Practical measures to raise funds for the relief of American flood refugees in the Mlisissippi Valley were decided at n meeting held at the Central Bank of China on February 1 and composed of representatives! of the Chinese Red Cross Society, the China International Famine Relief Commission, the National Child Welfare Association of China, and the United Charitable Association Chins, The meeting was presided over by Dr. H. H. Kung, president of the last two named organizations, and among those present were Mayor Wu Fe-chen, Mr. C. T. Wang, Mr. Yueh-sen, Mr. Wang T-ting, Mr. 0. S. Liew, General Chu Ching-lan, Mr. Y. M. Chien, Me. Chu Wen-loh Mr.
Zau, Mr. Pan Kung-chan, Sr. Sung, Han-chiang, Dr. R. Y. Loh, Mr, 7. K. Tsong, Me. Wang Hsiao-lai and other local" leaders In opening the meeting Dr: Kung said that the mooting has been called {in response to the wish of a section of the Chinese public that the Chinese people should show sympathy with the American people over the appall. Ing Mississipp: flood disaster both in words and deeds. On previous ocean sions, the American people have freely given to the cause of relief work in China and itis ling that the Chinese people should show their appreciation by reelproeating such and contribute their share to-ware the relief of the American flood refugees, even though it be a trifling expression of their sympathy. Aside from. other national leaders, both Gereral and Madame Chiang Kalshek, who are recuperating at Chikou, according to Dr. Kung. have also telegraphed to enquire about the flood situation and to ascertain what measures are being adopted by the Jcivie organizations toward the relief fof American sufferers. The proposed relief campaign, Dr. Kung added, is Brompted entirely by humanitarian motives. But apart from the aspect of fund raising, the campaign will, even though in a small measure, demonstrate the Chinese appreciation for the traditional friendship of the service has been in operation for some time.
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