The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-06-17

population of Vienna was literally famished. The
general death rate had increased 46 per cent
since 1913, and the death rate from tuberculosis
$50 per cent Many children of one year had not
surpassed their weight at birth. The middle class
living salaries, selling their belongings
TO buy even the government ration One meal for
one person cost krOnen at the municipal kitch-
ems, while the salary of Fl professor was Il kro-
men month An OvercOat cost three months sal
airy of a court justice, and a secondhand Renault
automobile sold for amount equal to II years
salary of the chancellor.
The following is taken from communication
from Sir William GOode British director Of re-
lief:
"An official and other reports which reach me
give no hope of Improvement in the situation in
Central and Eastern Europe. The misery of the
outlook in many parts, particularly in Austria,
Poland and Armenia. is worse than ever.
The marshailed charity of the world, government
and unofficial. viii not alone heal the disease
from which Europe is suffering. Increased pro-
ductiOn and the restoration Of economic order out
Of political and economic chaos the only solu-
lions of the problem that defes the ingenuity
of those who face It"
Such is the picture of conditions IN the spring
of this year OF our Lord 1920-according to the
information gathered by Mr. Dawson during
two months stay overseas where he Joined in
conference with representatives Of q nations.
How is that aid to be rendered? A week ago
last night at a dinner given to him at the Wal
dorf-Astoria hotel Mr.. Dawson spoke at length
of conditions he had found them, and indicated
what seemed to him the only possible courses of
remedial action. To quote from portions OF his
speech:
ANY voluntary aid to become effective, can
only follow the provision of such essentials
food, Clothes and transportation, which must be
given If the peoples TO live and be restored to
condition Of self-SuppOrt, and the need OF which
is so vast that it cannot be given by voluntary
organizations, but must be supplied by govern
ments. Upon assurance from the league of
tons that food, clothing and transportation will
be supplied by governments, the League Of Red
Cross societies shall at formulate plans for
the immediate extension of voluntary relief with
in the affected districts appealing to the peoples
of the world, through the Red Cross organiza-
tons. for DOCTORS nurses and other necessary
personnel, medical supplies, diet foOdstuffs and
such money may be required.
I'VE going to find out that we more
escape the influence of the European situation Of
today than were able TO escape the war itself
You cannot have one-half of the world starving
and the other half eating. We must help put En-
rope on its feet or we must participate in Eu-
ropes misery. We find ourselves the
only country possessed of many Of the supplies
which Europe needs and which cannot be pur-
chased given in sufficient volume credit
As a nation should at once arrange TO place
within the reach Of those peoples that which they
need to save them and start them their way
to recovery. The situation has devel-
oped so far and so seriously that there is no pos
sibility OF Its being met in any other way. 4"
81 have always been optimistic American
because Of my supreme confidence IN the ultimate
judgment of the American public upon any ques-
ton submitted to them. believe that soon
as we realize the truth and effect Of such state
ments as I have made, viii take steps worthy
of the traditions Of the American people. There
fore the responsibility upon everyone OF US Is to
do whatever may be in our power TO the end
that the American people may have a clear IN
Outstanding OF what 1t all means that they may
the sooner declare themselves. Not un-
til the prior and fundamental step is taken Of fur
nishing by government action the necessary ele-
mentals food, clothing and transport. win We the
American people, properly have established our
selves among the peoples Of the world and be In
position to leave a creditable heritage to those
who are to come after"