Evening journal., 1917-05-16
FOR THE SAILORS


II hNRl WILSON, Of No s2 East Twentyhird street,
New York city executive director OF Lady Beattys
War Relief Fund, OF which King George " OF Great
Britain patron has the following letter:
For the first time. asking your assistance
behalf OF the sailors Of the Allied fleets, both naval
and mercantile
Lady Beatty wife Of Admiral Sir David Beatty and
daughter OF the late Mr.. Marshall Field of Chicago.
has done, and is doing, great work in connection with
her own War Relief Fund which she administers for
the orphans, widows and incapacitated brave
who have fought died in action in the Battle
OF Jutland and other naval engagements
The British and Foreign Sailors Society Inc. which
celebrates its tooth anniversary year and is one
OF the Oldest OF Seamen's Societies administered by the
very best OF men, as wiz be seen by the heading and
margin OF this letter, has for the past a half
years, had the unhappy privilege OF dealing with both
crews and passengers who come from ornedoed mined
or wrecked ships not only around the OF the
British Isles but at all active centers Relief is given
to the suffering victims. numbering many thousands
and largely augmented by the inhuman and ~cruel
methods of the submarines which have asounded the
whole world many being killed without warning lin
boats on the high in terrible weather, make
land the best way they can; when they fortunate
IN getting there. often than absolutely dest-
5ue lhey are taken care OF by the British and Foreign
sailors Society in every possible way irrespective OF
nationality, and in any part Of the world Al Malta
alone recently over three hundred Of the poor Of
different crews whose ships had been torpedoed we're
DsinB taken care OF at one time and the same sad
tae comes from many other ports Tar apart, and the
necessities OF these gallant and unfortunate men, will
enable you to form some idea Of the many and urgent
GAINS upon our funds. As this great country is now
unfortunately drawn into the the strain the
sources OF these societies viii possibly greater
and your own cOuntrymeu in all humane probability will
require the assistance which has been-and will be-
given them unstntingy occasions arise
IL has therefore been decided TO make very ur
gent and strong appeal TO American hearts and pride
In this cause Of humanity TO help generously and
as wholcheartcd possible
Ito relieve the crews and passengers OF these
torpedoed mined, or wrecked vessels in their destiu
ton
ITO help the widows and orphans OF the gallant
mon who lose their lives in serving their country also
the wounded and incapacitated either in the navy or
mercantile marine.
$40 render assistance IN every way possible TO
respective OF nationality whether belgerent
So we earnestly appeal to you TO give tang
ibe proof OF your admiration forand appreciation Of
these silent heroes OF tho deep whose gallant conduct
the newspaper press tells you daily of the pcrHs and
dangers they undergo.
We may add this society is in close CO. cooperation with
the admiralty authorities, for the above objects and
what the whole world TO these silent men nObly
doing their duty at tho risk of their lives be
adequately expressed I'm words Their pitiful mes
TO you now IN our prosperity which is in great meas
due TO these gallant mems services, in enabling
your ships to carry the nations trade the largest
the history OF the world and feel the cry will
not come TO you in vain. but that you will respond
quickly and generously for such noble Thank
ing you, am,
Yours very gratefully,
HENRY WILSON.
Executive Director.
Delawareans have watched with admiration the heroic
conduct OF the British, French Russian, Italian and
japanese sailors since the began. No doubt many
OF them viii feel inced 10 assist Lady Beatty and
the Sailors Society in the laudable work she prose
cutting with such signal success both sides OF the