New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-23
the great majority Of the members Of the SAL
walton Army
MIRNJRS OF REBELLION.

But the comments that The officers permit
themselves to make SAVIOR strongly of rebellion,
and there is apparently an inherent desire on
the part of many to sever at once all connec-
ton with the English branch, and to organize
the American contingent on an entirely free
and independent basis.
Colonel Ncoi was not to be found yesterday.
and at No. Charles-st.. Where he has taken up
his quarters. female voice, in response to an
inquiry, shouted through a speaking tube that
1t was not known where he was. Neither Mr.
nor Mrs. Ballington Booth was at the headquar-
ters yesterday. and ii was said that they were
resting for the time being with some friends
in Connecticut
Another feature in the trouble in the Saliva
ton Army developed yesterday. 1t is the out
come Of the mass-ineetng held recently in this
city, at which Chauncey NJ. Depew presided. At
that meeting resolutions asking that Darlington
Booth be retained commander here were
adopted and cabled to International Headquar-
tiers in London. Mr.. DepeW yesterday received
Il reply which shows that General Booth, the
international commander, is firm in his decision
as to the change in command in the United
States. and, further. that as long ago as Janu-
airy 81 Ballington Booth had handed in his res
ignation. This resignation. 1t appears. resulted
in the sending of three mediators to this coun-
try. but their mission was unsuccessful
The cable dispatch received to-day by Mr..
Depew as follows:
London February %.
Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew New-York:
Cab!ed General summary yours. He instructs
cable universal changes AMI equity compels him
confirm arrangement. Profoundly deplores resig-
nation dated 3lst January. Has done by three medi-
BRAMWELL BOOTH.
HERBERT SAID TO BE A FACTOR.
j. G. Hallimond. at one time private secretary
to Commander Booth. at his home.
Harrison-ave. Montclair. by a Tribune reporter
yesterday afternoon. and said the whole trouble
was due to Herbert Booth, the youngest son Of
the General who wanted to succeed to the
GaiI
he Herbert was in command OF field officers in
England. and in that capacity had continual
quarrels with the people and finally got IL into
his head that he would like TO have command of
territory, and fixed his eyes on Canada. 1t
was then being successfully managed by Com
missioner Rees. man who had taken that APP
pointment at a difficult time and whose work
most successful Herbert applied to Bal
lingtOn TO assist him in obtaining from his father
this appointment Ballington's reply was that
while he was anxious to assist him TO advance in
the army. ne refused t. be party to any steD
that would be dishonorabe 10 Rees. and this led
- great differences between the Two brotncTs.
HerOeil hoWeNsf' sUc',cueu III 0usuhs i'e,S
and obtaining the appointment When he ar
rived in Toronto he found a spirit Of rebellion
abroad and with the help OF London. succeeded
In transferring 10 the United States all II the
officers who We're suspected Of being disloyal 10
himself. These men. under the genial influence
Of Darlington Booth. have proved themselves
useful and successful officers in America but
things different at Toronto. Even The men
Herbert brought with him at the time, such as
Colonel Mckenzie and staff Captain Fry. the
famous army song composer. quarrelle1 with
Herbert and left Canada.
"Brigadier PhilpOt, one Of the most successful
officers IN Canada began separate organiza-
ton, which is still in existence Brigader De
Barrett. Herberts most intimate friend and chief
secretary. was the last notable seceder and cele-
brated his departure from the army by bringing
a suit for libel against Herbert for $4,000.
In fact. from beginning to end. Herbert
Booths rule one Of constant trouble
The Rev Dr. Amory H. Bradford. q Mont
clair, who stands closer 70 BalllngtOn Booth
than any other citizen In the place said that he
knew one week ago the step that Mr.. Booth was
going TO take M. and Mrs. Booth he said. VII.
not start another organization as private indi-
vduals.
At the home OF the Booths, in Montclair, the
servant declared that neither at home.
There are two cable dispatches in waiting for
Commander Booth.