Feeding the Hungry, P. C. Hiebert, 1929

.R.A. the same priority over APPENDIX 443 all other traffic as the Soviet Authorities give their own relief supplies, and on demand of the A.R.A. will furnish adequate guards and convoys. Seventh: That they will give free import reéxport and guarantee freedom from requisition to all A.R.A. supplies of whatever nature. The A.R.A. will repay the Soviet Au- aan for expenses incurred by them on reéxported sup- plies. Eighth: That the relief supplies are intended for chil- dren and the sick, as designated by the A.R.A. in accordance with paragraph (24), and remain the property of the A.R.A. until actually consumed by these children and the sick, and are to be distributed in the name of the A.R.A. Ninth: That no individual receiving A.R.A. rations shall be deprived of such local supplies as are given to the rest of the population. Tenth: That they will guarantee and take every step to insure that relief supplies belonging to the A.R.A. will not go to the general adult population nor to the Army, Navy or Government employees but only to such persons as designated in paragraphs (8) and (24). Eleventh: That Soviet Authorities undertake to reim- burse the A.R.A. in dollars at c. i. f. cost or replace in kind any misused relief supplies. Twelfth: That the A.R.A. shall be allowed to set up the necessary organizations for carrying out its relief work free from governmental or other interference. The Central and Local Soviet Authorities have the right of representa- tion thereon. Thirteenth: That the Soviet Authorities will provide: A. The necessary premises for kitchens, dispensaries and, in as far as possible, hospitals. B. The necessary fuel and, when available, cooking, distributing and feeding equipment for the same. C. The total cost of local relief administration, food preparation, distribution, etc., themselves or in conjunction with local authorities. Mode of pay- ment to be arranged at later date. D. On demand of the A.R.A. such local medical per- sonnel and assistance, satisfactory to the A.R.A., as are needed to efficiently administer its relief. 444 FEEDING THE HUNGRY E. Without cost railway, motor, water or other transportation for movement of relief supplies and of such personnel as may be necessary to efficiently control relief operations. The Soviet Authorities will for the duration of the A.R.A. operations assign to the A.R.A. for the sole use of its personnel, and transport free of cost, such railway carriages as the A.R.A. may reasonably request. Fourteenth: In localities where the A.R.A. may be op- erating and where epidemics are raging, the A.R.A. shall be empowered by the Soviet Authorities to take such steps as may be necessary towards the improvement of sanitary con- ditions, protection of water supply, etc. Fifteenth: That they will supply free of charge the necessary offices, garages, store-rooms, etc., for the transac- tion of the A.R.A. business and