Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-19

heart Of all mankind may be mobiiiSed
on behalf Of suffering humanity.
"Whlle. therefore, the plans OF the
American Red Cross In this direction
cannot be formulated specifically, In
advance of the general relief program
Of the allied governments. the Ameri-
can Red Cross Ia nevertheless planning
10 develop its permanent organization
In this country upon q scale never be
fore contemplated In time Of peace.
The commissions which are now con-
Quoting the activities OF the American
Red Cross In foreign countries -
well as the temporary war organisar
ton in this country. will as q matter
Of course ultimately merge their ener-
giles with those OF the permanent or
ganization 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 10 business. came into the Red
Cross organization nj the outset Of the
war simply that they might serve their
country but have realized such a sat
isfaction 20 themselves in the oppor-
tunity TO serve mankind that they now
desire 10 become a part Of the perma-
ncnt peace organization ~ the Ameri-
can Red Cross
There may be, therefore, perfect
confidence that the peace activities OF
the Red Cross will be conducted un-
der able aud inspiring leadership. The
chapters will maintain their organiza-
lions upon "A scale adequate 10 the new
demands 90 be made upon them. Lo-
cal committees will indeed appreciate
more and more the value of having In
their midst strong and efficient Red
Cross chapters The divisional organi-
cations, with honorary and permanent
staffs, will be maintained-always
ready for service; and national head
quarters will have a large ana efficient
personnel TO direct the activities ~ the
organization as whole.
study is being given by the ma
tlonal organization not alone 10 prob
lens of international relief, but 10
plans in this country for enlarged
home service, the promotion OF public
health education. development OF nurs-
ing. the care and prevention of acci-
dents. and other correlated lines,
which may contribute TO the health
and happiness of men. women and chill
xyhn HaN a.
will. it Is believed. provide both for
world relief and for home community
service, and thus constitute channel
FOR the continued and useful express
sion by Red Cross workers and mem
hers of those qualities Of sympathy
and love which our whole people have
poured Out 50 unstintedly during the
war.
For the completion OF It's war work
and for the institution ~ It's peace
program. the Red Cross H. fortunately
In a healthy financial condition. Alum
dant occasion for the use OF large
funds Of money and great quantities OF
garments and other supplies will con-
tnue 10 arise. but II is believed that
there will be no further need for In
tonsivo campaigns for funds. The work
Of experimenting governmental activ-
ltics. which the Red Cross will be
called upon 10 do in all parts OF the
world. will be upon n great scale. but
ID win call for human service rather
Than for large expenditure.
what the American Red Cross
needs now il not SO much coutrihu
tons Of money. as the continued devo-
ton and loyalty of its members. This
is peculiarly true nj this moment of
transition from war 10 peace. Annual
membership involves Tho payment of
ceived not only defray all the admins
iratiVc expenses Of the organization,
hut leave n substantial balance. which.
together with all funds subscribed d.
rectly for relief, are devoted solely
10 that purpose. The roll rali of the
nation is thus 10 be called at Christ
mas time. that through enrolment in
their Red Cross the American people
may send a message 20 our soldiers
still overseas and 20 the peoples Of the
world that we are not merely content
with seeing our arms united with our
allies In victory. but that our abiding
purpose is that the love. the sympathy
and the intelligence OF all America
shall be rededicated to the permanent
service of mankind"