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Show RED CROSS APPEALS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS WASHINGTON. April 22. A .mooting of the executive committee of tho American Ameri-can Hed Cross was called, to be held late today at the war doparlmorit. for the purpose of preparing for emergencies in Mexico. Tho executive committee Issued this statement to the American people: Iu view of the Mexican situation and the duties ami responsibilities that may devolve upon tho American Red Cross, the people of the United States are hereby Informed that the Red Cross is prepared for whatever service the government may require of It as the society created by con-greys con-greys to furnish volunteer aid to tho sick and wounded of armies In time of win and to serve as a medium of communication between the people of the United States and their army and navy. Immediate preparations for fulfill- 1 ing these duties arc Imperative. The war relief board meets Thursday to adopt a plan of action. This will ln-volvo ln-volvo heavy expenditures, and the Red Cross relies upon the public for generous gen-erous contributions to enable It to meet theso demands Contributions may be sent to local or state treasurers treas-urers or to the Red CrosK, Washington, Washing-ton, D. C. |