Dear
Arthur Ruhl in the Survey Graphic of October speaks of the W.I.L. International Congress as representing something "necessary to any work toward peace ... a passion for peace, an emotional head of steam, which, in whatever field it is exerted, is what makes the world go round."
He goes on to say, "These women have been lonely warriors in many an unpopular fight. They had said the things they were saying now, when saying them meant the likelihood of going to jail, and they would say them again, under similar circumstances, if need be. The will toward peace and international neighborliness, so often trampled under since the war, became alive again in that hall. The air was the old free air and the spirit lifted and expressed itself." This is the will with which the National work will be carried on this year.
We and our friends abroad invested large amounts of energy and money in the Congress, Summer School and Pax Special meetings of last spring. The result is a splendid harvest ready to be reaped all over the country if we "follow up" promptly. We need $20,000 for the coming year to do this.
The Bulletin enclosed herewith gives both an accounting to September first and plans for 1924-5. Membership dues are small, and for the most part are divided between local and national work. We must, therefore, rely largely upon contributions from loyal friends who have helped so generously before.
May we count upon you to be one of 400 members to give or to raise with a team of friends $100. -- $50. -- $25.? Please respond quickly. Checks may be payable to the National Treasurer and mailed to this office.
Faithfully yours,
National Chairman.
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