12 SEPTEMBER 1914, Page 2

On Wednesday in the Commons it was announced that the

Government would make themselves responsible for the care of the Belgian refugees. During the week there has been a steady flow of refugees from both Belgium and France. Most of them—several thousands—have landed at Folkestone. Many of them are entirely without resources, but the Committee for receiving them has been working industriously and smoothly. A large percentage, after spending one night at Folkestone, proceed to London, where further arrangements are made for them. Some have already begun work as hop-pickers in Kent. There are innumerable opportunities for those who are able to receive refugees into their homes.