Harrowing stories of the sufferings that the Russian refugees at Gensan are undergoing continue to pour into Japan and all sections' of the foreign communities here are whole-heartedly responding to the pleas for help that have come from the handful of foreigners in Korea. Already, close on Y. 20,000 has been subscribed in cash, besides numerous donations of clothing, shoes, bedding, etc. Foreigners in Japan have practically taken upon themselves to look after the 800 children suffering the privations of cold, hunger and disease for a period of at least two months. By. that time, it is*expected that the situation will have brightened considerably andthe relief work will be so organized that recognized relief associations can cope with the work. A At present, according to reports from foreigners whose, integrity is unquestioned, it is up to the non-Japanese residents in these islands to make an earnest effort and they are doing this in a most encouraging manner. The Consular Corps, led by Mr. E. Hamilton Holmes, British Consul-General in Yokohama, have started a drive for funds and the, results have been very satisfactory. Among the foreigners who have responded nobly, the best is Captain D, H. James, of Kobe, who enclosed a cheque for Y¥. 5,000 to the "Japan Chronicle': which will enable 457 children to' be fed for 30 days. The Japanese authorities have given out a report to the effect that the Korean Government is assisting in the relief movement. The information has not come a minute too soon, for an impression wag growing here—not confined to the foreigners alone—that the Korean authorities failed to rise to the occasion when the unfortunate Russian refugees reached Gensan. It is true that the sudden arrival of a large number of alien people, in the last stages of destitution, speaking an.n-known tongue, and landing at a small place like Gensan, confronted the Japanese authorities with considerable difficulty, but it is also felt that the Korean authorities might have taken the lead in a humanitarian movement instead. of waiting until the miseries of the
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