New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-06
THE TRAGEDY OF ARMENIA
Help Wanted for Those Who Have
Survived the General Massacre.

To the Editor o, The Tribune.
Sir: A shock of horror and indignation has
pulsa,ed through all civilized communities a,
the ruthless killing Of her Christian subjects
By Turkey. Il was recently estimated By
Lord Bryce that 100000 Armenisns had been
cruelty done to death, while only a week OF
two ago the news reached him that 1900 had
been forced 20 abandon the shelter Of the
mountains and had been msssacred b. their
prosecutors.
One feels stunned and helpless in the face
OF this monstrous wrong, and for these VIC
TINS there is nothing to be done; they are in
their Fathers hands and at rest forever.
But the survivors claim our pity and help.
Nearly quarter Of million by Lord
Bryce's estimste-escaped into the Caucasus.
destitute and starving; many fell by the
way; others reached their destination. only
to die Of disease and exhaustion. America
mas sent relief commission 20 aid these
refugees in the Caucasus; two members OF
the commission are well known TO Us, as for
many years they have been almoners OF our
funds in Turkey, and they are entirely de
among whom they have lived for so long.
At Port Said there are over 1000 refugees,
who were rescued in a remarkable manner
from the Syrian mountains. These people are
living in tents provided by the British au-
thorties. but it Is necessary that they should
become self-supporting and our chief aim in
helping them is 20 provide materials for
starting industrial work among them and
helpers to organize the work. To this end
we have sent out a lady OF great experience.
formerly worker in Syria and we hope that
two other workers will shortly follow her.
sent out under our auspices TO give the as
sistance so greatly needed. But for even
partial help for all these thousands Of I'M
happy people money j. needed, and more and
more money
In the Caucasus winter accommodation Is
required, fuel in large quantities is needed
Warm clothing and an ample supply Of
foodstuFs. medicines. medical appliances and
disnfectants are OF paramount necessity, and
although these cannot be sent TO the eau
casus until .hc port Of Archangel reopens.
about the middle Of April, funds will enable
US to prepare them. We have recently for
warded 81 900 70 Uruma FOR the help Of the
Armcnians and HISTORIANS there. and We
plead for further adequate assistance 20
keen alive this remnant Of . nation. We
know the many demands on the charitable
a. this time demands which must be needed
bus this. surely il as urgent as any can be.
Which among the nations has suffered a,
this nation has suffered? The majority of
the refugees consist Of women and children
little tender things. many Of whom are SUI
fering from bronchitis and other lis brought
about by want and exposure.
We ask all who can to help relieve this
tragedy OF sorrow to make some sacrifice
for these men. women and children Of grief.
misery and bereavement
Remittances in aid OF our fund should be
addressed to f. Wright Brooks, Esq, hon
orary treasurer, Friends Of Armenia, a. Vic
toria Street. London. S. W. Cheques and
postal orders should be crossed London
County and Westminster Bank" and treasury
notes registered. MARY HlCkSON,
Hon Sec. Friend. OF Armenia
Tendon. Eng. Feb. 10, 1915.