We sincerely hope that now that what may be called
the spirit of Genoa is in the air, and people recognize more and more that Russia must be brought into a general trading association with other countries if European stability is to be regained, far more liberal voluntary donations will be forthcoming. Now is the time. Quite a tiny sum saves a life. We do not hestitate to base the appeal chiefly on the ground that humanity demands this help. But there are of course other reasons. Russia sacrificed millions of lives while fighting in the common cause when she was still our Ally in the War. The peasants of Russia —more than 80 per cent. of the population—are by no means Red revolutionaries. And to save a district larger than France from starvation is an essential part of opening up the new relations that have been made possible by the economic collapse of Communism. The Russian Famine Relief Fund, which is conducted by men of all British parties and therefore has no political complexion whatever, receives donations at the Offices of the Imperial War Relief Fund, General Buildings, Aldwych, W.C.
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