pathy for the victims of race hatred and bigotry, but it would also be an unmistakable proof of Great Britain’s intentions to fulfil its international obligations as the mandatory power in Palestine.
In minimizing the importance and influence of the “Silver Shirts” and other anti-Jewish propagandists in this country, Ambassador Bingham speaks as an authority. As a public-spirited American, Mr. Bingham distinguished himself years ago for his fearless and successful fight against the Ku Klux Klan. He knows that these organizations cannot influence American bublic opinion when the real motives behind their propaganda, are exposed. Most of the “leaders” of these organizations, wrapping themselves in the American flag and posing as American patriots, are engaging in vicious, un-American activities soleyl for mercenary purposes. The deluded dupes who join these organizations hasten to forsake them as soon as the truth is made knowe about their fundraising “leaders.”
The Silver Shirts and other un-American anti-Jewish trouble-making groups are nothing else than racketeers for revenue only. American public opinion cannot be misled by their obnoxious methods and purposes.
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