Events in Review

interest to a matter of general discussion when the French government demanded that the League of Nations assign funds for assisting the refugees from the Basin. The demand was made on the ground that the Saar had for fifteen years been under the administration of the League. The League refused to assign any sums for the Saar refugees. The majority of the exiles will therefore probably fall under the jurisdiction of the Commission for Refugees headed by James G. McDonald.

The Federation of Jewish Communities in the Saar this week issued a manifesto which displayed fear for the future existence of Jewish communal, cultural and philanthropic institutions. It was made clear in this manifesto that the only hope of Saar Jewry is in the Franco-German agreement concluded in Rome, which guarantees their security for twelve months only. What will happen after the twelve months are over is the question which causes greatest anxiety among Saar Jews.

POLISH CONSTITUTION BLOW TO JEWS

A severe blow was dealt this week to the Jews of Poland, when the Senate adopted the text of a new Polish constitution which will deprive Jewry of representation in the Parliament.

Though the new constitution is not aimed against the Jews, it provides for an electoral system which will eliminate them from sending deputies to the Parliament, unless a special Jewish electoral college is established. Jewish leaders in Poland are now considering the question of approaching the government with the suggestion of establishing such a college, already established in Greece. Whether the Polish government will follow the example of Greece is, however, very doubtful.