(Q) [Question not recorded]
(A) The leading factors in this relief work, or in the work
of this committee: there is not so much a lack of individual
interest as there is a lack of interest in the workers
outside the committee, and in the influence of those who
should be interested in this work. Through this committee
the work should be carried to sub-committee chairmen who
would work more thoroughly with individuals than has been
done heretofore.
The depressing influence of the financial situation at the
present time brings a bad influence to those who have already
given of their means for this work, and this should be taken
into consideration when pressure is brought to bear on the
public, and in attempting to placate any of those to whom
there has been given a responsibility in this work. If
sub-committee chairmen work with individuals more they will
bring in the interest of many whose means are not as large
as many of those who have given before. As more people are
brought to know how much they must give of themselves and
their means to relieve suffering humanity, the thought as
expressed even through the most lowly ones will bring great
force to bear on those who have given before, and they will
respond and give of their means further.
Let more force be brought to bear through the Jewish
population by those in command of the spiritual welfare of
this race. Let the fact be brought home to them that they
have received assistance through these channels, that is
that relief has been given to the Jewish Relief Fund. Appeal
to the Jews from the Jewish standpoint of helping their own
race. If the forces attempting the persecution of the Jew
in America is not placated before the Jew presents himself
to America, then we will have harder lines in America.
Now there are some self centered persons in the committee,
but various sub-committees should be formed to create
new interest in the work, and to give it new life and
additional force.
(Q) [Question not recorded]
(A) Just through sub-chairmen as we have outlined above. As
this is followed out we will find new interests.
(Q) [Question not recorded]
(A) The easing of money matters will help greatly.
(Q) [Question not recorded]
(A) Let more be put to work, and appeal to the children
themselves everywhere. As we reach out to those who will
help we will reach the child who is interested in these
forces, that is they will want to assist others not so
fortunate as themselves. As we do this we will reach the
inner circle of many lives. They will get the spirit of the
gift and what a great opportunity it is, rather than think of
it from a cold money standpoint.
(Q) [Question not recorded]
(A) It depends on how it is handled. And remember, new
life, new interests, and the children.
(Q) [Question not recorded]
(A) Rosa gives strength to this committee. She should give
much thought as to how children and others will work.
(Q) [Question not recorded]
(A) There should be many changes in the heart of this man
to remain. He would have to understand the spirit of those
others who are giving themselves to this work to stay.
(Q) [Question not recorded]
(A) By sending two personal representatives to them to
appeal for their interest and cooperation would be the
main factor. Either Miss Kauser or Mr. Barna should be one
of those to appeal to Chicago. The appeal should go out
especially to those interested in child life. Mr. Barna
should be the one to go.
(Q) Should Miss Kauser give up this work?
(A) She should not. It is better that she keep the active
head, because her influence is felt far and wide, for God
will not be mocked. She will preach always to everyone that
they are receiving more than they are giving. Let her keep
this thought in mind.
(Q) Countess Szechenyi.
(A) Her line of thought and expression in the work in this
committee is very good, and most satisfactory, but let her
do it always with the idea of giving out more to others so
that all may live the larger life, spiritually. It is not
given to many to give as this body gives. Very often it
is misunderstood, but let her cultivate those and work
with those who do understand, and her work will be of
great influence and far-reaching.
We would say at this time that a much larger number should be
appealed to, and from a different angle. They must give of
themselves and not from a sense of duty, they are helping
themselves much more through aiding others, and through
all the channels given here this should be the thought
kept uppermost in their minds.
