Describing the need of concerted action, Dr. Yen said that the most conservative estimate showed 20,000,000 to 30,000,000 facing starvation. As the period of most intense suffering approached it was time to lay aside all political differences to secure a united front against famine as the common foe of all. The relief agencies had accomplished excellent work in their own fields, but the time had arrived for a ce-operative campaign. He urged all to give gener ously.
Admiral Tsai Ting-kan strongly endorsed the work being done by the Peking, Tientsin, Hankow, Kaifengfu, Tsinanfu and Taiyuanfu International Relief Societies.
Mr. Wu Shih-hsiang stated that President Hsu was deeply moved by the appalling conditions in the famine area.—Reuter.
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