The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26
Hospital for American Citizens Will Be
Established in French Capital
Women Of Paris Struggle for Bargains in Early
Morning at Department Stores
By La VOyageuse
spECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE CALL

reception at the American embassy.
The floral decorations were superb and
the beautiful rooms and garden showed
n their best advantage. An orchestra .
discoursed favorite airs and light re-
freshments were served This hand
some house is so eminently fitted for
the residence of the new ambassador
that il is 10 be hoped its purchase by
the government will not be delayed, |
which sentiment is universally echoed
on All sides. A cordial welcome was
. extended TO the many callers oy MI
and Mrs Henry White, assisted by
Miss White. All the prominent Califor-
mans now in Paris were present
among whom were William G. Irwin,
Charles Z. Green, DR.. w. j. Younger
and many others. The banquet held
the same evening at one of the large
hotels was a most successful event
More than 500 persons were present
Thanks 10 the untiring and energetic
efforts OF Or. Crosby c. Whitman son
Of Judge B. c. whitman Of bonanza
days in Virginia City, New. Paris is at
last 10 have an American hospital Dr.
Whitman, who has been practicing IN
Paris for many years and who is per-
haps the best known American physi-
elan here, is thoroughly conVersant
with the requirements Of q hospital, for
aside from his large practice he devotes
much time 10 the struggling artists OF
the Latin quarter. The facts are well
stated by him in the Paris Herald, as
follows:
REASON FOR REJOICING
The American colony in Paris and
the thousands of American tourists now
passing through the city have reason
for great rejoicing in the fulfllment of
the long cherished promise of an
-
no longer in the state Of mere project.
II has become tangible in a thoroughly
up to date edifice now being constructed
under the able supervision of the well
known American architect Charley
Knight
1t is expected that before the end of
the year the doors will stand open 10
all Americans. whether they are per-
manent residents Of the city or simple
sOjOurners. It is hardly necessary to
emphasize TO the American Partisan
the importance of this fact, for an
American hospital has been too long
desired 10 admit of its final attainment
without enthusiasm.
The American in Paris may now
know that if sickness should overtake
him or his family. an adequate refuge
has been provided; he can hardly under
stand, however, just how much this
means unless by the evidence of bitter
experience. Americans who have been
stricken with illness in this city, wheth-
er they have been Of the so called
poor or wealthy class, have often
been obliged TO accept the charity or as
sistance Of strangers, if. indeed, they
have been so fortunate as TO have found
either.
Incidents might be cited of the aged
and Of the young-Of travellers taken
suddenly i'll in their hotels, art students
I'm their 'ateliers, people without friend
or relative TO care for them, who have
been forced 70 leave their temporary
quarters TO ind the care and medical
q. aid OF some. Maison de Sante or public
French institutiOn-there TO be ques-
toned in foreign tongue and TO sub
nit 10 treatment without having been
able to make their symptoms and wants
clearly comprehended-
The American people in Paris are
glad 10 express their gratitude 10 the
governors Of French institutions whose
doors have stood open in charity to
hundreds Of sufferers in past years;
their courtesy and kindness have often
been Of invaluable service. But the fact
must be recognized by all that for
English speaking patients, the condi-
tiOns for recovery from critical illness
cannot possibly be at their best under
such difficulties and environment, Ian
Euage and unfamiliar customs But, in
times when the French wards are too
fun to admit the stranger
HOSPITAL A NECESSITY
IN case this statement comes TO any
who now for the first time becomes ac-
.quainted with the situation. it may be
well 10 sum up in a few words the i'm
portance of what has been said and add
the facts which remain to be empha-
sized. The American hospital in Paris
44er -ufF
q Because there is no general hos
pital in the city for Americans. The
Students hostel and Trinity lodge have
done a brave and noble pioneer work
largely among students of the Quarter
Latin. but cannot be expected to mee-
the needs of the great American colony
and the emergencies Of the many Wis
itors TO the capital. The richly en-.
dowed British hospital, given by ST
Richard Wallace, is unavailable (,
Americans, its capacity being only suf
fcient to meet the requirements Of Eng
Hsh subjects.
-. Because French hospitals, as be
fore mentioned, employ only physician
and nurses Of their own nationality
Foreign physicians cannot take charg
of patients within their wards. Thi
rules out all methods Of treatmen
which are not in accordance with tn
French system. Every nation is pecu
liar unto itself, and not least so IN II
manner Of dealing with the sick. Amer
leans have their methods and thor
oughly believe in them.
'3. Because the American hospita
will provide accommodation and treat
ment according to its own customs
free. when the restricted means of tn
applicant require it, There are tw
wards for such cases-for men an
women, respectively. Further, beside
private rooms with special nurses, an
even suites furnished with every con
venience, such as are found in the es
adjustments at home, Will be avail
able.
FUNDS ARE NEEDED
The hospital is to be conducte
upon such sanitary plans as are TO b
found in the hospitals of the Unite
States-baths. fresh air. sunlight an
every natural adjunct valued in mod
ern hygiene viii be esteemed as
the utmost Importance A roof war,
free to the open air, into which pa
tients may be conveyed by elevate
while resting in wheel chair or CO
may be especially mentioned.
THE bufldfnE is situated at 55 BOul,