This Brunch has been founded for the purpose of enabling persons of all nationalities Jon in the relief of suffering occasioned by the war between Russia and Japan under the rules of the Geneva Convention. particular it is considered that endeavours should be made to succour such non-combat ants (whether neutral or belonging to one of the belligerent nations) as by reason of their proximity to the sent of war are in danger or distress.
It is thought that efforts should for the moment be directed mainly towards rendering assistance at Newchwang and Dalny. As regards Newchwang arrangements have already been made under which an existing hospital organisation has been placed at the disposal of the Society. The working of this hospital, which is intended to serve as a base hospital for that purt of China, will be undertaken by friends in Newchwang who have offered their services and to whom all necessary medical stores and appliances be dis; at the owliest opportu It is also proposed to rent one or more large Chinese buildings for the housing of the refugees who will probably flock to Newchwang great numbers should fighting actually cour in the neighbourhood. As regards Dalny every attempt will be made to furnish those who wish to lowe the port with an ity of doing Coustributions amounting to Tls. 55,000 have already been received from Chinese in Shanghai, and further support is expected from the various provinces; while the Chinese dispetck, telegrams free of charge, and the Telegraph Administration have promised to
China Merchants' Steam Navigation Company to allow their steamers to be used for the work of the Society.
It is hoped that foreign residents in the Far East will supplement this liberality to the best of their power.
Subscriptions will be received by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, or by the Honorary Treasurer, Mr. H.' do ray.
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