The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-23
TOO MUCH AMERICAN
Why e. s. Commander Balling-
ton Booth Was Removed.
A FOREIGN PLOT AGAINST HIM.
Salvation Army Headquarters Want the
Organization to Be Kept Distinctive
~ Engiish-Sol1fer's Farewell.


Booth. from the command OF the Salvation
Army In the United States. Is announced
in the following address by Commander
and Airs. Booth:
1T Is with inexpresssble grief and heart
felt pain that we have 10 announce 10 our
STAN officers. field officers. troops and
friends throughout America the following
important decision. arrived at after thor
ough and careful elaboration We hope
that they win ever bear in remembrance
that we feel that there IS no alternative
left 10 our discretion
"First-we 90 not seek nor shall we
seek. 10 take any advantage OF the strong
feeling respecting our farewell existing
in all parts OF the country. by attempting
10 sever the United States branch Of the
army from the parent organization as
separate or independent movement
Though through the help OF our unfailing
God. aided by the efficien; and 70 Us happy
cooperation CT our officers. our toll has
been rewarded in upbuiiiing the move
ment In this great country, yet we do not
wish any action OF ours 10 have the ap-
pearance OF personal ambition. nor do we
wish our precious troops 10 stand for
moment in the relationship OF opponents
10 those Of other nations. made brothers
and sisters by one common bond OK Chris
tianity.
'Seeond-Despite our intense and indy
ing love for America and our comrades
here. we should have had no other thought
or purpose than that of proceeding 70 Eng
land for another command were We able 10
do 50. But. owing TO conscientious feel
ings and private reasons well known 10 the
general, Wa are unable to enter upon new
duties and controversies In connection
with a foreign command. Owing 10 our
inability to longer work freely as leaders
In the army under existing circumstances,
= a.. a
cisIon not 10 accept 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 throughout the world.
'~Third-We therefore prepared as wisely
and expeditiously as possible 10 relinquish
and hand over our command, fully and ao-
soutely, to the incoming commissioners
when they arrived. London headquarters.
however, sent over three separate repre-
sentatives unannounced. who pressed us
to an immediate decision. offering as pro-
posais We could not accept Yesterday AT
midnight with most positive and uncalled
for precipitation, with the authority OF In
ternational headquarters. Commander Her
bert Booth demanded that We hand over
our keys and offices by 10 O'Clock this
morning. We had. therefore. no alterna-
tive but TO accept our peremptory dis
missal.
"Fourth-None can fully comprehend
what this step has cost us. The blade or
disappointment has gone deep. The strus-
gle and suffering have been long. We have
sought not TO be hasty in this matter, but
the international headquarters have press
ed us hourly TO definite decision. In re-
linuuishing our command we are giving
I'D ALL nor have We any plans or prospects
for this emergency.
'Fifth-Finally. we know fun well that
By some persons untrue and unjust mo-
tives wiz be attached to our action. but We
feel consoied In thu fact that those VINO
have witnessed our lives, together with
our toll and effort during the past nine
years. will at least give us credit for acting
conscientio4lsly and disinterestedly 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 country. the
army and all.
"BALLINGTON BOOTH.
''MAUDE b. BOOTH"
Partisans OF Ballington Booth say that
the secret Of his removal lies wholly in the
fact that he has succeeded In almost COM
pletely AmerlcanIzing the Salvation Army
In this country. His methods aroused the
antagonism OF little English coter!e
headed by Col. .Ead;e. the chief secretary.
who came over from England one year ago.
Gen Booth father OF Ballington and COM
mander-ir-chief Of the Salvation Army, did
not fancy the idea OF the Army in Amer
lea breaking away from the English prsce-
dents. and was finally prevailed upon TO
order the withdrawal of Bailington Booth.
According to a clause IN the constitution
of ths Army, the commander IS absolute
owner Of all the real estate OF the organi-
cation. The building on West Fourteenth
street completed within the last year, rep
resents nearly 500, 600. which Is decided 20
the commander In his own name. He was
busy all day yesterday comforting with his
lawyers for the purpose Of having all The
property transferred TO his successors
The following statement by Col Ntcol.
the special commissioner sent over from
the international headquarters or the sal
walton Army. was given GU; at the Army
headquarters today:
''F'frst-T'he resignation OF Commander
J and Mrs. BallIngton Booth. which has been
rendered 70 the international headquarters
has not Yet been accepted by the general.
in whom alone Is vested the power 10 ac-
cept the designations OF territorial leaders.
'sSecond-We do not accept any RESPONSE
buity for the commanders depiorable act
'Third-Comrnande Herbert Booth was
Instructed by the international headquar-
tsrs TO come TO New York and confer with
his brother on the matters in question.
and. having done SO. has returned to To-
ronto.
'.Fourth-The international headquarters
have instructed Col. Eadie 10 assume the
temporary direction OF affairs We are
waiting further advices. We are going on
With our work God lives. and the nag
waves"
In answer 70 a question concerning the
statement that reward had been otfsred
for Information concerning the 8heTe-
| ahouts Of Commander Bailington. Booth.
| Col. E4die said: Sir. there are very many
/ wild rumors afioat "a the world, adding
That Is lie" The acting COMMANDER
4 also stated that Il was not true that Col
/ Nieol. Herbert Booth and Eva Booth had
/ come 20 New York for the especial purpose
! OF court-rnartialing Commander baliins-
| ton Booth Col. Eadte said that the trans
/ fer had not been made as yet, OH tnAs
! Commander Booth. in whose name All he
/ Army property 81. has promised 70 som
plets the transfer In due time, X such
/ sh7l,1d finally be necessary. Col Eadie
seemed very much Gisaeartensd over the
/ turn Affairs have taken
Chauncsy II. Depew today received a
reply which shows that Gen Boom, TIE
! international commander. = arm IN hls &C.
/ ceslon as 20 the change OF commanders n
tire United States. and further, that as
Z hong ago as January = Gen BslNnSten
! Booth had handed IN his resignation as a
1 result OF bis removal from the COMMAND
} n this country. His resignation, X aF--
pears. resulted u the sending % three ne
6iApors 20 this country, bat their mission
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Uovv's Thlss
We o~er one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF CzGarrh that can not De
T All