Nationalist candidates seeking seats in Parliament in the forthcoming general elections, which are to be held on July 7, are indulging in open anti-Semitic agitation.
Dr. F. Mallon, leader of the Herenigde (Nationalist) Party, speaking here, reproached immigrant Jews for “rushing to become naturalized,” and, therefore, his chances of getting elected. At the same time he complained that “if he had Jewish money backing him,” he would certainly be elected. Mallon also warned his listeners that “unless we get a new government, the Jews will see to it that they do not pay for the war.”
Another notorious anti-Semite, Eric Louw, who is running for re-election to Parliament, stated that if the Nationalists came to power they would introduce a “Jewish quota” and other restrictions against Jews in the trades and professions.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
