(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The prospects of continuing the Polish Jewish agreement, negotiations for which are now in process between the government and the leaders of the Club of Jewish Deputies, were discussed here by Count Alexander Skrzynski, Polish Prime Minister, who is on a visit here, in an interview with Jewish press representatives.
“The present government, just as the previous government, continually adheres to the Zionist declaration given by me to Mr. Nahum Sokolow, chairman of the Zionist Executive. As to the Polish Jewish agreement, I would like to say that when I return to War saw I will continue the negotiations with the praesidium of the Club of Jewish Deputies. In the meantime, conferences are taking place between the Club representatives and the departmental heads concerning all questions relating to the situation of the Jewish population. I must point out, however, that I am only the chief of a coalition government,” Count Skrzynski stated.
When asked about the economic situation of the Jewish population in Poland, the Prime Minister denied that there was anything in the economic situation from which the Jews alone suffer. “Not only the Jews but Polish Counts and Dukes are complaining of conditions. A general improvement of the situation is expected when the state budget will be balanced and when credit will be Forthcoming. Then the situation of the commercial class will also improve. At present the state is not in a position to help the situation by granting credit aid, in view of the considerable cuts made in the budget,” he stated.
The Hakenkreuz press today attacked the Polish Embassy here, claiming that the majority of its officials are “either Mosaic Jews or Catholic converts.”
A benefit performance for Mrs. Sarah Adler widow of Jacob Adler, and in memory of Mr. Adler, will be given at the Manhattan Opera House about May 1, Elihu Tenenholtz, President of the Jewish Theatrical Museum, announced. David Belasco, Morris Gest. Al Jolson and Fannie Hurst have promised their assistance, Mr. Tenenholtz stated. Next Winter at the Jewish Actors’ Club, 31 East Seventh Street, there will be an exhibition of Adler manuscripts, sculptures of the characters he portrayed during his career on the stage and other interesting mementos of his career.
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