Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

Sympathetic as it is with the desire
of Gen, BramWell Booth to hold his
leadership In the great work OF the
Salvation Army, American newspaper
comment recognizes the ineyitability OF
a change to democratic rule In this
worldwide organization. Therefore, ap-
prevail of the high councils vote to de-
prive the aged leader Of autocrattc
powers is generally, II regretfully, given.
1.-THE attack Is not so much on Bran-
well Booth" in the opinion Of the Hart
ford Times, cas- IL Is upon o system
which places vast power In the hands Of
a single individual. Those who support
religious and welfare movements do not
like that. 1t Is not practical arrange
ment."
"The present organization Of the
army Is not democratic, to say the
least" says the Houston Chronicle. 1T
Is doubtful IL Gen. william Booth, when
he founded this most potent organiza-
ton. ever thought that he was becom-
ing the head Of o dynasty or that his
family would ever cling too zealously
to its authority. Abuses are bound to
creep into any organization. however
noble its purpose and high-ninded its
members, whenever true democracy Is
stined."
1.-THE world win hope that the splen-
did work Of an excellent organization Is
not impeded," declares the Portland
Oregon Journal, while the Ogden Stand
ard-Examiner holds that. "the frame
work Of the great structure may be
quiyering, but the work OF the army
must 60 on, even while O battle OF
giants RACES" The Binghamton Press
states. "a split would be q calamity Of
worldwide proportions. The army Is
needed In the world as q strong and
poration of Service-Service that never
will look for financial profits"
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"The dispute is most unfortunate, {"
the Los Angeles Express observes. THE
reputation OF the army for good deeds
and wonderful work for civilization
stands out with clarity that none can
deny. During the World War It was
one Of the most loved organisations Of
the men In the trenches. Its fame has
been worldwide and always on the side
Of helpfulness. That the family DIFF
ferences have cropped out once more is
to be deplored."
THAT it will be able to work out its
problems In q satisfactory manner" the
Memphis Conlmerciai-Appeal says, is
the hope Of all It's friends In this couu-
try and abroad, but to do so it cannot
daily long nor allow itself to be given
over to pickering, especially where
finances are involved. It has grown
into o big business which must be con-
Quoted along businesslike lines. Fail
ure In this respect might mean the
establishment OF rival organizations by
some Of its own leaders"
Started as an organization TO pro-
vide shelter for the men Of London who
were sleeping on the bridges explains
the Cleveland Plain Dealer, 1.-The SALIVA
ton Army has grown until 1t has be-
come an extremely wealthy charitable
and religious society. And this wealth.
held as 1t Is under the trusteeship of
the head of the organization. IL obvi-
Ously factor" The Regina (Sask.)
Leader feels that 1t In "diflcult to be-
lieve that the high commissioners are
actuated by any considerations other
than those Of the best interests Of the
great organization" In voting to de-
prive Gen. Booth Of his power.
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To the Baltimore Sun 'it seems that
the ousting Of Gen. Booth Is very far
It is," continues that paper, sit may be
just the beginning Of Q whole series Of
changes and radical readjustments."
The Tulsa World AYERS that 'the high
command Is being demohilized for the
effectiveness Of the army In all lands, -
and that "the influence Of America
upon the army Is very pronounced"
mo man should be permitted to stand
IN the way of improvement" insists the
Savannah Morning News. This Is true
In the salvation Army. In schools, In