(Jewish Daily Bulletin Mail Service)
A mass demonstration in protest against the persecution of the Jewish population in Roumania was held here at the Marconi Theatre. All Jewish shops and workshops in the city were closed. Many delegations were present from Jewish organizations throughout the country.
Dr. Pavelukis, who presided, said that they were there to protest against the barbarism perpetrated by the Roumanian hooligans and against the persecutions inflicted for years upon the Jews of Roumania. Deputy Bard also addressed the meeting. Many telegrams were received from organizations and individuals expressing support of the objects of the demonstration.
The meeting forwarded telegrams to the League of Nations and to the Roumanian Premier, stating that this demonstration, convoked by 130 Jewish organizations in the Argentine, protested against the persecutions of the Jews in Roumania and urged the League of Nations to intervene in order to prevent further outrages against civilization.
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