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Show GREAT TASK FOR THE RED CROSS Will Probably Be Called to Direct Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in War Areas. CHICAGO, Nov. S Announcement that the American Red Cross will in all probability be called on to direct rehabilitation and reconstruction work in the war areas following the declaration declara-tion of peace, was made here today by George E. Scott of Washington, acting general manager of the Red Cross at a conference with central division de-1 partment heads. ' Mr. Scott said the Red Cross" will continue its military relief work after' the armistice was signed until demobilization demobi-lization of the American forces Is completed. com-pleted. "Cessation of hostilities will reel a picture of misery such as the world has never, seen before," Mr. Scott added, "and ! the American people will expect the Red Cross ao continue, to net as their J agent In repairing broken spirits and broken bodies. j "We. cannot for an instant abate in our efforts." Six weeks before the declaration of war, Mr. Scott said, the Red Cross began be-gan preparing for hostilities. "Now," he said, "the moment .to prepare for j peace has come." I Relaxation of effort by American Red Cross chapters should not be permitted per-mitted "until peace is REALLY here," said a message sent today by the War Council to each of the 3.S57 local or- j gnnizations. "Bui even with peace," said the mes- J sage, "let no one suppose that the work of the Red Cross is "finished. Millions of American boys aro still under arms. Thousands of them are sick and wounded. Owing to the shortage short-age of shipping, It may take a year or more to bring our boys home from France.' "The cessation of war will reveal a picture of misery such as the world has never seen before, especially in many countries which cannot help themselves. The American people will expect the Red Cross to continue to act as their agent in repairing broken brok-en spirits and broken bbdles. "Our spirits must now call us tOj show that not the roar of cannon or the blood of our own alone direct our activities, but that a great people will continue to respond greatly and freo-ly freo-ly to Its obligations and opportunity to serve." nn |