The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-05
uOpE OEN0CQATIC 7R0|R|E BOOTH MIKES 4 SIHIEhEN
THE DEPosED COMMANDER " iA"'
HEAD A SEPARATE RELIGIOUS
MOVEMENT.
GOD HAS CALLED THEM FOR WORK
Incidentally Also the People Clamor pof
Them to Continue to Lead lhem
Tn the Narrow Path-Plans
Not Perfected.

Now York, March 1.-Ballingt0n booth
ey.commander of the United States oai-
walton army, gave out the toilo"ihs
statement tonight:
Being continually pressed on all siueS
70 state definitely the action we snail
take in the future we now desire 10 hiaN'
known our present position.
First-We did not wish it SAID that WE
had taken the Salvation ArnyIthal we
had, through ambition, swept the orsan
ization in this country out OF the general
hands-or that we had taken property
which we had acquired while OWING al,
Iegionce TO him. Furthermore, we ana
not want to influence those under ms
authority, through their loyalty ana
steadfastness to us or have SAID that we
had proved faithless to trust reposed
in us. so far as our administration was
concerned. We had no alternative Dut
TO accept our dismissal, which closed our
allegiance and negotiations with London.
Second-We can not, however, close our
ewes to the fact that we have announcer
allegiance we are not our own ana can
not dispose of our lives and influences TO
please ourselves. God has called us 10
work for him. We dare not, therefore,
remain idle. We have also at heart the
interests of our country, which so loud
ly calls to us to continue our MISSION.
Seeing that the people of the United
States of American, in an unmistakable
manner have voiced their desire that we
should inaugurate a movement alf0rdlnS
lis an opportunity to continue our laDorS
for the uplifting of the unchristian peo-
pie and as there appears to be no alter
native between this course and retiring
from public service we have decided on
| the former course of action.
Third-It would be premature to decide
on the details of our future labOrs. We
seek above all else Gods leading and an
organization can not be formed within Il
day, and one that owns Christ as its
| head can not be founded on the opinion
and enthusiasm of the moment. We
shall probably have but small beginning
and gain step by step.
| Fourth-We shall assuredly, under any
circumstances, stand for the principles
we have hitherto upheld, having for our
aim the saving of souls, the unity of eff
fort in work. spiritual plainness and self
sacrifice and simplicity of dress that be-
speaks of our Christ following.
Fifth-We can not, at this juncturc,
overtired in body and Oyerstralned III
nerve give the date when we shall be able
to commence public work. Indeed, it will
be seen to be wise to do nothing in haste
lest it shall be ill done, but to do all with
forethOught. that it may be well and per-
manently done. We are most anxious not
to act on the impulse. or under strong
pressure but as God shall! guide us
through circumstances and with cool and
calm judgment as to what we believe and
feel to be right.
In closing, we desire to assure all who
are interested in this matter that we have
earnestly consccrated our lives to the SER
vice of Strengthening righteous principles
and extending Gods kingdom in Ameri-
| ca.
(Signcd) DARLINGTON BOOTH.