HELP FOR TURKISH WOMEN AND CHILDREN. [To Tun EDITOR OF
THE "SPICTATOR."3
Sra,—It is only my conviction of the generosity and pity that lie in English hearts which gives me courage to appeal to England for help for the sufferers in the war now upon us. Every nerve is strained, every resource taxed to its uttermost to serve the soldier at the front and in hospital. But who is to care for those left behind—the thousands ot women and children, their bread- winner gone, the fields unploughed and unsown for next year's crops, every horse, mule, and donkey taken for military purposes, the barest necessaries of life at war prices, shortage of coal and bread already, and pinching and cruel winter knocking at their door ? Hundreds of refugees, homeless and helpless, come in their turn to swell this sum of misery. The British community in Constantinople, alive to their dire needs, has nobly responded to my appeal, and has formed a War Relief Committee for the distribution of charcoal, bread, and cloth- ing to the most destitute. We who know the rigours of our winters and the sufferings of the thousands left to face famine and anguish alone are doing our best : but we need help, urgently and immediately, in our overwhelming task, and turn to those at home who have a thought of sympathy for this heavily stricken people. Pray heed our call. We so greatly need all the help you can give us, you who are safe in England—safe from recent earth- quake, pestilence, and the horrors of a present war. Subscriptions may be sent to me or to the National Bank of Turkey, 50 Cornhill, London, E.C. Cheques and money orders should be made payable to "Lady Lowther's War Relief Fund."—I am, Sir, Sm., British Embassy, Constantinople. October 19th, 1912. Amen Lowrirss,
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