The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-01
1ST GENERAL COUNCIL
RED CROSS SOCIETIES

Washington, Feb. .9.--Represcn-
tatises OF the Red Cross societies OF
twenty seven nations are in Geneva,
Switzeriand, today fer the opening
TUESDAY ef the fret general council OF
the league Of Red Cross societ
Gable advices To the American Red
Cross indicate that the session, which
viii continue eigh, days, will have
4 fxr-reachins effect on international
smeasures fer the promotion of health
and prevention Of disease. particularly
Through Initiation Of the resources
os the Red Cross throughout the
world as IA peace time organization
Tor the alienation OF suffering.
An outline of the program received
here shows that the deliberations of
the council Will be concentrated on
estyelopuent OF definite policy for
she universal fight against disease and
Its consequences, III which the coop
srafion Of the various nations viii be
enlisted whenever possible.
Since the arrival of Dr. Wong,
q medical director OF the Chinese Red
ETcss, the first delegate 70 appear.
representatives OF the other members
societies have been arriving almost
4 daily. Accompanied by, Henry r.
Dawson. of New ork. who, as chair
man OF the board Of governors or the
league, will preside, FIVE delegates
-representiDg The american Fed Cross
Are on the scene.
N The high mortality rate from dis
ease and famine among peoples
caught in the bAckwash Of the war,
has Indicated the imperative need for
an International health agency such
A. will be provided by the league, To
permit effective administration of re-
lief in this vast field. the General
Medical Offices Of the league has heen
divided into thirteen departments,
each with distinct function.
@ An American, Coi X +. Strong. "
N4n charge ct this cffice-
Consideration Of the program Of
zHervice in peace time OF each Ma uouai
Red Gross Society and the most eff
Elective n ans of extending it's mem
hfrship and resources holds q place
&Af utmost Importance on tho program
In order to facilitate discussion OF
I this topic, each He'd Cross societies
attending the conference has been re-
auested to submit information "a
complete as possible. concerning its
memberehfp and resources. It's farm
81 organization, the condition and
needs of the country 1t represents and
the program of sfrs-i~e contemplated
1 for the Immediate future.
Sss Eight of the world S leading redi-
stAl authorities, six from the United
States. are now In Geneva in confer
atnce with the general medical direc-
tor of the feagus IL regard TO investi
SEationS and work which will be car
sfied out in Poland IN copnocripN 't''ttl
the study OF the etiology Of typhum.
IaEhose from the United States are:
eDrH. s. Burt Wolbach. Harvard Uni
ssNerEity nedical school. Frank Pal
frey, Harvard, Monroe A. Mcrwer
4 Harvard James w Denton, assistant
! bath oiogist for Fhot&e Island, Henry
SPinkerton. MaSsa chUsstts Institute Of
STeeilnclory. Forest \. ri Hardy
srnedical secretary of the commission.
4 The ycommiesion mlit proceed 10 Pc
Asand for first hand etudy of tho ex
ssfemelS ffeca l3es Fl 0atisH rs soon
ssss tranSpcrrtof r. n-#ilahfc
Professor George g. Whipple. pro
'NIes~0r &a-}.sr ft.G. oeeFgE@ tIar-
ward University. has arrived in Cen
Eseva to take up his du0s as chief o6
the department Of sanitation Of the
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