Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-10
WILSON WRITES MOTT ABOUT
 CAMPAIGN
Expresses Hopes That Ameri- can People Will Respond to the Noble Cause of the Allied War Work Drive

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-President Wilson, ill a letter to Dr. John R. Mott, director general of the United War Work campaign, which will oe- gin a drive Monday for $17O, 500. 900 td be expended in relief work among the American soldiers and sailors by seven organizations, expressed the hope that the American people would give prompt and generous response to the appeal. The letter was made public today at the White House.
 No matter how far distant the day of peace may prove to be-" the presi- dent said. ''it will be followed by long period of demobilization during which the opportunity and need for the constructive work of these or ganizations will be quite as great as in war times.'
 The letter follows:
 The White House,
 Washington, Nov. 8, 1918. My Dear Dr. Mott:
 'I am sure the people throughout the country will understand why it is that I am unable to fulfill the desire of my heart to make public address at this time in the interest of the ap- preaching campaign.
 Tt has been with sincere gratifica- tiOn that l have observed the whole hearted cooperation of the Young Mems Christian association, the Young Women's Christian association, the National Catholic War council, | the Jewish Welfare board, the war Camps Community service. the Ameri- | can Library association and the Sal | vation army in response to my request | that they combine their respective | financial drives in one united war l work campaign, November HIS, to | secure at least S17O,500,0O for their | invaluable work. The wise economy | of money and effort, the increased ef- | ficiency which will result from a | of expenditures, the crea- ton of an atmosphere of truer under | standing, the unmistakable evidence | of a growing unity of spirit and the | of all this in strengthen ing the national solidarity is reassur- ing in the extreme.
 As you now stand on the threshold of presenting your appeal to the en- lire American people, l wish to re- | new the expression of my conviction | .hat the service rendered by these | welfare agencies is indispensable and | ny earnest hope for the abundant | success of the campaign. The in growth of the army and navy | and the multiplying demands for our help from France, Italy and Russia, make it clear that a generous oVer- is highly desirable Nc | natter how distant the day of peace may prove to be, it will be followed | by a long period of demobilization, turing which the opportunity and need Tor the constructive work of these will be quite as great | Is in war time, and I am glad to note hat your plans contemplate serving he soldiers and sailors in this criti- ,ally important period. I am particu- arlyp leased to know of the compre- lensive program of education to be ;arried out during the coming months
 Gifts that provide the service which this campaign makes possible Ire not so much gifts to organizations IS gifts-invaluable gifts, to our sol Hers. sailors and marines and consti- ute an appropriate expression of gratitude for their patriotic and un- 'elfish devotion. The whole plan of he United War Work campaign is in- 'piring and is most emphatically in he interest of the nation and of all he lands with which we are associat- d in these momentous days.
 Cordially and sincerely yours,
 WOODROW WILSON"