The Central Federation of Jewish Small-Traders in Poland, which has its headquarters here, has received an appeal from its branch in Kalisz to intervene with the Government against the violent antisemitic economic agitation which is being conducted in the provinces of Posen and Pomerania.
While the annual market day was being held in the township of Krotoszyn, in Posen, the branch writes, a large detachment of hooligans attacked the Jewish traders, maltreating them and looting their stalls. A Jewish deputation which went to the police headquarters in the town to ask for protection was told that the Police Chief could not see them. The police officers who were asked to protect the Jews replied that it was no part of their duties to give protection to Jewish pedlars.
Only a sudden downpour of torrential rain saved the Jews from a serious outbreak, their aggressors leaving them to rush for shelter. Meanwhile, the Jewish traders were able to place the rest of their goods in security.
A deputation of the Central Federation of Jewish Small-traders here has visited the Ministry of the Interior, drawing attention to the critical position of the Jewish small-traders in Posen and Pomerania, who are given no protection by the police and the authorities against the frequent attacks made upon their person and property.
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