Repatriation Committee, read a report which showed a large amount of work accomplished during -the past week. Various routes had been examined and rates: obtained, Mr. Grosse had been interviewed and also Mr. Etlerder, the Soviet sepresentative. Acting on the advice of Mr. Grosse, the Repatriation Committee-recommended that only refugees resident in Shanghai before June 30 be considered, and that this policy be widely advertised in order to prevent refugees from rushing here in the hope of being sent home. The Soviet representative stated that all Russians except those who had been guilty of political crimes: could be repatriated, so that the cadets, soldiers, and sailors resident in Shanghai, as well as civilians and women and children, could be sent back. The sub-committee, how-rank and file be considered for repatriation at once. Assurance was given that returned refugees would be met by a Soviet agent and forwarded to their various homes. It was hoped that arrangements could be perfected so that repatriation could begin by the end of August, provided funds were in hand. Cook's Tourist Agency also offered to ce-operate with this committee in securing through passage and supervision for groups of refugees.
The Repatriation Committee was granted authority to despatch 50 refugees to Harbin aa soon as the necessary investigations and registration could be made. It is a simpler matter to send a group to Harbin and it is hoped that this first step may be taken at once, since many applications have been received and special assistance was authorized to handle this matter. The funds in hand, $2615.98, will cover the ex-_ pense of the first group.
THE COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN, With respect to the Community Soup Kitchen, Mrs. C. W. Harvey announced that Mrs. Tomalson, of 126 Dixwell Road, had promised to supervise the work, in her place, assisted by the usual committee of ladies from the church, and that Mrs. Walther would take the place of the present interpreter. It has not yet been: possible to secure a site for this kitchen and it is absolutely vital that a place be found at once. The loan of premises for this work would be greatly ap-Firgated. Since the scun kitchen Previously maintained by the S'sters of Charity on Avenue Dubail has been obliged to close for jack of funds, it is doubly imyevative that the activities. of this cther shall not be sla:: ened. A hearty vote of thanks was-given Mrs. Havey for her efficient service, It was announced that the Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed. Milk Company had donated to the Committee over 100 cases of malted milk which had hardened on account of the climate and while unsaleable was in good sanitary condition, and also two tons (sie) of rock cocoa.
It was stated that at least 20 refugees- from the str. Eldorado had reached Shanghai by walking had made their way to shore and
overland. It is likely that others will follow and it is important that some constructive method of dealing.; with this increase in the refugee colony be devised and funds made available for carrying it out.
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