The problem of how to save the Zionist Organization from a serious split was widely discussed today at the sessions of the Zionist Actions Committee.
Led by M. M. Ussishkin, head of the Jewish National Fund, the General Zionists warned the Zionist Executive against the introduction of a change in the Shekel, which would exclude the Revisionists from participation in the next Zionist Congress. The General Zionists were supported by the Mizrachi and by delegates of the Judenstaat Party.
URGERS WIDER COALITION
Speaking in behalf of the General Zionists, Mr. B. Mossinson urged that the next Zionist Executive be built on a wider coalition. The change in the text of the Shekel, which aims to enforce discipline in the Zionist ranks, is not securing the desired effect, he said.
Rabbi Meier Berlin, the leader of the Mizrachi, supporting Mr. Mossinson, proposed an inter-party commission of seven, to be formed for the purpose of reaching an understanding with regard to a vote on the change which the Executive has made in the text of the Shekel.
Meier Grossman, speaking for the Judenstaat Party, expressed himself against the agreement
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