BRITISH GIFT TO RUSSIA. •
.[To TRH EDITOR OF TUE "SPECTATOR.")
Sin,—The 'SIMMER of the Anglo-Russian Hospital in Petrograd, fop which an appeal was issued eight months ago, has more than justified the hopes of its promoters- It has been accepted by the Russian nation as a proof of that warm cympathy between the two peoples which ia as vital for the future of the world as the alliance between their armed forces. The Committee have now been asked to provide : (a) a fleet of motor-ambulances ; (5) a motor-ambulance with X-ray outfit ; (c) mobile field hospital, ire., one which within two hours' time can move not only its patients but all its equipment and personnel. It is the unanimous opinion of the Army Commanders and the Russian Red Cross that these are the most practical gifts that could be sent. Without rapid means of withdrawing tho wounded during a battle, casualty clearing-stations and mobile hospitals may become dangerously con- gested. Removal by horse transport over the long distances of the Russian field is too slow to be satisfactory. Many distressing eases which could well stand a motor journey a five or six hours cannot face the two days which a horse-ambulance may require to reach the base. Tho Committee hope to be able to provide at least fifteen motor- ambulances, to operate with the Russian Army wherever they are needed. A complete X-ray outfit borne on a motor-car is essential, and it must carry its own dynamo if a field hospital is to perform its true functions. Such a gift would be used by other field hospitals as well as (ho Anglo-Russian. The Committee are happy to report that the first response to the appeal for a special fund to supply these most urgent requirements came from H.M. the Queen. A generous gift of £100 was accompanied by a letter saying that "Her Majesty fully sympathizes with the objects for which the appeal is being made.'' Will you permit us to announce that subscriptions should be sent to the Committee at 32 Victoria Street, S.W., or to Messrs. Baring Bros., 8 Bishopsgate, E.C., and cheques should be crossed "Baring Bros. & Co., Ltd." I—We are, Sir, &e., CHOKER, President, CHILYLESHORE, Chairman of Executive Committee.
Owes Paruarrs, Hon. Treasurer.
Men= PAGET, Hon. Organizing Secretary.
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