New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
MRS. BOOTH-TUCKER HERE.
GREETED AT THE PIER BY MANY SALIVA
TIONISTS
SHE HAS NO TERMS TO OFFER HER BROTHER
But THINKS THAT IF HE WOULD GO TO SEE

Mrs. Emma Booth-Tucker. who, Jointly Win
her husband. takes command or the SaVa'ioH
Army In this country, arrived yesterday altei'
noon on the American Line steamship ST. LOUIS
and received an enthusiastic welcome from
large number Of Salvation Army members upon
her arrival at the pier. She was accompa"ieu
by her two children Krstodas Booth-Tucker ano
Motto Booth-Tucker Major J. Malon and cap
tain Gircopazzi. and all except the children were
dressed in the army uniform Mrs. Booth-
Tucker appeared to be much fatigued. but she
was greatly cheered by cable dispatch. winch
she received at Quarantine telling her that her
child was much improved in health. Among the
prominent officers gathered at the pier 10 To-
ceive their new chief were Brigadier Bown, Major
Cox Commissioner Carton. Major Marshaii'
Colonel Eadie Brigader Richard Evans. Major
Storrs, Staff Captain Crafts and Brigadier Perry.
number Of the rank and file sweled the crowd
TO goodly numbers Just before the gangplank
was run aboard the big steamship. NUMBER OF
the happy Salvationists broke into song while
those aboard the steamship cried deep "Amens.'
GREETING FROM HER BROTHER.
As Mira Booth Tucker came down. or rather
up the gangplank. she was met by Major Lind
scy Of the Volunteers. who handed her letter
Of fraternal greeting from her brother. baiiihg-
ton Booth. TIE major was in his new regimen
tails. The party then made their way 10 one
Of the private offices at the entrance 10 'he pier
where Miss Eva Booth. tn. Commissioner. eoo1
appeared The two sisters embraced eech other'
Both Mrs. Booth Tucker and the Commissioner
were repeatedly cheered by their adherents.
After the exchange Of greetings. Mrs. Booth
Tucker entered a carriage which was waiting
for her. and in company with her sister ana
Major Lewis. her secretary. drove direct To tae
Army garrison. at No. 121 West Tnirteenth-st.
This house which has hitherto served as par
racks for the superior officers OF the stan. Will
be converted into home for Mr. ana MIS-. BOOTH
Tucker 1t was expected that Mrs. Booth-Iucker
would visit the Salvation Army Headquarters
in West Four;eenth-st. as soon as possible aiter
her arrival In this city To this end elaborate
preparations were made to give her httihS re-
ceution Both the interior and the OUTSIDE OF the
big building were profusely decorated. From the
numerous windows facing the street several
hundred large and small American nags were
displayed. while the corridors and stairways IN
SIDE were festooncd with streamers Of the Ma
tonal colors. over the main entrance was huAs
a huge white banner. bearing the words. "Aineri-
can Salvationlsts welcome their new leaders
SEASICK ALL THE WAY.
Mrs Tucker Is a poor sailor. and she said yes
teraay that from the time she left her husband
when he put back the piot-boat, untN Fire
Island sighted she had not been out OF her
bunk and had for most Of the voyage been un-
der the care Of the doctor In fac" and build
Mrs. Booth-Tucker possesses all the Characters
tics Of the Booth family. She has the same tall.
slim figure her brothers and sisters, with
sharp. prominently outlined features. But she
al aaf
energetic manner that Is lik.ly to aid her In be-
coming. important factor In the SaIVatoh
Army work Of this country. Mrs. Tucker is the
second daughter Of General Booth. and was born
in London thirty-four years ago. She has de-
voted the greater part of her life 10 the Work
II the army. and before her marriage was In
charge of tho international Training Home in
England She was married u Commissioner
Booth-Tucker In 1887. In the Clapton Congress
Hall London On the night OF the wedding
900 people paid admission 10 the hall. and on
this casion sum of S25. 900 was raised for the
armv's work In India. Immediately after the
wedding MI and Mrs. Booth Tucker started for
India where their appointment lay. but the
climate so affected Mrs. BoothTucker that In less
than a year she was compelled - return TO Eng
land Since that time she has held Jointly with
her husba ni the post OF foreign secretary OF the
Salvation Army.
After resting for a few hours 10 recover from
the fatigue OF the ocean voyage. Mrs Booth
Tucker received Tribune reporter last night
and converscd somewhat freely upon the policy
rhe intended pursue in the administration OF
the Army.
MRS BooTH-TUCKER's PLANS.
Asked whether she intended 20 introduce new
methods into the Arny's work. she replied that
Salvationlsts were always open TO advantageous
Innovations but that. far as the system OF
the Army was concerned, II would be rigidly
conducted on the same lines as heretofore.
What will be your attitude toward the Nolun-
teers?' she was asked
",rbe Salvation Army will look upon the organ
ization al II would upon any other religious BODY,
and we shall continue our own particular WORK
without consideration or reference 10 'he ne"
Orga anzaton. - -,
Aside from personal family feelings. VIII
you say what your fathers opinion Is on his son
Ballingtcn's new departure|
well I can hardly say. You see, my fatner
only came home from his tour few days before
| lef; England. and there was not much oppor-
tunity TO consider the situation thoroughly. Not
only that. but the General was not wei versed IN
the circumstances OF the controversy Oh course
he received many dispatches. but they were not
explanatory. AS he was just closing long jour.
neg to India and Australia we IN Lphupn iei'
justified in yelling the true facts from MS KNOW
edge for the time being and consequently u ~
only lately that everything has been laid before
him No, my father is not much cohcoIh'd AZ
Ballington's new movement or It's possible con-
sequences TO the Army in this country because
he hopes still to win my brother back 10 MS
allegiance , III, -,
Are you at liberty to tell the people OF
America the nature Of the communications ana
assurances YOU are prepared to hold out to Bal
lington BOoth?"
WANTS BALLINGTON TO VISIT HIS FATHER
II am instructed only TO bring the influence
OF love and prayer upon him. My great OBJECT
is to induce him to 70 and see the General. MS
father feel confident If he would only do this
all would be well But you may say that am
in no way authorized 10 make any promises 10
him or 10 offer him another command III me
Army If my brother would agree To take "a Ger
tain line OF action my father. | know, would be
prepared to give him every opportunity III the
Army" ,,
May ask what that particular line OF acton
!s?" the reporter inquired.
TO VISIT HER BROTHER
IA any ANYTHING regarding