New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-02

MILLIONS WILL
FEED BELGIANS
Relief Ship to Sail To-
morrow Bearing 1000
Tons of Supplies.
JOHN d., JR., GUIDES
HUGE PLANS FOR AID
Page Bares Dire Need OF
Stricken Country to
Oil Foundation.

VII / OuIludllOiI'
As the first step in a permanent re-
lief scheme which will employ the
Rockefeller millions for the succor OF
European war sufferers the Massape-
qua. of the New York and Porto Rico
Steamship Company. will sail for Rot
terdam tomorrow laden with 1000
tons of supplies purchased by the
Rockefeller Foundation for the relief
Of the Belgians. The cargo will be
consigned to the United States Con-
sui. The British Consul has agreed
20 certify that the supplies are solely
for non-combatants. According TO Am
bassador Page it will require Sl,OOO,OOO
a month Tor at least seven months To
keep Belgium alone from starvation.
The sailing OF the Massapequa is an
emergency measure required by the
alarming reports received from those
conyersant with conditions IN Bel
GUM. Quite aside from its cargo and
similar lots that may be sent of at
short notice, the Rockefeller Founda-
tion is laying the groundwork OF
massive relief station which will be
prepared to carry on the work Of mercy
long after the funds inspired by the
horror and pity which the war imme-
diately aroused have been exhausted.
John D. Rockefeller, jr., president OF
the Rockefeller Foundation, has writ
ten to the United States Ambassador
in London outlining the plans Of the
Foundation and asking advice.
Within a few davs commission, OF
which Wickliffe Rose, director general
Of the international Health Commis-
sion. who organized the campaign
against the hookworm disease, will be
chairman. will sail for Europe. The
commission will visit the countries
affected by the war and give advice to
the directors OF the Foundation, based
on first hand knowledge
Big Plans for Aid.
The following statement was issueud
by John D. Rockefeller, jr, yesterday;
at having become clear that one Of
the most terrible ana appealing effects
Of the war will fall upon the non-com-
batants-those most innocent Of any
mart in the cause or the conduct OF the
condict-the Rockefeller Foundation
has determined 10 exert itself TO the
extent. if necessary, of millions Of
dollars for the relief Of non-combat-
ants in the various countries involved.
"This action is taken as natural
s,en in fulfilling the chartered pur-
nose of the Foundation, namely, TO
promote the wellbeing of mankind
throughout the world.
81 have written TO the American Am
bassador in London that we f9resee
the probability that large resources
will be very mch needed for rehabill-
tation nj a time when the resources
now being drawn upon for immediate
relief will be, perhaps. very nearly eN-
bausted Under the circumstances, we
feel the need of further advice
"In order to obtain expert advice as
to tho time. place and means OF rem
dering aid most effectively the Founda-
tion has arranged 10 send 20 Europe
y,itbin the next few days a commits
Son which shall visit the countries al
fected and advise Us first hand.
"The sending of such a commission
will not render unnecessary the et-
forts Of other agencies OF rehei, Tor
tho need is widespread and millions OF
neonle are suffering. All steps which
the Rockefeller Foundation takes WILL
of course. be absolutely neutral.
TO avoid delay and TO provide re-
lief at the earliest possible moment
for the suffering peofie OF Belgium the
Foundation has chartered the largest
neutral ship available IN New 1ork
Harbor and purchased tuu cargo OF
supplies. TO be -ispatched immedlately'
Great Effort Is Needed.
"This action will but supplement the
,,,bijc snirited efforts Of the Belgian
Relief Committee. Of which Robert W.
de Forest is chairman. IL Is obvious
that no philauthropic exertlon VIII be
700 great 10 relieve the acute suffer
;ngs Of those victims of the war VINO
are innocent OF any participation IN
In response TO inquiries Mr. Rocke-
feIler received the following cable
messages from Ambassador Page IN
Lordon:
cmphatically regard II most opportune
~ helm. | have never known such
case OF need. Committee TO distribute
God consists Of prominent Americans
bere and influential Belgians IN Bel
cum and American Minister and con
suIs in Belgium, all under my d.
rec,ion. British government forbids
snort of food, and no food can be
borgbt on Continent. Help needed IS
SSod and clothing for women and chill
dren. 1900 ooo ..L
for seven or eight months TO prevent
storvation. In fact, many viii starye
now before food can reach them. No
fCod can be bought and exported from
snv country in Europe. Every dollar
yoy choose 10 give will save or pro-
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