(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
A conference of elected representatives of all important Jewish organizations interested in the upbuilding of Palestine is advocated by Jacobus H. Kann, Dutch Consul in Jerusalem and well known Zionist leader.
When interviewed by the representative of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Mr. Kann explained the purposes of such a conference. This would lead to the election of one person who would exercise sufficient authority with the Palestine Government as well as the Jews, he said. “It seems to me,” Mr. Kann declared, “that the Jewish Agency must be embodied in one person of high standing who would enjoy the confidence of the Palestine Government and of all important Jewish organizations which are interested in Palestine.”
Asked what he thought of the Commission which will scon come to Palestine, Mr. Kann declared: “I hope that the Commission will recommend the appointment of experts who shall have to reside in Palestine, and who will deal with immigration and colonization, credit-facilities and housing, philanthropy and education.
“The work which is done in Palestine must be free of politics and should lay the greatest stress on the economic development of the country.
“The Jewish Agency as well as the experts should be advised by local Boards. The Palestine Government should be invited to undertake a maximum development work,” Mr. Kann concluded.
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