Emmons County record., 1918-12-12

neart OF all mankind may be m0bil-
lied on behalf Of suffering humanity.
while, therefore, the plans of the
Red Cross in this direction
cannot be formulated specifically, in
Of the general relief pro-
gram Of the Allied governm ents, the
American Red Cross is nevertheless
to dvelop its permanent or
ganisatiop in this country upon a
scale nevsr before contemplated in
time Of peace.
The commissions which are now
conducting the activities of the
Aemrican Red Cross in foreign coun-
tries, a. well as the temporary war
organization in this country, will as
q matter Of course ultimately merge
their energies with those Of the per.
organization of the Red
Cross.
with the war has developed the
striking and important fact that
many men and women, some of whom
had with great success devoted their
lives entirely to business, came into
the Red Cross organization at the
outset Of the War simply that they
might serve their country, but have
eralized such satisfaction to them
selves in the opportunity to serve
mankind that they now desire to be-
come a part of the permanent peace
organization Of the American Red
Cross.
"There may, therefore; be perfect
confidence that the peace activities
of the Red Cross will be conducted
under able and inspiring leadership.
The Chapters will maintain their Or
ganization upon a scale adequate to
the demands to be made upon them.
Local committees will indsed appre-
ciate more and more the value Of
having in their midst strong and
efficient Red Cross Chapters. TIE
Divisional organizations, with honor
ary and permanent STATS, will be
maintained always ready for service;
and National headquarters will have
a large and efficient personnel to di-
rect the activities of the organization
as whole.
"Study is being given by the Ma.
tional organization, not alone to
problems of international relief, but
to plans in this country for enlarged
Home Service, the promotion of pub.
lie health education, development Of
nursing the care and prevention OF
accidents, and other correlated lines
which may contribute to the health
and happiness of men, women and
children. Such plans, when de-
velopsd will it is believed provide
both for world relief and for home
community service and thus consti-
tute a channel for the continued and
useful expression by Red Cross work,
ers and members of those qualities
Of sympathy and love which our
whole people have poured out so un-
stintedly during this war.
"For the completion OF It's wa,
work and for the institution Of ita
peace program ths. Red Cross is for.
tunately in healthy financial con-
dition. Abundant occasion for the
use Of large funds Of money and
great quantities Of garments and 9th.
er, supplies will continue to arise but
it. is believed that there will be nc
further need for intensive campaigns
for funds. The work Of supplement
ing gov -rnment activities which the
Red Cross will be called upon to do
in all parts Of ths world viii be upon
q great scale but it will call for hu-
man service rather than for large ex.
penditures.
"What the American Red Cross
needs now is not so much contribu-
tons Of money as the continued devo-
tion and loyalty Of its members. This
is peculiarly true, at this moment, Of
transition from war to peace. An
nual membership involves the pay
ment Of only one dollar. The
moneys thus received not only defray
all the administrative expenses Of, the
organization but leave substantial
balance which. together with. all
funds subscribed directly for relief
are devoted solely to that purpose.
"The roll call Of the nations is thus
to be called at Christmas time that
through enrolment in their Red
Cross the American people may send
a message to our soldiers still over
seas and to the peoples Of the world
that we are not merely content with
seeing our arms united with our Al
lies in victory but that our abiding
purpose 10 that Of love, the sympa-