New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-24
HE WANTS A NEW ARMY.

THE REV DIR. sCUDDER ADVISES COMMANDER
BOOTH TO START AN AMERICAN BRANCH
The Rev John L. Scudder. in a prelude at the Jer
sew CITY Tabernacle last night advocated the inst-
tuition of a Salvation Army by Mr. ana MIS-
Darlington Booth. He said: The announcement OF
Yesterday that Commander Ballington Boom ana
his lovely wife were no longer in charge of the Sal
walton Army in the United States has brought sur
prise and sorrow the hearts Of the American peo-
pie for this noble man and woman were em.nenty
qualified fer their high position. and We're greatly
admired and beloved this side of the Atlantic.
In fact IL generally believed that the success or
the Army in America has been due. IN large meas
ure their untiring efforts and sefsacriicng de-
votion Their decision to resign rather than obey
the unwise and peremptory order OF the aged die
tator across the sea Will be highly appreciated by
the liberty-lovng people Of this country.
Americans not Over-fond Of foreign dictation,
especially from England. and this unnecessary and
una ccountabe determination TO remove these lead
ers from field for which they especially adapt
ed Is not reshed by residents of the United States.
There has always been high flavor of Imperialism
about the Salvation Army and the present crisis Is
what might have been expected In an organization
that attempts TO cover the earth and derives It's
authority from man well on toward his three
score years and ten In giving little heed TO the po
lite protest of representative Americans, who In
mass voiced the sentiments Of the people
and surprising lack Of prudence, and the course
ne has taken will serve to ALLEVIATE the good Will OF
Americans and cause them to transfer their sympa-
thies to his distinguished son and daughter
Commander Darlington Booth and his wife have
acted honoraby and conscientiousy In this trying
ordeal. and have shown remarkable self-control
Though sorely tried. they have done nothing to in
lure the Army, they might easily have done had
they possessed vengefu disposition. They have
said nothing which they VIII afterward regret.
Their long suffering Is their greatest strength. They
considered IL their duty TO surrender their commits
rather than do half hearted service elsewhere
or breed mutiny in the camp They believe they are
being led by the spirit OF God in their decision TO
stay in America.
40 the great army of friends and sympathizers.
and especially to the auxilaries OF the Salvation
Army who contribute to 1t but do not compose 1t.
the thought comes. What Will now become of
these two experienced officers. who have proved
their ability 10 do a great work In the United
States" They too useful TO lie die They uil-
deistand our people and have their confidence, af-
lection and support Why. then. ask. do they
not organize new and distinctly American Army?
Why should not Commander Darlington Booth be-
come General Booth from this time on? Hundreds
of thousands would like to him occupy that po-
sition for he IL naturalized citizen. has demon
straed his ability leader. and Will certainly be
upheld by the AmeSican people This Is large
country the sinners not all converted nor are all
the slums reached by the Army that now is. There
| is room for another organization more democratic
| In spirit, and better adapted 10 American hstitu-
lions. The Army here needs no foreigner to man
it's affairs and dictate its policy. There is as
| much sense here anywhere on the earth. and a
| little more according TO our way OF thinking. The
proper head Of the Army IN these United States Is
| the man and woman who have largely made 1t what
It is Ballington Booth il young, energetic. popular
and courageous. We advise him and his good wife
| to start for themselves. Americans admire
| pluck and believe IN helping those who help them.
| selves"