Washington, July 5.
World silver prices should not recover, Senator Key Pittman, Democrat of Nevada and an important member of the "silver bloc," told the United Press here today.
Recent Senate action on the silver Purchase clause of the Monetary Bill Wil not materially affect foreign silver prices, declared Senator Alva B. Adams, Democrat of Colorado, who led the rebellion against President Roosevelt's monetary powers in order to win higher prices for domestic silver—United Press. necessary and to this end the High Council, which is the elective body, has been summoned and will meet in London, the first Session being called for August 15.
As is widely known, the High Council of the Salvation Army is composed of all Officers holding the tank of Commissioner, and Territorial Commanders of the rank of full Colonel who have held their position for a period of not less than two years. The members of the High Council are men and women of experience, proved ability and piety. They will individually and collectively seek Divine guidance for their deliberations. Salvationists all over the world will be praying that the Holy Spirit will reveal the one to whom shall be given the. great responsibility of leading the Salvation Army in its onward march. One of the foundation articles of faith of the Salvationist is that he solemnly believes—"That the Salvation Army has been raised up by God and is sustained and directed by Him."
The term of leadership of General Evangeline Booth has fully justified the [hopes and expectations raised upon her election. As she relinquishes her command, the Salvation Army is as vigorous, united, and earnestly devoted to its great task, it ever has been.
Commissioner A. J. Benwell, Territorial Commander for the. North China Territory, is leaving Peiping at the beginning of July. His presence at International Headquarters will provide an opportunity for the discussion of important matters related to the work in China.
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