The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
lief and not for the soldiers.

needs of the Red Cross at any given time?
 A. There are certain supplies which are constantly needed in al- most unlimited quantities (such as socks and surgical dressings). As to the other needs, the officers of the Woman's Bureau are constantly in touch with headquarters, and ad- vised of any new or special needs, as reported by cable from France.
 0. Who decided what the type of knitted garments should be. and how to make them?
 ! A. The official Red Cross Instruc- tions were prepared by the Woman's Bureau (NationaD of the Red Cross, in cooperation with the knitting ex- perts of the women's magazine the authorities of the Allied Red Cross. and military and naval authorities both in America and in Europe who have had three years experience with the actual needs of soldiers and sailors.
 1 O. Is there anything that I can do about the reports that malicious peo- pie try to spread, to damage the work of the Red Cross?
 l A. Yes. You can refuse to give ad ditional circulation to such rumors, until you have made inquiry of the authorities. And you will do the Red Cross and the public service by reporting to the secretary of your chapter the exact nature of such statements. and the person or persons making them. The North western Division of the Red Cross has secured the services of the most able counsel, to trace down and in vestigate unfounded charges against the organization, as it has been found that in many cases these ru- mors were started under most sus- picious circumstances, with obvious made-in-G Germany origins. The Seat tie Star has offered cash reward of $500 upon the conviction of any person maligning the Red Cross.
 o. Is it true that there is a short age of wool?
 A. Most emphatically true. The situation in respect to our wool sup ply is such that economy in its use is vital necessity. Women are especially requested not to encour- age the further manufacture or use of colored yarns not suitable for soldiers and sailors garments. and not to knit anything for themselves or the members of their families unless absolutely necessary. To use good quality wools in this day of national need and stress, for any but national service, is an unpatri otic act.
 Red Cross National Headquarters at Washington?
 A The function of the National Headuuarters is to outline and di rect in a general way Red Gross activities. It does this through the 13 Red Cross divisions throughout the country fthe 14th includes the Island possessions) and not through chapters or individual members. IL is in direct contact with the foreign organization of the American Red Cross in Europe. learns the need there, and then informs the divi sions of these needs.
 o. What is the function of tho Divisional Offices?
 A. Each of the Divisional Oflice has supervision over specified ter ritory. Each is fully equipped Red Cross organization, functioning di rectly through local chapters and re sponsible to National Headquarters The Northwestern Division include Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Al aska. The largest chapter in this division is Seattle, 147 900 members
 o. Does not the American Red Cross stand for America first?
 A. Yes, but not for America alone It believes in helping soldiers. chil- dren and the helpless in France, Belguim, Italy and Rumania. It be- lieves in the practical application of the Golden Rule. Also, when the American Red Cross saves the life of a soldier in France and sends him back to the line to fight. it not only saves this man but saves a man from taking his place-and the man who must ultimately take his place is an American soldier
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