New Britain herald., 1930-05-05
Official Tells of Highway Stations to Be Construct cd to Treat Accident Iictims-Chinese Situa- ton Discussed.

Washington May OP, - An ad- dress by President Hoover stood first on the program today Of the ninth annual convention Of the American Ted Cross, for which more than 900 delegates gathered here from ell sections Of the nation.
 As honorary president Of the or sanitation, the chief executive con- sented 10 open the convention with his speech. Other speakers on the program were James l. Ficser, James K. McCIintock. and Ernest F. Blckncll national vice chairman.
 In addition the program included an address by a IS year old school girl. Miss Constance Payne Of Terre Haute, Ind, who was chosen in a national contest 10 speak for the Junior Red Cross
 Judge Payne 10 Sneak
 At q general session tonight, Judge John Barton Payne national chair man, will speak. as will Dr Rene Sand technical councillor Of the league of Rcd Cross societies of France. and Brigadicr General Frank F. keofer retired. chairman Of the District Of Columbia chapter.
 X series of round table conference and a reception 10 the delegates by Judge Payne were arranged for the afternoon together Uith the opening session of the annual convention or the junior society. The juniors will hold q dinner and dance this evening. The National Broadcasting com pany and the Columbia System joined in a nation wide hook up for broadcasting President Hoover's speech.
 President Hoover said the increas- ins strength of the organization rep resents the growing sense Of respon- sibility of the nation toward those who meet with disaster,
 Text of Address
 The text ot the presidents address follows.
 Tt gives me q great deal Of pleas ure to participate in the convocation of the meeting Of the officers of the American Red Cross.
 The past l5 years has seen great change in the purpose and an ,N- yansion in the benevolent activities ot this. our great official assocla- ton for the administrator O. na- tIonal charity.
 Originally designed for succor in war, it has now become also the na- tional agency for relief of disaster in peacetimc, both at home and abroad.
 The past decade 1t tas distin- guishcd itself a score of times by Of life and suffering
 Its ever increasing strength rep resents thc growing Of the spiritual sense of responsibility Of tho na- ton toward those who met with dis aster.
 Confidence In Efficiency
 The nation has grown 10 com p'etc confidence in the efficiency. ability. and single mindcdness Of the Red Cross.
 We have come 10 enrrUst it with
  Cross Is today the expression Of the national "iu. tho national sympathy for all those o,crtakon ivy cataa- trophe Of storm. Of flood. Of fam !ne.
 Its call 10 charity 10 meet these emergencies is mandatory upon the hear, Of the nation
 1t is a grave responsibility that the Red Cross holds for our conn try. and there is implied in il a pre- paredncss for ready and instant nc tion. And in discharge Of this great responsibility it represents more than jus, cold hlooded cffcicncy The American Red Cross represents the spiritual quality. the charity and sympathy of a nation 10 the ho!p- less
 "Without question the Red Cross rocieties Of many countries occupy an equally high place ln the cond- dencc Of their people and govern ments.
 That these great national a-cn- cjcs should come together m the common purpose Of preventing and ameliorating suffering throughout the world is in harmony with the spirit Of the age. The Red Cross thus becomes universal agency for giving practical expression to inter national good will and 10 that hu- man sympathy which IS the com mon heritage of all.
 Many years of acquaintance gives me knowledge of the cffec- tiyenoss and devotion of your chair man. your staff, and the self sacr'- ncins service of your nationwide organization.
 Tn the name of the American people. l welcome you 10 our ma tlonal capital and wish you well in your dclibcrations,'
 To Begin New system
 The American Red Cross plans 10 hegn soon the establishment Of a system of emergency first aid along the highways Of the country.
 This was announced today by Mr. Flcser. vice chairman in charge of domestic operations.
 Fieser said that mounting totals or deaths and injuries from automo- hlle accidents constituted a chal- lenge and a problem for the or ganizaton.
 The Red Cross" he continued, "under the authority Of its chair man, has accepted the challenge. Ii will shortly authorize many of its chapters 10 make an experimental beginning of this problem, particu- lary along the more important