The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-03-09

me relation between the army
nd the American Red Cross In
amps and cantonments in America
) explained in an order issued by
Fewton d. Baker, secretary OF war
mder date of February 13.
The order lists the approved activ-
Ties, which include the distribution
sweaters, helmets, ETC., to
ender emergency relief, to relieve
Txiety and sustain the morale OF
ne soldiers, to conduct service can
cen stations, and names such CO.
peratlon as commandants shall
ender Red Cross workers.
The order, in full, followsG
Feneral Orders:
No. IL.
War Department.
Washington, February 13, 1918.
~. It is the desire of the SeCre-
ary OF War, as it should be OF all
Ulcers Of the Army, to do every
hing possible for the comfort and
FelfaFe Of the soldiers, and to make
la8 of such agencies as are author
Eed and are in a position to contrib
lts to that end, in addition to the
Irovisions made by the Govern
nent. The American Red Cross is a
tody authorized by law to render
sFvices Of this character. The
ollowing general statement Outlin-
ng certain approved activities Of the
ted Cross, and methods of carrying
hem on, is published for the inform
Itton and guidance of all concerned:
1. To distribute sweaters, muff-
ers, helmets, socks, comfort kits, etc,
md to receive the assistance and CO.
rperation Of all officers in making
ne distribution fair, equal and where
most needed.
2. To render emergency relief Of
very nnd upon the request or sug
gestion of an officer in charge. All
,Hicers are instructed to avail them
elves Of this assistance whenever
n their opinion, advisable. Officers
Ihould be mono the less diliEent in
.ttempting to foresee the needs Of
heir department in order that they
nay be supplied through regular
Government channels. All such re-
Iuests must be approved by the
Commanding Officer, who will cause
4 record TO be kept of all such arti-
lies
3. To relieve the anxiety and TO
mstafn the morale OF soldiers who are
worried about their families at home
md to promote the comfort and we'll
being OF their families, authority is
given TO the American Red Cross to
place one or more representatives of
he Home Service Bureau of the De-
5artment OF Civilian Relief at the
Teryice OF the men Of each Division
of the Army wherever located. The
soldiers should be informed through
Dmcial orders of the presence Of such
representative or representatives and
that the Red Cross is able and will
ing to serve both soldiers and their
families when in need Of any help
Ful service. This representative and
his assistants will be accredited to
he Division Commander and will be
subject to his authority and to mill
ttary laws and regulations. This rep
resentat1ve Of the Red Cross will
have the status of an offtcer in the
Army and will be provided quarters
when available. Such assistants and
clerks as may be necessary will be
provided by the American Red Cross
and must be males. These assist-a
lnts and clerks, IL any, will have the
status Of noncOmmissioned officers.
An reports and correspondence OF
his officer will be subject to cen
5orship OF the Commanding Ofdcer.
4. To conduct canteen service sta
lions for furnishing refreshments to
soldiers when travelling through tha
country to furnish emergency relief
10 the sick and wounded when en-
-oute and 10 see that they are con-
veyed to a hospital when necessary
and requested by the Commanding
15ncer. All commanders of troop
rains, are advised Of this emergency
service and are authorized to avail
themselves of 1T whenever, in their
opinion, advisable.
5. A representative Of the Ameri-
an Red Gross may be attached to
saoh base hospital to furnish emerg-
sncy supplies when called upon, to
communicate with the families Of
patients to render home service to
patients and such other assistance
- pertains to Red Cross work. The
representative Of the Red Cross so
lnts win be accredited to the Cam
handing Officer OF the Base Hospital
md VIII be subject TO the same reg
Ilations, as to status. privileges, as
sistants and censorship, as provid-
a In preceding paragraph applying
% the representative of the Red
Gross assigned to Divisions.
9. In order to render the above
outlined service to the best advanS-
age the accredited chief officer rep
the American Red Cross at
iivision headquarters will be a Field
Director.
n. OficiaSs Of the Red Cross. as