Parliament for the first time in its history heard a two-hour anti-Jewish tirade, couched in the most vulgar terms, delivered by Dr. D. F. Malan, leader of the anti-Semitic Nationalist Party.
For conference speakers and Laborites participated in the ensuing discussion, opposing proposed anti-Jewish legislation urged by Dr. Malan.
Earlier Interior Minister Stuttaford warmly defended the Jews as Parliament considered rival Government and Nationalist bills for restriction on aliens and immigration.
Recalling Jews’ achievements in the development of South Africa, Mr. Stuttaford declared that “if we are not going to stand for justice and right or every man who is legally in the country, heaven help South Africa.”
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