The Archive · 1923

ASSISTED EMIGRATION

Thus, there seems to be only one thing to do, if there is no suitable occupation for these people here and that is to get them away. We have heard various stories of countries eager and willing to take in all, Paraguay amongst them, and if there is any truth behind these, every effort should be inde to take advantage of the opportunity. Of course, Canada and the United States are always first thought of when such emergencies arise. There may be doubts about the United States just now, for much has been heard of unemployment there, but in Canada there are without question opportunities for all on the Jand.

However, in both Canada and the United States, the matter does not rest at would-be immigrants being able to satisfy physical and educational requirements, but they also have to have a certain sum of money in their possession, or guarantees that they will be looked after until they are in permanent employment, and that is what very few of these Russians have. Much has already been done by the charitably disposed in the provision of clothes, food and money, and it would appear best to suggest that these efforts should be concentrated under one definite organization, which should use the very strictest economy and as early as possible get the refugees away to the vast American continent, where in one or other of crEen great countries they to settle down. aaa ong! ave some huni

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