The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-08

Value Of the Work Being Carried On
by the Organization.


Strong testimonials OF the great val
ue OF the Young Mems Christian AS
sociation work In the army and navy
have poured In from many different
sources, and from all parts OF the
country, apd these enthusiastic com
mendations have been accompanied by
generous contributions. Nearly $4,000
have been expended. The single item
of stationery supplies for tie camps
is nearly $1,000 weekly.
Now that peace has come many may
think that the association work among
the soldiers and sailors Is hnishedT This
is far from the truth. Without doubt
National camps will be maintained for
several weeks. perhaps months. and
those days Of waiting will be trying
ones for the soldiers. With the cessa-
ton or hostilities there comes relax
alton, q release from tension which Is
iuli or danger TO men morally and
never I'm camp or regiment was our
work more needed than in this time
and atmosphere OF moral peril. But
more than this. armies OF occupation
viii be sent to Cuba, Porto Rico, Ha-
wall, and the Philippines. Uncle Sans
recent experiences viii result. in all
probability. in an enlarged regular
army; and the naval forces among
whom a most encouraging work is be-
ing done. are not likely TO be material
~ lessened. All these facts. coupled
with the manifestly providentlal work
the committee has thus far been per-
mitted to accomplish present new and
weighty responsibilities To those whose
kindly cooperation and financial sup
port have made possible these magni-
ficent results. as well as to others
whose sympathies and interest shall be
awakened.
The hearty support which the he
roes at home" have thus far accorded
70 this work In the army and navy
lead Its promoters TO hope that a
knowledge OF the need OF it's permanent
continuance will be met with a ready
supply OF the funds necessary to put
the work upon permanent basis. SO
long as our young men are subjected
to the rigour. 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 It's
men and machinery is ready. No less an
authority than ex-governor and Gen
erai James A. Beaver OF Pennsylvania
says "A personal inspection of the
commission leads me to the conclusion
that never before has work of a SINH
lar kind been done with the same thor
oughness and with such practical and
far-reaching results" And like opin-
ions might be quoted from others most
capable OF judging fairly.
Again: Not only does the association
stand ready with it's men and ma
chinery, but with il is the experience
ana knowledge necessary To insure
best results from the work Nothing is
more needed than to so arouse the
conscience Of the Christian AMI milan
thropic public. that by their influence.
money and prayers a permanent work
for the soldiers and sailors NAV be as
sured. Here is one of the most tried
and tempted classes of our common
wealth and one whose well being is of
the most vital importance 10 the ma
tons welfare. Shall they not be sun
n'ied with everv possible safeguard?
The answer rests with the Christian
and patriotic people of the lard.
Checks ard orders should be made
neysb'e 70 r. r. Schenok treasurer. 3
West 10Th street. New York City.