Jews Would Gladly Drop Boycott if Hitler Restored Jews’ Rights, Says “chronicle”

Jews only resorted to boycott because of dire emergency and as a spontaneous expression of intense indignation, declares the London “Jewish Chronicle” in this week’s issue. It goes on to say that if the Nazis should restore to Jews their normal rights, Jews abroad would instantly and gladly drop the boycott.

In connection with a proposed public demonstration outside the German Embassy, the “Jewish Chronicle” urges the abandonment of the plan. It presses for orderly and dignified protest and the avoidance of any disturbances which might alienate public sympathy. At the same time, the “Jewish Chronicle” reports the spreading of the boycott movement throughout England. In scores of cities whole trades and industries are displaying boycott placards. It estimates that some ten thousand motor cars will soon be displaying appeals for the boycott of German goods.

The “Chronicle” also supports the complaint made by Jewish traders that proper leadership of the boycott campaign is essential, and suggests that the Board of Deputies should take over the supervision of the campaign.

Three thousand persons participated in a great mass meeting held tonight at the Kingsway Hall under the auspices of the Jewish Workers’ Circle, Haham Dr. Gaster presiding. A resolution was adopted expressing determination to sustain the boycott and neither to handle nor trade in German goods. An appeal was also addressed to the British Government asking that the right of asylum be extended to the victims of the German atrocities and that facilities should be accorded refugees wishing to go to Palestine. Lord Marley, the principal speaker, deplored the fact that Hitler’s program had been allowed to be put into effect by the uncontrollable Nazi bands, who were mainly responsible for the atrocities. He expressed the feeling that it was unfair to leave the protest movement to Jews alone, and that it was essential that the entire world should unite in condemnation.