First replies in the Jewish Telegraphic Agency survey of the opinions of Senators and Representatives on United States action against persecution of Jews in Germany show 12 to 4 in favor of action. Those who have replied are:
FOR ACTION AGAINST ACTION
Senate Senate
W. Warren Barbour, N.J. Duncan U. Fletcher, Fla.
Walter G. George, Ga.
Arthur Capper, Kans. House
A. Harry Moore, N. J.
David I. Walsh, Mass. Henry C. Luckey, Neb.
William Lemke, N.D.
Earl C. Michener, Mich.
House
William M. Citron, Conn. Non-Committal
John J. Delaney, N. Y.
James L. Quinn, Pa. House
John M. Costello, Cal.
Thomas F. Ford, Cal.
James A. Shanley, Conn. Edward J. Hart, N. J.
Most of those who expressed themselves against government action said they sympathized with the position of the Jews in Germany but opposed action as a matter of practical policy.
The replies will be reported from day to day as they are received.
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