New-York tribune., 1914-11-12
Germany's Fear of Aid
Reaching Belgian Army
Moves President.
ALL TO BE UNDER
FEDERAL CONTROL
Rockefeller Workers Unite with
Others to Avoid Duplica-
ton Of Efforts.
From The Tribune Buresu.I

Washington, Nov. IL Concentration
OF the Belgian relief movements in the
United States and the appointment Of
a commission by President Wilson 70
have immediate control Of the distri-
button of funds and supplies will
probably result from conference be-
tween Secretary Bryan and the Ger
man Ambassador at the Department of
State to-day.
The State Department has recon-
mended to the President that COM
mission should be named to assume re-
sponsibility for the American relief
work IN Belgium, as the German gov
ernment has expressed some dissatis-
faction over the unsystematic activities
OF various organizations engaged in
raising funds and collecting supplies
10 be sent TO the stricken Bclgians.
Germany is understood 10 have feared
that the Belgian army might be aided.
1t IS believed that the President will
act promptly on the recommendation,
so that there will be no cause for Ger
many 10 complain.
Secretary Bryan said to-day that
Ambassador Gerard, at Berlin, had in
formed the department that Germany
had given assurances that she would
not interfere with any American relief
expedition to Belgium. and that he had
not been apprlsed of any change in tn
arrangement. He denied reports that
Germany had insisted that certain re-
strictions be placed on relief work.
Attending the conference between
Nr. Bryan and Count Won Bernstein
were Assistant Secretary Phillips and
lss1N Is Ia .t
interested In the Belgian relief move
ment. H. is likely that Mr.. Wallace
will be named as chairman Of the COM
mission which the President no doubt
will name.
The subject Of enforced labor in Bel
GUM was discussed by officials here
with the managers Of the Rockefeller
Foundation Relief Expedition and one
plan contemplated the selection Of
agents IN each district not only 10 Indl-
cate precisely the cases where help
was really necessary, but also TO get IN
touch with those who fled 20 Holland,
France or England and induce them
10 return 20 work. The foundation rs TO
supply such refugees with provisions,
clothing, farm implements, shop tools,
horses and other livestock, but all con-
ditional upon their again becoming
producers.
Announcement was made yesterday
by the Belgian Relief Committee and
the Rockefeller Foundation that, fol-
lowing cable communication with Am
bassador Page, in London, and Herbert
{. Hoover, the committees representa-
time there, an organization has been
created to prevent duplication in relief
MO n
gium.
This organization. II is believed, will
operate under the federal commission
which Washington dispatches state will
be named to-day or tomorrow by Pres
ident Wilson. TO take charge Of all
Belgian relief work.
Under the arrangement made here
all committees or other organizations
may concentrate their efforts in either
Of two ways.
AS respects money contributions
they may send contributions to the
Belgian Relief Committee, 10 Bridge
ST., New York City The Belgian Min
lister viii be kept informed Of contrl-
buttons received. The concentration Of
money contributions in the hands of
the New York committee will avoid
competition in the purchase of supplies
and the consequent increase in prices.
With respect 20 food, they may ship
any Of the following articles, charges
prepaid, in carload lots: Wheat, flour,
rice, coffee, peas. beans, canned goods
and cured or salted meats. Perishable
goods, such as fresh fruits, cannot be
accepted. All shipments should be con-
signed 10 the Belgian Relief Commit
tee. Bush Terminal, Brooklyn, New
York City.
Distribution in Belgium will be made
by the American committee in London,
of which Ambassador Page IS chair