October 2, 1915. 
LAND AND .WATER 
Anglo-Russian Field Hospital. 
The founding and fitting out of this hospital, whicli 
is intended to accompany the forces of our Ally, has 
been planned with a view to making the enterprise as 
videly representative of the Hritisii nation as possible. 
The names of Queen -Alexandra, of the -\rch- 
bishops of Canterbury and York, of the Prime 
Minister, of Lord Kitchener, Sir Edward Grey, and 
many others representative of all parties and virtually 
all interests, prove that the scheme has already aroused 
national interest. 
The need for the hospital itself is emphasised by Sir 
George Buchanan, the British Ambassador at Petro- 
grad, who, directly referring to the scheme for its forma- 
tion, states that " the Russian Red Cross warmly 
welcomes the proposal, and authorises me to say that 
it is not so much money, but a hospital erjuipped and 
staffed that it needs at the moment." 
The reason for this is evident when the present con- 
dition of Russia is considered. At the best, Russia is 
far from being such a highly industrialised country as 
Britain or France, while at the present time some of the 
richest industrial districts are in enemy hands, and 
therefore useless to our Ally. Medical and surgical 
necessities, surgeons, nurses, and all the equipment of a 
field hospital must be secured in this country and sent to 
Russia ready for service with the armies. To send 
money, when the energy that money could purchase in 
normal times is already fully employed, would be of 
little use. 
Thus the committee which is entrusted with the 
formation of the Anglo-Russian Field Hospital has been 
formed, in order to co-ordinate the efforts made in this 
country with a view to assisting the Russian armies. It 
is estimated that ^{^30,000 will equip and maintain for 
one year the imit on a basis of 200 beds, which repre- 
sents the first gift of the British nation to Russia under 
this sclieme. It is hoped, however, that this will not 
represent the ultimate limit, but that the scheme may b'e 
widely extended. 
Professor Pares, the special correspondent witli the 
Russian armies, expresses the need for aid very clearly. 
\A'riiing with regard to this hospital, he says : " Several 
people have said to me that they feel quite sure we shall 
win this war because England is in it; but this is exactly 
the moment when such help will be most appreciated. 
I feel strongly that we should do everything that we can, 
wlien German3''s power is so impressive, to convince 
them that our co-operation is not only -wholehearted but 
effective, and that is why I hope you will be able to go 
somewliere near the front where help is most needed.'' 
This letter, was written to Lady Muriel Paget, 
Honorary Organising Secretary, who, in compan}^ with 
Lady Sybil Grey, is going to Russia. It may be 
added that the Automobile Club has given a detachinent 
of motor ambulances for work in Russia, to supply the 
means of transport for the wounded which is so sorely 
needed. Space permits only of tliis brief mention of the 
scheme. 
It is hardly necessary to emphasise the extreme 
importance — we may say the national importance — of 
til is hospital. Professor Pares, in the letter quoted, 
shows how such a gift from Britain to Russia will stand 
as an earnest of our desire to assist the nation that has 
done so much for us and that has borne the stress of war 
in a way not to be comprehended fully here in the West. 
In spite of the many claims on our generosity at the 
present time, it is no less than a national duty to see that 
this hospital is maintained, and its scope of usefulness 
even enlarged beyond that of the one establishment now 
planned and being sent out. 
All information can be obtained from the Hon. Sec, 
116, Victoria Street, London, S.W., and subscriptions 
sent there or to Messrs. Baring Brothers, 8, Bishops- 
gate, E.G. Cheques should be crossed Messrs. Baring 
Brothers and Company, Limited. 
Have you answered 
the cry of little 
SERBIA 
— the nation that is 
doing so much for us? 
WILL you help to repay our debt of gratitude by sending a 
little money to relieve the sufferings of this wonderful little 
nation devastated by war and disease ? Remember that, but for Serbia ^ 
the Germans ivould now be at Comtantiiwpk. 
Money never had such power to do good as to-day in Serbia. 
Doctors, Nurses, Surgical Appliances — veritably a crying need in 
that stricken land. 
Have YOU contributed yet ? Send your Donation to the 
HONORARY TREASURER: 
SERBIAN RELIEF FUND 
5 CROMWELL ROAD, LONDON, S.W. 
Patroness: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. 
President: The Bishop of London. Chairman: Mr. Bertram Christian. 
Hon. Sec. : Mr. R. W. Seton-Watson, D.Litt. 
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