,l, sbo hp1 10 tOrifN
the Army members In the United States would
follow their lead But. as 1t happened. the Com
mander and his wife determined to adhere to
the terms OF their letter OF resignation sent 10
General Booth on January Fl. and to retire for
the time being at irast into private life. This
decision they made known 10 a group Of press
reprcsentatlvos last night at the Army head
quarters: bat whom they were asked II TINS
step was a final and irrevocablc decision on
their part Commander Booth replied; 'lt ls'
AT any rate final SO far ne Il goes. We are Ike
the man who fell overheard In a heavy sea, ana
who said. when he was rescued. Well am
safe up t. date So with u our intention to
retire IS up TO date. but what developments
may happen. even In tn immediate future. II
IS Impossible 10 say" Consequ ,ntiy 1t may pe
Judged that Commander Booth may yet be pre-
vailed upon 10 organize the movement entirely
a,ar, from the Jurisdiction Of the English au-
,horliles. Il was said IN fac;. that this course
Nigh, be decided upon Saturday.
TIE HEADQUARTERS CROWDED.
From early morning unit, Il late hour last even
,ng the Fourteenth-st. headquarters were crowd
cd a,l.h membera of the Army. anxlanes ana
par3tans of botn factions. At noon conference
Was begun In the lecture hall or the ground hoor
that was attended by all the staff officers IN THIS
city. and by the following divisional representa-
tn,es. Brlgadlcr Fielding Of Chicago. Brigadler
William Evans. u Philadelphia; Brigadier
Brewer. Of Boston. Brigadler Richard Evans OF
New-York: Brgadier Hoz. of bunaio' MAJOR
stlllweu 81 Minneapolis and Major Addie' OK
Springfield H. COmmauder ana MIS-. boo'h
were also At the meeting. as were 'ommiss'ohe'
Eva Booth. Colonel N!col and Colonel f-au'e'
The gathering 1t should be remembered, was