Caring For The Wounded

In no respect can the dilïerencc in the scale of civilization between Kussia and Turkey be perceived more clearly than iu their respective arrangements for tho pare of the wounded. Iu the Turkisk nrmy - so states the Journal de Geneve - tlie medical staft' does not exceed 1 per 1,000 strength, and the physicians are ill-trained. There is also a laok of medicines, bedding, Htters, ambulances, and surgical and medical necessaries of all kinds. The wounded Bussian will be far more tenderly cared for. Not only is there a largo and excellent army medical staff, but there is also a vigorous voluntory organization similar in aims to the American Sanitaiy Commission wliieh did stick humane service during the civil war. Cities tliroughout the empire have contributed to the funds of this organization, which is known as the Society for the Aid of the Sick and Wounded in the Army. Duriug the six months which expired May ];!, says the Russian Messagcr Officiel, this society expended 4,034,600 roubles iu the care of 16,000 sick and wounded soldiers. (The valué oí a rouble ranges from 75 to 80 cents, accordiug to the coinage.) The Eussian lied Cross Society works in combiuatiou with the Government, and accordiugly rcceives from the latter a largo sutn to pay