Shanshal, Aug. 20 The conditions resulting from the Chinese in Pootung opened fire with present trouble are far more serious than those which existed in 1992.
The increasing number of refugees coming from the war-stricken dis-trials without shelter and food ere-ates a problem which needs urgent attention, In view of this situation, the United Charity Society Shanghai, "Red Cross Society China, 'World Swastika Society, Chinese Gatholle Mission, China Philanthrople Institute, Young Men's Christian Association' of Shanghai, Buddhist "Association of China, Chinese-Foreign Famine Rellet Comniltteo, ete. have jointly organized an International Relief Committee with headquarters in the Chinese Y.M.C.A. Building, 128 Boulevard de' Mon-
The Committee solicits from the public-minded friends. of this city contributions which will be carefully sed under its direction for the establishment and maintenance of refugee camps and for sending the refugees to places of safety.
Tt has Been decided to begin, the work by the establishment of thi Yefugee camps, These are to be operated under the name of the International Relief Committee but the local administration will be ear-ried out in the first camp by the Salvation Army, in the second camp by the Catholic Church and in the third camp by the Shanghai Y.M.C.A.
The members of the Executive Committee are as follows:—Chairmen: Mr, N. Aall, Mr, ¥. i. Chu, Members: Mr, J. Fredet, Mr. J. R. Jones, Father R. Jacquinot, Mr. Hans Berents, Mr. Wong Iding, Mr. Sung Han-chang, Mr. K. Z, Loh and Mr, XK, ¥, Li, General Affairs Division: Mr. K, ¥, Li, Mr. KZ Lob, Mr. K.
On: Finance Division: Mr. Sung Han-chang, Mr, J. R. Jones, Mr. Loh Po-hong: Rellet Division: Mr. Ma Siu-san, Father. R. Jacquinot, Mr.
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