Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-11-05

mission ana will visit the several coun
ment in part follows;
1T having become clear that one Of
the most terrible and appealing effects
of the war will fail upon the nom
cumbatants-those most innocent Of any
part In the cause or the conduct Of the
contlict-thc Rockefeller foundation has
determined to exert itself to the extent,
If necessary Of millions Of dollars, for
the relief of non-combatants in the var
ious countries involved.
This action is taken as natural step
In fulfilling the chartered purposes Of
the foundation namely TO promote the
well being Of mankind throughout the
world"
II have written the American am
bassador in London that We foresee
the probability that large resources will
be very much needed for rehabilitation
at time when the resources now being
drawn upon for immediate relief will be
perhaps very nearly exhausted. Under
the circumstances, we feel the need of
| further advice"
! In order to obtain expert opinion as to
the time, place ana means Of rendering
aid most effectively the foundation has
| arranged to send to Europe within the
next few days a commission which shall
ri,it the countries afrcc>ed an1 advise MS
| first hand. The chairman Of the COM
mission Will be Mr. Wickliffe Rose, direc-
| general of the .ul":rat,". nj health
commission.
1.-THE sending of such mission will not
render unnecessary the efforts pC other
agencies of relief, for the need is wide
J spread and millions Of people are suffe'
| ing. All steps which the Rockefeller foun-
dation takes will of course he absolutely
| neutral
ITO avoid delay ana to provide relief at
| the earliest possible moment Tor the suf-
fering people of Belgium. the foundation
| has chartered the largest neutral ship
available in Now York harbor and pur-
chased a fun cargo Of supplies to be de-
spct ched Immediately.
THAT the necessity is vital and worthy
| Of the hcartiest support is indicated by
the following cablegrams which. in reply
to inquiries we have received from Mr.
/ PAGE. the American ambassador at Lon
don:
"Bolgians on verge Of starvation.
emphatcally regard II most c1porturo
/ to help have never known rucn n
| case of need. Committee to distribute
| food consists of prominent Americans
! here and innuer:ial Bulgiahs in Belgium
and American minister and consuls
| Belgium, all under my direction. British
government forbids export of food and
no 1000 can be bought On continent. Help
needed Is food and clothing for women
and children.
1T will require a million dollars q
month for seven OF eight months to pre-
4 vent starvation In fact, May VIII
starvs row before food can reach them.
| No food can be bought and exported from
ianY country in Europe. Every dollar you
| chOose to give viii save or Droong hui
man life # you can give 1t quickly enough.
No other Tina viii come In any land wh"H
| thcrc cav be greater need. Do not send
! money. Buy SIX parts whea., two parts
| rice, two parts beans and ship in neutral
| ships consigned to American consul at
Rotterdam. Inform me when You snip
and WIZ arrange all diplomat" require
meets for landing, for transit 10 Belgian
points and for distribution in small guam
! titles by the Cor2misson Of reic'. which
as means of reaching all the people
have taken over all the grocery stores.
"'ro M and despatch the ship called
for an expenditure of about S275,6o ON
/ next Tuesday morning, therefore, the
hhssapequ will sail direct to Rotter-
dam, Holland, laden with 1000 tons Of
supplies consigned TO the American CON
sui Tho cargo VIII consist Of; 2S,j@
L barrels Of -four 1900 packets 200 lbs
each # rice, 1900 bags 600 lbs. each
of beans, 100 boxes eco Tbs EACH of
il bacon.
The British consul has kindly agreed
n to certify that these supplies are
, absolutely for the aid of non-combatants
and should not be delayed in transit"
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