SALVATION ARMY

Hokitika Guardian, 5 January 1929, Page 6

SALVATION ARMY

THE NEW LEADER. (United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). LONDON, January 4. His wife and daughter conveyed to General Booth the news of the summoning of the High Council of the Salvation Army. An official of headquarters points out his doctors considered General Booth still too ill to face the shock, and his vile and daughter conveyed the nows to him. His first though was -for the Army, and he said: ‘‘l have lo.ved the Army, and done my best for my people.” After some reflection, he added-: “Whatever others think of .the government of the Army, they must feel this is hard on me.” The news came as a great shock to General Booth, who passed a somewhat restless night, but his general condition remains hopeful.

LATER

Eminent counsel will represent General Booth at the High Council of the Salvation Army.

It is stated that a certificate Indicating his fitness to carry on will he submitted, in the event of anything being said which should be considered a reflection on his management, and that steps will he taken to carry his defence to another Court.

For the first time since Evangeline Booth’s arrival from America, General Booth met his niece and Commissioner Catherine Booth. Their conversation has not been disclosed, though it is understood that the two women are virtual rivals for the headship of the Army. It is also believed that Commissioner Catherine Booth will prove to Ik? the successor to he nominated by General Booth.

The High Council can only depose General Booth on a three-fourths niapority. It is thought that the Salvation Army leaders flronn Australia, New Zealand. America and Canada favour a snccessord to the General being chosen from outside of the Booth family.

Elaborate precautions are now being taken to ensure secrecy.