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Show FORD GIVES 1270,000 to mnm Expedition to Continue on Its Way, Notwithstanding Departure of Leader CHTU8TIAVIA Nora ay Dec 4 via London t It p m The ttorwestan liner Bergensf lord with Henry Ford on board sailed for New York this morning Mr Ford stated before leaving Bergen that the peace expedition would continue under the auspices of the Women s International Peace association Before leaving Ur Ford gave a cheek for 1 000,000 kronen (about t70 000) to finance the expedition STOCKHOLM Dee. U via London 7 p m On account of bis serious Illness, Henry Fsrd has been compelled to a Dsn don his trip. The remaining members of the expedition will continue on to Copen ha gen and The Hague with the idea of carrying out Mr Fords original plan for a permanent arbitration board. The com mlttee has Issued the following state ment The Illness of Mr Ford while not dangerous. Is serious. Bis doctor as sens confidently that there la no or ganio disease, bat that there la ur gent peed of rest. The doctor Is hope ful that tbe relief from responsibility for the expedition will speedily restore him to normal health. Before leaving the party Mr Ford ssM If I am we I enough I will surely Join the expedition later I am confl dent It will continue the same with out me and that It will do much toward to-ward brti gins peace The absence of Mr Ford has caused eerlous regTet among the delegates as the Impression seems to preval that It will detract materially from the respect of the expedition While In Chrtatiaoia Mr Ford was obliged to remain constantly In his hotel and his non appearance caused much 41s appointment to the throngs of Vorweglsns at tl e meetings and to the many who gathered In fron of h s s pptng pa e His seclusion was commented upon by he local press A message hss bean sent to tiliam J Brjsn urging him to come to Europe and Join th party |