Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
.BRUSS|L0FF PLEDGES
ARMY TO FIRM FIGHT
American Commission Visits Russ
Headquarters-Gen. Scott to
Go to Rumania.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PETROGRAD, June 29.-Elihu Root.
head of the American commission. and
Foreign Minister Tereschtenko re-
turned to Petrograd yesterday after a
brief visit to staff headquarters, where
they were welcomed by Gen. BrusSflof
in the name of the Russian army. which
declared the der-in-chief, would
continue with all the powers at its
disposal. not only to fight for it's own
cause-that of fortifying liberty re-
Gently acquired-but at the same time
hand in hand with America to fight for
the right of all nations to shape their
destinies in accordance with their own
desires.
There was ltttle in the small coun-
try town of Mohilev. to correspond with
a conventional view of a general stan
headquarters. Only small groups of
perial train carrying the commission
draw in to the station. Despite the
fact that the train. which was such a
common sight in imperial days. had
dication of the emperor. it evoked little
curiosity. A few soldiers. thinking
they might find accommodations there
in, crowded on board, but when they
American mission they Immediately dis
persed.
Scott to Go to Rumania.
Wednesday noon the commission
lunched with Gen. Brussiloff, and soon
thereafter Maj. Gen. Scott and aids,
military members of the commission.
ficers. departed for Kiev. After a short
tour of the southwestern front Maj.
Gen. Scott will go to Rumania and will
greet the king and queen in the name
The trip gave Mf. Root and NJ.
Tereschtenko the best opportunities for
a conference. and they were in almost
constant consultation during the entire
journey. The foreign minister. who
spent the last two weeks in bed, suffer-
ing from kidney trouble, is considerably
improved.
Appreciate Red Cross Aid.
The news of the intention of the
United States to send a Red Cross mis-
yesterday mornings papers. 1t evoked
hearty appreciation in army and medi-
cal circles, especially at the headquar-
ters of the Russian Red Cross.
Press by Boris Ordin. president Of the
committee on supplies Of the Red Cross.
who reorganized this department after
the Manchurian war, says:
1--WE express our gratitude at this new
evidence of Americas resolution to help
us where we are weak. Americas aid and
medical work not only have been charita-
BILE, but also of immense military sig
nfficance. My experience in two cam
paigns shows that If there are any de-
f1ciencies in medical supplies or INSULT
cient medical personnel the conduct of
the war is injuriously affected.
Past Work Praised.
.The work Of the American Red Cross
mission. which arrived early. in the war.
and the work Of the Russian-American
committee, which later took over the mis-
sion's work. were extremely valuable and
now we are delighted at the prospect of
similar help on a greater scale.
sBefore last Christmas we sent America,
through Vice President Hough of the
RUSSO American committee. a complete
list of the articles which were needed
most. The list comprises about thirty
chief drugs. In addition the Red Cross
needs preserved goods. leather condensed
milk. blankets, shoes and light and heavy
automobiles. We hope American aid will
come speedily, and our organization prom
ises to do everything possible to help the
missions work.