Washington, June 15, The Deparment of State published today a Note from France informing, the United States that France is not in a position to pay the annuities and interest due, but adds that France will consider such payment whenever a favourable decision may be rendered, The Note is similar to that already sent by Great Bue American Red Cross Now York, June 15, The American Red Cross Society today reported that it had failed reach its mank set in the drive for funds for the relict of Chinese civilians, by U.S,$250,000, The group more Khan a month ago reiterated its aim to reach the million-dollar mark by June 15, but today revealed that only U, S.$750,- 000 were in hand.
The Society originally hoped to reach the million-dollar goal within the rt few months of this year but the response proved weak, President Roosevelt then made an appeal for more contributions, extending the closing day of the drive fo June 15, Contributions poured in_ steadily afler the President's message, more than U, S,$500,000 being donated in three weeks but despite this. strong response the hopes to attain the set gute failed, Within recent weeks, the Red, Cross Society has been the recipient of numerous requests for funds from organizations in China because of the threat of floods and widespread illness, tuck of food and medical supplies—United Press.
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