Evening star., 1914-08-13

President Wilson. as president OF the
American Red Cross. today issued the
following earnest appeal to the American
people to aid in the relief OF suffering
sbroad caused by the war in Europe:
ITO the people Of the United States:
The present wars in Europe are certain
10 impose upon the Red Cross Of the
sations engaged a burden which demands
the sympathy and aid Of the world.
'The American Red Cross is earnestly
desirous of assisting it's sister societies in
their endeavors to alleviate distress and
guffering among the combatants, and
therefore appeals for funds to be ex-
pended ilnpartially for the relief of the
sick and wounded soldiers of the nations
at war.
Contributions for this purpose may
be sent to the American Red Cross.
Washington. D. c.. or to local treasurers
Of the society in other cities. ] conf
IDENTIFY hope that the humanity and lib
erality of the people of the United
States, SO often manifested in the past.
will cause them to respond promptly and
generously to this appeal.
fSigned) WOODROW WILSON.
president of american Red Cross
Warning Is Issued.
Organizations in the United States
which contemplate cooperation In the
raising of funds to aid the work to be
undertaken by the Red Cross in the
countries now involved in the foreign
war. as well as for the Red Cross as
sociations of those countries, should
be careful to first get in touch with
headquarters of the American Ma
tional Red Cross in Washington. There
are legal restrictions of the unau-
thorized use not only of the emblem Of
t4tr H,rf Nf he n-l, h tNH
form its name. and no matter how
good the intention in any campaign
for funds. steps should first be taken
to consult headquarters on the matter.
The American Red Cross Is very glad
to be communicated with in such cases.
for II offers its services as medium
for the transmission of aid for the
Red Cross societies of the warning
countries. to all natives of such coun-
tries now resident in the United States,
and to all Austro- Hungarian. Belgian,
British. French, German, Russian and
Servian associations In the United
States. and. as matter Of fact. the
only way for such natives and such
associations to give their aid Is through
the American Red Cross.
A federal statute makes 1t unlawful.
except in the case of q few old registered
trade marks for any person, corporation
or association otter than the American
Red Cross and its duly authorized em-
ployes and agents and the army and
navy, sanitary and hospital authorities
of the United States. for the purpose of
trade or as an advertisement to induce
the sale of any article whatsoever. or
for any business or charitable purpose.
to use, within the territory Of the United
States of America and its exterior pos
sessions, the emblem Of the Greek red
cross on white ground. or any sign or
insignia made colored in imitation
thereof. or of the words red cross or
hivo af
these words. II any person violates this
law he shall be liable to fine of not
less than 500 nor more than $500. or
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding
one year. or both. for each and every
offense.
Where to Send Money.
Contributions may be sent to local Red
Cross treasurers or to the American Red
Cross, Washington, d. c., and receipts
will be transmitted to the donors, wheth-
er individuals or organizations OF any
sort. The finances OF the American Red
Cross have been placed by law in charge
OF the federal government. and all its
accounts are audited by the War Depart
ment. to the consequent protection OF all
contributors. Donors can, of course
designate the country for which their
contributions are TO be used.
The largest contributions yet made to
assist the society in financing the trip of
It's chartered ship to Europe came yester-
day from ]. p. Morgan and Kuhn, Loeb
x Co. Of New York. Mr.. Morgan gave
$40 go and Kuhn, Loeb & Co. 5000. In
formation of these large gifts came in a
telegram to headquarters here from
Jacob II. Schim. New York state treas
urer OF the American Red Cross.
A telegram was received yesterday
from the Austro-Hungarian Ambassador
TO the United States, DR.. Constantin
Theodor Dumba, who is at Manchester.
Mass. in which he says:
Il hasten to tender to you my heart
felt thanks for the generous initiative of
the American Red Cross Society, which,
1 feel sura will hA Of great help."