The record-union., 1899-04-09

men, women and children, Deduins
without stint, and all that goes to make
up the comfort, so far as possible, OIL
hospital life.
The trust of the people of the United
States in the good faith and work OF
their Red Cross is equaled only by It's
trust in them. One of the most re-
markable evidences existing of such
good will and endeavor has been shown
by the general banding together, for
greater strength and more effective
work, of the larger part of the relief
force of the country as auxiliary to the
Red Cross. At the first scarce audible
cry, they rose like the Scots from the
heather, and, forgetting themselves,
their own interests, their comforts ana
even life itself, they have stood in the
ranks of the Red Cross as faithfully
and as uncomplainingly as the soldier
in the ranks of war, and have done
work probably never equaled in the
same length Of time-a work that the
world has praised, the sufferers blessed
the dying prayed for and we believe the
angels approved. To these auxiliaries
still patiently waiting for the parent
organization to unload its busy hands
sufficiently to open a door and prepare
an entrance for them to become legitl-
mately and permanently a part of IT.
self, we extend our invitation to aid in
this work With this invitation to
them go the thanks for the past which
we shall never be able to express In
words; we can only show it by calling
them again to take their part in this
delicate and highly recognized service
which awaits US.
In the Philippines, says Miss Barton,
owing to the active operations now be-
ing conducted by our army, and the ap-
proach of the rainy season in the trop-
les the Red Cross is increasing the
hospital staff already there, assisting
in the care of the sick and the wounded.
Accompanying the appeal Of Miss Bar
ton is page containing long list of
ing the vegetables and cereals the
groceries, meats and extracts, delica-
cies, dried fruits, canned goods, soaps,
clothing, medical and surgical supplies
which will be needed. There is pitt
full little note at the foot reading I'm
Cuba women and children are in direst
need. Light materials and light cloth
ing for both, particularly for children,
are needed in large quantities.
The appeal of this noble charity and
relief service will not be made in vain.
Americans are exceeding proud of the
American National Red Cross. Prac-
tically Red Cross work originated with
them as we know it now 1t has ex-
tended to all civilized nations and has
official recognition by all States worthy
Of the name, who have covenanted to-
gether that no matter what other con-
ditions may be. between them, the Red
Cross shall be honored and protected
and be free from interruption in it's
noble work
The American organization acts un-
der the Treaty of Geneva of 1864. Con-
gress gave it official recognition in 1882.
1t has its headquarters in Washington.
The President of the United States and
Cabinet constitute it's Board of Con-
sultation. Otherwise it is thus Off
cered: Clara Barton, President and
Treasurer; George Kennan, First Vice
President; Stephen E. Barton, Second
Vice-President; Walter P. Phillips,
General Secretary; DR.. Julian B. Hub
bell, General Field Agent Directors
Clara Barton, Stephen E. Barton, DR..
Julian B. Hubbell, George Kennan,
Walter P. Phillips. Peter V. DeGraw.
DR.. Joseph Gardner.
The purposes of the Red Cross Asso-
Citations of the world are uniform,
though the organizations are distinct
in each nation, but international in
Kindness. These purposes are to afford
relief to the suffering in times of war
and. pestilence, famine, flood, fire and
other calamities of sufficient magnitude
to be deemed national in extent. Now
that what the Red Cross is about to
undertake for the third time in Cuba Is
laid bare, can anyone think for an in
stant that 1t win lack for means. sup
plies and heroic and self-sacrihcing
workers?
1t has been arranged that money con-
tributed for the work may be sent to
the. National Association, Washington,
by check or postal order; that packages
for Cuba may be shipped, freight pre-
paid, to the Louisiana Red Cross New
Orleans which will reoeirt FOR then,
and forward the goods.