Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-15
RED CROSS WORKERS MUST NOT SLACKEN
 THEIR EFFORTS NOW
MESSAGE TO ALL MEMBERS OF GREAT BODY OF MERCY SENT OUT BY ACTING MANAGER or PACIFIC DIVISION OF AMERICAN RED CROSS SOCIETY

To All Chapers in the Pacific Divi- sion: The war council of the Ameri- can Red Cross has just issued state ment to all divisions calling attention to the necessity for all Red Cross workers to bear in mind the solemn obligation which rests upon each and every one to continue to ''carry on" even though the war may be terminal ed at once.
 Will you kindly see that this state ment is read by every member Of your chapter and also secure all possible publicity for it in the local press, pro- vided the story has not already been published. 1t is very important that every Red Cross worker be impressed with the idea that he or she is in no way to slacken the present activities and that each be prepared to accept any new orders that may arise through emergency.
 The war council statement follows:
 'On February 10 of last year, nearly six weeks before the United States declared war, national Red Cross headquarters advised its chapters to prepare for war. That which fol lowed the records of the Red Cross in helping to win this war and to re- lieve the suffering growing out of it, constitutes something of which every American citizen has a right to be proud. Every American Red Cross worker must feel a sense of gratitude in having had a share in iN all.
 "The moment has now come to pre- pare for peace. Actual peace may come at any mCfnent: it may be de- ferred for some time Until peace is really here there can be no relaxation in any Red Cross effort incident to active hostilities.
 But even with peace, let no one suppose that the work of the Red Cross is finished Millions of Ameri- can boys are still under arms. Thou sands of them are sick or wounded. Owing to the shortage in shipping, it may take year or more to bring our boys home from France. But what ever the time, our protective arms must be about them and their fam flies over the whole period which must elapse before the normal life of peace can be resumed.
 Our soldiers and sailors are en- listed until the commander-in-chiefs tells them there is no more work for them to do in the war. Let every Red Cross member and worker show our returning soldiers and sailors that to care for their health, welfare and happiness, we are enlisted for no less a period than they are.
 The cessation of war will reveal a picture of misery such as the world has never seen before. especially in the many countries which cannot helD themselves. The American people will expect the Red Cross to continue to act as their agent in preparing broken spirit and broken bodies. Peace terms and peace conditions will determine how we may best minister to the vast stricken areas which have been har- rowed by war. and in this great act of mercy, the heart and spirit of the American people must continue to be mobiliZed through the American Red Cross.
 "On behalf of the war council, we accordingly ask each member of our splendid body of workers throughout the land to bear in mind the solemn obligations which rest upon each one to carry On." We cannot abate one instant in our efforts or in our spirit. There will be an abundance of work to do, and specific advices will be given. but even at the moment of peace let no Red Cross worker falter.
 Our spirits must now call us to show that it is not the roar of cannon or the blood of our own alone that directs our activities, but that great people will continue to respond great ly and freely to its obligations and opportunity to serve mankind.
 Yours very truly,
 "A. B. c. DOHRMANN