Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-13

One of the most interesting institutions of
learning on this continent Kings college,
Windsor Nova Scotia, suffered short while
ago by fire the destruction of it's historic
buildings, the financial loss being estimated
at 100000. This institution has held an
honored place both educationally and histor-
ically. 1t is the oldest colonial university in
the British Empire, and its traditions and
customs are patterned closely after Oxford
1t is not theological school, but a univer-
sity with the usual faculties and with its
courses open to all. The loss of the build
ngs is a staggering blow.
Latest dispatch from Paris states that a
formal call has been issued by the Allied Su-
preme Council for an extraordinary meeting
of the Executive Council of the League of
Nations to be held at Paris this week when
the question of sending an investigating
committee to Russia under the control of
the league will be considered. A London
dispatch says. the commission, which it is ex-
pected the League of Nations Executive
Council will decide to send Russia, will con-
sist of ten MEMBERS it is understood.
France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan and Bel
GUM will supply five members, each select
ing its own representative The council will
decide which of the smaller nations shall be
represented by the commission.
Acting on an appeal by Arthur J. Balfour
president of the Council of the League of
Nations, the board of governors of the League
or Red Cross Societies. in session at Geneva,
passed resolutions declaring for extension of
voluntary relief work among starving and
diseased populations of Central and Eastern
Europe provided essentials of food, clothing
and transportation be previously assured
these people through governmental action.
The resolution, which was introduced by
Henry P. Dawson on behalf Of the board of
governors of the league, read as follows:
1--WE, the delegates forming the general
council of the league, assembled in confer
ence, fully conscious of the unparalleled dis
tress in stricken districts of the world and i'm
perative need of immediate and comprehen-
sive action, declare ourselves in full sympathy
and accord with the suggestion made by Mr..
Balfour.
Therefore be it resolved, that, on assur-
ance from the League of Nations that food,
clothing and transportation will be supplied
by the government, the League Of Red Gross
Societies shall at once formulate plans for i'm
mediate extension of voluntary relief within
affected districts and shall appeal to the peo-
pie of the world through the Red Cross or
carnations for doctors, nurses other neces-
sary personnel, medical supplies and such
money as may in their judgment be required
for operation, calling upon the various coun-
tries through Red Cross organizations"
The Chamberlain hotel, situated on gov
eminent property at Fortress Monroe, Old
Point Comfort, Va, was destroyed by lire
few days ago. The fire started on the ground
floor and the flames spread so rapidly that
inside of two hours the structure was
mass Of ruins. The loss of the Chamberlain
hotel, known to tourists from all parts OF the
world and where many brilliant social fHrR-
lions were given in honor of army and navy
people, will be greatly deplored 1t was
valued at 100000.
Mrs Pothuis Smit, Socialist, will be the
first woman member of the upper house Of
the Dutch parliament, having been elected to
that office by the North Holland provincial
legislature at Harlem recently. Mrs. Smit
defeated the only male candidate by marss
gin of two votes. Women have for some
time held seats in the second chamber.