The work of Corso is well known to most people in New Zealand, but few know much of the China Welfare Fund at present.

The fund has been operating for ten years (it was originally the China Defence League) under the continuous leadership of Madame Sun Yat-sen, who, has recently made a report to supporters of the fund, which is available in bookshops in the city.

One way to make clear that you want the people to win is by joining their efforts. Your interest in their fight must be continued. Your contributions must be maintained for those projects which have their starting point in the cause of the people and whose effects actually reach down to them."

Functions

The functions of the China Welfare Fund since its first days have been:—

Information to people both at home and abroad on China's needs.

Collection of funds and supplies in China and in other countries to be used, on behalf of China Welfare Fund projects and other projects worthy of aid.

Distribution of funds and supplies in strict accordance with the wishes of donors.

Co-Ordination and co-operation with the efforts of other agencies so that needs can be covered as fully as possible with combined funds, supplies and personnel.

Initiation of new projects as needs dictate and funds become available.

Reporting on the manner in which funds are expended and materials used, the progress of projects, the ways in which they contribute to the rehabilitation of China, and the steps to be taken in further development.

eliciting . . .

The report contains a personal letter from Madame Sun Yat-Sen, from which the following is an excerpt:

"This is a crucial period for China, and, in fact, for the whole world. All of us are on the threshold of being able to live like human beings with one another. This much-sought condition is certainly the demand of common men and women all over the earth. Yet, there are those who would slam the door in our faces, cutting off decency, democracy and livelihood. They would substitute or support the very things against which the allies have but [unclear: so recently] finished fighting—fascisttacties., political and economic slavery. This group must be shown that the rank and file of all nations will not be denied in their request for peace and unity.

... testimonials

And a quotation from John Hersey, author of A Bell for Adano, and Hiroshima—

"The contribution of Madame Sun Yat-Sen to her country is, above all, one of example. She manifests qualities China needs in great measure: integrity, selflessness, incorruptibility, courage and compassion. She represents the best qualities of character and the highest hopes of the Chinese people."