(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The principle of the unity of the Jewish communities in Palestine is supported by the Palestine government, in opposition to the views advocated by the leaders of the Agudath Israel, it was learned here today, following the arrival of Dr. Pinchas Kohn, president of the Agudath Israel, the Orthodox Jewish world organization.
Dr. Kohn was received yesterday by Col. George S. Symes, Civil Secretary of the Palestine Government, with whom he discussed the question of the Palestine communities ordinance. It was stated that Col. Symes expressed the view that the Palestine government insists on the unity of the Jewish community. The government, however, is ready to concede that the members of the Agudath Israel have the right to refrain from entering the communities and to establish any institutions of a private character.
When interviewed by the correspondent of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency here Dr. Kohn declared that the Agudath Israel has no political or economic ambitions in Palestine. It wishes only to establish the principle of its right to its own educational activities. As soon as this principle is conceded, a united Jewish committee for political affairs might be established. Proposals to that effect were made by the Agudah leaders at the Vienna congress, but the answer of the Zionist Executive has not yet been received. It an agreement is reached with the Zionist organization on the question of the Palestine communities ordinance, a general agreement between the Agudah and the Zionists on all other questions could be easily reached, Dr. Kohn stated.
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