Digest of Public Opinion on Jewish Matters

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The plan of the Russian monarchists to take advantage of an expected upheaval in Europe and to reestablish Czarism in Russia with the aid of Italy, Hungary, Poland, Roumania, Serbia and the German monarchists, has been bared in three documents which fell into the hands of a Soviet agent in Paris and which are published in the New York “Herald-Tribune” of April 18.

The documents written by Grand Duke Nicholas, were distributed among the delegates of the recent Monarchist conference in Paris which elected the Grand Duke the new Czar of Russia. Outlining the program to be followed the Grand Duke predicted a Monarchist restoration not only in Russia but in Poland as well and expressed the expectation that an army of 150,000 would be mobilized suddenly to begin operations against the Soviets “when the catastrophe in Europe commences.” We read, among other things:

“Coming events throughout Europe, east of France, must be carefully studied. We must assume an attitude of opportunism and take advantage of these movements, catastrophic as they will be, and make immediate decisions.

“For that purpose, may I inform you that our movement has the full support of both the north and south German Monarchists. We have the unequivocal sympathy of Hungary, Roumania and Serbia. Poland even shows its sympathy materially. In Austria only our sympathizers are not powerful. Czechoslovakia is the only country where we may encounter serious objection to the realization of our anticipations.

“I have been approached by a number of Turkish statesmen who have pledged me arms and men. But we must not come into any agreement with the Turks, for our century-old policy dictates that the destiny of future Russia will never be a happy one until we have driven the Turk from both shores of the Bosphorus. Our most powerful allies will be the Italians. I anticipate and I am reliably informed–that Italy’s aspiration to redeem her ancient territory on the Turkish coast of the Mediterranean from the hands of the Turks will be realized early in 1927.

“If such an undertaking is not materialized immediately, even Italy’s attempt will leave Europe in suspense and will necessitate the concentration of Soviet forces near the Turkish frontier, for the Soviet ambition is to make a gesture in support of Turkey. Czechoslovakia will find herself completely occupied watching events toward the south, while Poland will, I am assured, take advantage of the situation and declare for a monarchy.

“Therefore, our forces should be concentrated and secretly augmented in three regions–Poland, Prussia and Roumania. It is necessary that each one of the army divisions in these three points should be maintained in perfect discipline and kept as a threat against the armies of the Soviet.”

LAUDS GUGGENHEIM FELLOWSHIPS

The list made public yesterday of the Fellows appointed by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, created a year ago, with an endowment fund of $3,000,000, by ex-Senator and Mrs. Simon Guggenheim as a memorial to a son who died in 1922, is commented on by the New York “Times” of April 19.

“These Guggenheim Fellowships are not confined to any one institution–in fact, they will be a benefit to some connected with no institution–but will cooperate with the work of many different universities and be an encouragement to aspiring scholars and artists everywhere. It would be hard to name a foundation more wisely conceived. The good it will do bids fair to go on widening with the years.”

Rabbi T. Schaufarber has retired from his post as rabbi of Congregation Anshe Mayriv.