his father's for him at the time.

Immediately there began to pour in upon us from every part of the world
expressions of admiration and sympathy which were most valuable in their
promise for the Army's increased opportunity and usefulness in the
future.

His Majesty, the King, who had manifested deep sympathy with The General
in his illness, sent the following generous message, which was one of
the first to come to hand:--

"Abbeystead Hall.

"I am grieved to hear the sad news of the death of your Father. The
nation has lost a great organiser, and the poor a whole-hearted and
sincere friend, who devoted his life to helping them in a practical
way.

"Only in the future shall we realise the good wrought by him for
his fellow-creatures.

"To-day there is universal mourning for him. I join in it, and
assure you and your family of my true sympathy in the heavy loss
which has befallen you.

"George R. I."

Queen Alexandra telegraphed:--

"I beg you and your family to accept my deepest and most heartfelt
sympathy in the irreparable loss you and the nation have sustained
in the death of your great, good, and never-to-be-forgotten Father,
a loss which will be felt throughout the whole civilised world.
But, thank God, his work will live for ever.

"Alexandra."

President Taft wired:--

"Washington.

"To General Bramwell Booth:

"In the death of your good Father the world loses one of the most
effective practical philanthropists. His long life and great
talents were dedicated to the noble work of helping the poor and
weak, and to giving them another chance to attain success and
happiness.

"Accept my deep sympathy.

"Wm. H. Taft."

The King of Denmark wired:--

"Express my sincere sympathy.

"Christian R."

The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Thomas B. Crosby, wired:--

"The City of London sincerely mourns the passing away of its
distinguished citizen, General Booth, whose grand and good work
entitles him to imperishable gratitude."

Whilst the Governors and Premiers of most of the Colonies where the Army
is at work cabled in similar terms. The Emperor of Germany, as well as
the King and Queen, and Queen Alexandra, sent wreaths to be placed on
The General's coffin, and the tributes of the press all over the world
will be found in the following chapter.