The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-05
AFTER PEACE, WHAT9
Work of the Y. NJ. c. Association I'm
Behalf of Soldiers.

Strong testimonials of the great value of
the Young Mems Christian Association
work in the army and navy have poured in
from many different sources, and from all
parts OF the country, and these enthusiastic
commentators have been accompanied by
generous contributions. Nearly $4,000 has
been expended. The single item of station
cry supplies for the camps is nearly 81 900
weekly.
Now that peace has come many may think
that the association work among the SOL
d1ers and sailors is finished: This is far
from the truth Without doubt national
camps will be maint aimed for several weeks
perhaps months, and those days of waiting
Will be trying ones for the soldiers. With
the cessation of hostilities there comes a
relaxation, release from tension which is
full or danger to man morally, and never in
camp or regiment was our work more need
ed than in this time and atmosphere of
moral peril. But more than this. armies
of occupation will be sent to Cuba, Porto
Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines. Uncle
Sans recent experience will result, in all
probability, in an enlarged regular army;
and the naval forces among whom a most
encouraging work is being done, are not
likely to be materially lessened. All these
facts, coupled with the manifestly providen-
tial work the committee has thus far been
weighty responsibilities to those whose
kindly cooperation and financial support
have made possible these magnificent re-
suits, as well as to others whose synpathies
and interest shall be awakened.
The hearty support which the heroes at
home" have thus far accorded to this work
in the army and navy lead its promoters to
none that knowledge of the need Of its
permanent continuance will be met with
ready supply of the funds necessary to put
the work upon permanent basis. So long
as our young men are subjected to the rigoF,
privation and temptation of military service
Just so long will the need exist for such
work as has been undertaken. The field is
needy. and the organization to do this work
with its men and machinery is ready. No
less an authority than Ex-Governor
and General James A. Beaver,
of Pennsylvania, says: "A per-
sonal inspection of the means and methods
employed by the commission leads me to
the conclusion that never before has work
of a similar kind been done with the same
thoroughness and with such practical and
far-reaching results" And like opinions
might be quoted from others most Capable
of judging fairly.
Again. not only does the association
stand ready with its men and machinery
but with ii is the experience and KNOWLEDGE
necessary TO insure best results from the
work Nothing is more needed than TO so
arouse the conscience of the Christian and
phuanthropic public, that by their influence
money ana prayers a permanent work for
the soldiers and sailors may be assured
Here is one Of the most tried and tempfed
classes of our commonwealth and one whose
Well-belng is of the most vital importance
TO the Nations welfare Shall they not he
supplied with every possible safeguard9 The
answer rests with the Christian and natriot-
&c people Of the land
Checks and orders should be made nav
aple 70 n b. Schenck, the president Of the
mercantile National Bank, who Is also
treasurer OF the committee No WeSf
twenty ninth street, New York city