SALVATION ARMY

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 91, 11 January 1929, Page 9

SALVATION ARMY

V 1 HIGH COUNCIL’S DEPOSITION ■ PLAN FORESTALLED BY THE GENERAL APPOINTS ADMINISTRATORS PENDING RECOVERY (United Press Association.— By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Service.) (Rec. January 10, 9.45 p.m.) London, January 9. The “Daily Mail”, states that General Booth forestalled the council’s deposition plan by announcing the appointment of his own council to administer the Army pending his recovery, with Commissioner Higgins, president, Commander Evangeline Booth, Commissioner Catherine Booth, and two prominent Commissioners, members. Furthermore, General Booth proposes that the Commission shall inquire whether any change in the Army’s constitution is desirable. The foregoing is contained in a letter mentioned in the council’s communique. SITTING OF HIGH COUNCIL MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL (Australian Press Assn.—United Service.) London, January 9. A Salvation Army communique states that the High Council resumed after Commissioner Brengle, of America, had read the Scripture lesson for the day, and offered prayer. The afternoon session was opened with a’ hymn. The president (Commissioner nay) read a telegram from General Booth in reply to yesterdays greetings: — I thank you for your telegram, and fully reciprocate all you say. May God guide and bless you, and your homes. —Yours affectionately, Bramwell Booth. The question of sending a deputation to see the General was being discussed when the council adjourned. NO VITAL DECISION THIS WEEK (Australian Press Association.) (Rec. January 10, 5.5 p.m.) London, January 9. It is generally believed that the council had a lengthy silting, but it is unlikely that any vital decision will be arrived at this week. The General’s supporters feel that every day’s delay is valuable to their case.