The New York Times/1916/11/22/Belgians Implore Our Aid
Minister of Justice Urges a Campaign Here.
BELGIANS IMPLORE OUR AID.
Minister of Justice Urges a Campaign Here.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.—Henri Carton de Wiart, Belgian Minister of Justice, has sent from Havre the following cablegram to Miss Mary Patten of this city regarding the deportation of Belgians to Germany:
“News from Belgium describes situation horrible. Over 40,000 men already deported for military work amid awful scenes; number proposed 300,000. Stop it, please. Get influential friends. Start strong campaign of opinion, which might possibly prevent extensive slave trade. Implore your help in the name of humanity and honor of mankind.”