File No. 4757/27.

Chargé Schuyler to the Secretary of State.

No. 164.]

Sir: In reply to your instruction No. 72, of November 9 (file 4757/26), I have the honor to inform you that, in response to my inquiry, the president of the Russian Red Cross Society stated that on account of the continued bad condition of the crops this year in those portions of the country which have already suffered severely from famine his society is still extending aid to the sufferers and any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

I have, etc.,

Montgomery Schuyler.