A survey by a Jewish Telegraphic Agency correspondent today found the Jewish population of this city in a state of panic as a result of a new wave of anti-Semitic excesses that are surpassing in scope those of last Summer which were brought to the attention of the League of Nations.
Attacks upon Jews have become a daily occurrence. Jews are openly insulted and beaten up by hooligans wearing brown shirts. Restaurants owned by Jews are the targets of frequent attacks by gangs clad in the Nazi uniforms. Windows and furniture in the restaurants are smashed in the course of the forways.
A synagogue was also attacked by a gang recently, its windows smashed and gates battered down. A Jewish passerby was assaulted and went down under a barrage of stones. He was also knifed by the assailants.
In all of these incidents, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency correspondent was informed, the police have not interfered. The Jewish Community’s pleas for intervention by the Danzig Senate have been without result.
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