Nowhere have I seen more complete, comfortable and generous provision for the general care of the sick poor than here in the institutions of the Red Cross and under its work. And there can be no doubt that the practical experience that the workers are receiving daily will greatly increase their efficiency for service in time of war. It will be a source of pleasure to make a report to the American Red Cross of the practical work of the Russian Society in time of peace. Regarding the arrival of the cargo of the ship "Tynehead," I trust your excellency has already understood by our Charge d'Affairs, Mr. Wurts, that no public demonstrations have been nor are desired. This cargo is largely from the people of an agricultural State, many of whom have suffered from failure of crops in their own country, and thus keenly appreciate similar conditions that others may suffer when such a vast territory as the interior of the Russian Empire is denied rain season after season in succession; and they have simply taken this method of expressing their sympathy, for it is their custom to give in like manner in their own country whenever occasions of calamity or suffering of any kind require the aid of outside help. At this particular time they feel that perhaps the same rains that had been withheld from their brothers in Russia had given the increase to their own crops, which have been unusually abundant the past year; and thus added duty to desire. Moreover, there is a deep brotherly feeling throughout the nation; for our people never forget that Russia has always been the friend of America. And further, the arrangements of your various committees in the matter of distribution leave nothing to be desired, and that the final reports will afford great pleasure and satisfaction to those who have them to make, there is every reason to believe. With great respect, J.B. HUBBELL, _General Field Agent American Red Cross in charge cargo "Tynehead_." The following is General Kauffmann's answer: ST. PETERSBURG, May 11/23, 1892. J.B. HUBBELL, M.D., _General Field Agent, American Red Cross_: