The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-06
NATION WIDE RAID TO END SEDITI0N
RED CROSS WILL BE ORGANIZED TONIGHT UNDER DIRECTION OF
 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT

Under authorization by Robert H. Scott, field representative of the American Red Cross, the Seward chapter of this great organization will be formed at a mass meeting to be held at Arctic Brotherhood hall at 9l5 o'clock this evening, immediately following the picture show.
 After successful efforts in organiz- ing chapters throughout Southeastern ] Alaska, and chapter at Anchorage, Mir. Scott is enthusiastic over the out look for practical results in the ter ritory. He points to the fact the Red Cross is a recognized part of the gov ernment, the part to which falls the duty during this war of alleviating suffering both on anl behind the fir ing line.
 "Too few people really know the purposes and scope or the American Red Cross," said Mr. Scott. "In or der to get members they must know what their part in such a body would be and how much they might do to- ward winning the war by their efforts at home. The words of President Will son, head of the American Red Cross, define well the Red Cross:
 "'But a small proportion of our people can have the opportunity to serve upon the actual field of battle says President Wilson, but all men, women and children alike, may serve, and serve effectively
 "The American Red Cross is the humanitarian branch of the United States government and it's president is the president of the United States. Among it's national officers are the secretary of war and secretary of the navy. It's membership is open to ev- cry resident of the United States, and citizens of the United States residing in a foreign country. It is a national and international relief organization, is granted immunity on the battlefield, and is authorized to render relief to the sick and wounded in time of war, to care for their dependents at home, and to furnish relief and assistance to those made destitute by disasters.
 Chapters In Larger Towns
 "The national organization estab- fishes chapters in the larger towns throughout the country to carry on it's work. Every successful chapter requires the hearty support and CO., operation of it's leading men aud wom- en. The work necessary for chap ter to undertake is as follows:
 "To extend its membership to in- clude every man, woman and child in the community. This is essential be cause the American Red Cross is an organization of all the people carry ing on the work in which they are all interested, and whose life and effective service depend upon the loyal support of it's members.
 Every man or woman who fails to become a member of the American Red Cross is neglecting the first duty that our government places upon them in this struggle The membership dues are small-from S2.OO up, for sub scribing members-but membership is an index of patriotism. The Cana dians have what they call sunshine patriots" those who wave the flag but do not pay the cost. Membership in the Red Cross shows that you are willing to make your love of country effective, that you place service above selfshne5s.
 Every boy that leaves for the front is looking to the Red Cross to provide him with bandage, a nurse and doc tor in case he IS wounded. Those women who allow their love of pleas ure to interfere with their duty to- wards their local chapter of the Red Cross are just as guilty of being slack CTS as those men who wilfully evade enlistment or cOnscription.
 "Those business men who plead their own business as an excuse for not in- teresting themselves in the Red Cross