The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-20

for Its rights and suffered the con-
sequences rather than compromise It's
integrity. calls for sympathetic APP
prevail and substantial aid to enelior-
ate these distressing conditions.
In furtherance OF this object, I re-
contribution to the Belgian Relief
Fund entrusted to my care will be
promptly forwarded. SO as to bring re-
lief in its fullest measure.
Yours very truly,
FRED E. NOTING.
Belgian Consul.
Central Committees Appeal.
Richmond and Virginia are extend
ed the privilege of helping the in
Inocent people OF Belgium and reliev-
ing as far as It is possible to do so, the
sufferings following the invasion of
their country
The Central Committee of the Bel
gian Relief Fund for women and chill
dren and other non-comhatan ts Is
headed by Cardinal Gibbons. of Balfi-
more, as honorary president. and is
composed OF the following well-known
people:
President--Hls Excellency, Mr..
, Emmanuel Havenith, envoy extraordi-
nary and minister plenipotentiary of
his majesty, the King OF the Belgians.
Members-Hon. Larz Anderson.
Mrs. Larz Anderson, Mrs. william
Corcoran Eustis Mrs. Charles NJ.
Tfoulke, Madame Emmanuel Haven
| it'll, Mr.. n. Monroe Hopkins, Mrs. n.
Monroe Hopkins. Mrs. Anna Campbell
McFee, Hon. Theodore Marburg. Mrs.
Frank B. Mitchell, Miss Josephine
Patten. Mrs. William Slater, Hon.
James Gustavus Whitley. secretary
general
This committee has issued the fol-
| lowing appeal:
1.-THE suffering OF Belgian women
and children and other non-com-
and destitute by the invasion of their
country. has aroused the generous
sympathy of the American people.
"A large part OF Belgium has been
| devastated Prosperous towns have
been DESTROYED. Peaceful villages
| have been laid waste. Thousands OF
people have nothing in the world left.
no money. no clothes, no chance OF
earning living Of any sort while
the invasion lasts, not roof over their
heads and no food.
| with the object OF relieving at
| least some part of this terrible suffer
ling q Central Committee has been
formed in America under the honor
larry presidency of his emminence,
| Cardinal Ribbons, archbishop OF Bal
! timore.
| The Central Committee makes an
earnest appeal to you for contribu-
itions of money or clothing. Any
Iamount, no matter how small. will be
gratefully received. Donations intend
ed for the Belgian Red Cross should
be specially so designated. otherwise
all contributions will be used for the
women. children and other non-com-
| batants.
| Antwerp, once the rich metropolis
| of Belgium, has now fallen In the
| hands OF the Germans. A large par.
of tho city has been destroyed by the
bonn bardment and the inhabitants
have shared the fate of their fellow
countrymen who have been impover-
ished and ruined by the invasion Of
Belgium.
winter IS now coming on, in fact
cold weather has already begun In
Belgium and tho lack OF food and
clothing Is every day more intensely
felt All contributions received will
be forwarded abroad Immediately to
| his excellency. the Belgian Minister of
Foreign Affairs. so that the suffering
j OF some, at least, may be relieved at
once.
! 1.-THE Central Committee is forming
| subcommittee wherever possible in
tho United States. and contribute ms
may be sent either to such subcom-
mittee in your community or directly
to the Belgian legation, at Washing
/ ton.
i III you wish to send clothing. ship
! ping directions will be furnished you
! Checks and money orders may be
/ drawn to the order of Frederick f
/ Noting, Belgian consul, and sent te
/ the Belgian consulate. 917 East Main
] Street, Richmond, Va, to be forward
I ed by him to the Belgian minister al
! Washington, ID. c..