The Archive · 1939

Refers to Franklin

In many respects, still has positions in this beleaguered through it all he has on quietly, efficiently, unpertur ably and so far has not a gray hair his head. It is not possible for me lo mention individually all the Americans who have distinguished themselves in many ways during the past two years and their name is Hospitals have been maintained for the sick, schools and colleges have been carried on in strange oilies and makeshift buildings when the original Dulldings were occupied or destroyed. Refugee camps have saved thousands of lives, and all who are familiar with the histories of there camps. know the real dangers experienced by those who maintained them, Our Red Cross has been active over all of China. "Our missionaries have remained at their posts in the face of hardships and dangers that in many eases have been appalling, and have rendered humanitarian service on a scale that has been little realized here or at home. "And through it all four business community has carried fon, refusing to be discouraged, righ. tening their bolls as necessary, and hoping for the better days which will surely come,

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